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French long weekend forecast August 15–17: heatwave returns with highs of 42C

Current heatwave is now in its eighth day

Foreign income leads to French citizenship refusal for retiree in south-west

New approach can penalise applicants whose income is primarily from overseas

France begins phasing out copper phone lines

Many areas in south-west affected by transition to fibre optics

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France issues new cheese alert following earlier mass recall

Fears of E.coli outbreak has led to recall of several more products

Case of West Nile virus recorded near Paris for first time

Rare mosquito-borne disease is usually only seen in the south

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

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

Storms bring hail, heavy rain and power cuts to France as heatwave continues

Fallen trees leave roads blocked and lightning hits the Eiffel Tower

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

‘I could not stop’: man admits starting dozens of wildfires in southern France

10-day crime streak in Hérault department ended on July 5

Bordeaux, Angoulême, Bergerac: heat records broken across south-west France

Heatwave forecast to continue until weekend

France heatwave: record 43.4C in Aude and intense heat to continue

South-west France is particularly impacted. High temperatures to spread north-east on Tuesday

What caused wildfires in France in 2024? Natural versus human activity

The recent fire in Aude was the worst in France since 1949

Farming law approved but France upholds ban on pesticide

France’s top court rejected part of new law amid environmental concerns

France heatwave alerts return: how hot will it get and for how long?

Heightened warnings are already in place in many areas

Buying a second-hand boat in France is 'harder than buying a house'

There are implications surrounding the country of registration and UK VAT

Chart: where have the biggest forest fires been in France since 2000

Mediterranean departments, Corsica, and south-west see majority of largest fires

Will French Ryanair flights be affected by ground staff strike in Spain?

Baggage handlers to launch major action lasting until 2026

Map: See the full extent of France’s massive Aude wildfire

Blaze is continuing to burn for third successive day

‘Biggest wildfire in France since 1949:’ Massive Aude blaze rages into third day

More than 16,000 hectares of forest has burned. Three people are missing and one person has died

Liberal Democrat MPs sign motion over 'damaging' 90/180 limit in France

An early day motion has been put forward, stating that the longstanding rule is harmful

Check local jellyfish levels near you in France with online tools

Interactive maps can show where they have been registered in recent days

How does France's wildfire risk map work?

The map aims to give advance warning of the areas of France most susceptible to forest fires

South of France wildfire: one dead, motorway closed as blaze rages on

Area the size of Paris has burned with homes destroyed and thousands left without electricity

Warning to dog owners as outbreak of deadly virus recorded in central France

Parvovirus can have a mortality rate of over 90% if untreated and is easily spread

Know your cheeses and their seasons: which to eat in France in August

Cows’ milk cheeses are popular choice for summer month

Cooler, then heatwave with highs of 40C: French weekly weather forecast August 4 - 8

Warm Atlantic winds blowing from Spain will cause temperatures to spike, especially in the south-west

Will Storm Floris hit France this week?

Major storm is set to bring winds of up to 130 km/h to much of the UK

Hunting deaths in France nearly doubled last year

Rise comes despite fall in hunter numbers

Spanish authorities are systematically stopping cars with certain French number plates

Police believe the cars may be stolen or linked to crime

Strikes in France in August 2025 and how you may be impacted

Pharmacists and rail workers continue to strike

Tickets now available for new Nice-UK flight route in 2026

EasyJet will serve eight UK destinations from popular Riviera airport

Locally transmitted West Nile virus case confirmed in south of France

Disease recorded in the Var. It is the first such case in France in 2025

France braces for heatwave next week: 40°C forecast near Pyrénées

Warm air from Spain will cover southern areas for a number of days

Major French union files mass strike notice for autumn

Three-month announcement may trigger wider strike action by several unions

High fees on British assets normal under French law, says notaire

‘We’ve got nothing to reproach ourselves about,’ says professional at heart of fees dispute

'Bergerac airport faces closure if Ryanair leaves for good', says Dordogne CCI head

The low-cost carrier will end flights from late October for the winter season

Eight questions about call for a total France blockade in September

Understanding the mystery movement calling for boycotts and acts of civil disobedience across the country

UK flights hit as Ryanair pulls out of three French airports this winter

The low-cost carrier says it is stopping flights to Bergerac, Brive and Strasbourg in response to France’s recent tax rise on airline flight tickets

Magnitude 3.3 earthquake hits Finistère – residents report loud boom

A second earthquake in a nearby commune followed a few hours later

Call to pull up highly allergenic plant in south of France

Ragweed should ideally be removed before the flowering period in August and September

New powers to issue fines proposed for France's municipal police

Agents may soon be able to issue fines for graffiti, driving without a licence, and taking alcohol into sports stadiums

Good news for many Americans in France as US Dollar strengthens vs euro

The shifting exchange rate follows Trump’s trade deal between the EU and the US

Cost of stamps and sending parcels going up in France

La Poste says stamp prices will increase by 7.4% on average in January 2026

Fréjus Tunnel: second ‘tube’ connecting France and Italy opens after over a decade of construction

New road tunnel under Alps is open to traffic

What are the new plans to end cold calls in France?

Moves to completely end unsolicited commercial calls are taking shape following years of complaints and failed solutions

Mandatory militarised civic service for youths in France aged 16-25 starts this autumn

Journée de défense et de citoyenneté is compulsory for many young people

Portuguese man o’ war sightings force French beach closures

Venomous species is often mistaken for jellyfish

French weekly weather forecast July 28 - August 1: unsettled north, high winds in south

A new low-pressure system is due to move in from the Atlantic, bringing wet and blustery conditions

We solve 20-year mystery of Normandy house abandoned by Britons

Village mayor launched an appeal in June for help to find owners who just 'disappeared'

French ‘flying man’ Franky Zapata crashes during Channel-crossing attempt on air scooter

He was trying to make a return journey between France and England using his latest invention

Paris plane tries to land four times at Nice and fails due to weather

The Air France flight ended up landing at Marseille airport

Enedis warns of surge in fake agents and fraudulent home visits

The electricity distribution operator has published advice for identifying genuine technicians

French weekend weather forecast July 25-27: sunshine returns for most areas

A high pressure system moves closer to the country ending the spell of unsettled weather

How France’s 2026 draft budget could affect you – in detail

From frozen pensions to new charges for doctor visits, we break down what has been proposed

Hopes rise for solution to France’s 2021 inheritance law

Controversial legislation is forcing many Britons and Americans to sell

DNA samples taken in Dordogne murder case of Briton Karen Carter

Police hope to eliminate suspects in case of retired teacher found stabbed outside her home

Elaborate ‘fake payment’ SMS scam in France - how to protect yourself

Some victims say scammers arrive at their home

Video: flash floods hit communes near Paris – alerts continue

Streets and cars submerged and residents evacuated

Tourists face fines on France’s A13 motorway due to removal of toll booths

Many are confused by the new free-flow system

France resident hit with €1,195 bill for charging car in Spain

The British motorist charged his EV at a Shell Recharge station

EES border controls to launch soon: we answer your questions

We look at queries about e-gate usage visitors, spouses of French citizens and foreign residents and visa holders

Invasive Japanese beetles detected in eastern France

Residents are being asked to report beetles

Ryanair may boost staff bonuses for catching oversized luggage, including for French flights

Airline wants to end ‘scourge’ of oversized baggage, which causes disruptions

Photos: where to go star-gazing in south-west France

Natural park one of seven prestigious ‘dark sky’ areas in the country

EES digital border checks: start date officially confirmed

Non-EU nationality visitors to France such as Britons and Americans will need to register in new system

French MPs respond to outcry over re-legalisation of pesticide linked to bee deaths

Law aims to re-authorise pesticide that is only banned in France, but more than 1.5 million sign petition against it

Tick season lasting longer in France: where are they most common and how to prevent them?

Parents are being warned in particular to check their children for ticks as animals spread throughout France

British woman dies after rafting accident in Alps

The 69-year-old fell from raft during guided tour along the Guisane river

French weekly weather forecast July 21–25: summer pauses with rain, storms, and cooler temperatures

Storms are expected from Wednesday onwards particularly in the south

Woman found dead on rocks in Normandy is Brazilian not British as reported, say police

Her body was found in the early hours of July 18 below the cemetery of a church

Storm warnings raised in 21 French departments

Strong winds, hail and intense rainfall forecast across much of the country

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French long weekend forecast August 15–17: heatwave returns with highs of 42C

Foreign income leads to French citizenship refusal for retiree in south-west

France begins phasing out copper phone lines

France issues new cheese alert following earlier mass recall

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Foreign income leads to French citizenship refusal for retiree in south-west

French long weekend forecast August 15–17: heatwave returns with highs of 42C

What are the possible exemptions and reductions for France’s taxe foncière?

EU gives France two months to set solution to 2021 inheritance law

August 15 bank holiday in France: what is celebrated and will shops be open?

What taxes are levied on second homes in France?

Drivers of popular family car warned over seat theft risk in France

Case of West Nile virus recorded near Paris for first time

August 15 bank holiday in France: what is celebrated and will shops be open?

Mass French pharmacy shutdown this Saturday: how to get medicine

Storms bring hail, heavy rain and power cuts to France as heatwave continues

French Senate approves bill to fix ‘unfair’ energy ratings

Massive supermarket cheese recall could be linked to two deaths

EU gives France two months to set solution to 2021 inheritance law

France heatwave: red alerts continue as thunder storms approach

‘I could not stop’: man admits starting dozens of wildfires in southern France

Bordeaux, Angoulême, Bergerac: heat records broken across south-west France

France heatwave: 14 departments on red alert as temperatures top 40C

Toxic water pipes finally being replaced in rural France

Body of missing British hiker found in Hautes-Alpes

France heatwave: record 43.4C in Aude and intense heat to continue

Britons in France prompted to send postcards to their UK MPs

Towns in France race to improve flood defences

Gîtes de France at 70: ‘We are not competing with the web platforms’

French city ranked 'best in world' for internet connection

Brittany Ferries to increase frequency of popular France-Ireland route

What caused wildfires in France in 2024? Natural versus human activity

Farming law approved but France upholds ban on pesticide

France heatwave alerts return: how hot will it get and for how long?

Buying a second-hand boat in France is 'harder than buying a house'

Chart: where have the biggest forest fires been in France since 2000

Will French Ryanair flights be affected by ground staff strike in Spain?

Map: See the full extent of France’s massive Aude wildfire

‘Biggest wildfire in France since 1949:’ Massive Aude blaze rages into third day

Liberal Democrat MPs sign motion over 'damaging' 90/180 limit in France

Check local jellyfish levels near you in France with online tools

How does France's wildfire risk map work?

South of France wildfire: one dead, motorway closed as blaze rages on

Warning to dog owners as outbreak of deadly virus recorded in central France

Know your cheeses and their seasons: which to eat in France in August

Cooler, then heatwave with highs of 40C: French weekly weather forecast August 4 - 8

Will Storm Floris hit France this week?

Hunting deaths in France nearly doubled last year

Spanish authorities are systematically stopping cars with certain French number plates

Strikes in France in August 2025 and how you may be impacted

Tickets now available for new Nice-UK flight route in 2026

Locally transmitted West Nile virus case confirmed in south of France

France braces for heatwave next week: 40°C forecast near Pyrénées

Major French union files mass strike notice for autumn

High fees on British assets normal under French law, says notaire

'Bergerac airport faces closure if Ryanair leaves for good', says Dordogne CCI head

Eight questions about call for a total France blockade in September

UK flights hit as Ryanair pulls out of three French airports this winter

Magnitude 3.3 earthquake hits Finistère – residents report loud boom

Call to pull up highly allergenic plant in south of France

New powers to issue fines proposed for France's municipal police

Good news for many Americans in France as US Dollar strengthens vs euro

Cost of stamps and sending parcels going up in France

Fréjus Tunnel: second ‘tube’ connecting France and Italy opens after over a decade of construction

What are the new plans to end cold calls in France?

Mandatory militarised civic service for youths in France aged 16-25 starts this autumn

Portuguese man o’ war sightings force French beach closures

French weekly weather forecast July 28 - August 1: unsettled north, high winds in south

We solve 20-year mystery of Normandy house abandoned by Britons

French ‘flying man’ Franky Zapata crashes during Channel-crossing attempt on air scooter

Paris plane tries to land four times at Nice and fails due to weather

Enedis warns of surge in fake agents and fraudulent home visits

French weekend weather forecast July 25-27: sunshine returns for most areas

How France’s 2026 draft budget could affect you – in detail

Hopes rise for solution to France’s 2021 inheritance law

DNA samples taken in Dordogne murder case of Briton Karen Carter

Elaborate ‘fake payment’ SMS scam in France - how to protect yourself

Video: flash floods hit communes near Paris – alerts continue

Tourists face fines on France’s A13 motorway due to removal of toll booths