The Connexion's 2024 desk calendar More about this guide

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Free to subscribers :The Connexion's 2024 desk calendar (printable PDF)

The calendar shows French school holidays, both French and UK bank holidays, as well as other key dates and important numbers to have to hand in France

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France santé promises better GP access

The initiative aims to improve GP access and reduce wait times in medical deserts across the country.
A guide to renting a flat or house in France: 14 questions

We look at some vital questions to help new and existing tenants find their way on the French rental market
Income Tax in France 2023 (for 2022 income)* Take a look inside the guide. More about this guide

French tax payment due for nine million households. Will you get it?

Payouts average €600 and will soon be made directly to registered bank accounts

Top Paris restaurants to sell off 20,000 tableware items

Pieces set to go on sale include glassware, cutlery, and silverware, as well as bistro tables and chairs. Money raised will go in part to charity

Lookalike La Poste site accused of misleading users in France

Reader says he was overcharged by poste-en-ligne.com and his letter did not even arrive

French court hands out prison sentences and damages in Brigitte Macron cyberbullying cases

Ten people were found guilty over online comments claiming the president wife is a transexual woman and paedophile

France targets imports from South America over banned chemical concerns

Avocados, mangoes, and cherries among food items set to be tested before entry

Films and series to watch in January 2026 to improve your French

France is a hub of talent when it comes to film and TV, and watching in French can greatly improve your language skills

Hazelnut, chocolate… pork? France’s traditional galette des rois gets a modern makeover

January 6 marks Epiphany and the famous galette, eaten across France

France school holidays: 2026–27 dates confirmed

An additional day will be given in May 2027 as it falls between two public holidays

French doctors begin 10-day strike: most GP surgeries expected to close

Patients needing care should turn to pharmacies, on-call doctors, or emergency wards

French eye care system: readers’ experiences

Two readers have a differing opinion of the system

Duck Cold! Four French phrases to use when it is freezing outside

We remind you of French expressions to use to describe the drop in temperature

Work and education: What's new in France in 2026

From tax and invoicing to changes in schools

Lavaudieu: a picture-perfect village dripping with Medieval history

One hour south of Clermont-Ferrand, this serene riverside village is surrounded by rolling hills while its streets and famous abbey seem to be frozen in time

Restoring a 400-year-old French property: an Englishman's award-winning journey

How Ron Alldridge, a retired Englishman, transformed a derelict 400-year-old house in Var into an award-winning masterpiece, blending history with craftsmanship

Snow causes transport havoc across France - more expected tonight

More than 1,000 kilometres of traffic jams were recorded in the Paris area. Some roads are closed and flights, buses and trains impacted, with six deaths recorded