Large increase in Americans buying properties on the Cote d’Azur President Trump is cited as a major factor, but is not the only reason for the area’s popularity
Nice airport records passenger boom as tourists flock to city Airport figures exceeded the pre-Covid record last year, with US visitors significant contributors
Tough Airbnb rules in Marseille prompt many property owners to sell City council reduce time that a property can be rented to short-term guests
news Photos: forget Amsterdam - stunning images of France’s tulip fields in bloom These spots in south-east France are showcasing a rainbow of bright spring flowers
Mimosa is pretty…but ‘posing threat to biodiversity’ in south of France The flowers are prized in the region, but not everyone is thrilled to see their spread
Photos: Monaco and two French Mediterranean jewels named as Best European Destinations The three French-speaking destinations appeared in the 2025 top 20 rankings
Photos: The best places to buy a second home in Provence named in new ranking The list considered 28 criteria to rank 90 villages in the sought-after region
French ski resort opens for first time in seven years - thanks to snow It is the first time it has had enough snowfall since 2018
Plans for a new natural park in the south of France are taking shape If approved, the park will cover 1,728 km2 and include the largest mimosa forest in Europe
Public transport to be free for over 65s (and under 10s) in Aix-Marseille The new measure will apply to 240,000 children and 500,000 over-65s
Drivers face tougher penalties for road infractions in south of France The new rules on licence suspensions come after ‘another bad year’ for accidents
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
Photos: The French destinations named unmissable in 2025 by the New York Times Two areas in France have been highlighted in the new ranking
Environmental protesters block cruise ships from Marseille port The protest forced at least three cruise ships and a ferry to wait at sea outside the port Cyclist death: How did no-licence French driver hire a Lamborghini? Man shoots at hot air balloon flying near his French house French national park hails success of introducing visitor quotas
Spectacular photos of storm ‘red sprites’ in France The phenomenon occurs above storms and is rarely seen by the naked eye Provence: The other ‘D-Day’ commemorated 80 years on despite storms French Alps officially win 2030 Winter Olympics (with some conditions) Warning over scam QR codes on parking meters in south of France Unmarked radar cars will be in more French regions soon Wildfire destroys 600 hectares in south of France, blaze continues
Cyclists in south of France to face fines if they do not use cycle lane Police will show 'goodwill' and ‘active education’ at first, but get tougher later this year
Woman loses pet dog in France - then finds it in Portugal The dog went missing from the garden and was later presumed dead