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Fines for walking in private forests must stop, say French MPs

A law introduced in February allows landowners to fine anyone walking through their forests - opponents say it criminalises access to nature

Couple find €400,000 on a walk in southern France - they can keep half

Their dog unearthed a metal box containing a stash of bank notes. The original owner cannot be traced and has not come forward

Five of France’s most beautiful coastal walks to try this summer

From Normandy to the Côte d’Azur, we look at some of the best hikes to do along France’s coastline

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Son of American WWII pilot retraces father’s escape across France

An event on Sunday will explore the story of Paul Miller and showcase the journey he took to evade capture after crash landing in the French countryside

Walkers to face fines for going into marked private woodland in France

MPs vote in favour of the penalty which could apply to three-quarters of woodland in France. Hunters, though, will be exempt

'Travelling with my cats taught me so much': France according to cats

American cat lover Teresa Kaufman enjoys countryside walks and has spent 18 years travelling the country with her two cats

New 3,000km hiking trail takes trekkers across ‘hidden’ France

The mountain route runs from Germany to Spain - its creator explains why people are taking a break from life to walk the trail

Hikers in France warned against building ‘cairns’ on trails and paths

The piles of stones are an increasingly common sight in many natural areas but environmental associations are warning that building too many disturbs fragile ecosystems

Mayors ban pointed walking poles on fragile French coastal paths

Decrees state that poles should have rubber tips to prevent the millions of visitors from wreaking environmental damage on pathways

Covid rules: Can I walk with friends on my daily exercise?

It is now possible to do individual daily exercise for up to three hours within a 20 kilometre radius of the home

Go walking in the water, it's a real sport in France

The practice of walking in water is a genuine sport in France - but where did it come from and how can you join a local club?

Traps on French forest paths endanger bikers and walkers

Cables tied across pathways and hidden planks spiked with nails are causing serious injury and even death for bikers and walkers in the French countryside

Covid-19 recovery: how a simple walk can help, body and soul

Patients recovering from the longer-term after-effects of Covid-19 have discovered that walking is an important part of their rehabilitation.

Run, walk, cycle: New post-confinement rules in France

Individual walking, running, and cycling will be permitted as soon as deconfinement begins on May 11, the French sports ministry has said, but group sports and other outdoor activities will need to wait longer.

France bans electric foot scooters from pavements

The minister for Transport has banned electric foot scooters from riding on pavements and pedestrian areas, saying that they should now use normal roads and cycling lanes.

How to avoid Lyme disease-carrying ticks this summer

If your summer plans include any walks in forests or humid green spaces, watch out for tick bites, which infected over 30,000 people in France with Lyme disease last year.

Make sense of... French Walking routes

Connexion presents vital information to make the most of walking routes in France

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Fines for walking in private forests must stop, say French MPs

Couple find €400,000 on a walk in southern France - they can keep half

Five of France’s most beautiful coastal walks to try this summer

Son of American WWII pilot retraces father’s escape across France

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Walkers to face fines for going into marked private woodland in France

'Travelling with my cats taught me so much': France according to cats

New 3,000km hiking trail takes trekkers across ‘hidden’ France

Hikers in France warned against building ‘cairns’ on trails and paths

Mayors ban pointed walking poles on fragile French coastal paths

Covid rules: Can I walk with friends on my daily exercise?

Go walking in the water, it's a real sport in France

Traps on French forest paths endanger bikers and walkers

Covid-19 recovery: how a simple walk can help, body and soul

Run, walk, cycle: New post-confinement rules in France

Walkers attacked by bees in southern France

French city of Marseille to pedestrianise centre

Villagers up with the lark for Noël des oiseaux

France bans electric foot scooters from pavements

French ‘barefoot park’ founders walk 57km barefoot

Walking in France: Step out on the wild side

New Côte Bleue hiking trail unveiled for summer

Labrador rescues lost boy using only his scent

Toddler rescued after 13 hours in Alps crevice fall

How to avoid Lyme disease-carrying ticks this summer

Make sense of... French Walking routes