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Storm Nuria to hit France: Gales of up to 140 km/h forecast
The south and much of the south-west will be impacted
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100 more supermarkets in south of France are to rebrand to Carrefour
Stores impacted are small convenience shops in the centre of cities or smaller supermarkets in rural towns or villages
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Why facts of British couple’s deaths in south of France are slow to emerge
The investigation highlights stark differences in procedures between France, UK and US
No to shopping ‘city’ outside Paris
Plans to build the world’s largest shopping centre, with 280 hectares of outlets and an amusement park, on the outskirts of Paris have been rejected.

The EuropaCity plan posed environmental issues, a court ruled.
The mayor of Gonesse, who hoped the project would be in place for the 2024 Paris Olympics, is appealing.