Speed limits to (mostly) drop to 30 km/h in this French city The new measure will improve noise and pollution, improve safety and encourage cycling, say local authorities
Nîmes and Tours: New domestic and international flights for 2025 The new services are part of plans to boost the regions’ economy and tourism, with tickets available from November for flights departing in May
Alain Delon buried at his French home: what are the rules for this? Burials are uncommon at an individual residence and must satisfy certain conditions and have prior prefectural approval
news Alain Delon’s dog will not be euthanised and buried with him The late actor had said he wanted ‘to go together’ but animal welfare associations expressed alarm at the wishes
Speed blamed after seven die in rural road accident in central France Five of the victims were aged 19 or under and the other two 85 and 90
François Hollande’s ‘love visit scooter’ sells for €20,500 The price was more than 15 times the typical cost of the same vehicle without the famous association
