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An overview of important dates in France for 2024

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Published Thursday 11 January 2024 - 13:36 Modified Thursday 11 January 2024 - 13:36

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Key cultural and sporting events in France in 2024

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Key practical and cultural dates for your diary in France for December 2025

Including the day to challenge any mistakes on your property tax (taxe foncière) bill

From Roquefort to Munster: A new ‘Cheese Experience’ opens in Paris

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Rare French champagne from Charles and Diana’s 1981 wedding to go to auction

Bottle was specially produced for the couple’s wedding

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Western coast and south-east to see brunt of rainfall

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French pet owner fined whenever cat goes onto neighbour’s property

Feline triggers repeat €30 penalty for crossing the boundary after series of misdemeanours that include defecating in the garden

Pièce: a popular French word with some English parallels

This handy word has multiple uses in everyday language

Casino to open over 400 new stores across France: see where

The retail group runs Casino, Vival, Spa, Naturalia and Franprix brands

Cancer treatment at risk due to delays for 18-year-old’s WA card, British family warns

Situation has now been eased after British consular service intervened

Christmas warning over French postal customs fees

Anyone sending or receiving cards and parcels from abroad during the festive period should take care

More French cities clamp down on electric scooters

Enforcement of tougher controls proposed on the increasingly popular mode of transport

Inheritance: decision overdue on France's 2021 forced heirship law

Campaigners against the legislation are frustrated by the delay

French start-up brings 3D printing to the masses

Tech entrepreneur Félix Balmonet is wresting 3D modelling away from the professionals and into your home

Many French bank transfers delayed for four days over Christmas

European-wide closure of systems mean payments will not go through until December 28 at the earliest

Law proposal: commercial flights banned at night in Toulouse

Initiative seeks to reduce local noise pollution

What to expect from December 2 strike across France

Schools may be closed as public services, transport, and health sectors also impacted

High-speed Bordeaux-Lyon TGV service to launch by 2027

Journey will take five hours with route avoiding central France and instead going north close to Paris

Travellers to Spain reminded of overtaking rules: French drivers affected

Rule change in 2022 set to stay but is unknown by many

French weekend weather forecast November 29 - 30: damp but warmer

Atlantic rains will hit most areas with snow in the mountains

Lynx warnings appear on road signs in French Alps

Purpose is to reduce collisions with the endangered species

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