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Bormes-les-Mimosas crowned as the Village Préféré des Français 2026

Announcement marks the first Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur win since the competition began in 2012

Thousands evacuated across southern France as wildfires near homes

Blazes in Fréjus and near Marseille come alongside first ‘major’ wildfire of year in Aude and Hérault

Authorities race to contain invasive electric ants in southern France

Species will spread rapidly unless efforts are intensified, scientists say

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Row over lion cubs in a circus in south of France

Case highlights tensions over France’s tightening rules on wild animals in entertainment

New outbreak of electric ants in the south of France sparks concern

Invasive species may gain foothold if containment fails

Toulon naval base to simulate nuclear accident - public to get phone alert

Two-day exercise primes workers and residents for best practices in event of an incident

Several wolf sightings in centre of Frejus, Var

Rules have been relaxed around shooting wolves that threaten livestock

British Airways launches bargain £2 flights to France (but there’s a catch)

The flights are only available to members of the airline’s Avios scheme who are redeeming loyalty points

France faces growing threat from invasive ‘electric ant’ species as funding for projects stalls

Aggressive colonies are difficult to eradicate and researchers need approval to test new methods

French first as black wolf pack confirmed as living in Var

Female with black coat gave birth to four pups who inherited rare fur

Undergrowth clearance rules now in place across Var

New regulations affect most of department but aim to protect biodiversity

Residents react to George Clooney’s praise of life in Var

Locals in Brignoles take pride in their most famous neighbour and his love for Provençal life

Photos: flash floods and storms hit south of France, driver dies after sliding off road

Vehicle was found in ditch and man in his 50s pronounced dead at the scene

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

The Var: Popular with second-home owners and retirees

One in five of the population of the southern department is aged 60-74

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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

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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

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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

A local rescue centre estimates that 60% of the tortoises found so far had survived the flames, although the death toll may rise as the rescue operation continues

Chris Froome forTeam Ineos racing in the Tour de Yorkshire stage 2. Chris Froome shares joke after French newsman fails to recognise him

Chris Froome shares joke after French reporter fails to recognise him

The four-time Tour de France winner unexpectedly appeared in a TV news clip on forest fires with the reporter referring to a ‘holiday cyclist’ blocked from passing. Froome later shared the ‘holiday cyclist’s’ ride details

Areas closed off in Var and Alpes-Maritimes due to high fire risk

Parts of the Var, the Alpes-Maritimes and beyond are out of bounds due to fire risk posed by high winds and dry vegetation

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

Holidaymakers urged to avoid getting too close to fish spotted off coast of Var

Man arrested after more fires blaze on Corsica

A man has been arrested on suspicion of deliberately starting up to five fires in the Haute-Corse, Corsica, this weekend.

Mixing social needs with sociability

The British Association of the Var gives people the chance to meet other expats in the area but is also devoted to helping those who are in difficulty and has a welfare team which can give advice and support to any member of any nationality, as well as financial assistance which is restricted to British members living in or visiting the Var.

Var

Bormes-les-Mimosas crowned as the Village Préféré des Français 2026

Thousands evacuated across southern France as wildfires near homes

Authorities race to contain invasive electric ants in southern France

Row over lion cubs in a circus in south of France

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