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Meet Sébastien Lecornu, France’s new prime minister

Macron’s close ally has been perennial cabinet figure but inherits political chaos of predecessors

Fines for failure to uproot abandoned French vineyards

Rule applies to landowners with sizable vines on their property

Americans end up on flight to Tunis after asking to go ‘to Nice’

How the two women missed the airport gate sign has not been explained. They shared their unexpected trip online

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Le Pen: date set for appeal that will determine if she can run for president in 2027

Marine Le Pen lawyer criticises timing saying it will disrupt municipal elections

French doctor on trial for ‘poisoning’ 30 patients

Anaesthetist was on hand to resuscitate patients and ‘act like a hero’

Home renovation grant rules tightened in France

Firms must now provide clients with proper documentation

Birth rate eclipsed by deaths in France for first time in 80 years

Development will mean changes in strategy and planning for the country

Call for elections, impeachment and a ‘negotiator’: Political reaction after fall of French prime minister

Politicians across the spectrum were quick to react to the historic vote

What’s next for France as prime minister falls in confidence vote?

New prime minister, new elections, or presidential resignation all touted as possibilities

French prime minister toppled after vote of no confidence

François Bayrou must resign after 364 MPs went against his government in critical vote

‘Block everything’: France braces for ‘shutdown’ protest on September 10

Major protests are planned in cities and towns across France

‘Family-friendly' label launched to counter rise in child-free spaces

54% of French people are in favour of adult-only spaces

10% of France’s green energy wasted in first half of 2025

Problem attributed to the intermittent nature of solar and wind power

France 2021 inheritance law: EU deadline for reply is 'excellent news' says law professor

Controversial law offers children 'compensation' where foreign inheritance rules are set to apply to estate

More retirees turned down for French citizenship over foreign income tell their stories

A growing number of readers report refusals after minister's prefecture letter called for tougher attitude

Ryanair increases free cabin bag size allowance: French flights impacted

Airline continues to oppose new EU plans to overhaul baggage rules

French weekend weather forecast September 6-7: sun for all, then storms in south-west

Temperatures will rise then drop by around 10C in areas impacted by storm conditions

Bucket full of money found by road in central France

Police are searching for its owner

Storm alerts raised across France: hail forecast in east

Three weeks worth of rain could fall this afternoon in some areas

Man rescued by helicopter after fall leaves him hanging by feet on via ferrata in French Alps

He was suspended 25 metres above ground for 10 minutes

Outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases surge in France this summer

Locations include Antibes, Toulon and Bergerac - the first-time in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Tropical diseases like dengue fever and chikungunya are spread by tiger mosquitoes

New national TV channel for French regions launches

Free-to-air TNT channel 19 went live on September 1

French winemaker jailed for selling fake champagne made with Spanish wine

Bottles of the fake drink were sold in Leclerc supermarkets as well as exported abroad

Users of mobile company Free warned to be vigilant of new scam in France

Emails are including customers’ IBAN numbers to appear legitimate

Eurostar Snap - do you know this hack to get cheap trains across the Channel?

It is a good option if last-minute organisation suits you

Micro-entrepreneur status grows in France

Number of non-salaried workers has risen by 72%

Falling prices make seaside flats cheaper in France

Survey reveals fall in prices in some resorts

Postage costs in France to rise as online sales drive parcel deliveries

Average household set to spend €28 on sending letters and packages in 2025

Photos: Surprise storms and tornado hit Brittany

Rooftops of several homes torn off during violent episode

Flights from Béziers among winter cuts from Ryanair

Uncertain if routes will return for the 2026 season

Move to bring extra doctors to under-served areas of France begins next week

Appointments will be available through dedicated tool

Have you seen a gecko like this on the wall of your French home?

Harmless lizard has been spotted in central Bordeaux and further north than ever before

‘120km/h to zero in seconds’: Phantom car-braking on motorway near Lyon

Driver calls for urgent recognition of the risks posed by automatic systems

Photos: flash floods and storms hit south of France, driver dies after sliding off road

Vehicle was found in ditch and man in his 50s pronounced dead at the scene

Extra Dordogne–London flights this Christmas

Additional flights across winter period are scheduled

How disruptive will September 18 strikes be in France?

Major disruption is expected to travel on planes, trains, and local networks

François Bayrou interview: key takeaways on confidence vote, Zucman tax, and government debt

Political rivals across spectrum responded negatively to interview, as prime minister looks certain to be ousted next week

Crédit Mutuel and CIC clients hit by mass outage as payments and withdrawals blocked

Tens of thousands left unable to pay for purchases or withdraw cash on Saturday, August 30

France to test digital medicine leaflets from October

Nearly 600 medicines are included in the trial

French weekly weather forecast September 1 - 5: wet and stormy

Alerts are in place with violent storms expected to continue in the south-east for much of Monday

Ryanair route cuts at French regional airports: will there be more?

A rise in French ticket taxes has led Ryanair to axe several winter routes, affecting regional airports

River 'motorway' aims to reduce lorries on French roads

New inland port aims to double maritime traffic, reducing pollution and costs, despite logistical challenges

Weather alerts raised as violent storms forecast to sweep France

South and central areas are set to be the most affected

Entry/Exit System: key points to note about the new rules and travel to France

New checks start phasing in at Schengen borders on October 12, 2025

Entry/Exit System: Will proof of health insurance be required for travel to France?

Recent media reports - as well as Reform UK’s Nigel Farage - claim this is the case

New direct Nice-Boston flight to launch in May 2026

Delta flight will bring tourism boost to region say local officials

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

Major action is expected with a nationwide civil protest movement and calls for a ‘general strike’

Why eight cities in France are banning tuna in school canteens

‘We want the healthiest food possible for our children’

French weekend weather forecast August 30 - 31: Mixed conditions

Storms are expected in the south-west

French air traffic controllers announce September strike

Flights set to be cancelled or delayed as unions calls for controllers across France to walk out

Water filters not working well in France, says consumer report

Pollutants can still be traced in water samples after filtration

What are President Macron’s options if the government falls on September 8?

A defeat could force difficult choices about the country’s political future

Passenger receives fine on Paris-Brittany train after complaints over meowing cat

Several passengers allegedly complained over noise, leading to €110 penalty

16 recent and upcoming changes in France you may have missed in August

Including a new Brittany Ferries route, grants for fibre connections, Linky meter fees and property tax dates

French city hands out record number of fines to cyclists

Running red lights and using mobile phones while riding are among main rules broken

France hit by storms: record rainfall, hail, and 17,000 lightning strikes

Outbreaks to centre on south-east today

Man taken to court for camera on shared path in France

The country's highest judicial court ordered him to remove it

Viager home sales rising in France as owners look to release cash

The system allows people to unlock the capital of their home

‘Total blockade’ France September 10: major unions joins call to action

The blockade has been called in response to the government’s budget plans

Uber announces Channel Tunnel train to compete with Eurostar

The trains will link London with several European destinations

Camping holidays in France: more families swap hotels for mobile homes this summer

Campsites have become an increasingly popular option for holidaymakers in recent years

Heightened storm warnings in place across France: hail and strong winds expected

Woman, 47, killed by falling branch in Nièvre during storms yesterday

First native cases of mosquito-borne chikungunya recorded in Dordogne

Cluster of 15 cases leads to launch of extermination programme of the insect in Bergerac

Beware fraud when buying winter wood in France

People stocking up may be vulnerable to scammers

UK retirees face surprise social charge bills on pensions in France

Many have paid thousands of euros despite longstanding rules exempting them

France 'total blockade' call for September 10: how much support does it have?

The mysterious movement is being backed by some unions, politicians, and protest groups

French PM’s vote of confidence: kamikaze gamble or smart poker move?

François Bayrou appears to lack enough support to win September 8 vote

Items that cannot (or should not) be transported by removal companies in France

Movers will not take certain goods for reasons of safety or value

Why is France’s article 49 back in the news and what is it?

Use of the article by French PM could see him toppled next month

Alerts raised as France braces for powerful storms

Three days of storms will see strong winds and hail across south and east

2026 budget: French prime minister calls for confidence vote on September 8

François Bayrou warns that France faces ‘immediate danger’ if no action is taken and that debt is growing by €12million every hour

Revolutionary bottle-washing plant cuts carbon footprint of French wine

Eco in Pack leads the way in reusing wine bottles, cutting costs and emissions

Wizz Air arrives in Bordeaux airport with three new routes

It becomes sixth French airport served by low-cost carrier

French weekly weather forecast August 25 - 29: storms and temperature drop

Rain is set to hit all areas midweek as storms cover the country

Map: Average rent and transport costs for university students in France

Rent and transportation costs have increased in a number of cities

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Meet Sébastien Lecornu, France’s new prime minister

Fines for failure to uproot abandoned French vineyards

Americans end up on flight to Tunis after asking to go ‘to Nice’

Le Pen: date set for appeal that will determine if she can run for president in 2027

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‘Block everything’: France braces for ‘shutdown’ protest on September 10

More retirees turned down for French citizenship over foreign income tell their stories

Call for elections, impeachment and a ‘negotiator’: Political reaction after fall of French prime minister

France 2021 inheritance law: EU deadline for reply is 'excellent news' says law professor

How disruptive will September 18 strikes be in France?

French doctor on trial for ‘poisoning’ 30 patients

Anger over €1.89 bottles of Bordeaux wine sold in French supermarkets

French doctor on trial for ‘poisoning’ 30 patients

Home renovation grant rules tightened in France

Birth rate eclipsed by deaths in France for first time in 80 years

Call for elections, impeachment and a ‘negotiator’: Political reaction after fall of French prime minister

What’s next for France as prime minister falls in confidence vote?

French prime minister toppled after vote of no confidence

‘Block everything’: France braces for ‘shutdown’ protest on September 10

‘Family-friendly' label launched to counter rise in child-free spaces

10% of France’s green energy wasted in first half of 2025

France 2021 inheritance law: EU deadline for reply is 'excellent news' says law professor

France looks to digitalise traffic fines

September 7 ‘blood moon’: how best to see it in France

French weekly weather forecast September 8 to 12: cooler and lots of rain

More retirees turned down for French citizenship over foreign income tell their stories

Anger over €1.89 bottles of Bordeaux wine sold in French supermarkets

Couple fined for keeping panther at their home in northern France

‘Increasingly concerned’, ‘terrible’, ‘not great for the region’: Readers respond to Ryanair French route cuts

French animal shelters struggle as number of pets brought in remains high

Divorce costs set to rise for most in France from September

Ryanair increases free cabin bag size allowance: French flights impacted

French weekend weather forecast September 6-7: sun for all, then storms in south-west

Bucket full of money found by road in central France

Storm alerts raised across France: hail forecast in east

Man rescued by helicopter after fall leaves him hanging by feet on via ferrata in French Alps

Outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases surge in France this summer

New national TV channel for French regions launches

French winemaker jailed for selling fake champagne made with Spanish wine

Users of mobile company Free warned to be vigilant of new scam in France

Eurostar Snap - do you know this hack to get cheap trains across the Channel?

Micro-entrepreneur status grows in France

Falling prices make seaside flats cheaper in France

Postage costs in France to rise as online sales drive parcel deliveries

Photos: Surprise storms and tornado hit Brittany

Flights from Béziers among winter cuts from Ryanair

Move to bring extra doctors to under-served areas of France begins next week

Have you seen a gecko like this on the wall of your French home?

‘120km/h to zero in seconds’: Phantom car-braking on motorway near Lyon

Photos: flash floods and storms hit south of France, driver dies after sliding off road

Extra Dordogne–London flights this Christmas

How disruptive will September 18 strikes be in France?

François Bayrou interview: key takeaways on confidence vote, Zucman tax, and government debt

Crédit Mutuel and CIC clients hit by mass outage as payments and withdrawals blocked

France to test digital medicine leaflets from October

French weekly weather forecast September 1 - 5: wet and stormy

Ryanair route cuts at French regional airports: will there be more?

River 'motorway' aims to reduce lorries on French roads

Weather alerts raised as violent storms forecast to sweep France

Entry/Exit System: key points to note about the new rules and travel to France

Entry/Exit System: Will proof of health insurance be required for travel to France?

New direct Nice-Boston flight to launch in May 2026

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

Why eight cities in France are banning tuna in school canteens

French weekend weather forecast August 30 - 31: Mixed conditions

French air traffic controllers announce September strike

Water filters not working well in France, says consumer report

What are President Macron’s options if the government falls on September 8?

Passenger receives fine on Paris-Brittany train after complaints over meowing cat

16 recent and upcoming changes in France you may have missed in August

French city hands out record number of fines to cyclists

France hit by storms: record rainfall, hail, and 17,000 lightning strikes

Man taken to court for camera on shared path in France

Viager home sales rising in France as owners look to release cash

‘Total blockade’ France September 10: major unions joins call to action

Uber announces Channel Tunnel train to compete with Eurostar

Camping holidays in France: more families swap hotels for mobile homes this summer

Heightened storm warnings in place across France: hail and strong winds expected

First native cases of mosquito-borne chikungunya recorded in Dordogne