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Nouvelle-aquitaine

Why 10 million tiger mosquitoes are being deliberately released in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

The potentially dangerous insects are now in every region of the country

More French communes end home bin collections

Authorities claim the system is more eco-friendly but many residents are strongly opposed

Charente town with 4,500 people has 79 surveillance cameras

Jarnac's cameras raise privacy concerns amid a national trend towards more surveillance

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British woman’s murder in Dordogne: ‘personal grudge’ motive investigated

Police are reported to be concentrating on people likely to wish direct ill of Karen Carter who was fatally stabbed on April 29

Woman in police custody over murder of Briton in Dordogne

Karen Carter, 65, was stabbed at her home on April 29

British woman, 65, dies after violent attack at Dordogne home

Murder inquiry launched

How many Britons have second homes in Nouvelle-Aquitaine - and why do they choose it?

UK nationals are the largest foreign community of second-home owners in the region

Boost for people doing home renovations in Dordogne

The plan aims to connect citizens with local public renovation services to modernise old housing stock

Photos: 94 chateaux open their doors to visitors in Dordogne

The fifth Chateaux en Fête festival offers a chance to look around many impressive properties that are usually private

Second runway at Bordeaux airport likely to be renovated not closed

Move may lead to backlash from local people who are unhappy due to the noise levels

Mystery of jewels found buried under communal wall in Dordogne

The gold rings, pearl brooches and diamond encrusted bracelets were discovered by a local association

Briton tells how hunter’s bullet just missed her as she gardened in France

Rachel Moody filed a police complaint after finding bullet that almost hit her

Small lakeside French hamlet to be sold at auction - starting price €450,000

The tourist site has a collection of 13 gîtes and a swimming pool

Fake police steal cash and jewellery during ‘home visit’ in south-west France

Gendarmerie have issued advice on what to do if supposed police officers visit you at home out of the blue

South-west France airport suspected of paying illegal subsidies to Ryanair

An investigation claims the payments were allegedly made to keep the airline operational there

VISUAL: How people in Nouvelle-Aquitaine rate their region

Residents are fearful of climate change but scored region above average on many measurements

Drivers of SUVs to face higher parking fees in Bordeaux

The decision to penalise larger vehicles follows a similar but stronger measure in Paris

Oyster farms under tight security in France as people prepare New Year delicacy

Surveillance includes helicopter patrols

Dordogne: See which communes have grown in population - and those that have fallen

A new report shows some villages have seen their numbers increase by between 20-30% in six years

Why is Bordeaux also known as the ‘port of the moon’?

The nickname hints at the long maritime history of the World Heritage city

Fishing to be further controlled by police in south-west France

The gendarmerie has signed an agreement to help fight ‘many and varied’ fishing offences

Bordeaux to spend €10m helping residents replace old fire heating systems

Old wood-burning stove heating systems contribute more to air pollution than cars

Confirmed: animal spotted in Gironde, south-west France, is a wolf

The prefect is now organising a ‘surveillance cell’ to decide on the next steps and protect farmer livestock

Village in south-west France celebrates its world-famous peppers

Espelette, in the Pays Basque, hosts an annual festival for its eponymous piment on October 26

Why hundreds of French villages and towns have the wrong road signs

A new batch was swapped overnight last week as part of a new farmers' protest

Hundreds protest against closure of Bordeaux airport runway

Residents say the closure will see many more planes fly directly over their homes

Workers find 650 protected species bats in Dordogne church

The dark church eaves have become a nursery for the rare species

French chef who pioneered nouvelle cuisine dies at age of 91

The record-breaking three Michelin star chef Michel Guérard has been hailed as a ‘culinary legend’

Estate for sale 20km from Sarlat in south-west France

Residents fight pay-by-bag bin fees in south-west France

Two associations are taking legal action against the firm that provides the service

Is Bergerac Airport too dependent on low-cost airlines?

Ryanair could ‘just pack its bags and leave’, head of chamber of commerce is quoted as saying

Which French departments get the most rain?

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

Bordeaux airport: ‘Ryanair pulling out was our worst-case scenario’

Withdrawal will lead to a 25% decrease in passenger numbers. EasyJet is maintaining its flights

VIDEO: Curious Dordogne river well back after rainiest May since 1981

The mesmerising ‘well’ is still somewhat of a mystery

French ‘martyr village’ destroyed in WW2 receives €1 million donation

The ‘symbolic gift’ will help ensure the site survives for future generations

Nouvelle-aquitaine

Why 10 million tiger mosquitoes are being deliberately released in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

More French communes end home bin collections

Charente town with 4,500 people has 79 surveillance cameras

British woman’s murder in Dordogne: ‘personal grudge’ motive investigated

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10 questions you could be asked about French culture and history at nationality test

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Referendums, immigration, budget, war: key points of President Macron’s interview

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Explained: Overview of how French inheritance law works