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260,000 homes still without electricity as France braces for new Storm Domingos

Some 260,000 homes were still without electricity on Saturday – mainly in Brittany and Normandy – following the passage of Storm Ciaran and the imminent arrival of Storm Domingos.

Radio France Internationale

Mysterious 4,000-year-old engraved rock is treasure map, archaeologists say

So-called Saint-Belec Bronze Age slab was first discovered in Brittany in 1900

The Independent UK

Should I be embarrassed about wearing nothing but Breton tops in Brittany?

I packed quickly for my holiday, and opened my suitcase on arrival to find a pile of striped tops. Cue mortification

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Discovering the island treasures of France's Gulf of Morbihan

In the Breton language, its name means "little sea". The Gulf of Morbihan, in the French region of Brittany, is made up of around 40 islands, all of them small paradises. The largest of them, l'Île aux Moines, is the most popular with tourists. Others belong to private owners, who…

France 24

Brittany’s best beaches – from family-friendly coves to isolated shores

The coast-rich region of Brittany is packed with stunning shores, bays and seaside enclaves. Here we explore some of the best to help you plan the perfect trip…

The Independent UK

From Brittany to Bordeaux: take an unmissable food and drink tour along France’s west coast

For the ultimate, indulgent foodventure, take a ferry to Brittany and work your way around the region’s culinary highlights

The Independent UK

Royal Navy rugby player found dead at miltary world cup in France

Player’s body was found on a rocky stretch of the coast in Brittany

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British armed forces rugby player found dead in France

Investigators believe player died in an accidental fall in Brittany, which is hosting World Defence Rugby competition

The Guardian - UK

The evolution of Rabanne

Once known for its futuristic couture, 1960s-founded fashion house Rabanne is evolving under the creative direction of Julien Dossena, but remains true to its founder’s avant-garde legacy

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Mum screams in pain and cradles dying girl, 11, after France shooting by recluse neighbour

Little Solaine Thornton, 11, was cruelly shot dead and her parents Adrian and Rachael Thornton were seriously injured when their neighbour, a local recluse called Dirk Raats, opened fire in Brittany, France

Daily Mirror

First picture of suspect accused of gunning down Brit girl, 11, at family BBQ

Dirk Raats, 71, who is in custody in Brittany suspected of attempted murder and killing a child under the age of 15, was said to have been high on drugs when he pointed his weapon towards the Thornton family, who were originally from Oldham

Daily Mirror

British girl, 11, shot dead in garden of family home in Brittany

An 11-year-old British girl has been shot dead in the garden of her home in Brittany, following a years-long dispute between neighbours.

The New Daily

British girl shot dead in France ‘by neighbour who complained about noise and cutting trees’

Solenne Thornton, 11, has been named by French authorities after tragic incident in Saint-Herbot, Brittany, following ‘three-year neighbour dispute’

The Independent UK

Brittany shooting – latest: British girl killed during Saint Herbot barbecue over reported land dispute

The 11-year-old’s father was also seriously wounded following the attack on Saturday night in village of Saint-Herbot

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Evening Standard

Brittany: Neighbour ‘on drugs’ shot dead British girl, 11, in France

A British schoolgirl aged 11 has been shot dead during a family barbecue in northern France following a dispute with a neighbour “on drugs”, according to investigators.

Radio France Internationale

Outcry in Brittany as megalithic standing stones cleared for construction of DIY store

Around 40 standing stones thought to have been erected by prehistoric humans 7,000 years ago have been destroyed near the famed Carnac archaeological site in Brittany to make way for a DIY store.

France 24

The heroes of France's remote Ouessant island

We take you to the westernmost point of France; the last piece of civilisation before the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean. Ouessant, located 25 kilometres off the Finistère coast in Brittany, is a rugged and fascinating island, where less than 500 people live all year round. We meet a fisherwoman,…

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Tro-Bro Léon: Nizzolo holds off De Lie for victory in Brittany race

Eekhoff secures third from sprint finish by select front group

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Discovering France's most beautiful hiking paths

Of the 370 long-distance hiking paths that criss-cross the French countryside, some in particular stand out. In Finistère, on the Atlantic, the Chemin du Pouldu merges with the Brittany coast. Its contrasts of green and blue have inspired many artists, such as French painter Paul Gauguin. Down in the Cévennes,…

France 24

A concrete heritage: French Atlantic vestiges of WWII given new lease of life

Eight decades after World War II, the Atlantic Wall is still breaking up. Along the coast of Brittany, in western France, lie more than 1,000 bunkers. Most of these vestiges of German occupation are abandoned, but some have been given a new lease of life. The submarine base of Lorient…

France 24

Discovering some of France's most beautiful villages

Thanks to their architecture, history and exceptional heritage, some French villages are the pride of their inhabitants and a joy for tourists. Perched on its Corsican hilltop, the village of Sant'Antonino is not easily accessible. Here, people still ride donkeys and cultivate olives the old-fashioned way. In Brittany, the charming…

Birmingham Post

Brittany Ferries planning to bring French tourism boost to Plymouth

The cross-channel operator is involved in a new partnership initiative being funded by VisitBritain

Asharq Al-Awsat

Mbappe Back but PSG Beaten by Rennes

Kylian Mbappe made his return from a post-World Cup holiday but Paris Saint-Germain went down 1-0 away to Rennes in Ligue 1 on Sunday, a result which leaves them just three points clear at the top of the table halfway through the season. Rennes captain Hamari Traore scored the game's…

France 24

Maxwell Farrington : An Aussie Coocking up musical flavours France

Australian muso, Maxwell Farrington has been living in France for years. He stopped by the FRANCE24's studios to tell us how working with French indie artists and how settling down in Brittany, north-west of France, has impacted his music making. We also take a look at new releases by Margo…

The Independent UK

Britain’s ferry link with Brittany is 50 years old

Deck Talk: Brittany Ferries, which started when the UK joined Europe in 1973, is still sailing strong

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