How a Brittany commune hopes to get strangers talking A conversation bench is one of many initiatives being trialled to develop a spirit of friendship
Why you may see a low-flying helicopter near you in west France Residents of the Loire-Atlantique region may spot the aircraft until at least the end of May
People in Brittany told to stay home and limit driving as more rain worsens flooding Hovercrafts used to evacuate residents and three departments remain on red alert
news Trial of yellow pedestrian light on road crossings in Nantes The lights are intended to improve pedestrian safety, but critics say the system is at risk of ‘misinterpretation’
French heavy metal music festival launches kids spin-off Organisers hope special event at Hellfest will inspire interest in the genre for 'the younger generation'