Coastal erosion: Hundreds of French homes risk becoming uninhabitable More than 1,000 buildings are at risk by 2028, including many second homes, says government report
Owners cannot access French home over fears it may fall into sea Property and surrounding land in Normandy is off-limits until authorities can confirm there will be no imminent damage after landslide
Five homes with a sea view for sale in France for less than €500,000 These are perfect for those looking for coastal living at an affordable price More than 100 French areas newly added to coastal erosion risk list Woman drowns and falling tree hits boy, 10, as record winds hit France Five of France’s most beautiful coastal walks to try this summer
Cap Fréhel coast in Brittany wins €1m landscaping restoration prize The site, which welcomes one million visitors per year, beat four other shortlisted projects. The work will seek to protect and restore the area
MAP: See where has benefited most from France’s coastal property boom House prices in some places along the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts have increased by over 20% in the course of a year
Map: The 101 French communes affected by coastal erosion The majority of impacted areas are located along the Atlantic coast or by the English Channel with 41 in Brittany, 16 in Normandy and 31 in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Solar, erosion, renovation: Four updates for property owners in France In our weekly roundup we look at the 126 communes threatened by coastal erosion and what happens if a squatter burns down your property
Locals try to block sale of €6m villa with protected French coast land Four hectares of eroding coastline are part of the property in a luxury villa sale near Saint-Jean-de-Luz in southwest
French tourism industry celebrates unexpectedly successful summer Nine in every 10 French holidaymakers opted for domestic trips this year, with many looking to disconnect in rural or coastal areas
French Riviera placed on tsunami alert for three hours An earthquake in Algeria last night sparked the 'yellow' alert. In 1979 a tsunami hit the Côte d’Azur, killing 11 people
Northwest France on high alert for flooding Forecaster Météo France has issued orange alerts for five coastal departments with waves of five to seven metres expected
Face mask littering in France risks fine up to €375 Littering in France in a public place - including medical face masks, and cigarette butts - will soon risk a fine of €135, rising to €375 in case of non-payment, as the government cracks down on litter post-Covid-19.
Eleven French departments on weather alert Early cold snap brings first bite of winter, with snow, ice, rain and flooding all forecast Sculptor plans ‘Brexit sculptures’ in northern France French beach sees rise in stranded compass jellyfish Breton rock goat in lucky Christmas escape
Amorous dolphin forces bathers ashore in Finistère Mayor of Breton town issues swimming ban as lovey-dovey dolphin causes chaos off coast Floating ‘sea bins’ come to France’s ocean ports Persistant rain and strong winds prompt weather alerts Photo of the month: La Rochelle Little house built between mighty walls of granite Isolated Brittany island seeks new farming family