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Take a picnic beneath pink trees this spring as Paris turns Japanese

We explore the rich tradition of Hanami and explores the ongoing ties between Japanese and French gardeners in the capital

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

Birdwatcher’s guide to France: Nature reserves, parks and trails

Explore the country’s best landscapes for watching pink flamingos, birds of prey or even migrating birds, as well as information centres and exhibitions

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Booking system under review for Marseille’s Calanques national park

If approved it would be a first in France with a possible limit of 400-600 people a day. The aim is to limit damage to plants and paths

Rendez-Vous Aux Jardins: Celebrate France’s gardens this weekend

The annual event involves nearly 3,000 parks and gardens in France and around Europe and invites people to visit for art shows, discussions on nature and tours around private parks

How will France’s new lockdown be different from spring?

Exemption forms for leaving the house are back, but there are other significant changes

French island beauty spot is victim of over-tourism

Porquerolles in the Var (Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur) wants to reduce visitor numbers to 4,000 a day after becoming overrun by summer tourists.

Deconfinement in France: PM to outline second phase

The French Prime Minister is to address the country this Thursday (May 28) to detail the second phase of deconfinement, including whether bars and restaurants will reopen, and if travel beyond 100km will be allowed.

'Urgent' call to open parks in France’s red zones

French environmental association Respire has protested the government’s decision to keep parks and gardens closed in France’s "red zones", concentrated in Paris and the North East, calling the measure “completely counterproductive” to combatting coronavirus.

Parks

Take a picnic beneath pink trees this spring as Paris turns Japanese

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

Birdwatcher’s guide to France: Nature reserves, parks and trails

Booking system under review for Marseille’s Calanques national park

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Deconfinement in France: PM to outline second phase

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