Cockerel in French village must leave as it crows too loudly ‘He’s just doing his job as a rooster!’ claims the bird’s owner but neighbours say they cannot sleep
Noisy neighbours: France’s most outlandish and notorious disputes We look at five of the country’s most unusual complaints in recent years
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French start-up creates soundproof face mask to silence phone calls The Bluetooth face mask is intended to protect callers’ privacy and to avoid disturbing others
Hamlet’s ‘noisy’ cockerel can continue crowing, rules French court Saturnin was at the centre of legal action after a neighbour claimed the bird disturbed their sleep
Brittany crêperie taken to court... for smelling of crêpes Tens of thousands of residents sign petition in support of restaurant after neighbour lodges complaint
Pool problem, ‘rent with option to buy’: Five French property updates We also look at why sellers may not be liable for misrepresenting the size of a property and the best places to live for workers
Noise and smell of cows land French farmer with €100,000 fine The ruling, which the farmer says will cause him to lose his business, is the latest in a series of disputes between rural farmers and residents
Brittany: Locals win appeal to cancel already built XXL wind turbines The court recognised the three turbines' capacity to ‘damage the landscape and the amenities of the surrounding homes’ in the village
What can I do about my neighbour's noisy dog in France? If the noise is deemed excessive and the neighbour is uncooperative, you can eventually seek criminal proceedings or file a civil lawsuit
France’s first sound radar installed to catch noisy bikers In one rural commune in Ile-de-France, loud motorbikes and scooters will face a fine of up to €135. Seven more towns are to soon follow suit