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French village rallies behind farmer told to quieten her chickens

A nearby second-home owner had contacted her lawyer to make the clucking stop

French mayor limits number of animals per household to restrict noise

The decree says people should not keep more than two dogs and can be fined if they have two cockerels

French village warns tourists to expect 'rural noises'

The mayor has installed clear notices warning that tourists should "Enter at your own risk"

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What can I do about my neighbour's noisy dog in France?

If the noise is deemed excessive and the neighbour is uncooperative, you can eventually seek criminal proceedings or file a civil lawsuit

French mayor to investigate mystery noise that disturbs residents

The noise comes day and night and no one has yet been able to identify the origin or cause

What can I do about biker noise outside my French property?

There are several French laws that apply to this kind of behaviour. We explain

France’s first sound radar installed to catch noisy bikers

In one rural commune in Ile-de-France, loud motorbikes and scooters will face a fine of up to €135. Seven more towns are to soon follow suit

Lockdown in France: What to do about noisy neighbours?

The confinement period has thrown up many unexpected issues but some, such as what to do about noisy neighbours, existed before coronavirus and will undoubtedly continue long after it.

What can we do about our neighbour's deafening woodcutter?

When a neighbour situation goes above and beyond 'normal' behaviour, it is best to make contact informally but legal steps can be taken

Rules for cutting your lawn in France on public holidays and Sundays

There is a reason you do not hear the permanent background drone of lawnmowers and hedge trimmers - and what to do if your neighbour does not respect the rules

Is noisy barking now legal as part of French countryside ‘heritage’?

The new law aims to protect the smells and sounds ('sensory') of the countryside, so an issue of persistent barking would still be considered as before

What hours can builders make noise at our property in France?

There are several laws covering excessive noise nuisance from building work or other ' chantiers' (worksites) in France. We explain

Noise pollution in France costs €156billion per year, study finds

Noise pollution has a serious impact on physical and mental health as well as the economy. Over two thirds is created by transport

Paris speed limit set to 30kph across most of capital

The limit, which already applied to 60% of the city centre roads, will extend across the majority of routes except for some major boulevards and the périphérique

Brittany: Homebuyers sign contracts accepting country life

A new clause in contracts for homebuyers in Morbihan confirms they will accept the sights, sounds and smells of country life

Moto racket

A “noise radar” aimed at catching loud motorbikers is being trialled in Yvelines.

Another French cockerel owner fights noise ruling

Three weeks after Maurice won France’s heart, the owner of another noisy cockerel has launched a petition to be allowed to keep his bird, despite a court ruling that it needs to go.

'Give French countryside sounds protected status'

Mayor calls on MPs to make sounds of the French countryside to be listed as part of the country's 'national heritage'

Paris-Orly residents protest against plane noise rise

Residents living near Paris-Orly airport have protested against aeroplane noise, and called for longer nighttime airport hours to give them more quiet time to sleep.

Paris tests anti-heat and anti-noise roads

Paris is the first city in France to test a special road surface aimed at reducing noise and heat

Summer stress of life next to a holiday home

We all winced when holiday visitors demanded that church bells be silenced. But this is just the tip of an iceberg.

Toulouse airport scrutiny on noise and air pollution

Toulouse airport has come in for scrutiny over its pollution levels, as local residents complain about heightened plane noise and a new report shows that air quality in the city continues to deteriorate.

Toilet noise can disturb

Advice on proper cleaning practices may help

Sale overturned after 10 years

A wind farm caused more harm than good

France warned by European Commission on noise levels

France has been warned by the European Commission to reduce its national noise levels on pain of further warnings and even sanctions.

Farmer ordered to silence cow bells

A row has broken out in a sleepy Haute-Loire village over the noise caused by a herd of cows

Quad racers leave residents sleepless in Montpellier

Residents demand meeting with mayor over Illegal 'urban rodeos' disturbing the peace in three areas of city

Barking dogs

We had a similar problem with barking dogs (Q&A, September).

Clubs and festivals must cut the noise

Clubs, music festivals and cinemas must cut the volume under new health laws aimed to prevent hearing loss.

Dog barks all day and night

We have a neighbour who lets his dog bark all night and most of the day. He has been written to by the mayor, myself and a conciliation officer. I confronted him after he had been away all weekend leaving the dog unattended but he suggested I go back to the UK.

Noise

French village rallies behind farmer told to quieten her chickens

French mayor limits number of animals per household to restrict noise

French village warns tourists to expect 'rural noises'

What can I do about my neighbour's noisy dog in France?

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