Nature

Let your lawn grow, water for birds: how to help wildlife in your French garden

‘It is acceptable to have untidy hedgerows,’ says biodiversity spokesperson.

Rhône restoration returns riverbanks to natural state near Lyon

€8.2m project will bring back marshy areas to 5km of the river, helping wildlife to thrive

Why microphones are installed in hundreds of trees across France

Researchers have set up devices in more than 100 forests across the country

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French nature festival is a paradise for bird watchers

The spring event runs from April 12-20, showcasing the rich flora and fauna of the Baie de Somme

Theft of trees and wood on rise in France: dedicated helpline set up

Robbers strip forests for prized timber, leaving areas too devastated for trees to regrow

French law offers long-term protection for garden wildlife

Owners in France can call on the law for help to ‘rewild’ their land. Here is how

Photos: 22 bear cubs reported to have been born in Pyrenees in 2024

The current population is at a record, but the animals’ presence in the region is still hotly discussed

‘The first baby hedgehog we rescued was love-at-first-sight’

We speak to an expert about her hedgehog health centre and how to make your garden more hedgehog-friendly

Spring walks: beware of these French plants that are toxic for dogs - and watch out for animal threats

Cases of poisoning from plants and caterpillars are common during spring

Allergies: How to know pollen levels in your commune of France

Interactive online maps can track and predict how pollen is changing in the air

How to help wounded wildlife and strays in France

Is illegal to treat wild animals at home unless you have authorisation

Follow your nose on a scent-sational tour of France’s spring flowers

Explore the national and regional floral specialities of France, and sniff out the best flower festivals and horticultural events taking place around the country this spring

Nature

Let your lawn grow, water for birds: how to help wildlife in your French garden

Rhône restoration returns riverbanks to natural state near Lyon

Why microphones are installed in hundreds of trees across France

French nature festival is a paradise for bird watchers

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Top French court clarifies rules on foreign language wills

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The Pyrenees village where Napoléon III and Victor Hugo went to bathe

Why microphones are installed in hundreds of trees across France

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French interior minister wants to toughen rules for gaining citizenship

Theft of trees and wood on rise in France: dedicated helpline set up

French law offers long-term protection for garden wildlife

Photos: 22 bear cubs reported to have been born in Pyrenees in 2024

‘The first baby hedgehog we rescued was love-at-first-sight’

Spring walks: beware of these French plants that are toxic for dogs - and watch out for animal threats

Allergies: How to know pollen levels in your commune of France

How to help wounded wildlife and strays in France

Follow your nose on a scent-sational tour of France’s spring flowers

What you should do to your garden in France in spring

Rules change for dog walking in France from April

Mimosa is pretty…but ‘posing threat to biodiversity’ in south of France

Spring sees return of Asian hornets in France: Action to take now

Chance to go owl-spotting in France this weekend

Wildlife spotters warned not to get too close to marine animals such as seals on French coast

Plans to extend deer hunting season in France

France's Loire Valley arboretum puts heather and magnolias in the spring spotlight

Only a few days left to trim garden hedges in France or risk a fine

Gardening in France: get set to be dazzled by dahlias

Explore the gardens behind Monet's colourful lily creations

National plan against tree-destroying insect in France

Is it legal to pick flowers in forests in France?

‘Exceptional’ astronomical event visible from France tonight as seven planets align

Photo: what is the strange ‘hair ice’ phenomenon seen in France recently?

French village implements temporary road closures to protect frogs

People with gardens urged to spot and report this common but dangerous pest via French ministry site

83 bears live in the Pyrenees show latest data - should we be scared of them?

Action against mosquitoes already launched in several areas of France

Photo: new road hazard for drivers in Brittany… a wallaby

Regional park in west of France named dark-sky preserve

Why pampas grass is forbidden in French gardens

Wolf presence confirmed in Normandy: What to do if you see one

PHOTOS: Migrating cranes fill skies in south-west France

Plans for a new natural park in the south of France are taking shape

Tips for taking great wildlife photos in France

Animal photographed swimming in river in Brittany verified as wolf

Now is the time to act against this garden pest in France

Call for caution after two hikers die in separate accidents at same Pyrenees spot

Explore the spectacular natural amphitheatres of France

Les Cévennes: Escape the daily hustle and bustle with the beauty of untouched French mountains

Bordeaux's pine tree experiment to tackle drought

MAP: Wolves have returned to most French departments

Is France’s Canal du Midi doomed to lose its famous trees?

Photos: Up to 200 deer emerge from morning fog in France

Electric ants spotted in south of France for second time

Great white shark seen in waters off south of France

France's first national park is an outdoor haven

France celebrates a century of naturism

France's most ancient oak tree and its two chapels face potential collapse

I fell in love with wild, beautiful Cévennes in south-central France

VIDEO: Hiker comes face to face with bear in French Pyrenees

Letters: Biodiversity is in decline, but not just in France

Switzerland to change border with France due to melting glaciers

Map: The spread of Asian hornets in France

Listen: Stag bellowing season underway in French forests

Gendarmes seize mushrooms: how many are you allowed to pick in France?

Photos: Three seasonal autumn gardens to visit in France

Chemical anomalies found in French tap water in study

Floods, fires, and drought: ‘Shock’ France climate change report

Shepherd defends role of patou dogs after hiker calls for rescue

How trail running has boomed in popularity in France

Endurance swimmer forced to end Mediterranean record attempt after 100km

French national park hails success of introducing visitor quotas

Tortoise thought to be extinct in French Pyrenees rediscovered by walkers

French communes share studies of local flora and fauna with residents

How to act if you see a patou dog while hiking in France

Letters: Why must French farmers chop, poison and destroy nature?

Pebbles, shells, sand: hefty French fines possible for beach souvenirs