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Hazelnut, chocolate… pork? France’s traditional galette des rois gets a modern makeover
January 6 marks Epiphany and the famous galette, eaten across France
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France school holidays: 2026–27 dates confirmed
An additional day will be given in May 2027 as it falls between two public holidays
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French doctors begin 10-day strike: most GP surgeries expected to close
Patients needing care should turn to pharmacies, on-call doctors, or emergency wards
Zero to pay for glasses
People needing glasses will be able to get a free pair from January 2020 with costs fully covered by state healthcare and their mutuelle insurance.
A new law (zéro reste à charge) means opticians must offer a range of lenses and frames at no cost. Some, such as Afflelou and Optic 2000, already offer low-cost options but all will offer free ranges soon.
The scheme, with cost limits for equipment, will also expand to dental prosthetics in 2020 and hearing aids in 2021.
