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More than a third of people in France volunteer their time
Associations and community groups remain influential despite decline, latest figures show
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BlaBlaCar’s intercity coach service to shut in France
The last service will run in January 2027
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Multiple wildfires break out across France as early summer heat returns
Corsica, western and south-eastern regions are affected
Tourists avoid France and gilets jaunes
Gilets jaunes protests and the violence televised worldwide have been blamed for a fall in tourists in the first quarter of 2019 – with visits down 4.8%.
Paris hotels saw 4.6% less business but figures France-wide were also down 2.5%.
