French news

Over 84,000 people came out across France this Saturday (January 19), for the gilets jaunes' “Acte 10”, around the same number as last weekend, according to government figures.

A total “Super Blood Moon” eclipse will be visible to the naked eye from across Europe on the night of Sunday 20 January, as the Moon crosses the shadow of the Earth.

Road users in France will now be entitled to a 30% discount off their péage payments if they make at least 10 return journeys on the same road in one month.

If you feel like you have barely seen the sun this year, you may wish to consult a new map of France, which shows the exact number of hours of sun each region has enjoyed since January 1.

The French prime minister has today made a statement clarifying more France’s plans for a no-deal Brexit – including giving one year for British residents to get a residency card in such an event.

The 2019 census runs until February 23

Volunteers in departments across France will trial President's Service national universel scheme in June

Foreign nationals living in France – and even second home owners who spend part of the year here – may take part in the Grand Débat National – French officials have confirmed.

The winners of the second annual Paris competition that calls for architects to design new ways to “reinvent” disused or hidden underground spaces and buildings across the city have been announced.

With rights of Britons in EU countries like France plunged into uncertainty by the MPs' vote to reject the deal there are renewed calls for ring-fencing of citizens’ rights – and for a People’s Vote including the option to Remain.

Here we outline what could happen next, especially from the point of view of Britons living in France.

McDonald’s has had its famous “Big Mac” trademark cancelled across the European Union, after a successful challenge from small Irish burger chain, Supermac.

The national “Grand Débat” has launched after French President Emmanuel Macron responded to questions from mayors for almost seven hours last night (Tuesday January 16).

The solution to the Brexit impasse – as the deal was voted down by MPs by a massive 432 and 202 – is to call the whole thing off, the EU Council’s president implied as he fired off an instant reaction on Twitter last night.

The 80kph speed limit in France could be changed back to 90kph if studies show that lowering the limit has not been effective in making roads safer, the government has said again.

A ‘flu epidemic has been declared in Occitanie, making it the first region in France to reach epidemic levels this year, as vaccination levels still remain relatively low.