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Goats roam free in this French Alpine village

Euronews World · 2026-07-07

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• What happened: Goats have been roaming freely in the village of Les Lindarets in the French Alps, attracting tourists who interact with them during the summer grazing season. • Why it matters: The presence of these goats has become a significant part of the village's identity, leading to traffic restrictions to maintain a traditional atmosphere and ensure the animals can roam safely. • What to watch next: Observers may look for changes in tourism patterns or local regulations as the village continues to balance visitor engagement with the preservation of its unique character.

No Comment Video. Goats roam free in this French Alpine village Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 07/07/2026 - 15:08 GMT+2 Les Lindarets in the French Alps is known for goats roaming freely through its streets, attracting visitors who feed and interact with the animals. Visitors to Les Lindarets in the French Alps share the streets with goats roaming freely through the village. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The video shows goats walking between shops, interacting with tourists and even trying to enter a restaurant. Locals explain that the animals have been part of life in this Haute-Savoie hamlet for generations, especially during the summer grazing season. The goats belong to a local farmer who brings his herds to the mountain pastures from mid-May until the end of September. Their presence has become a key part of Les Lindarets' identity. The village has restricted traffic during peak hours to preserve its traditional atmosphere and allow the goats to continue roaming freely. France Animals Top stories Now playing Next Goats roam free in this French Alpine village Now playing Next Macron tours Damascus' Umayyad Mosque during Syria visit Now playing Next Argentina fans gather in Atlanta for traditional World Cup 'banderazo' Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 6th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next US fans react as Belgium ends World Cup dream Now playing Next San Fermín festival begins with Pamplona's famous bull run Now playing Next At least 18 wounded in Damascus blasts during Macron visit, Syria says Now playing Next Switzerland’s solar railway has been a success. What happens next? Now playing Next 'Restraining order needed,' Trump says of Meloni ahead of NATO summit Now playing Next Eulogist at Khamenei funeral in Iran calls for death of Donald Trump Now playing Next Thousands gather in Tirana in major 'Pink Flamingo' protests Now playing Next Infantino says he told Trump FIFA's disciplinary body is 'independent' Now playing Next Horses, heritage and a new generation of riders Now playing Next Dustin Hoffman and Maggie Gyllenhaal honoured at Karlovy Vary Film Festival opening ceremony Now playing Next Has online shopping from outside the EU become more expensive? Now playing Next Euro area 'under strain' as recession risks loom ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Giant Lego World Cup trophy unveiled in New York No Comment Artists create giant sea animals from sand No Comment Pamplona's San Fermín festival begins with fireworks and celebrations No Comment Wildfire rages in eastern Spain, forcing hundreds to flee Markets Samsung loses over $100bn in market value despite record AI-driven profit Europe Today NATO to put pressure on allies not stepping up, warns Dutch minister Europe in Motion When do you need to hand in a sick note in Europe and which sick pay systems are the most generous? Europe Today Watch: Planning to visit Europe this summer? The new Entry/Exit System means longer queues China Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong set for September sentencing in second national security case Europe Today Europe Today: NATO summit opens in Ankara under Trump pressure to boost defence spending Europe News EU to extend temporary message-scanning regime to detect child sexual abuse online China Death toll from China storms and floods rises to 15, state media says ADVERTISEMENT Health news Infertility to affect 80 million women by 2036 with sharpest rise in over-35s, study finds Travel News Andros Routes: Paths leading to the island's natural and cultural heritage Oman Oil tanker hit by 'unknown projectile' in Strait of Hormuz, British military says Sport USA's Balogun has little impact as Belgium soars into World Cup quarterfinals against Spain Business Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs with Xbox facing its biggest shake-up Travel News Italy tops European tourism in 2026 with a busy summer in sight Culture news Good breeding: Kazakh 'satin' horse becomes new national symbol Europe News 'Not normal': Belgian fans react to FIFA's Balogun red-card U-turn ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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