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French authorities race to remove thousands of parking spots by year-end deadline

Under pedestrian safety rules, parking spaces adjacent to crossings must go

November 06, 2026

French police issue warnings over fake tax letter and QR code

Letters direct recipients to fake tax website and ask for personal details, including vital cryptocurrency password

November 06, 2026

Pound sterling hits highest level since Brexit referendum

UK is seen as politically stable compared to France, enticing investors

November 06, 2026

Dates of France’s 2027 census revealed

Census is carried out annually but not everyone has to complete it

November 06, 2026

France weather: Calmer weekend ahead after two die in Corsica floods

Rain will be limited but chilly mornings and fog expected

November 06, 2026

Gas prices forecast to increase 5.8% in France in December

Nearly nine in ten households believe energy bills are burden on their budget

November 06, 2026

Limited Tesla recall underway in France

‘Model 3’ units at risk from collisions

November 05, 2026

How to check if your water heater has changed to new cheaper energy hours in France

Some should update automatically after switch

November 05, 2026

Ryanair boss: Musk is ‘idiot’, no plans yet to install Starlink on airline's planes

War of words between provocative CEOs continues over WiFi spat

November 05, 2026

Flooding alerts raised in southern France as powerful storms hit

Roads flooded around Montpellier and on Corsica, residents warned to stay vigilant

November 05, 2026

Beautiful photos of France in autumn

France is vibrant as the seasons shift

November 05, 2026

Are laws on heating homes in France set to change?

Rules on thermostats have been put off but more communes are putting rules in place on fireplaces and wood burners

November 05, 2026

November polls for 2027 election: Le Pen lead grows as centrists seek ways to unite

Centrists and right-wing groups consider primary for unified candidate, as President Macron plans ambitious grand coalition

November 05, 2026

French property market: five things to watch for in 2027

Is the market heading towards a slump next year?

November 05, 2026

France’s November 5 strikes cause widespread disruption: what to know today

Disruption on local rail routes as interior ministry estimates up to 700,000 on streets

November 05, 2026

First steps of France’s fertility campaign unveiled

All 29-year-olds to receive virtual letter outlining possible fertility support

November 05, 2026

French second-home tax bills have begun arriving: what you need to know

Taxe d’habitation notices sent out in November with deadlines for payment in December

November 05, 2026

Parents in court over daughter’s killing as trial of famous French cold case begins

‘Little martyr of the A10’ case involved discovery of child’s body by motorway in 1987

November 05, 2026

Gallop horseracing to end at 25 tracks in France

A total of 38 courses impacted as horseracing industry seeks to cut losses

November 04, 2026

Snow returns to French mountains as Haute-Savoie ski resorts prepare to open

Weather models increasingly predict snow in November

November 04, 2026

Democrats win big in US midterm elections

Republican Party loses control of Senate and Congress as Democrats in France call results 'a great day for Democracy'

November 04, 2026

How will Thursday’s strikes impact drivers in France?

Gilets jaunes protesters set to blockade roundabouts; drivers urged to avoid major cities

November 04, 2026

‘Monstrous’ illegal dumps cause outrage in Gard

Nearly a million tonnes of waste is dumped illegally in France each year

November 03, 2026

France may extend temporary staff hiring to tackle residency card delays

Minister says recruiting 500 extra staff this year ‘extremely useful’ and operation could be repeated

November 03, 2026

Could a price war push down diesel costs in France even further?

Compare prices between suppliers as Total Energies promises to undercut E.Leclerc price drop

November 03, 2026

Tax dates to note this November in France

Second-home tax notices, income tax payments, and direct debits all coming this month

November 03, 2026

Southern France braces for intense rain: up to 250mm forecast

A similar épisode méditerranéen in October killed four people

November 03, 2026

Canada-EU summit: What is proposed through new ‘associate member’ status?

Deeper alliance across Atlantic sought in context of geopolitical tensions – but will anything change?

November 03, 2026

Quick-look list: key changes for residents of France in November 2026

Graphic shows changes to everyday life taking place this month

November 03, 2026

Map: tap water restrictions remain in place across France

More than a third of departments at the highest ‘crise’ level as November begins

November 02, 2026

Crowd marching on a city street carrying red CGT trade union flags

What is expected for November 5 strikes in France?

Disruption on railways expected, with schools and health services also set to be affected

November 02, 2026

City in northern France latest to ban open fireplaces: what can homeowners do?

Funding to upgrade fireplaces may be available

November 02, 2026

French weekly weather forecast November 2 - 6: chilly week ahead

Temperatures drop to single digits in north and risk of storms in south

November 02, 2026

What changes for residents in France in November

Includes winter tyres, the diesel price, and Ryanair luggage rules

November 01, 2026

Additional €2 fee on parcels comes into force in France from November 1

EU handling fee comes on top of existing €3 customs duty introduced in July

October 30, 2026

Health declaration needed for travel to US from France starting next week

Airlines encouraged to give passengers digital form as part of check-in process

October 30, 2026