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Transavia to replace Air France for Nice-Orly flights

Up to eight return journeys a day to be offered by the budget carrier

Is this the end of free mountain rescue in France?

A new report says that charging for services is ‘legitimate and necessary’

How France’s new food strategy aims to change the national diet

The plan outlines new goals for meat consumption

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AI usage on the rise in France but lags behind UK and US

Uptick in generative AI usage outpaces smartphone and internet adoption across similar timeframe

World corruption: France better than US but worse than UK

High-level public figures in France have a ‘feeling of impunity’, the ranking says

Avalanche deaths in France: Why so many this year?

There have already been 12 deaths since Christmas

EES: Airports and airlines call for immediate review ahead of summer traffic

Warnings of four-hour delays during peak season as industry leaders ask for extended suspension period

Ryanair brings back Brive-Stansted service for summer 2026

Route was one of several axed last winter

‘Stay home’: Red weather alerts raised as Storm Nils sweeps France

Driver killed in south-west after tree branch falls on his lorry

French crisps brand gains global attention after Dua Lipa post

Singer posted photo of her shopping basket and the only food items were Brets crisps in braised chicken, honey mustard, and ‘Fromage du Jura’ flavours

Why supermarkets are urging shoppers to buy French leeks

Try our French classic leek vinaigrette recipe

New bill targets skiers under influence of alcohol or drugs

There are not currently any specific rules on skiing while under the influence

Paris airport to remove passenger drop-off zones near terminals

Travellers being taken to airport by family or friends will need to use shuttle bus or public transport to reach terminal

More communes in France distribute Asian hornet traps

Residents are increasingly receiving help, with now the best time to capture the queens

Best value 2026 Michelin French restaurants: Are there any near you?

Four regions did especially well on this year’s Bib Gourmand restaurant list

French weekly weather forecast February 9-13: Unsettled with winds of up to 100km/h

Flood risk may increase in several regions and mountain conditions set to worsen

52nd French department abandons 80km/h speed limit

Eure is latest to restore 90km/h limit on some roads

Speed camera in France vandalised for fifth time since 2024

The device in south-west France had just been repaired…again

Phone-at-wheel crackdown on drivers in south-west France

Immediate licence suspensions introduced for offence in three departments

Animal-assisted therapy comes to France’s Nice airport to calm anxious passengers

Emotional support animals arrive at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport

Mysterious boom rattles residents in south-west France

'The shockwave clearly went sightseeing across the countryside', says local

France tightens reimbursement rules for flight delays or cancellations

New measures include mandatory mediation and new claim procedures

What snow conditions look like for skiers across French Alps and Pyrenees

Ski resorts are expected to get busier as school holidays begin this weekend

French minister to examine retiree citizenship rules amid claims they are too tough

Senator says ‘thousands’ of well-integrated people being refused on ‘foreign income’ grounds

French astronaut Sophie Adenot prepares to make space history

Pupils in 4,500 schools set to copy her science experiments to compare results on Earth and in space

Weather alerts continue: outlook for weekend in France

Blustery rain forecast in many areas and only limited brighter spells

Why water bills in France are set to rise

Part of the bill that pays for water cleaning and treatment is set to increase

Four suspected of spying for China in west France

Suspicions were raised after neighbours spotted and reported the installation of a two-metre-wide satellite dish

France’s population growth concentrated along Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts

State statistics agency Insee also identified the five regions north of the Loire, excluding Brittany and Loire-Atlantique, as areas where the population has remained the same or is shrinking

Shop donations: Pays de la Loire and Corsica are France’s most generous regions

Almost €15 million was raised in 2025 via ‘round up’ donations at checkouts

Train passengers in Occitanie to be reimbursed over frequent delays and cancellations

See eligibility conditions and find out how refunds will be issued

Marine Le Pen appeal: Prosecutors call for election ban to be upheld

The court of appeal will return a decision before the summer, ahead of the 2027 elections

Crime in France in 2025: burglaries and car thefts fall but fraud rises

Non-violent theft against individuals remains the most common reported offence, according to France’s annual crime statistics report

Flooding: alerts in place for Morbihan and Gironde

Driving is not recommended as heavy rain is expected on ground that has been saturated for days

Senate debates proposals to extend municipal police powers in France

The current legal framework ‘bears no resemblance to the France of 2026’, proponents say

Tips triple in French restaurants using suggested-tip payment terminals

Customers complain of feeling pressured to leave money

France public transport fares should double, claims report to Transport Ministry

French passenger fares currently cover less than a fifth of the total service cost

Processionary caterpillars return across France, warn local authorities

Insect has been seen two months earlier than usual in many areas

EES: Why am I fingerprinted every time at Nice airport?

Phase-in period is continuing and technical improvements are still awaited

Photos: exceptional storm floods Antibes streets

Three weeks’ worth of rain fell in just a few hours

French senate to debate introduction of banned farm pesticides

The pesticides are part of the controversial neonicotinoids family

Renault Clio tops France’s new car sales in 2025 by a wide margin

Popular model widened its lead over rivals with sales far outstripping the Peugeot 208

France to host first NFL regular-season game at Stade de France in 2026

The US’s National American Football League has over 14 million fans in France

Storm Leonardo set to impact France in next few days

Heavy rain forecast in the south of the country as storm hits Spain

French village creates new ‘no door-to-door sales’ sticker

Authorities have also brought in heavy sanctions for unwanted sales approaches

Health mutuelles banned from raising rates in 2026 – what to do if yours does

Ban comes despite top-up providers warning that costs would rise again this year

France finally passes 2026 budget - what it means for residents

Budget has measures to help homeowners and low earners but is more punitive to business and local authorities

Strikes and protests in February 2026 and how you may be impacted

Rolling strike notices affecting tax offices and other parts of the public sector continue

French MPs support making hospital parking free

Bill requires approval by the Senate before becoming law

French weekly weather forecast February 2 – 6: mild but unsettled

Temperatures expected to reach up to 15C between Bordeaux and Toulouse but risk of more flooding in Brittany

EES: Delay for British and American residents to use French passport e-gates

Phased rollout of checks set to reach full operation by April, with 'partial suspensions' possible over summer

French GPs angry at proposed fines over online paperwork

Law will see fines of up to €10,000 a year from 2028 if admin for the dossier médical partagé is not completed

Enedis warns of rising fake energy sales calls across France

Fraudsters posing as Enedis or its partners are targeting households, prompting daily scam reports to the electricity network operator

‘No time to react’: mini-tornado damages homes in Gironde, west France

Violent weather rips off roofs and uproots trees. Around 300 properties impacted

Immigrants now make up 11.3% of France’s population, new figures show

2.6 million (33% of the immigrant population) had obtained citizenship

Insurance denied for Britons' French hilltop home due to 'flood risk'

Underwriters decided to end cover linked to alleged proximity to water

La Chandeleur: French ‘Pancake Day’ is on February 2

When, why and how France celebrates this centuries-old Christian Candlemas crêpe tradition

Unesco listing sought for French bistros and cafés

President Macron wants the establishments to be celebrated internationally

How is French property faring?: Key points in latest notaire review

Number of transactions is rising year on year

Map: see if flat prices have risen or fallen in your part of France

Areas including Orléans and Besançon saw prices rise, though falls of -4.2% elsewhere were recorded

Map: see if house prices have risen or fallen in your part of France

Cities including Amiens and Dijon recorded rising sales prices - overall progress is steady

What changes for residents in France in February 2026

Changes include a reduction in energy bills and an increase in price for several brands of cigarettes

Weekend weather: February cold snap now unlikely

Mild and damp conditions to spread across the country

French bank clients hit by double debits after computer bug

Problem affects thousands across several banking chains

'Lunatic': proposed EU baggage rule will drive up prices in France, says Easyjet boss

If approved EU rule would give all airline passengers the right to an extra free cabin bag

What are the 2026 French airport rules on liquids, as Heathrow scraps 100ml limit?

The new rules hinge on the operation of new CT luggage scanners

Map: Auchan plan to sell 91 supermarkets across France

The group had previously said it would retain ownership of the rebranded supermarkets

French visas, cartes de séjour and removals of foreign nationals in 2025

The number of foreigners in France hits its highest level ever

Bergerac airport injects €30million a year into Dordogne

Holidays and weddings in the region accounted for much of the tourism

French MPs vote to end ‘marital duty’: what new law changes on sex and consent

If adopted, the new law will establish that ‘marriage is not sexual servitude’

Euro reaches strongest exchange rate against the US dollar in five years

Strong euro spurs economic debate within the eurozone and in France

Map shows where road deaths rose most in France in 2025

Overall fatalities increased last year but with sharp regional contrasts, provisional figures show

Scotland-France ferry still planned for 2026

French port says route is part of Dunkirk's €40bn regeneration programme - but service has no start date yet

Americans in France protest against ICE

Tensions rise after two people die shot by immigration officers in Minnesota

Income tax bands in France for declarations in 2026 (for 2025 income)

The thresholds are usually updated each year in line with inflation

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Transavia to replace Air France for Nice-Orly flights

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EES: Airports and airlines call for immediate review ahead of summer traffic

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‘Stay home’: Red weather alerts raised as Storm Nils sweeps France

French crisps brand gains global attention after Dua Lipa post

Why supermarkets are urging shoppers to buy French leeks

New bill targets skiers under influence of alcohol or drugs

Paris airport to remove passenger drop-off zones near terminals

More communes in France distribute Asian hornet traps

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Paris murder case baffles as suspects are identical twins with same DNA

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Western France placed on heightened river flooding alert

France launches fertility plan as birth rate falls below deaths

British and French travellers to the US must soon provide more personal details

Police across France hunt abandoned cars to free up spaces in urban areas

Senators examine proposal to guarantee access to cash machines in rural areas of France

French weekly weather forecast February 9-13: Unsettled with winds of up to 100km/h

52nd French department abandons 80km/h speed limit

Speed camera in France vandalised for fifth time since 2024

Phone-at-wheel crackdown on drivers in south-west France

Animal-assisted therapy comes to France’s Nice airport to calm anxious passengers

Mysterious boom rattles residents in south-west France

France tightens reimbursement rules for flight delays or cancellations

What snow conditions look like for skiers across French Alps and Pyrenees

French minister to examine retiree citizenship rules amid claims they are too tough

French astronaut Sophie Adenot prepares to make space history

Weather alerts continue: outlook for weekend in France

Why water bills in France are set to rise

Four suspected of spying for China in west France

France’s population growth concentrated along Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts

Shop donations: Pays de la Loire and Corsica are France’s most generous regions

Train passengers in Occitanie to be reimbursed over frequent delays and cancellations

Marine Le Pen appeal: Prosecutors call for election ban to be upheld

Crime in France in 2025: burglaries and car thefts fall but fraud rises

Flooding: alerts in place for Morbihan and Gironde

Senate debates proposals to extend municipal police powers in France

Tips triple in French restaurants using suggested-tip payment terminals

France public transport fares should double, claims report to Transport Ministry

Processionary caterpillars return across France, warn local authorities

EES: Why am I fingerprinted every time at Nice airport?

Photos: exceptional storm floods Antibes streets

French senate to debate introduction of banned farm pesticides

Renault Clio tops France’s new car sales in 2025 by a wide margin

France to host first NFL regular-season game at Stade de France in 2026

Storm Leonardo set to impact France in next few days

French village creates new ‘no door-to-door sales’ sticker

Health mutuelles banned from raising rates in 2026 – what to do if yours does

France finally passes 2026 budget - what it means for residents

Strikes and protests in February 2026 and how you may be impacted

French MPs support making hospital parking free

French weekly weather forecast February 2 – 6: mild but unsettled

EES: Delay for British and American residents to use French passport e-gates

French GPs angry at proposed fines over online paperwork

Enedis warns of rising fake energy sales calls across France

‘No time to react’: mini-tornado damages homes in Gironde, west France

Immigrants now make up 11.3% of France’s population, new figures show

Insurance denied for Britons' French hilltop home due to 'flood risk'

La Chandeleur: French ‘Pancake Day’ is on February 2

Unesco listing sought for French bistros and cafés

How is French property faring?: Key points in latest notaire review

Map: see if flat prices have risen or fallen in your part of France

Map: see if house prices have risen or fallen in your part of France

What changes for residents in France in February 2026

Weekend weather: February cold snap now unlikely