A comprehensive guide to living in Bordeaux We look at the region's property market, healthcare, education, and transport options
Bordeaux: from port city to wine haven Discover how this city in southwestern France transformed from a port to a vibrant wine tourism hub
Poitiers: a pocket guide to Vienne's capital city From transport links to educational excellence, find out about this historic city in west-central France
magazine Why Strasbourg is a great destination all year round, not just for Christmas Restaurant recommendations, historic wine cellars and beer bars to try
What is the difference between a town and village in France? The difference is sometimes based on population, but this is not necessarily the most important factor
Controversy as French town bans people sitting or lying down in centre The decree in Angoul锚me prohibits locals from staying seated, laying down, or standing up 鈥渨ithout moving鈥�
Which are the most and least stressful cities in France? Major French cities have been ranked according to how stressful they are - which ones get your blood pressure boiling?
Nice to rename street in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II Avenue Reine Elisabeth II will be situated near streets named after the Prince of Wales and Queen Victoria. The mayor referred to friendship with the British community when making the suggestion.
Ideas for autumn half-term holiday break with children in Toulouse The cosmopolitan capital of Occitanie offers museums, adventures in space, play areas and caf茅s - we share money-saving tips
French property: empty offices identified as urban housing solution Notaires believe planning regulation should be amended to make conversions easier
What the flock? Sheep set to walk across Lyon city centre A flock of 24 sheep is beginning its journey across Lyon today, in a walk that will take three nights over three communes and 14 parks, as part of an urban-agricultural event
Paris puts on friendly face to change city stereotypes Can the capital ever recreate the community vibe of French villages? Meet the man on a mission to try
Heavy traffic expected today in France as Easter breaks come to an end Conditions will be 鈥榙ifficult鈥� across the country, and congestion is forecast to last until at least 20:00
The 鈥榠deal town of tomorrow鈥� imagined by the French public Independent neighbourhoods, more greenery and better transport links were among the 鈥榤ust haves鈥� identified. The study will inform 2022 presidential election candidate campaigns
Air pollution: More car bans coming in urban France An European rules get tighter, 11 urban low emission zones are planned for 2021 in France, with an extra 35 by 2025
Major French cities rated on key socio-economic issues Major cities in France have been ranked on key issues such as public safety, poverty, childcare provision, culture, and policing - with Strasbourg, Bordeaux, Nice and Marseille top in many areas.
2-year study reveals the best place to live in France Survey studied official data on education, shops and services, health, sports and leisure, solidarity, quality of life, and transport to come up with 'definitive' ranking of nearly 35,000 villages, towns and cities
How restored French city of Carcassonne got its name The Connexion also reveals how the modern medieval citadel in the south of France was given a near-total 19th-century makeover
Smart trees bring breath of fresh air to French cities Smart trees that can water themselves and give out twice as much CO2 as normal trees are bringing a breath of fresh air 鈥� and shade 鈥� to French cities.
Unmasked: the mystery plant-namers of Toulouse Mysterious botanists who have been identifying wild plants and writing their names on a city鈥檚 streets have been unmasked.
Pesticide-free city ready for important honey harvest Avignon ready for first harvest of honey from hives on top of World Heritage Site the Palais des Papes
Famous French countryside cockerel gathers support Maurice, the most famous cockerel in France - who has become a symbol of the struggle between rural and urban living - will be supported by several other cockerels during his trial this Thursday (July 4).
Paris to build eco 鈥榰rban forest鈥� in four key areas A new 鈥渦rban forest鈥� is to be built in Paris, across 鈥渇our symbolic locations鈥� of the city, mayor Anne Hidalgo has announced.
Paris bus driver to be recognised for bravery A bus driver is expected to be recognised for his bravery this week after rushing out of his bus to stop a young girl being seized by an aggressor as she rode her scooter along the pavement.
Notre-Dame: Fire believed accidental, as France reacts The fire at Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris yesterday (April 15) was likely caused by construction work, firefighters have said, as art historians, MPs, business leaders, and the public react to the disaster.
More people in the big cities but fewer in Paris France's population remained fairly stable in the five years between 2011 and 2016, according to newly-released census results from the state statistics body Insee.
Photos: Winning designs of Paris unused space contest The winners of the second annual Paris competition that calls for architects to design new ways to 鈥渞einvent鈥� disused or hidden underground spaces and buildings across the city have been announced.
Paris second European city in song lyrics since 鈥�60s Paris is the second-most referenced European city in the lyrics of popular English-language music released since the 1960s, a new study has found.
Cities not interested in urban toll on cars Four of France鈥檚 major cities say they have no plans to bring in urban tolls from 2020, even if they are allowed to do so.
New 鈥榟ybrid鈥� restaurant-bar project opens in Rennes A new kind of 鈥渉ybrid鈥� restaurant-bar has opened in Rennes, comprising a hairdresser and barber shop, a tattoo parlour, a motorbike and vintage car workshop, as well as serving food and drinks.
Paris pledges to halve landfill waste by 2030 Paris has joined 22 other cities and regions in pledging to reduce its waste by half by 2030, as part of a global project named 鈥淐oalition C40 Cities鈥�.
Paris ranked one of world鈥檚 top 20 cities to live in Paris is one of the top 20 cities to live in worldwide, jumping up the rankings from 32nd to 19th place in one year, according to the 2018 annual list of 鈥渕ost livable cities鈥� created by magazine The Economist .
Lille Metropole named Design Capital of the World 2020 Lille Metropole has been named the Design Capital of the World for 2020, becoming the first ever French town to receive the title.
Naturist 鈥榥aked鈥� space opens in Paris park The Mairie (town hall) in Paris has opened a public naturist area in the city鈥檚 Bois de Vincennes park.
English-speaking 'Welcomers' wanted in Arras Volunteer English speakers needed for the town's WW1 commemorations and to boost its tourism image
Not just Nice, but smart as well As more people move to cities, the way authorities harness technology to serve a growing population has become increasingly important. Nice has been rated one of the best cities in the world for its innovation. Damien Black investigates
