Coronavirus: Daily updates on the situation in FranceWhat is the situation with the Omicron variant? How many recorded new cases are there? How is the vaccination campaign progressing? We explain
French adventurer dies age 75 during Atlantic solo rowing attemptJean-Jacques Savin was found after his team lost communication with him on Friday morning. The exact circumstances of his death have not yet been determined
Home Covid tests to stay in French supermarkets until February 15The self-tests had been set to be sold until the end of January, but their help in meeting the soaring demand for tests means this has now been extended
WHO recommends lifting of international Covid travel bans The World Health Organisation said international bans ‘do not provide added value’ and are ‘ineffective’, even as strict rules remain in place for travel to and from France
Omicron on decline in France? Numbers in intensive care drop slowlyAdmissions to critical and intensive care units and new cases of the virus continue to decline, as authorities continue to closely monitor the new strain of Omicron
Covid-19: Rules for travel to and from FranceWe look at rules for people entering France from the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and the rest of the EU, as well as what travellers leaving France for those same countries are required to do
New anti-Covid pill approved in France, first delivery due next weekIt has been found to be reduce the risk of serious forms of Covid by around 85% and is effective against Omicron
French police investigate after attack by escaped ‘Pyrenees cannibal’The victim of the attack said the man, a known cannibal and murderer, 'was there to kill me'
Rail strike to cause major disruptions in south-west France on MondaySeveral main routes connecting major cities such as Paris, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Marseille, Nantes and more will be impacted
Do we have to convert our French health pass to the new vaccine pass? It will come into effect on Monday and will see unvaccinated people locked out of places such as cafes, bars and cinemas
Housing, disability, family: the French state aids people do not know€10billion in allocations goes unclaimed every year, a new report claims
French vaccine pass ruled to be constitutional, it will begin Monday Venue staff will be allowed to carry out identity checks if they doubt a pass shown is legitimate
Opticians, vets: 16 new professions can now do Covid tests in FranceThe list has been expanded in a bid to meet soaring cases and high demand for tests
French pig farmers declare ‘state of emergency’ over pork pricesIncreasing cost of animal food and other raw materials amid tight supermarket prices are forcing them to sell at a loss, claim farmers
Trains, planes, Eurostar, Métro: eight France travel updates Eurostar boosts its London-Paris services, Ryanair prepares to restart Bergerac route, plans underway for Paris-Aurillac night train and more
Nationality, visas, asylum: Why immigration rose in France in 2021The pandemic had a major effect on migration in 2020, but figures are now rising again
Recap: What Covid travel rules are in place between the UK and FranceMeasures are far stricter for unvaccinated travellers than for fully vaccinated people
Calls for compulsory helmets on French ski pistes following deathThere are also calls for piste colour allocation to be re-examined on a case by case basis
Why is France easing Covid restrictions when cases are at record high?Announcement to lift several measures comes as over 425,000 Covid cases were reported between in the 24 hours between Wednesday and Thursday this week
Nîmes tops list of best towns in France for people to retire inThe ranking is based on healthcare accessibility, weather, shopping options, cultural and sporting activities, the environment, security, and the proportion of retirees living there
The five dates in France’s new plan to ease Covid rules Measures to relax restrictions will start on February 2 and will be introduced in stages
France to begin lifting Covid restrictions in February: The key pointsThe Covid vaccine pass is to come into force from January 24 if validated by France’s constitutional court
