Drought map: See what water restrictions apply in your departmentSee the breakdown of the departments under drought warnings, alerts and crisis-level alerts
Unions call for tougher, longer pension strikes in France Workers are staging a third day of protest today against reforms amid bitter debates in parliament. The next day of protest is planned for Saturday
Egg producers in Brittany suspend deliveries in supermarket price row Hen farmers threaten further action as they demand stores pay more to cover soaring costs, arguing as shoppers are being charged more this should be passed on
Nice trials video software to fine drivers who block cycle routesCity is testing software that automatically detects vehicles parked on bike paths
First large fire of year destroys 130 hectares in southeast FranceEight people were evacuated and five properties needed to be ‘protected.’ The cause is as yet not known
Alerts issued for snow and icy conditions in parts of southern FranceYellow weather warnings are in place in nine departments with the Pyrénées-Orientales on orange alert
Hunt federation boss ‘regrets’ people are afraid of hunting in FranceHunt opposers and those afraid do not understand us, he says, but warns that people must not discourage hunting too much as the environment will suffer if there are not enough hunters
Dozens of French mairies employing private firms to track tax fraudStretched budgets are prompting municipal authorities to take tougher action over unpaid taxes relating to pools, extensions and second homes
Call for urgent action after steep rise in cyclist deaths in FranceRoad safety associations deplore ‘increasingly aggressive’ behaviour of motorists, particularly in rural areas
Pension debates, strikes, wine, culture: The week ahead in FranceThis week (February 6-12) is set to feature several more days of anti-pension transport strikes, and a number of major cultural events in film, wine, arts and…lemons
French pension strike February 7: travel and schools to be impactedTGVs, regional trains, ski resorts and Orly airport will also be affected. The prime minister has announced some changes to reforms but protest action is still planned
Paris 2024: Marseille the first city to welcome the Olympic FlameThe city will kick off the Flame’s three-month journey to Paris and has been chosen partly because of its ancient links to Greece
Crossing boundaries for ski services in Vercors, FranceWe look at how not-for-profit associations from different departments are coming together to offer skiing in Les Coulmes at the Col de Romeyère, Presles and Rencurel
French ‘destock’ shop to sell furniture from UK’s Made.com at 70% offThe discount retailer has bought thousands of pieces from the defunct brand and is set to sell them at hugely marked-down prices
Amateur photographer’s shot of Dordogne skies sparks NASA interestThe remarkable image captures a rare phenomenon above a French countryside chateau
A chateau for just €100? French mairie buys fairytale ruinThe mayor in central France has said that renovating it will be long but, if successful, it would be ‘the most beautiful thing that I will do during my term’
Covid: Daily updates on the situation in FranceHow many recorded new cases are there? Who in France can access a fourth vaccine dose? How is the vaccination campaign progressing? We explain
Five questions about the rise in electricity prices in FranceWho is affected, why are prices rising, how much is the ‘price shield’ helping, how long will it last and how do prices compare with others in Europe?
Ferry at risk, €100 fuel aid, toll badge scam: 8 French travel updatesWe also look at trials of a train powered solely by hydrogen, new flights and more
Why more people are supporting the retirement strikes in FranceA new poll shows increased support and four out of five people polled say they believe the strikes will continue throughout February
What is changing in relation to glasses prescriptions in FrancePeople will no longer necessarily need to see an ophthalmologist if they meet certain conditions. We explain
Walkers to face fines for going into marked private woodland in FranceMPs vote in favour of the penalty which could apply to three-quarters of woodland in France. Hunters, though, will be exempt
