France's south-western Basque country is the land of amateur rugby. Every Sunday, people head to the stadium to cheer on their local team. FRANCE 24 takes you to discover a region where rugby rules supreme, both on the pitch and at the beach.

FRANCE 24 takes you on a journey along France's Normandy coastline to discover its most famous seaside cities. Granville, "the Monaco of the north", is built around 15th century ramparts. In Trouville-sur-Mer, we discover the fishing market but also the beautiful seaside villas. In Honfleur, we admire the port, with its romantic atmosphere that inspired the Impressionist painters. Our journey ends in Étretat, best known for its stunning cliffs.

We head to the Grau du Roi harbour near Montpellier, in southern France, to meet a family of fishermen who have worked here for five generations. Today, Paul Gros is passing the baton to his youngest son, 22-year-old Jeff. With less fish available to catch in these waters than in previous decades, Jeff will face challenges. But he's determined to carry on the family tradition.

It's one of the most active volcanoes on earth. The Piton de la Fournaise, on France's Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean, continues to erupt regularly. Classed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the island's inhabitants are proud of their volcano and tourists flock to see it. From awareness campaigns in schools to a passionate volcanologist, FRANCE 24 takes you to meet those who love and live on this fiery giant.

In the south of France, the rocky inlets known as "Les Calanques" become popular as soon as spring arrives. Whether it's in Figuerolles, Cassis, Port-Miou or Marseille, these little coves are only accessible by sea. With their turquoise waters, they are small havens of peace. FRANCE 24 takes you to meet the people who live there all year round, guardians of this stunning natural beauty.

There's not a red tile or thatched roof in sight across France's Ardennes region. This border region with Belgium is instead covered with the grey tones of slate, which was mined here from the Middle Ages until 1971. The region is also famous for its forests and sawmills, as well as a mill that's home to the last remaining natural pigments factory in France. Finally, the poet Arthur Rimbaud was born in this area - and still continues to receive fan mail, over a century after his death.

Its dancers, costumes and music have dazzled spectators since 1889. Today, the Moulin Rouge still attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year, curious to enter this legendary symbol of Paris's Belle Époque. FRANCE 24 takes you backstage in order to meet the talented professionals who make its legacy endure.

FRANCE 24 takes you on a journey along France's southern Atlantic coast, from Biscarrosse to Biarritz. We travel along 140 kilometres of forest, sand dunes and beaches to meet amazing and resourceful people: seaplane enthusiasts, cyclists, boatmen, a winegrower and a surfboard maker.

France's largest nature reserve is located in southern Corsica. The Bouches de Bonifacio reserve is home to a wide variety of Mediterranean marine life and has to be protected from poachers. Meanwhile, the Madeleine archipelago, just off the Italian island of Sardinia, is less than an hour away. FRANCE 24 takes you to discover these two pieces of paradise – including a pink beach that's off-limits to tourists.

Built in the 17th century and located in southern France, the Canal du Midi is one of Europe's oldest canals still in operation and a UNESCO World Heritage site. For a long time, the canal served to transport merchandise. Today, amateur boaters can be spotted on the barges of this calm stretch of water. With 63 locks and hundreds of bridges, there's always something to admire. FRANCE 24 takes you on a tour of this centuries-old waterway.