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Outdoors

What are the rules regarding having a barbecue in France?

Much depends on where you are situated and what type of property you live in

Planning a holiday? See an adventure close to home in France

‘Microadventures’ are the latest trend among French holidaymakers. We look at the origin of the movement

Hunt federation boss ‘regrets’ people are afraid of hunting in France

Hunt opposers and those afraid do not understand us, he says, but warns that people must not discourage hunting too much as the environment will suffer if there are not enough hunters

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Franco-British man shot by hunter: anger over ‘lenient’ sentence

A friend of victim of accidental killing says hunt organiser should have been given a lifetime ban

Walking group helps French heart patients live a normal life again

In Mougins, heart patients meet weekly for a free Nordic walking class as part of an experiment into physical activity on prescription. The Connexion tagged along

Heart disease patients in France prescribed free sports classes

Five French regions are testing a free, five-month exercise programme for people with serious heart problems, as part of a new focus on prevention

Love of labyrinths: Crop mazes are growing activity trend in France

The mazes provide an income to the farmers who loan out the land and visitors can attempt to navigate the five kilometres of pathways

Grower’s digest - September 2019

Tips and tricks for gardeners indoors and out. This month: an hedge-trimmer, a bulb moment, pear time and another Instagram garden

Quoi de neuf - French shopping in May 2019

New products, designs and ideas from around France. This month: cool outdoor furniture, chic outdoor cooking, handmade crockery… and sailor tops

Get out into nature for cheap and fulfilling adventure

A new French project inspired by a British adventurer aims to provide inspiration and suggestions for nature-based activities which do not involve travelling far from home or paying much.