French news

News about and from France. The Cx symbol denotes subscriber-only articles.
Do you have a story for us? Contact us via news@connexionfrance.com

Coronavirus: Daily updates on the situation in France

How many recorded new cases are there? Can I travel to and from France now? What are the rules of the current curfew? We explain

Hikes and fat bikes: French ski firms diversify for Covid

Ski lifts are likely to remain closed through February, meaning mountain businesses are having to find other means to cope

Michelin 2021: Vegan restaurant first in France to win star

ONA / Instagram / @maximegautierphotographe / @ona33740

Chef Claire Vallée’s restaurant ONA has become the first vegan site to win a star, in a ‘difficult year’ for the restaurant world

Caged circus elephant found in south France

The owner of the mistreated animal is wanted for animal cruelty in France and Spain

France Covid: Vaccine was painless and very well organised

One reader describes her husband’s experience of getting vaccinated against Covid-19

New Covid UK variant ‘dominant’ in France by February

fernandozhiminaicela / Pixabay / Pixabay License

Health researchers used genetic sequencing on PCR tests to estimate the spread of the new variant

Covid France: Some masks less effective against UK variant

A leading health body has advised against the use of some fabric masks that offer lower levels of protection against the highly contagious new strain

France’s Covid vaccine booking system to be improved

There have been issues with online platforms crashing and people only being able to get appointments in two months' time

Who to contact in France for help with Brexit residency card

Britons who are unsure about aspects of their application, are not confident with using computers or have any other difficulties can contact several different bodies for personalised assistance

No detail too small for amateur French insect photographer

Pierre Anquet has taken insect macro-photos for four years and they are recognised as among the best in the world

Watch mountain biker complete La Défense tower challenge

Now Aurélien Fontenoy has his sights on a taller challenge still

Town help homeless French man and daughter to reunite

The homeless man and his long-lost daughter were reunited after an online appeal set up by two friends in Gironde

Stamp in UK passport entering France clashes with EU advice

EU guidelines say passports of Britons covered by the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement should not be stamped; however readers continue to report receiving stamps

Eurostar facing collapse as France-UK travel restricted

The company has suffered a 95% reduction in passengers since March

Brexit: UK launches Ghic health card for visits to France

The UK has now formally launched - and released images of - the new 'Ghic' cards that will gradually replace Ehics for British visitors to the EU

Covid France: Vaccination wait times reach up to 2 months

Vaccinations for those aged 75 or over, or with at-risk health conditions, start today - but wait times have now risen to two months in some areas

Dogs in France also feel effects of Covid restrictions

Lockdowns and curfews mean less exercise and less socialising for pets – both of which can cause serious problems

Brittany mayor refuses to impose new France curfew hours

Town does not face an immediate health crisis, mayor said

Vaccine passports: France in favour as jab support rises

The majority of the public supports the idea of "vaccination passports" for travel, as support for the vaccine in general is also on the rise in France

France completes first ever double arm, shoulder transplant

The operation is a world first and was completed in Lyon by several medical teams

Watch: Snow and ski joy in Paris as mountain lifts stay shut

Residents in Ile-de-France took to skis and sledges in the city, on the same weekend as ski teachers protested in solidarity against ongoing mountain closures

France in Covid vaccination race against spread of variants

A health authority says vaccines offer a 'hope for a major solution to the pandemic, but not before summer or autumn'