THE authorities in the Dordogne have launched a campaign of awareness and protection against the spread of the tiger mosquito, or moustique tigre. The mosquito... Read more →
Price of consultation with doctor increases to €25
FROM today, 1 May, it will cost an extra €2 to visit your doctor in France as the price for a standard consultation is now... Read more →
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Bicycle helmets compulsory for young children
IT is now compulsory for children under-12 when cycling with an adult to wear a helmet, including when a child is sat on a seat... Read more →
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Watch out, watch out there are ticks about
WITH the hot summer temperatures now gone, and mild autumn weather upon us, there is an increased risk of ticks as they take a last... Read more →
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Pollen levels in French towns and cities
ALTHOUGH the spring sunshine is welcomed by many, it is not greeted as warmly by those people who suffer from hay fever. Le Réseau National... Read more →
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French children exposed to dangerous mixture of agricultural pesticides
A study of children living close to agricultural areas in France found many had been exposed to a dangerous cocktail of pesticides. Générations Futures found that an average of 21.52 distinct pesticides were found in each child Read more →
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Check bathing water quality in France
THE European Environment Agency (EEA) has released detailed findings on the quality of EU bathing water, with 93% of sites meeting the minimum standards. In... Read more →
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Don't get caught out by rising pollen levels
YOU can keep ahead of pollen levels in France thanks to the Réseau National de Surveillance Aérobiologique (RNSA) website. One feature of the RNSA website... Read more →
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Bridget's story on not being able to write the French chapter
BRIDGET Megarry is suffering from terminal cancer. Her plan was to retire to the Lot region of south west France with her husband, but all... Read more →
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Map of nitrate levels in ground and surface water
In France around 55% of farmland is considered vulnerable to nitrate pollution. Read more →
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