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Where are the 3,000 local bridges reported to have structural faults in France?
Too much road traffic, climate change, a lack of maintenance and repair are all factors
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My life on the road in France living in a self-built tiny house
Geoffrey Celard, 30, explains why he prefers the simple life
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French building industry taps into the power of hemp
Innovative hemp-based materials are making a comeback in France, offering enhanced insulation and lower carbon emissions
Owner must knock down dangerous wall in France
A property owner must demolish and rebuild a badly-built wall that is at risk of falling on a neighbouring house.
The Aix-en-Provence owner told the Cour de Cassation appeal court the neighbour’s fear of the retaining wall falling was not enough for demolition.
But he was ordered to rebuild it properly under the instruction of a maître d’œuvre artisan.