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A man cycles beside a river, inset: map of La Voie Bleue

La Voie Bleue: European Cycle Route of the Year is in France

700km bike path linking Luxembourg and Lyon has been crowned winner of the 2026 title

Cobbled streets, cosy bars and cultural gems in Lille's old centre

The dynamic Nord city has some of the best museums in the region

Discover Verdun's Memorial Museum and Douaumont Ossuary

Why the museum is the best place to begin your exploration of the battlefields

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Explore the historic battlefields and memorials of Verdun

Guided tours and visits to forts, cemeteries, and the Citadelle Souterraine de Verdun

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Verdun: charming riverside gem with World War One history, festivals, and sweet treats

Find out why you might spot a British phone box while wandering along the quai

Essoyes: a French village that leaves a lasting Impression

Champagne village only has 711 residents but holds an important place in the history of art, with Renoir spending summers here with his family

French restaurant piggy banks: the old way to save cash

A club épargne is a traditional French savings club, where locals save money in a community setting

Hydrogen project in Lorraine offers hope for cleaner transport

Underground hydrogen was discovered in the area in 2023

Traditional buildings and rain are both in abundance in Haut-Rhin

Property watch: See what €50,000, €150,000 and over €1m buys in Haut-Rhin

The north-east department is known for its strong German influences

French property: See what €50,000, €150,000 and over €2m buys in Bas-Rhin

This small department on the German border is home to the historic city of Strasbourg

Action against mosquitoes already launched in several areas of France

The anti-larvae campaign starts earlier this year due to high humidity

French city first to sign European animal protection decree: what does it say?

The declaration is intended to help European judges and MPs to ‘build reasoning’ when considering future animal welfare cases

New blowtorch burglary method revealed by French police

The arrest of three suspects sheds more light on the novel technique

Photos: The most welcoming towns in France named in new ranking

The French favourites include picturesque Provence and wine regions in both the north and south

Dengue: Anti-mosquito operation launched in France after new case

The infected person had travelled to a high-risk tropical area before returning to France

Which French departments get the most rain?

Spoiler: They are not all in the northern half of the country

TGV fatal derailment in France: year suspended jail term for driver

‘This accident was the result of failure across the board,’ the prosecutor summarised in court