UN Conference brings extra police checks to south-east France Police in towns across Alpes-Maritimes are on alert
New flight route offers direct link between Nice and Washington DC The connection ‘demonstrates the growing attractiveness of Nice to Americans’ as tourist and expat numbers rise
Police increase checks on drivers in south of France due to rise in accidents One department has recorded four times the number of deaths compared to the same period last year
news An entire village in Provence is up for sale Twenty Flemish families spent four decades bringing the ancient hamlet back to life
Large increase in Americans buying property 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
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
Recipe: cherry tomatoes with pistou American chef, Rebekah Peppler, offers a guide to the food, drink, and lifestyle of southeastern France
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 Drivers face tougher penalties for road infractions in south of France Photos: The most welcoming towns in France named in new ranking
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 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
Provence: The other ‘D-Day’ commemorated 80 years on despite storms The ceremony was cut short due to poor weather but President Macron and African leaders gathered to remember the pivotal 1944 event
French Alps officially win 2030 Winter Olympics (with some conditions) ‘We believe in the future of our mountains,’ said President Macron, after the bid was voted through
Warning over scam QR codes on parking meters in south of France The fake codes take users to a website designed to steal their banking details
Unmarked radar cars will be in more French regions soon Three more regions are set to get the private cars from 2025
Wildfire destroys 600 hectares in south of France, blaze continues Over 500 firefighters are working to extinguish the flames
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