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
news 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
