| MONSIEUR | In France he could create some ruin! (8) |
| PASTILLE | In France, he smashed plates around sweet (8) |
| MARMOSET | Cat creates some problem in the shop (8) |
| LEFTHOOK | Take the floor, but tear off to create some punch (4,4) |
| LAMASERY | Monastery being dissolved could create alarm, yes? (8) |
| SEAWATER | This could create wet areas (8) |
| MISTAKEN | Having the wrong idea, could create a stink with me (8) |
| PARSIFAL | Wagnerian work could create a flap, sir (8) |
| HANDSOME | Beautiful homes - and ruins! |
| POILU | In France he serves to put no end of fuel in it (5) |
| PILAU | In France, he's in town, there to make a spicy dish |
| TINSMITH | Craftsperson who could create thin mist |
| MAILMAN | Delivery expert? In France, he is welcomed by mummy there |
| ILEX | In France, he is with former wife Holly (4) |
| MANET | Fellow, and in France he was a painter (5) |
| CAMPANILI | River god: in France he principally inhabits bell towers |
| ILLUSTRATION | In France he will encounter passion on allotment, for example (12) |
| ILLEGAL | In France he gets the girl, it's criminal! (7) |
| TEACHER | A drink costly in France, he informs us (7) |
| LIQUOR | Booze in France he's knocked back, meeting enough voters without hesitation (6) |