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Legal bid to overturn ban on above-ground pools in southern France

Restrictions to tackle drought conditions in Pyrénées-Orientales stigmatise swimming pools, says the federation bringing the legal challenge

Published: 26 May 2023

Author: Hannah Thompson

Lovely Limousin gardens to visit in June with Open Gardens scheme

Gardeners across France throw open the gates to their private paradises - we explore two gems in Creuse and Haute-Vienne

Published: 26 May 2023

Author: Cathy Thompson

Floods and hail hit southern France as stormy spell continues

It is in stark contrast to the north of France, which is seeing sustained spells of sunshine

Published: 25 May 2023

Author: Hannah Garner

French weather and traffic: What is forecast for the long weekend?

Traffic levels are not expected to be bad enough to put people off going away for a three-night break – but the weather might

Published: 25 May 2023

Author: Zane Lilley

Tax rise dismay, inheritance change: 5 French property updates

We also look at whether pools and terraces are still adding value to homes and the villa for sale that was often visited by Grace Kelly

Published: 25 May 2023

Author: Zane Lilley

Daughter pleads for missing French mum to ‘give us a sign’ she is okay

Karine Equivillon has not been seen since March 27

Published: 24 May 2023

Author: Hannah Thompson

Allergy sufferers warned with most of France on highest pollen alert

Experts say grass pollen has been spreading north from the south of the country

Published: 24 May 2023

Author: Hannah Garner

Water crisis declared in south of France as spring rain comes too late

Growing vegetation took recent rainfall leaving groundwater tables unreplenished

Published: 24 May 2023

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Published: May 2023

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Centre yourself in the wine-making, historical heart of France

We explore the central department of Cher, where visitors can step back in time in the medieval city of Bourges, mess about in boats, or sample some world-famous wine

Published: 22 May 2023

Author: Samantha David