Drought map: See what water restrictions apply in your departmentSee the breakdown of the departments under drought warnings, alerts and crisis-level alerts
France strikes January 31: Travel will be heavily disruptedMajor issues are expected to trains, TGVs and some flights. The government advises people to work from home and delay trips if they can
Hunter’s shot smashes car window passing close to driver in NormandyA hunt was taking place in a wood a few hundred metres away from the road when the incident happened
Strikes, sports events, rising energy bills: The week ahead in FranceThis week (January 30-February 5) also sees the presentation of a new proposed law on immigration, an anti-racism plan and a rise in interest on some savings accounts
Why Brexit closed a 30-year-old British food shop on French RivieraWe spoke to the director of Geoffrey’s in Antibes about how the store started and the problems after Brexit
French healthcare workers reject Macron’s plans to reform the systemUnions say the proposals do not go far enough and are calling for urgent improvements to patient-staff ratios
Covid: Daily updates on the situation in FranceHow many recorded new cases are there? Who in France can access a fourth vaccine dose? How is the vaccination campaign progressing? We explain
French Census 2023 has begun: How it worksWe explain what the census asks, how to know if you need to reply, how to fill it in if you need to, and where to find an English translation and help guide
9 changes for residents and homeowners in France in February 2023Covid isolation rules, an end to free exchange of SNCF tickets, more eco-friendly renovations money, a new energy price shield… we look at key changes happening this month
Hunt for Charente loto winner yet to claim their €1 million prizeThe ticket was purchased in December - the winner has until midnight, Monday January 30, to come forward
Supply issues for medicines in France: Thousands of drugs affectedMore than 3,500 medicines are experiencing shortages, up from just 43 in 2008, new figures show, including drugs that treat serious conditions
France invites UK to summit on shared policy goalsTopics will include migration, climate, energy, security, the economy, youth, and shared foreign policy goals
Drivers sent speeding fines in error due to camera pointing wrong wayMore than 50,000 fines are reported to have been sent out in error in just two weeks
Eurostar border fears, new flights, SUV tax: 9 French travel updatesWe also explain how an animal charity is suing SNCF after a cat was crushed by a train, hear about strike refund delays and more
MBE awarded to British woman who trained WW2 spies for French missions96-year-old has lived in France for 70 years but has not been recognised as a 'war veteran' here as she worked in the UK
France’s Catholic ‘influencers’ find new audience onlineAs church attendance falls in France, we look at how French priests are finding new audiences on social media
Medicine shortage: antibiotic stocks in France may be low until springSupply problems with amoxicillin and paracetamol have highlighted reliance on chemicals from China and India
New group will fight for rights of UK nationals in France and EUEuropean Britons claims lobbying for human rights will be its unique selling point to gain more representation in the EU
Callers often cannot reach key public services in FranceCalls go unanswered with people without a high level of French and older residents particularly disadvantaged
Do the French public support the pension reform strikes?The majority of people who took part in a poll say they are opposed and 14% plan to participate in next week’s protests, another survey found
French TGV train tickets for spring holidays now on saleHigh demand is expected because of May bank holidays. Tickets include international routes
How France plans to tackle increasing water shortages‘Nature is leaving us no option’ said the Ecology Minister as water table levels remain historically low. Only 1% of water is reused in France
