Thousands of tourists were forced to flee upmarket seaside resorts by boat as officials declared the total evacuation of an upmarket area known as the 'Hamptons of France'.

A fierce wildfire near Bordeaux in south-west France has led to the evacuation of a further 7,000 people on Thursday, bringing the total number of tourists and residents moved to…

Hundreds of firefighters battle to control blaze near tourist hotspot at bay of Arcachon