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Editorial Team - The Connexion

Air France among Europe’s least reliable airlines in new ranking

French carrier’s record on flight delays and cancellations ranked lower than some budget airlines

June 12, 2026

Red algae washes up on Brittany beaches

Red algae can present a health risk when large quantities begin to decompose

June 12, 2026

Renowned artist and francophile David Hockney dies aged 88

The famous painter lived some of his final years in Normandy

June 12, 2026

Which regions pay the most for home insurance in France?

One region is bucking the trend for higher premiums linked to climate-related claims

June 11, 2026

Motorist caught speeding at 136 km/h on Nice’s Promenade des Anglais

Man taken into custody after driving at high speeds in 50 km/h zone

June 11, 2026

French supermarkets: which are budget, mid-range, or premium?

Unlike UK and US supermarkets, French retailers do not fit neatly into simple categories

June 11, 2026

Wildfire risk alerts raised across southern France

Météo-France warns that rising temperatures and dry vegetation are creating favourable conditions for fires

June 11, 2026

Seven sentenced over €1m energy grant fraud in France

Homeowners were unaware their personal information had been used to secure public renovation funds under the MaPrimeRénov’ scheme

June 11, 2026

Fire risk alerts issued across south-west France

Météo-France places four departments under orange alert and nine under yellow

June 10, 2026

‘Test Cédric’: Millions of Crédit Agricole customers affected by error

The banking error sparked widespread discussion online, with many users speculating about the identity of “Cédric”

June 10, 2026

French dermatologists launch sun awareness campaign to prevent skin cancer

Melanoma remains the most serious form of skin cancer in France with nearly 2,000 deaths annually

June 10, 2026

Screenshot of the French public finance website login page with help links and a tax payment section.

What should you do if you have missed France's tax declaration deadline?

Late declarants face financial penalties

June 09, 2026

Cost of living in France: how it compares with the UK and the US

A breakdown of the cost of utilities, property and everyday expenses in France compared to other countries

June 09, 2026

Why tsunami evacuation signs have been put up in Nice

Hundreds of signs have appeared along the Promenade des Anglais

June 09, 2026

Which French airport ranks the worst for delays?

A new study offers data on the best and worst airports for punctuality

June 09, 2026

Volunteering in France: who can take part and how to do it

For most missions, no prior experience is required

June 09, 2026

Over-65s to benefit from free public transport in Nice

Around 100,000 residents will be eligible under the new scheme

June 09, 2026

Investigation rules out deliberate poisoning in deaths of three dogs near lake in south-east France

Environmental analysis finds cyanobacteria in lake water

June 09, 2026

Eurostar plans to offer direct trains from London to Swiss Alps

Plans with SBB and SNCF aim to cut journey times and offer a rail alternative to flying between the UK and Switzerland

June 08, 2026

Sea swimmer dies in south-west France after being swept away by rip currents

The man was swimming off the coast of the Landes department

June 08, 2026

New report shows how much you must earn to be considered rich in France

France’s national statistics agency (INSEE) highlights income thresholds in France

June 03, 2026

72 Auchan supermarkets to become Intermarché or Netto following sale

See which Auchan supermarkets are affected on the list below

June 03, 2026

Date confirmed for obesity drug refund in France

Wegovy and Mounjaro medications will be covered under France’s health scheme

June 03, 2026

EasyJet shares jump amid potential takeover by US company

US investment firm has until June 26 to decide whether to make a formal bid for the airline

June 03, 2026

150 miss Toulouse to London flight due to airport queues

Long queues at border control leave travellers struggling to reach gates in time

June 02, 2026

Theft of Normandy Scottish piper statue sparks sadness ahead of D-Day commemorations

The statue, stolen from the D-Day memorial site, weighed 600 kilograms and stood 2.2 metres tall

June 02, 2026

France cuts air ticket tax on 26 regional routes

The measure follows government efforts to support underserved areas

June 02, 2026

South-east ‘colonised’ by tiger mosquitoes amidst disease fears

Residents are being reminded to stay vigilant during mosquito season

June 02, 2026

France road deaths rise in 2025, official figures show

Speed and alcohol remain the leading causes of fatal crashes

June 02, 2026

'How I learnt to speak three languages – including Alsatian'

Briton Peter Brooks, 70, gives advice to others who are struggling with language-learning

June 02, 2026

Updated: 14-metre whale found on beach in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

A young sei whale was found on a beach on Île de Ré, prompting an investigation into how it died and why it was in the area

June 01, 2026

Terrace with a swimming pool, loungers, umbrellas and a tiled poolside area in the south of France.

Can you refill a pool during water restrictions and do French authorities run checks?

We look at how swimming pool restrictions are applied during drought periods

June 01, 2026

A view of a family with a child packing moving boxes

How long do you have to move your belongings duty free to France?

We look at how the rule on goods brought during a move works in practice

June 01, 2026

Close-up of a hand holding a French identity card in Paris.

Does taking a test to obtain a French licence make you a ‘new driver’ for insurers?

It is not possible to request a simple exchange of some US driving licences

June 01, 2026

France records over 90 cases of mosquito-borne diseases in May

All infections were linked to travel abroad

May 29, 2026

Spain’s new speed cameras can catch drivers ‘before they have time to brake’

The new laser-based AI speed cameras can identify vehicles from over 200 metres away

May 29, 2026