Pagoda-style French seaside renovation has romantic backstory Vicki Jeynes fell in love with La Pagode, a unique house in the south of France, and despite its poor condition, she purchased and renovated it, fulfilling her dream of living by the sea
VIDEO: Octopus catches seagull off south French coast Rare sight of an octopus catching a seagull from below the water has been captured on film by an aquarium worker in the south of France
France’s cleanest beaches for 2020 revealed A total of 401 beaches and 106 ports in France have been recognised for their cleanliness in 2020, by awarding body Pavillon Bleu .
news Inquiry into 100kg drug discovery on French west coast An inquiry has been opened after more than 700 kilograms of “high purity” drugs - mainly cocaine - were discovered on the Atlantic coast of France in the past three weeks.
Sculptor plans ‘Brexit sculptures’ in northern France British sculptor Sir Antony Gormley is planning to build four giant “Brexit sculptures” that would sit on the coast of northern France and look towards Britain, pending approval from French authorities.
Flood waves alert for Pas-de-Calais in northern France The Pas-de-Calais department in northern France is on high alert today for strong wind, high waves and flooding, forecaster Météo France has warned.
France alert to beach green algae after sudden death The danger of toxic green sea algae naturally found on the Breton coast has come into renewed question after an 18-year-old oyster farmer died suddenly on a beach.
French beach sees rise in stranded compass jellyfish A beach in France has reported a noticeable rise in large “compass” jellyfish beached on its sand, as temperatures continue to soar across the country.
France warned on 30% rise in accidental drownings The number of accidental drownings in France rose by 30% in the summer of 2018, health agency Santé Publique France (SPF) has warned.
French lifeboat volunteers awarded Légion d’Honneur Three French lifeboat volunteers who died when their boat capsized during Storm Miguel this week have been awarded the Légion d’Honneur medal for their bravery.
France’s best beaches and leisure areas named for 2019 The best beaches and harbours in France have been announced, as the 2019 Pavillon Bleu list has named this year’s winners across the country.
Historic ship Hermione confirms more details for 2019 The 'Normandie Liberté' tour of the historic ship will begin in May 2019, after successful tours in the Americas and the Mediterranean in 2015 and 2018.
France plans single-use plastic ban as movement grows French MP and environmental activist Nicolas Hulot is planning to ban dozens of single-use plastic objects in France by 2025, in a bid to replace them with biodegradable alternatives.
Lighthouse home with pool and sauna on sale for €1.5m An old Breton lighthouse that has been completely renovated into a six-person studio and home, complete with pool and sauna, is on sale for €1.56 million. Two mystery dolphins found washed up on Brittany coast Coastal visitors warned after rocks fall into sea Photo of the month: La Rochelle
Little house built between mighty walls of granite Castel Meur is a testament to its first owner’s love of a wild stretch of Breton coast Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed