A slew of ministers are "on tour" in the French countryside to back a new plan to improve life in rural areas where doctors and other services are scarce, mobile phone coverage non-existent and the National Front is on the rise.
With regional elections around the corner, the French government are going on the offensive to show their concern for those living in the French countryside - with a campaign stating that the area is "A chance for France".
Prime Minister Manuel Valls, who will be leading the charge, announced 50 measures aimed improving life for those in the countryside, mainly in the areas of - public services, digital connection, and health care.
"Rural life is too often associated with isolation," said Valls on Friday as he presented the plan aimed at "fighting the sense of abandonment" felt by those living in rural France.( The Local)
Val says well let us hope he hears about Castanet and their poor internet connection and also lack of Doctors at St. Antonin.