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‘It’s becoming intolerable’: homeowners in France move north to escape the heat
Heatwaves becoming more regular and intense
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Occitanie copper phase-out ramps up – how it will affect residents
There are some simple steps you can take to prepare for the switchoff
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Which cars are stolen the most in France and why?
Perhaps surprisingly, the higher-end vehicles are not the most targeted
Terror scare passes Tunisia tourism rises
Spain, Greece, Italy and Portugal are still No1 picks for foreign holidays by French people but, despite the 2015 terror attacks, Tunisia has seen a 211% rise in bookings.
Domestic tourism is still strong, with Bordeaux being the top destination for French holidaymakers, and although at 83.2million there were 1.3m fewer foreign visitors France is still the leading world destination. Last year saw fewer Dutch (-18.5%), Italian (-11.4%) and Chinese (-8.7%) but there was a 15% rise in US visitors.
