How bad is the drought in France? See restrictions in your departmentSee the breakdown of the departments under drought warnings, alerts and crisis-level alerts
More Etias info, late planes, TGV revamp: 10 French travel updatesWe also look at the Mont Blanc tunnel closure, a relaunched winter ferry link to Ireland and a new flat-rate transport fare in Bordeaux
‘Sleeping’ woman on London-Nice flight had actually diedThe 73-year-old passenger is thought to have suffered a heart-attack
Pope Francis in Marseille for unofficial visit focused on immigrationThe city was chosen to highlight the migration crisis and loss of life in the Mediterranean sea, a deeply important issue for the Pope. ‘I am visiting Marseille, not France,’ he said
Why this Sunday’s French senator elections carry big political stakesThe election will renew half the members of the Senate and will have a significant effect on the remainder of President Macron’s second term
Where is inquiry into fatal botulism outbreak in Bordeaux 10 days on?The restaurant owner claims he is sure he followed the correct sterilisation procedures
Act now if you want copies of regulated tariff French gas billsAfter September 30 these bills will no longer be available to download
Strangers’ kindness and three other good news articles from FranceWe also look at how Japanese rugby fans cleaned up a stadium after a match and a group of fishermen’s determination to save a blue lobster from the plate
French postal workers can scan priority letters for you at your homeThe move is part of several to make the post service more accessible to people without internet skills or technology
WATCH: Red Arrow pilot films flight over Paris for King’s visitThe Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team performed with its French counterpart the Patrouille de France on Wednesday
Compost obligation for homes in 2024 in France: how is it advancing?Organisations fear not all homes will have the right equipment to do this by deadline. We give tips on how to reduce food waste
Meet the pro-ecology company where (most) workers arrive by bikePromoting the environment is in the ‘company’s DNA’ say employees as Europe celebrates European Mobility Week
France charmed by King’s ‘almost perfect’ FrenchHis 17-minute speech, with a heavy English accent, was roundly applauded by senators and MPs
Some antibiotics may be sold pill by pill due to shortages in FrancePlans would see medicine given daily instead of in boxes. The pharmacists’ union says it will be ‘real hassle’ and make record-keeping difficult
Family of three receives electricity bill for €232,672 for French homeThe home was then cut off. The bill is thought to have been due to a faulty metre reading
French mayor limits number of animals per household to restrict noiseThe decree says people should not keep more than two dogs and can be fined if they have two cockerels
Weather alerts are raised a level as storms multiply across FranceFour departments now face heightened warnings, with most of France on alert for a combination of storms, winds and heavy rainfall throughout the day
Flood and rain alerts issued for parts of southern FranceTwo departments facing tier-three orange warnings, most of country facing some form of alert
French cheesemaker will serve King Charles III as he did his motherThe three cheeses chosen for tonight’s state banquet at Versailles are unpasteurised and a way to honour King Charles' defence of raw milk products, says artisan firm
Petrol boss rules out selling fuel at a loss in FranceMajor supermarkets also reject plan even before law change to allow this is voted on
French presidents’ health records: promises, tradition and factA doctor has been suspended over viewing President Macron’s Covid vaccine status in 2021. We look at who monitors and accesses a president’s health record
Senators for French people abroad are among 176 elected on SundayAround half of seats in the Senate are being renewed
