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Scope of French language tests widens ahead of new residency card requirements

A more intermediate language level can now be assessed in Intégration, Résidence et Nationalité (IRN) exams

French city to increase water price by 42% this summer to fight drought
Private swimming pools boom in France: 5 key statistics
Know your cheeses and their seasons: which to eat in France in June
Temperature drop and storms: French weekly weather outlook June 2 - 6

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MPs reject plan to extend VAT to more self-employed workers in France

When and where are dogs banned at beaches in France?

Rendez-vous aux jardins: over 2,200 French parks and gardens to visit

Whit Monday: France’s most confusing bank holiday

Scope of French language tests widens ahead of new residency card requirements

French city to increase water price by 42% this summer to fight drought

Private swimming pools boom in France: 5 key statistics

Know your cheeses and their seasons: which to eat in France in June

Temperature drop and storms: French weekly weather outlook June 2 - 6

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Farmers prepare to blockade roads around Paris and elsewhere on Monday

French taxi driver protests to continue for rest of week

French farmers threaten roadblocks and other protest action at end of May

New way to measure pesticide use in France angers green groups

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Construction on half-built motorway can continue, rules French court

Activists fighting to halt rail project in south-west France

Weather alert raised in 50 departments as France braces for heavy storms

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Anti-fraud inspections lead to record repayments in France

Paris tourism experiences post-Olympics and ‘Trump effect’ spike

Corsica Ferries opens new route between Toulon and Minorca

France must pay €5,000 to Briton who wins back right to vote post-Brexit

Fewer drivers on phones but risky habits persist on French roads, report finds

Beaches, gardens, outside schools: France to ban smoking in more public spaces

Taxi driver protests continue in south and Paris: weekend disruption expected

Storms return: French weekend weather update May 31 - June 1

Digital carte Vitale application now available in many French departments

French road network 'on brink of collapse', mayors warn

New flight route offers direct link between Nice and Washington DC

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What are the rules for changing your front door in France?

MPs vote to end France's ZFE low-emission zones despite government opposition

Where in Paris is property becoming more affordable?

63 confirmed chikungunya cases recorded in south-east France as authorities fear epidemic

D-Day events: Residents and visitors warned to check driving and parking rules

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Weather experts predict warmer than average summer for France