Winter clothing

‘Remarkable’ early snowfall in French mountain ranges

Snow has fallen in the Alps and Pyrenees very early this year, with temperatures dropping significantly and “remarkable” amounts of snow forcing some roads to close.

Missing French Alps climber found...43 years later

The remains of a young climber who went missing in the French Alps more than 40 years ago appear to have been found, with his family never giving up hope that he would be discovered one day.

Cold May weather in France breaks 50-year records

Cold weather in France has broken 50-year records for the month of May this week, from the Oise to Corsica, Météo France has said.

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Changes taking place in France in November 2018

Changes next month include the annual suspension of landlord eviction of tenants until next year, a rise in the maximum benefits for disabled adults, and a rise in gas prices.

Stay healthy: What to wear, eat, drink and do at 0°C

Doctors have offered advice on how to stay warm and healthy during this week’s very cold weather, dismissing the common idea that a drop in temperatures automatically equals a rise in illness.

Pre-war machine is secret of our success

France is known for its artisans who make unique and desirable products. Here we look at a man who wins warm praise for winter clothing that he has been making ethically for 30 years using a vintage plucking machine

Winter clothing

‘Remarkable’ early snowfall in French mountain ranges

Missing French Alps climber found...43 years later

Cold May weather in France breaks 50-year records

Changes taking place in France in November 2018

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