France weekend weather: first notable cool spell since mid-January Temperatures set to fall below seasonal averages. Rain in southern regions and mountain snow March 13, 2026
New French vehicle tests target modified scooters and mopeds Obligatory inspections expanded to include a new speed check March 08, 2026
More ticket-free toll motorways due in France despite driver confusion Operators press ahead with plans to remove traditional entry barriers March 01, 2026
Before and after: Garonne river floods in south-west France Satellite images show extent of flooding from back-to-back storms in February February 22, 2026
Home insurance increases expected in France after floods Compensation costs for the recent storms and flooding across the west and south-west is estimated to be in the billions of euros February 22, 2026
How to save money on seeing a specialist doctor in France Some specialists charge more than others for the same service February 16, 2026
Car insurance fees set to rise - tips on how to make savings Premiums are forecast to rise by four to six percent in 2026 February 15, 2026
Two Britons killed in avalanche in French Alps were with an instructor French skier also died in the disaster at Val d’Isère on Friday February 13 February 15, 2026
British Airways launches bargain £2 flights to France (but there’s a catch) The flights are only available to members of the airline’s Avios scheme who are redeeming loyalty points February 15, 2026
Phone-at-wheel crackdown on drivers in south-west France Immediate licence suspensions introduced for offence in three departments February 08, 2026
Weather alerts continue: outlook for weekend in France Blustery rain forecast in many areas and only limited brighter spells February 06, 2026
Crime in France in 2025: burglaries and car thefts fall but fraud rises Non-violent theft against individuals remains the most common reported offence, according to France’s annual crime statistics report February 05, 2026
Health mutuelles banned from raising rates in 2026 – what to do if yours does Ban comes despite top-up providers warning that costs would rise again this year February 03, 2026
France finally passes 2026 budget - what it means for residents Budget has measures to help homeowners and low earners but is more punitive to business and local authorities February 02, 2026
French MPs support making hospital parking free Bill requires approval by the Senate before becoming law February 02, 2026
Enedis warns of rising fake energy sales calls across France Fraudsters posing as Enedis or its partners are targeting households, prompting daily scam reports to the electricity network operator February 01, 2026
‘No time to react’: mini-tornado damages homes in Gironde, west France Violent weather rips off roofs and uproots trees. Around 300 properties impacted February 01, 2026
'Lunatic': proposed EU baggage rule will drive up prices in France, says Easyjet boss If approved EU rule would give all airline passengers the right to an extra free cabin bag January 30, 2026
French visas, cartes de séjour and removals of foreign nationals in 2025 The number of foreigners in France hits its highest level ever January 30, 2026
Euro reaches strongest exchange rate against the US dollar in five years Strong euro spurs economic debate within the eurozone and in France January 29, 2026
Why France’s EES border checks are increasing Many more travellers are undergoing fingerprinting and facial scans January 27, 2026
Flu epidemic in France: how long will it last? Hospitals remain under pressure although signs emerge that the peak may have passed January 11, 2026
Photos: Dordogne home recreated as a gingerbread house Tasty model includes architectural features taken from the real property January 01, 2026
Winter sales 2026: when do they start in France and what are the rules Les soldes d’hiver have fixed dates and limits on stock December 28, 2025
How to dispose of your Christmas tree in France in 2026 Dumping an old tree on the pavement, in a park or in woodland is illegal, and can result in a fine December 28, 2025
Brigitte Bardot, global film star and tireless campaigner for animal rights, dies at the age of 91 She rose to international prominence in the 1950s and 1960s before leaving cinema at 39 December 28, 2025
Ryanair’s presence confirmed at Tours-Val de Loire airport Bookings for summer flights to Marseille and Morocco are already open December 26, 2025
Peak in flu cases in France expected in January Pressure on hospitals is expected to intensify after the holiday period December 26, 2025
France sees coldest Christmas Day in 15 years as ‘grand froid’ plan triggered Sharp drop in temperature sees cold weather plan activated in more than a dozen departments December 26, 2025
French farmer protests: major A64 blockades lifted - others continue Action is also continuing outside mairies and other public buildings in south-west December 26, 2025
Where are lumpy skin disease cases affecting cattle in France? The outbreak has led to compulsory culls of cattle December 16, 2025
Minister open to easing cattle cull rules as French farmers block motorways Ongoing action comes in response to culling of cattle affected by contagious Lumpy Skin Disease December 14, 2025
Many parcel collection points in France are overwhelmed as Christmas approaches Heavy customer traffic and farmer road blockades add to problems faced by delivery networks December 14, 2025
Paris metro station Villejuif-Gustave Roussy named world’s most beautiful International architecture award supported by Unesco given to stop on metro line 14 December 09, 2025
Investigation launched after hunter fires at wild boar just feet from a busy road in central France A 76-year-old man was taken into custody after the incident December 09, 2025
Musk calls for EU to be abolished after €120 million fine for X The South African billionaire’s social media platform was found to have breached EU rules December 08, 2025