SEE: dates of key sports events in France and around the world in 2024

An overview of important dates, including the Paris Olympics, the Paralympics and the Tour de France

The Paris Olympics, the Tour de France, the Vendée Globe race and the Paris Marathon feature in France’s busy sporting calendar

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Published Friday 05 January 2024 - 07:00 Modified Friday 05 January 2024 - 07:00

Our agenda shows selected events in France’s busy year of sport as well as other major dates around the world.

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Video surveillance of drivers spreads to over 500 French towns and cities

Hundreds of communes now track driving offences such as speeding and mobile phone use with CCTV

French scientists voice concern as two-thirds of water tables at below-average levels

Autumn rainfall is needed with only 7% of tables seeing levels rise at the end of September

Farmers attempt ‘go-slow’ road protest over fuel prices near Toulouse

Farmers also attempted blockade of oil depot before it was broken up by police

French finance minister becomes latest to back UK rejoining EU

‘Come back, anytime,’ said Mr Lescure, but what would rejoining look like?

France’s A69 motorway opening delayed as protesters gather

Weekend demonstrations planned against new road as toll prices are announced

French weekend weather forecast October 10 - 11: a return to calm

Rainfall limited to north as temperatures start to increase

Hands using a calculator beside a miniature house and property paperwork

Can taxe foncière payments be reduced for people aged over 75?

Reader asks about the French property tariff

Round notary sign mounted on a building wall in Paris, France.

What are typical French notaire’s fees for a house purchase?

Reader asks about HT and how it is applied

Can we get a loan to finish our property project in France?

Retired reader has already invested €700,000

When and why do we say ne pas être fute-fute?

A handy phrase to use when describing someone who is not very intelligent

Spotting moths in France, in all their superb variety

Learn how to identify moths, from antennae and wing positions to the giant peacock moth, and why these night pollinators matter in nature

Does EES affect the ability to stay in France after a six-month visa ends?

All entries are digitally recorded with system

Calendar: Dates of strikes and protests in France this October

Pilots, cabin crew, energy workers all plan action as several protests expected

Marine Le Pen plans to tax French companies €1,000 a year for hiring foreign workers

Tax outlined in far-right leader’s five-year budget would apply to all non-EU citizens including Britons and Americans

12 million French homes now at risk of clay-related cracks

Extreme weather is increasing risk nationwide, campaign group warns

Why mosquitoes are still biting in France in October and how to get rid of them

The return of rain has brought breeding sites back after a hot, dry summer

French home seller pays €35,000 over hidden safety order

Buyers were not told about a problem affecting their courtyard

How many of these lycée protest placards can you translate?

Pancarte slogans often feature rhymes, puns and play-on-words

France’s 'vampire' spider: Is it dangerous and what to do if you find one

Zoropsis spinimana is now found throughout the country and is less harmful than its name suggests

Owner of Paris studio fined €110,000 for illegal rentals

Rentals via Airbnb and booking.com exceeded limits

French prime minister's mobile phone number found by hackers of underwear store

Personal details of 25 of the 36 members of the government can reportedly be found on the internet after company hacks

Semaine du Goût: five French food and drink festivals to try in October

Autumn marks harvest season in France, with thousands of free culinary events across the country

Temperatures to drop by 12C as first snowfall to hit Pyrenees and Alps

Storms to continue in the south

French authorities mull early start to Covid jab campaign as cases rise

Concerns also raised about syringe shortages on eve of autumn campaign