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EU publishes map showing bathing water quality across France and other member states

74% of France’s bathing waters are classified as excellent, with some 3.3% rated poor

Heatwave in France: how to help your pets and wild animals cope
13 people drown in France during heatwave weekend, announce authorities
European beaver confirmed living in Gironde
How long will the extreme heat last in France?

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France heatwave: young children found dead in car

Corsica autonomy move advances in French parliament

Paris Olympic’s ‘flying cauldron’ returns to capital for summer

French police warn of ‘overpaid tax’ email scam

The Life Certificates that retired Britons in France need

EU publishes map showing bathing water quality across France and other member states

Heatwave in France: how to help your pets and wild animals cope

13 people drown in France during heatwave weekend, announce authorities

European beaver confirmed living in Gironde

How long will the extreme heat last in France?

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Updated June 22: Three dead as 54 French departments on alert for extreme heat

Passport not stamped upon leaving France and no biometrics taken: should I be worried?

Common mistakes foreign drivers may make in France

Intense heat and storm alerts in France

How long will the extreme heat last in France?

Flights: EU moves to end family seating and typo correction fees

‘Last straw’: UK dog owner to sell French home over new pet passport rules

Common mistakes foreign drivers may make in France

Driver in south-east France registered car to daughter, 9, to avoid fines

Motorist caught speeding at 136 km/h on Nice’s Promenade des Anglais

Fears grow for British woman, 28, who went missing in Paris

Body found in search for missing 11-year-old girl in Gers, south-west France

UK directors investigated over failed French holiday village

Paintball guns used in fight against processionary caterpillars in Brittany

Updated: your experiences of Brexit card renewal by prefecture

Millions set to celebrate Fête de la Musique 2026 across France this Sunday

Anti-obesity drugs Wegovy and Mounjaro reimbursed in France from Monday

More than a third of people in France volunteer their time

BlaBlaCar’s intercity coach service to shut in France

Multiple wildfires break out across France as early summer heat returns

High-speed rival to open Paris-Bordeaux route

Couple face France residency issue over marriage documents

Air France among Europe’s least reliable airlines in new ranking

Map: France's 485 Blue Flag beaches, marinas and other sites

Red algae washes up on Brittany beaches

Renowned artist and francophile David Hockney dies aged 88

New Ireland-France ferry service begins, runs six times per week

Dates of the 2026 summer sales in France - and rules to know

French government wants to send texts to patients after all healthcare reimbursements

UK state pension halted in France over life certificate

Thousands sign petition against foreign student fees in French universities

Which regions pay the most for home insurance in France?

France finds new way to crackdown on illegal sports streaming