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French court orders state to compensate family of jogger killed by toxic algae

A French court on Tuesday ordered the state to compensate the family of a 50-year-old man who died in 2016 during a run after inhaling poisonous gas emitted by rotting green algae piled along the country's western coast. This decision marks the first time France has been held liable for…

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French schooner Tara charts a course for change ahead of UN oceans summit

The French research vessel Tara is sailing the French coast to push for stronger ocean protections ahead of next month’s United Nations summit in Nice. The schooner left Brittany in March and is stopping in ports around the country to raise awareness about climate change, pollution and threats to marine…

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Tro-Bro Léon: Bastien Tronchon and Pierre Gautherat double up for Decathlon AG2R in Brittany rain and mud

Valentin Madouas completes podium after Fredrik Dversnes crashes in final five kilometres

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Pointe du Raz Ladies Classic: Paula Blasi conquers off-road sectors to win in Brittany

Spanish rider chases down escapee in final lap to claim victory, five days after top-five finish in The Traka

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Michelin stars, cider brunches and the real camembert: a culinary guide to coastal northern France

Brittany, Normandy and the Pays de la Loire are renowned for their seafood, as well as being home to some of France’s most loved ingredients and produce – discover where to go for the best of it in these rich gastronomic regions

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From world-famous oysters to Europe’s highest tides – discover Brittany’s lesser-known ‘eight treasures’

History, nature and landscape collide in this exceptionally rich stretch of coastline. Here’s your guide to the best spots to visit

The Guardian - UK

'My team is in mortal danger' – Arkéa-B&B Hotels team boss honest about fight for the future of French squad

Brittany-based team searching for €25 million sponsor to keep men's and women's teams alive

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Timeless towns, sweeping views, delicious crepes: the ultimate seven-day Brittany roadtrip

Take your time touring Brittany’s stunning coastline and discover hidden bays, beautiful villages and exciting activities for a truly memorable holiday

The Guardian - UK

French surgeon on trial for 299 child abuse charges

France's largest-ever child sexual abuse case opens Monday in Brittany, with Joel Le Scouarnec accused of raping and sexually assaulting hundreds of young patients in various hospitals over decades. Echoing the recent Pellicot scandal, the trial raises questions about institutional failures in the French healthcare system.

Radio France Internationale

'They Knew': Victims Of Paedophile French Surgeon Blame Systemic Failure

A French surgeon to stand trial over raping or sexually assaulting almost 300 patients, mostly children, practised for decades right up until his retirement despite a conviction for owning abusive images of children and colleagues sounding the alarm, an AFP investigation shows.

International Business Times

25 of the best hotels, B&Bs and chateaux in France

From country houses and mountain chalets to seaside chambres d’hôte and cool city pads, our France travel expert picks her favourite boltholes

The Guardian - UK

Residents rescued from flooded homes by boat as Storm Herminia batters France

Yellow weather warnings for wind and rain are in place across England and Wales

The Independent UK

French sailor Charlie Dalin wins Vendée Globe yacht race in record time

French sailor Charlie Dalin achieved a historic milestone on Tuesday by securing victory in the renowned Vendée Globe, the solo, non-stop, around-the-world yacht race, crossing the finish line near Brittany in record time.

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French Sailor Charlie Dalin Wins Vendee Globe In Record Time

French mariner Charlie Dalin won the round-the-world Vendee Globe race on Tuesday, crossing the finishing line off the coast of Brittany in a record time.

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France confirms 1st case of Monkeypox: Symptoms and prevention tips we need to know

France has reported its first case of Monkeypox, also known as Mpox. This has again sparked fresh concerns about the spread of this infectious disease. The case, confirmed in the Brittany region, involves a person who had not travelled to Central Africa, where the virus is common, but had contact…

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1,800-year-old gold ring with 'Venus the Victorious' carving discovered in France

An 1,800-year-old gold ring with a carving depicting Venus, a Roman goddess associated with victory, has been discovered in Brittany.

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Summers of genius: The hidden legacy of Brittany's L'Arcouest

In the early to mid-20th century, a group of eminent scholars from Paris spent their summer holidays in L'Arcouest, a town located along the English Channel in the Brittany region. This circle of intellectuals included Marie Curie, Jean Perrin, Frédéric Joliot, and Irène Joliot-Curie. Now, a documentary film titled L'esprit…

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The great Brittany sardine strike of 1924, a milestone for working women

One hundred years ago this month, women working in fish canning factories on France’s north-west coast held a strike that has gone down in history as one of the earliest examples of women successfully mobilising to demand working rights.

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Podcast: France's packaging problem, spider crab invasion, women's labour rights

After a ban on single-use plastic food containers, France tackles shipping packaging in its fight to reduce waste. A stand-off between mussel farmers and spider crab fishers in Brittany. And the 1924 sardine strike that set the example for women demanding labour rights.

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Cédrine Kerbaol signs new deal with EF-Oatly-Cannondale after terminating Ceratizit-WNT contract

French rider targets Brittany Grand Départ at 2025 Tour de France Femmes

The Independent UK

Tour de France 2025 routes revealed with brutal Pyrenean treble set to stage Pogacar-Vingegaard rivalry

The men’s race will return to Paris for the traditional finale while the women’s edition begins in Brittany and ends in the Alps

Cycling Weekly

Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2026 route: Swiss start, Mont Ventoux ascent, and Nice finish

Race to take place from 1-9 August, with first three days in Switzerland

Cycling News

2025 Tour de France, Tour de France Femmes presentation - Live

Follow the presentation of the routes of next year's Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes

Cycling News

Tour de France 2025 – All the route rumours ahead of the official presentation

Details on next year's Tour de France Femmes and Tour de France routes

The Guardian - UK

Bunting, bobbies and Doctor Who phone boxes: Dinard, the French film festival that’s mad for Britain

Every autumn, a seaside resort in Brittany hosts a charming festival that celebrates only low-budget, independent British and Irish films. Is this a curious case for Poirot?

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