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French ski resorts report excellent Christmas despite less snow than last year
Bookings are up and non-snow related activities are also on the rise
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Farmer protests in France: Blockades in place on several major roads
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Readers share their photos of snowy France
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Measles epidemic
Young adults and children are most affected
Measles is spreading in the Bordeaux area, with some 72 cases, including a dozen hospitalisations.
It spreads via air (eg. from coughing); symptoms are like flu, then spots develop. It can cause brain complications and even death.
Families are asked to check everyone is vaccinated.
