Plans for a new natural park in the south of France are taking shape If approved, the park will cover 1,728 km2 and include the largest mimosa forest in Europe
Public transport to be free for over 65s (and under 10s) in Aix-Marseille The new measure will apply to 240,000 children and 500,000 over-65s
Drivers face tougher penalties for road infractions in south of France The new rules on licence suspensions come after ‘another bad year’ for accidents
news Photos: The most welcoming towns in France named in new ranking The French favourites include picturesque Provence and wine regions in both the north and south
Photos: The French destinations named unmissable in 2025 by the New York Times Two areas in France have been highlighted in the new ranking
Environmental protesters block cruise ships from Marseille port The protest forced at least three cruise ships and a ferry to wait at sea outside the port
Cyclist death: How did no-licence French driver hire a Lamborghini? The 52-year-old cyclist was killed instantly when the supercar hit him at over 70 km/h
Man shoots at hot air balloon flying near his French house The shooter, who was arrested, was reportedly exasperated at seeing the balloon flying over - but the company denies excessive flights
French national park hails success of introducing visitor quotas One area restricted to a daily limit of just 400 people has seen particular success when it comes to flora and fauna recovery
Spectacular photos of storm ‘red sprites’ in France The phenomenon occurs above storms and is rarely seen by the naked eye
Provence: The other ‘D-Day’ commemorated 80 years on despite storms The ceremony was cut short due to poor weather but President Macron and African leaders gathered to remember the pivotal 1944 event
French Alps officially win 2030 Winter Olympics (with some conditions) ‘We believe in the future of our mountains,’ said President Macron, after the bid was voted through
Warning over scam QR codes on parking meters in south of France The fake codes take users to a website designed to steal their banking details
Unmarked radar cars will be in more French regions soon Three more regions are set to get the private cars from 2025 Wildfire destroys 600 hectares in south of France, blaze continues Cyclists in south of France to face fines if they do not use cycle lane Woman loses pet dog in France - then finds it in Portugal