Busy roads and airport delay data: 6 France travel updates We also look at fast-selling Eurostar tickets and a €10,000 fine issued to man who made fake bomb alert as he was running late for a flight
Britons told to check passports as more people denied travel to EU Hundreds of travellers, including those on their way to visit family in France and second homes, reported to be blocked by 10-year rule
US flights, slower, cheaper trains, ferry deals: France travel updates We also look at how a Paris-India plane turned back after alert signal raised and tourist discounts for travellers who arrive by bike or train UK-France flights at risk as Ryanair threatens to shut Bordeaux base UK family faces £20,000 plus bill after son taken ill on Paris trip Summer and Olympic train tickets to go on sale in France
French port workers and sailors strike: how ferries are affected Managers are also joining action, with more than a dozen ports impacted
Eurostar flash sale includes €35 France-UK tickets Dates from March through May are covered, although discounted tickets are not available on all dates
Train e-ticket travellers fined in France for not carrying ID Several passengers have been fined for not carrying the correct ID on French trains despite having a valid e-ticket. What are the rules?
International train tickets for summer travel on sale in France Tickets to Spain, Italy, Switzerland amongst others included
Unmuzzled dog on train in France sparks complaint A former MP complained about the Golden Retriever on social media, saying a ticket inspector and other passengers failed to tackle the owner
France’s tourism mediator can help with travel disputes (for free) The service can step in when other attempts at resolution have failed
Over-60s, families, workers: what discount French train cards exist Cards are not means-tested and can offer reductions of up to 75%
French passport is named one of six best for world travel The ranking counts how many destinations the passport holder can travel to ‘visa-free’
UK votes for life, electric cars, banking: 5 French practical updates Our pick of practical articles you may have missed Your views on American tourist’s claim that France is ‘isolating’ America and France ease rules around ‘talent visas’ Rules for visiting UK from France with validated VLS-TS visitor visa
Richard Branson ‘plans London-Paris train service to rival Eurostar’ Virgin is reported to be one of a number of groups looking to run trains on the newly-liberalised route Paris chapel named one of best hidden secrets in tourist poll Ministry answers queries on under-18s and travel to and from France British and Irish tourists being treated over Bordeaux 'botulism' Paris - Berlin night train returns from December 12 Good news on the way for France-UK school trips?
Reminder: Last day to buy discount annual French railcard Reduction of 50% is currently available on ‘Avantage’ cards that can be used for weekend high-speed train journeys and local services
Key dates in September to know about in France From film festivals to rugby, royal visits and strikes, here are some dates for your calendar
Traffic, a melting runway and Philly flights: 8 France travel updates We also look at criticism of the UK’s payout to P&O Ferries and a new discount train offer in the South-West
Tax on airline tickets to rise in France to fund train investments The government said the increase would likely come into effect next year
New Dordogne-UK flights, Eurostar competitor?: 7 French travel updates We round up the latest travel news affecting France
Boost in US, Canadian and Asian visitors to France this summer Campsite holidays are also proving popular with European holiday-makers, a new report shows
Reminder: 300,000 low-cost tickets for French TGVs go on sale July 31 The flash sale is for travel in August. Travellers can also upgrade to first-class for only €1 extra
Holidaymakers in France discover hidden camera in Airbnb bathroom The woman took the camera to the local police station and an inquiry has been opened
France travel: What are your rights for late, lost or damaged luggage? If the worst does happen, here are some tips on what you should do next
Easyjet plane returns abruptly to French airport for technical checks It made a U-turn just 20 minutes into a flight between Paris and Palermo
New rail line, ferry award, snails slow tram: 8 French travel updates Also in our weekly travel round-up: a boost for Easyjet, Eurostar introduces facial recognition software and price rises in Paris
New French flights, Brittany train boost, ferry row: 8 travel updates We also look at plans for more competition on the Lyon-Paris TGV route
Eurostar hope, faster flight refunds, TGV row: 8 French travel updates Plus promise of cheaper train tickets in France and Normandy trials ticketless transport
UK-France flights boost, ferry criticism: 8 French travel updates Plus a new night train launched in France and railway network in Pays de la Loire opened up to other competitors
New UK-France flights, TGV change, tunnel closed: 8 travel updates Plus France’s domestic flights ban comes into force and a new operator on Paris-Lyon train line
French woman takes 101-year old grandmother on epic Spanish road trip We talk to Fiona Lauriol, who took her centenarian grandmother out of the nursing home in which she was deteriorating to go on an unforgettable road trip through Spain in a camper van
Toulouse-Spain TGV, €1 Ouigo tickets: Nine French travel updates Plus a boost for dog owners on cross-Channel ferries, Sunday traffic jam warnings and Air France brings back Paris-Denver flights
Flights chaos, Channel Tunnel capacity boost: 8 French travel updates We also look at Ryanair’s Rugby World Cup plan, emergency landings at Lyon airport and a black week on Paris’ metro
Easyjet boss says France strikes having ‘unacceptable consequences’ The airline’s CEO says strike disruption affected 10 million people and has written to the French government asking for improvements
France faces rise in mosquito-borne diseases, warn health experts Dengue fever, Zika and chikungunya cases are expected to rise in the coming years. Climate change and travel have been blamed
France travel round-up: new US-Paris flights, strikes and ferry news We also look at why one department is trialling stop-on-demand trains and the anniversary of P&O Ferries’ mass sackings
Trains, planes, ports and roads: How Tuesday’s strike will affect you France is set for a national walkout to protest controversial pension reforms. One government minister predicted ‘one of the most difficult days we have seen’.
France travel round-up: Strike disruption, rail scam and tomato dig We also look at P&O’s ferry problem and why getting rid of motorway toll booths is not as popular as you might think
Strikes, Eurostar offer, Brittany Ferries: Eight French travel updates We also look at new UK/US flights to France, motorway charging points and two proposed rail services set to make city commutes easier
Holiday traffic, ferry plans, new flights: 9 French travel updates We also look at a report flagging safety issues at the Eurostar terminal at Gare du Nord, a plea for air traffic control strike action not to affect overflights and more
Holiday travel disruption, border control: 9 French travel updates We also look at efforts to create a single ticket for all public transport in France, a direct Perth-Paris flight, compensation for Paris metro users and more
Travel rules for unaccompanied children leaving France We look at the free form and supporting documents children must carry when travelling unaccompanied out of France
Does my under 18 need a DCEM travel document for travel from France? A ‘document de circulation pour étranger mineur’ can be helpful if a young person is going to be travelling away from France. We explain
What is the EU’s incoming Etias travel authorisation scheme? 9 in 10 Britons do not know about the travel authorisation scheme according to a study
Longer waiting times expected due to new EU border checks Officials are warning travellers could face significantly increased waiting times following the introduction of new border checks next year
France’s 84-year-old globetrotting ‘Tintin’ shares his life lessons We talk to a French adventurer about his amazing life on the road, the wisdom he picked up and how he thrived on a dollar a day
Ouigo passengers can now resell their seats for TGV trains The initiative aims to reduce the number of seats left empty by customers who do not make their train reservations
Windy, welcoming Saint-Malo: my trip to city that blows visitors away Sally Ann Voak continues her journey through France in tribute to her late husband, this time enjoying a hair-raising mini-break on the Brittany coast and sightseeing in Nantes
‘Britons behind on new EU visa-waiver rule’: 10 France travel updates We also look at a new France-UK air route, a train that forgot to stop (twice), a reinforcement of flight delay rights and more
Traffic, train discounts, airport noise: Eight France travel updates SNCF offers cheaper tickets in one French region, an airport takes steps to cut energy consumption, a Lyon métro extension becomes a tram line project and more
Are guide dogs still allowed to travel between UK and France? We look at EU rules on travelling with guide dogs from outside the bloc
What is my tax-free allowance when travelling to France via ferry? When arriving in the EU, your tax-free goods allowance depends on whether you travel by sea or by land
Can dual nationals show either passport at French / UK border? Choosing the passport of the country you are entering could help avoid having passport incorrectly stamped by border police
Dover queue warning, flight prices rise: 7 France travel updates Fears continue over impact of EU’s incoming Entry/Exit System, change to France-US air routes, Paris transport criticised and more
Thieves steal loot worth €400,000 from passengers on Riviera TGVs Items included €70,000 watch plus wallets, jewellery, cash: victims invited to contact email address to find out if belongings retrieved
What happened to the EU travel rule regarding Covid booster doses? We look back at the EU’s Digital Covid Certificate scheme and whether health passes are still in place in France
Can Americans stay in France for 90 extra days due to 1949 agreement? Several blog posts suggest that US citizens can stay in France for an extra three months after their 90 days of visa-free travel in the Schengen area is used up. We explain
What caused this weekend’s six-hour Calais ferry queues? Waiting times are back to normal after British passengers returning home from summer holidays on Saturday and Sunday were affected by long delays
Are British passports labelled ‘European Union’ still accepted? These passports were issued before the UK left the EU as a result of Brexit
Travel and health coverage: How do I get French equivalent of Ehic? We look into the carte européenne d'assurance maladie , who is eligible, how you can get one and how it works
Price of car repairs and tyres rising sharply in France A combination of parts shortages and increasing raw materials and workforce costs are making vehicle maintenance more and more expensive
Reminder: last day to benefit from half price railcards in France The cards entitle holders to a 30% reduction on full-price ticket fares for national and international TGV and Intercités trains, as well as other benefits
French tourism sector largely back on track after pandemic years Train travel and campsites have been popular this year, while hotel bookings and flights are still slightly down on pre-pandemic levels
How long can tourists drive UK-registered cars in France for? We look into driving holidays to France and whether there is a limit to how long you can keep your car here for
MAP: Dive into our 10 refreshing places to cool off in France From beaches to glacier lakes to wine cellars, we pick out some refreshingly cool beauty spots in France
Traffic, Dover delays, new air routes: Eight France travel updates France prepares for record traffic on road and rail, tips for saving fuel on summer car trips, Eurostar is denied boost to train frequency and more
French minister’s reaction to Dover: Don’t blame us for Brexit Delays of up to six hours caused ministers to exchange pointed words yesterday with each side blaming the other, but traffic is now said to be ‘flowing normally’
Port of Dover queues: A one-off or a long-term problem? Long tailbacks developed over the weekend, but a failed 2020 bid by the port for more UK government funding suggests longer term issues
French MPs and senators agree on new potential Covid border checks The parliamentary committee introduced an article enabling the use of a ‘travel health certificate’ for people arriving in France if a new, dangerous variant emerged
French authorities say technical issue led to Dover staff shortages The port has blamed French border police, who in turn have blamed an issue in the Channel Tunnel, which Eurotunnel says is ‘absolutely not the case’
Power cut halts all TGV, Eurostar and local trains in northern France Traffic across the whole Hauts-de-France region is expected to be disrupted at least until late morning
How can a Briton visit France for extended stay with their EU spouse? Family members of EU citizens can qualify for a special residency card. We explain the rules
Does my US relative need attestation d’accueil to visit me in France? This €30 hosting document is available from mairies. We explain who needs it
Culture clash? My worries over long-awaited France to UK trip Gillian Harvey prepares for her first return visit to the UK in four years and wonders if she is right to be apprehensive
Corsica limits access to three of its major tourist sites Visitor quotas have been introduced to popular sites including the Lavezzi islands in a bid to ‘put environmental safeguards in place…otherwise, everyone will lose out’ authorities say