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Is France really respecting the ban on short domestic flights?

Exceptions to the new 2.5-hour train journey rule mean that the number of flights affected is smaller than you might think

Plans finalised to ban cars from narrow streets of Montmartre in Paris

The area which features Sacré-Coeur cathedral attracts 12 million tourists a year. Over 100 trees will be planted in a bid to create a more ‘village feel’

Eurostar hopes to start London - Bordeaux route 'in five years'

UK to Riviera service also expected as trends move against high-carbon transport such as private jets

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Planes, trains, cost, carbon - how do you travel to and from France?

Travel can throw up questions of price, convenience and climate change - readers share what is important to them

Macron: Nuclear energy is the future for eco-friendly France

The President praised the use of nuclear energy in France, as the government announced new environmental laws taken from the Citizens' Convention for climate

France to tax polluting vehicles that weigh over 1,800 kg

The tax will apply to vehicles such as SUVs, but will not apply to electric or hybrid models

SUVs have ‘crushing’ impact on French climate goals says NGO

WWF France today (October 6) denounced the use of SUVs for their “crushing” impact on the environment, and suggested ways to reduce the damage.

Road speed cuts significantly reduce pollution in France

Cutting speeds on the autoroute into and out of Toulouse from 130kph to 110kph reduced nitrogen dioxide pollution by 9.8% – and about half the nearby residents are no longer in a zone rouge.

French government increases help-to-buy car scheme

Grants for drivers wanting to buy new cars to replace old ones have been increased by the government in an €8billion package to help the French car industry survive the effects of Covid-19.

France joins calls to stop ‘ghost’ Covid-19 flights

France has called for a change in rules that are forcing airlines to run empty “ghost” flights - wasting fuel and producing tonnes of CO2 - due to a lack of passengers during the coronavirus Covid-19 outbreak.

France launches environment score system for clothes

Clothes sold in France may now display a “score” from A to E that shows how environmentally friendly the garment is, in a new system launched by the government.

French MPs propose one-off 'tax' on heavy new vehicles

Norway-style payment would be imposed on vehicles weighing more than 1,300kg if it becomes law

Site helps drivers in France to swap car for eco model

Drivers in France are being encouraged to exchange their cars for a more eco-friendly vehicle - and save money in the process - with a new website set up by the government to help calculate the costs.

Ethical search engine donates to animals in refuges

Google may be the search engine of choice for many and the likes of DuckDuckGo and Nice-based Qwant offer alternatives that do not store data.

Carbon footprint

Is France really respecting the ban on short domestic flights?

Plans finalised to ban cars from narrow streets of Montmartre in Paris

Eurostar hopes to start London - Bordeaux route 'in five years'

Planes, trains, cost, carbon - how do you travel to and from France?

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Britons, Americans, other non-EU travellers: New problem for digital border checks

Property sales plummet in France but did any areas resist price drops?

Cable damage stops opening of world-famous French cable car for skiers

Police warn drivers of car headlights rules in France

Two earthquakes felt in France at opposite ends of country

Will French air traffic control strikes continue over Christmas?

Three charged with taking bribes to provide false French tests for residency cards

Macron: Nuclear energy is the future for eco-friendly France

France to tax polluting vehicles that weigh over 1,800 kg

SUVs have ‘crushing’ impact on French climate goals says NGO

Road speed cuts significantly reduce pollution in France

French government increases help-to-buy car scheme

France joins calls to stop ‘ghost’ Covid-19 flights

France launches environment score system for clothes

French MPs propose one-off 'tax' on heavy new vehicles

Site helps drivers in France to swap car for eco model

Ethical search engine donates to animals in refuges

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