Blackouts in south of France: What is known about suspected attacks on electricity grid Fire at substation in Nice follows similar attack in Var and the sabotage of an electricity pylon in Alpes-Maritimes
‘Cataclysmic scenes’ in Var as roads and homes destroyed by violent storms At least three people died after being trapped in cars
Three reported dead, two missing as violent storms hit southern France Up to 250mm of rain falls this morning around Lavandou
news 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
The Var: Popular with second-home owners and retirees One in five of the population of the southern department is aged 60-74
Electric ants spotted in south of France for second time Fears of a large colony in the Var department and beyond, as aggressive animals threaten pets and local biodiversity
Floods in the south-east of France: One department remains on high alert Many more still at risk even as rain subsides in most areas
Wildfire destroys 600 hectares in south of France, blaze continues Over 500 firefighters are working to extinguish the flames
Another French department returns to 90km/h limit on some roads More than half of all departments have now reinstated the limit on at least some of their secondary roads, with the Var being the latest
Brad Pitt to revive legendary music studio based in his French chateau Big names such as AC/DC and Sting have recorded at Miraval Studios in the past. Damien Quintard, who Pitt has asked to manage the studio, tells us about the project
Storm Corrie and mistral: High wind alerts for north France and Var In Var conditions could affect power and telephone lines, damage chimneys, roofs and vehicles. Branches may fall across roads and train tracks, disrupting traffic
British man sought by UK police for sex offences found in south France David F. was apprehended on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in a shop. Checks showed he was already being sought for sex offences under an Interpol warrant issued in Manchester 18 months previously
Too soon to assess impact of forest fire on French rosé harvest Dramatic images of the recent Var wildfires have led to fears of a bad harvest this year
Passing drivers stop man as he tries to start a new fire in Var forest Witnesses used bottles of water and floor mats to quickly extinguish the blaze, which the man started using a burning log Rare wild tortoises treated for burns in wake of south of France fire Chris Froome shares joke after French reporter fails to recognise him Areas closed off in Var and Alpes-Maritimes due to high fire risk
Driver bills department council for speed bump damage Traffic calming measure caused thousands of euros of damage to vehicle Health warning as warm seas tempt stingrays to shore Man arrested after more fires blaze on Corsica Mixing social needs with sociability Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed