A guide to exploring the secret side of the French Alps
Paul Webster shares his favourite French Alps hideaways in the latest Wild Guide
Paul Webster says the French Alps are simply among the most beautiful places on Earth
Ask people to imagine the French Alps, and many will think of ski resorts set high among majestic peaks, with clear blue skies and perfect powder snow. The Chamonix valley has developed a big reputation for summer adventure tourism, and the beauty of Lake Annecy is justly renowned. Yet beyond these obvious destinations, there is a much wilder, less-known and more magical land just waiting to be discovered. With a little effort and imagination, it is easy to get beyond the obvious and discover one’s own natural paradise. The fact is that the French Alps are simply among the most beautiful places on Earth. Here are lands crammed with towering mountains, passes to cross, mountain lakes to swim in and secret valleys to explore. There are forests and gleaming
Le gouvernement recommande la prudence en ce week-end de l'Ascension, alors que la situation sanitaire reste fragile. Les Français sont invités à se faire tester avant de retrouver leurs familles.
What s legal and what s not as France begins relaxing Covid restrictions
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03/05/2021 - 13:48 The Canal Saint Martin in central Paris, always popular when the sun comes out, has seen various restrictions banning large gatherings and the consumption of alcohol during the Covid-19 lockdowns. AP - Christophe Ena 3 min Monday 3 May is the first key date in the gradual easing of French Covid-19 safety measures. Secondary schools have reopened their doors to limited numbers of students, and unrestricted inter-regional travel is once again allowed. What else has changed? Advertising Read more
As promised last week by President Emmanuel Macron, travel anywhere in France is once again permitted, without the need for an official certificate for journeys of more than 10 km from home.
Covid lockdown France: 100,000 police checks at weekend, 16,000 fines
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Covid lockdown France: 100,000 police checks at weekend, 16,000 fines
The French interior minister has said there will be no let up in controls but that the vaccines were bringing hope
20 April 2021
France s interior minister has said that people in France have on the whole respected Covid-related rulesBy Connexion journalist
France’s Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has said that people in France are “enormously respecting the rules” with regard to Covid-19 restrictions but that there will be no let up in police checks.
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