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Nouvelle-Aquitaine airport suspected of paying illegal subsidies to Ryanair

An investigation claims the payments were allegedly made to keep the airline operational there

Mayors in south-west France asked to sign petition for door-to-door bin collections

‘The aim is to make our voices heard in parliament’, organiser says

ZFE: Basque Country to ban most-polluting vehicles from June 2025

It comes as increasing numbers of towns in France are introducing low emission zones

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Regional park in west of France named dark-sky preserve

Reduced public lighting means up to 4,000 stars can be observed in the Landes de Gascogne

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Return to door-to-door home rubbish collection expected for many in France

The decision could set a precedent for up to two million people in different areas of France

City in south-west France takes property owner to court for €100,000

The case is the latest move by authorities in France against short-term rental landlords

VISUAL: How people in Nouvelle-Aquitaine rate their region

Residents are fearful of climate change but scored region above average on many measurements

Drivers of SUVs to face higher parking fees in Bordeaux

The decision to penalise larger vehicles follows a similar but stronger measure in Paris

Oyster farms under tight security in France as people prepare New Year delicacy

Surveillance includes helicopter patrols

Dordogne: See which communes have grown in population - and those that have fallen

A new report shows some villages have seen their numbers increase by between 20-30% in six years

Why is Bordeaux also known as the ‘port of the moon’?

The nickname hints at the long maritime history of the World Heritage city

Fishing to be further controlled by police in south-west France

The gendarmerie has signed an agreement to help fight ‘many and varied’ fishing offences

Bordeaux to spend €10m helping residents replace old fire heating systems

Old wood-burning stove heating systems contribute more to air pollution than cars

Confirmed: animal spotted in Gironde, south-west France, is a wolf

The prefect is now organising a ‘surveillance cell’ to decide on the next steps and protect farmer livestock

Workers find 650 protected species bats in Dordogne church

The dark church eaves have become a nursery for the rare species

Bordeaux airport: ‘Ryanair pulling out was our worst-case scenario’

Withdrawal will lead to a 25% decrease in passenger numbers. EasyJet is maintaining its flights

VIDEO: Curious Dordogne river well back after rainiest May since 1981

The mesmerising ‘well’ is still somewhat of a mystery

French ‘martyr village’ destroyed in WW2 receives €1 million donation

The ‘symbolic gift’ will help ensure the site survives for future generations