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Coastal erosion: Hundreds of French homes risk becoming uninhabitable

More than 1,000 buildings are at risk by 2028, including many second homes, says government report

Owners cannot access French home over fears it may fall into sea

Property and surrounding land in Normandy is off-limits until authorities can confirm there will be no imminent damage after landslide

Five homes with a sea view for sale in France for less than €500,000

These are perfect for those looking for coastal living at an affordable price

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More than 100 French areas newly added to coastal erosion risk list

The communes will be subject to stricter planning controls and have access to government aid to mitigate the threat

Woman drowns and falling tree hits boy, 10, as record winds hit France

The woman was swimming in the sea off the coast of Brittany despite the region being on high alert for violent weather

Five of France’s most beautiful coastal walks to try this summer

From Normandy to the Côte d’Azur, we look at some of the best hikes to do along France’s coastline

Cap Fréhel coast in Brittany wins €1m landscaping restoration prize

The site, which welcomes one million visitors per year, beat four other shortlisted projects. The work will seek to protect and restore the area

MAP: See where has benefited most from France’s coastal property boom

House prices in some places along the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts have increased by over 20% in the course of a year

Map: The 101 French communes affected by coastal erosion

The majority of impacted areas are located along the Atlantic coast or by the English Channel with 41 in Brittany, 16 in Normandy and 31 in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Solar, erosion, renovation: Four updates for property owners in France

In our weekly roundup we look at the 126 communes threatened by coastal erosion and what happens if a squatter burns down your property

Locals try to block sale of €6m villa with protected French coast land

Four hectares of eroding coastline are part of the property in a luxury villa sale near Saint-Jean-de-Luz in southwest

French tourism industry celebrates unexpectedly successful summer

Nine in every 10 French holidaymakers opted for domestic trips this year, with many looking to disconnect in rural or coastal areas

French Riviera placed on tsunami alert for three hours

An earthquake in Algeria last night sparked the 'yellow' alert. In 1979 a tsunami hit the Côte d’Azur, killing 11 people

Northwest France on high alert for flooding

Forecaster Météo France has issued orange alerts for five coastal departments with waves of five to seven metres expected

French beach sees rise in stranded compass jellyfish

A beach in France has reported a noticeable rise in large “compass” jellyfish beached on its sand, as temperatures continue to soar across the country.

Little house built between mighty walls of granite

Castel Meur is a testament to its first owner’s love of a wild stretch of Breton coast

Isolated Brittany island seeks new farming family

A small island off the coast of Finistère is searching for a new family to live and work on a self-sufficient farm - the only permanently-inhabited property on the island.

Coastal

Coastal erosion: Hundreds of French homes risk becoming uninhabitable

Owners cannot access French home over fears it may fall into sea

Five homes with a sea view for sale in France for less than €500,000

More than 100 French areas newly added to coastal erosion risk list

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Cap Fréhel coast in Brittany wins €1m landscaping restoration prize

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Map: The 101 French communes affected by coastal erosion

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Locals try to block sale of €6m villa with protected French coast land

French tourism industry celebrates unexpectedly successful summer

French Riviera placed on tsunami alert for three hours

Northwest France on high alert for flooding

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Persistant rain and strong winds prompt weather alerts

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Little house built between mighty walls of granite

Isolated Brittany island seeks new farming family