French news

Another baby has been confirmed as being born without arms in the Ain department, in a medical mystery that is still being investigated by health authorities in France.

"The Château de Blois has not moved since construction started in the 13th century"

Five departments in the south-east of France are on orange alert for storms, rain and flooding today, forecaster Météo France has said.

As the festival of Toussaint and honouring the dead approaches, the chrysanthemum flower spikes in popularity. But why is this flower the French symbol of the dead?

Doctors and medical associations in France have called for an “urgent plan of action” to ensure the country does not run out of life-saving medicine, amid reports that more drugs are becoming scarce.

Météo France has issued more ice and snow alerts across France, as thousands of homes in the Haute-Loire and Corsica are already without power after heavy snow and storm Adrian hit yesterday.

A commune in the Savoie has made it mandatory for mushroom pickers to wear fluorescent jackets while out picking, in a bid to “be seen and avoid accidents” during hunting season.

The city of Lille (‎Hauts-de-France) is to introduce a “trial shop” system for new entrepreneurs, to allow them to test their business idea in good conditions, and help fight the growing decline of city centres.

Forecaster Météo France has issued an “orange” alert to 13 departments in France today, warning of snow and ice in the Massif Central regions, and heavy rain and flooding in the south east and Corsica.

This weekend - which saw the clocks “go back” to “winter time” today (Sunday October 28) - could be the last time the seasonal clock change takes place in France, as support grows in Europe against it.