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‘Cataclysmic scenes’ in Var as roads and homes destroyed by violent storms
At least three people died after being trapped in cars
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Avoid a fine: French number plate installation and maintenance rules
The law is clear on the display and clarity of number plates, even if one woman disputes a recent fine handed to her
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How long to receive French renovation grants - and why it is getting longer
Protestors accuse the scheme of ‘malfunctioning’, but the managing authority disputes this
No to shopping ‘city’ outside Paris
Plans to build the world’s largest shopping centre, with 280 hectares of outlets and an amusement park, on the outskirts of Paris have been rejected.

The EuropaCity plan posed environmental issues, a court ruled.
The mayor of Gonesse, who hoped the project would be in place for the 2024 Paris Olympics, is appealing.