While the Rassemblement National is fielding candidates in 34 municipalities with over 100,000 residents, its highest hopes lie with Perpignan – already under the party's control – Toulon and Nice. It is mainly focusing on medium-sized cities in the northeast and southeast of France, its two traditional strongholds.

The highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris - which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.

While the Rassemblement National is fielding candidates in 34 municipalities with over 100,000 residents, its highest hopes lie with Perpignan – already under the party's control…

National Rally leader urges voters to back party’s ‘common sense’ campaign in final round as it eyes taking another city

The Rassemblement National aimed to regain a foothold in France's largest cities, hoping to return to municipal councils one year ahead of the presidential election. This gamble…