In an effort to combat air pollution, the préfect of Haute-Savoie, Pierre Lambert, signed a decree to forbid the use of traditional fireplaces in the Arve valley. The Arve Valley in Haut-Savoie is set to be a fireplace-free zone. Traditional fireplaces are a crucial selling point for many holiday homes. The decree forbidding the use of traditional fireplaces will come into effect on January 1st, 2022. Forty-one towns in the Arve valley will be affected by this directive.

Source: The Local December 11, 2019 11:15 UTC