August 15 bank holiday in France: what is celebrated and will shops be open? You may be in luck if you are looking to do some shopping
What are the possible exemptions and reductions for France’s taxe foncière? Exemptions exist for property owners based on several factors France issues new cheese alert following earlier mass recall Case of West Nile virus recorded near Paris for first time Survey: How long does it take to get a visa for France?
Mass French pharmacy shutdown this Saturday: how to get medicine Day of protest comes between August 15 bank holiday and a Sunday when many outlets will also be closed
Comment: Keeping the sun out is the norm in the south of France Columnist Samantha David notes that unlike her sun-searching relatives she has embraced the use of shutters to keep her home cool
French Senate approves bill to fix ‘unfair’ energy ratings Proposed law aims to address energy certificate issues for pre-1948 homes
Massive supermarket cheese recall could be linked to two deaths Over 20 people have been diagnosed with listeriosis potentially linked to recalled products
EU gives France two months to set solution to 2021 inheritance law Opposition is mounting, including complaints, a petition and court cases
France heatwave: red alerts continue as thunder storms approach Record-breaking temperatures have triggered road speed limits to be lowered to combat pollution
Learning French: unlocking slang for money talk Talking about money is somewhat taboo in France - but slang expressions for it abound
Comment: Why France is leading the secondhand fashion boom Columnist Sarah Henshaw notes how French fashion is embracing preloved clothes
How long can a long-stay visa for France last? Understanding the criteria and their durations for non-residents 'Dispute over garden boundary has caused tension between me and my neighbour' Must foreign pension tax refund be declared in French tax return? When can French state access your bank account and take money?
Is it still possible to apply for a ‘Brexit’ card to live in France? There are special pathways for retirees to move to France
‘I could not stop’: man admits starting dozens of wildfires in southern France 10-day crime streak in Hérault department ended on July 5
French cuisine: in praise of herrings and samphire Peter Bear on this perfect combination which has a rich history and fishy flavour