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European Heritage Days 2026: ideas for visits in France
Over 28,000 events are set to host visitors for free on September 19 and 20
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France weather update: highs of 35C next week as high-pressure system returns
Lack of rain will lead to worsened drought conditions
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Second home construction banned on Ile d’Yeu in western France
Island sees homes quadruple as population barely changes
No-puncture tyre boosts sustainability
Michelin has made a puncture-proof and zero-maintenance tyre that uses 3D-printed composite materials to improve sustainability and easier recycling.
Called Uptis, the tyre is being tested on Chevrolet Bolt cars in the US but promises to save 200million punctured tyres a year globally from the scrapheap, reducing pollution and waste.
France throws out 50million tyres a year but they are difficult to recycle, with just 10% recycled and many dumped in the country.
