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Kyriaki Topalidou

Editorial Team - The Connexion

Camping in France: what you should know before you go

From basic tent pitches to fully equipped resorts, knowing what to expect makes a difference

April 29, 2026

Three adults posing together in front of village houses and a wooden fence

Robert De Niro surprises Loire village during secret documentary filming

US actor spends three days in Saint-Just-en-Chevalet filming a documentary

April 29, 2026

Early wildfires break out across France

Several forest fires have already burned hectares of vegetation in multiple regions and mobilised significant numbers of firefighters

April 28, 2026

American dies in winter sports accident in French Alps

35-year-old man killed after losing control of his speed riding wing

April 28, 2026

Up to 15,000 bees take over a bicycle in central Paris

The owner of the bicycle had left it secured by metro station next to the Louvre

April 28, 2026

Can French restaurants refuse UK credit cards?

Learn why businesses might turn down your UK credit card and if this is legal

April 28, 2026

Hiking in France: this rock detail could signal vipers nearby

A way to spot the sun-warmed rocks and hidden crevices where vipers and other snakes are likely to rest

April 27, 2026

Photo: dog in French Alps believed to be oldest in world

A dog’s life expectancy of this size is around 15-17 years, yet Lazare is 30

April 27, 2026

French post offices to lease electric cars to customers

The La Poste car leasing platform has a selection of some 6,500 vehicles

April 27, 2026

Internet outages in France leave residents paying bills despite months without service

Delays are often caused by a split network system separating providers from infrastructure operators, slowing repairs, compensations and accountability

April 27, 2026

French traveller found passport had been invalidated at airport

The woman was denied boarding at Zurich Airport

April 27, 2026

School holidays and busy traffic: which roads to avoid in France this weekend

The end of spring break for some and the start of it for others will see multiple roads in France face congestion

April 24, 2026

EasyJet to open new route connecting Nice and Lyon

New route will end Air France’s dominance of the Lyon–Nice service

April 24, 2026

Dog walker suffers wild boar attack in village in south-west France

Woman’s dog bitten after being charged by sow and piglets in Landes department

April 24, 2026

Radar in France starts flashing all drivers regardless of speed

Motorists were flashed despite respecting the 80 km/h speed limit

April 24, 2026

UK to ban dogs on many beaches - what are the 2026 rules in France?

Dog access to French beaches depends on local rules that change by season and region

April 23, 2026

Why you should get your glasses now for August’s solar eclipse in France

How to prepare for the near-total solar eclipse visible across France, with up to 99.5% coverage in the south-west

April 23, 2026

Police appeal for help over disappearance of woman in Pay de la Loire

Woman missing since March 27; partner reportedly left for Algeria with baby daughter on April 2

April 23, 2026

Fisherman discovers dead caiman in canal near Lille

Investigation opened into suspected animal cruelty following find

April 22, 2026

Can we contest neighbour’s planning permission at their home in France?

There are rules which dictate whether planning permission can be contested and by whom

April 22, 2026

No fines, only warnings as Tours police tighten motorcycle checks

Preventative roadside checks in Tours reveal dozens of violations as officers try to raise awareness

April 22, 2026

Rare solar eclipse will be visible from France this summer

Near-total solar eclipse to be visible across France, best views in southwest

April 21, 2026

France-UK Ryanair flights from €14.99 included in mass flash sale

Flights to the UK are available from as little as €30 return, with the sale running a total of 48 hours from launch

April 21, 2026

Lightning destroys part of house roof in south-west France

Learn what to do in case lightning strikes your home

April 21, 2026

Petition challenges speed camera placement at roadworks on French motorway

Speed limit suddenly dropped from 90 km/h to 70 km/h

April 21, 2026

Drivers in France asked to take photo of car number plate to help measure insect decline

Photos enable a count and also identity of the insect type killed

April 21, 2026

Ryanair flight departs France without 192 passengers

When passenger check-in opened there was no security team, the airport stated

April 20, 2026

Elon Musk absent from French interview in X investigation

Elon Musk faces questions in France over alleged issues on X including algorithm manipulation and illegal AI content

April 20, 2026

Family of US airman shot down over France and saved by Resistance continue lifelong bond

World War Two acts of bravery led American to keep photo in his wallet all his life

April 20, 2026

Washing your car at home in France risks a fine

What seems like a harmless way to clean your car can lead to penalties

April 17, 2026

South-east France commune bans tap water amid stomach flu surge

Residents are advised to use bottled water until authorities give the all-clear

April 17, 2026

Why are some UK and US magazines now facing a €2 charge in France?

Magazines such as Private Eye likely to be affected

April 17, 2026

How to obtain a photo if caught speeding in France

Images are only available for a limited period of time

April 17, 2026

Nice airport has new US route and reopened UK route in 2026 summer schedule

Newcastle and Boston are among the ten additions this year for Nice Côte d’Azur Airport

April 16, 2026

Dordogne couple face multiple fines for car they no longer own

The buyer did not formally register the car leaving the couple facing a legal battle

April 16, 2026

French court orders man to pay €6,000 over defamatory online review

A man posted a negative Google review after he was unhappy with medical care received by his wife, but was later ordered to pay damages and legal costs for defamation

April 15, 2026