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Healthcare, pensions, employment amongst sectors to see changes

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Mobile phone use ban in French high schools begins next week

New rules to extend restrictions already in place in primary and middle schools

Native case of dengue fever reported in Marseille

Health authorities conducting anti-mosquito operations in the city

Irishman arrested in south-east France over alleged antisemitic threats in supermarket

How hate speech law works in France

France 2027 election: Key points from the first presidential debate

The seven candidates set out different positions on pensions, public finances, immigration and France's role in Europe

Close-up of a hand holding a British passport with gold crest on the cover.

EU 10 years passport rule: what British travellers to France need to know

Rule is part of the EU’s Schengen Borders Code

What are les universités d'été and who can attend?

Parties are soon set to gather at a series of conferences marking the political rentrée

Storms cause widespread damage across France; weekend weather set to improve

Fallen trees, flooding and transport disruption were reported after Thursday’s storms

New law for French funeral providers seeks to protect rights of bereaved families

Families are set to receive clearer information on their rights, costs and services

A view of someone filling a glass of water from the tap

France faces €5.7bn bill to tackle 'forever chemicals'

Costly upgrades required to treat PFAS in tap water

Revolut launches 5.25% savings rate offer for new customers in France

The offer comes as the digital bank expands its presence in France

Why we are seeing so many food recalls in France

We review whether recall notices are actually increasing

Pétanque explained: rules, equipment and why French sport is booming with Americans

The traditional French boules game is winning over younger players and Americans alike. La Boulisterie in Nice showed The Connexion how to play

Close-up of French National Police security tape stretched across a blurred scene

Two dead after car drives into crowd at tram stop in Caen, Normandy

Witnesses say happened after an altercation at a bar. Driver has been arrested

French regional airports under threat of funding cuts

Some face struggle to survive as stricter EU rules proposed

Showers turned off on French beaches to save water

79 departments are currently at ‘crise’ level – see our map for the latest water restrictions

How many Britons are in France – and where do they live?

Britons are among largest non-EU citizenship group in France

Man arrested over suspected murder of Briton in Burgundy: judicial inquiry opened

Upgrade in investigation comes after reported arrest of tradesman

Tornadoes in France are more common than you may think

Certain departments – including site of major tornado this week – are hotspots for phenomenon

British boarding schools: why French families are making the leap

Parents who have made the leap, and those who help families take it, explain why

Western France braces for new storms

Hail, intense rain, and lightning as storm expected Wednesday night into Thursday

List of direct US-France flights grows, routes to Toulouse and Marseille launching

The services come after the announcement last week of a direct Austin-Paris route

Badger hunting suspended in several French departments

Courts in Finistère, Ille-et-Vilaine, Morbihan, Orne, Eure-et-Loir, Aisne and Indre-et-Loire have blocked efforts to hunt the animals this summer

Cheese recall across France over listeria fears

Recall concerns cheese sold through supermarkets, shops and restaurants

Man arrested in relation to suspected murder of 78-year-old Briton in central France

Tradesperson reportedly worked on property where Briton was found dead earlier this month

France’s out-of-pocket medical fee caps to increase, then be tied to inflation

Plans to double caps from €50 to €100 each have been abandoned

10 presidential facts ahead of France's 2027 election

Find out more about the president's role, from nuclear powers to also being the world's only elected monarch

European Commission sign next to a French notary emblem.

French inheritance law: poor communication leaving some notaires still unsure of rules

Campaigners are urging those affected to lodge fresh complaints with the EU over 2021 French law

Delta to launch first Austin-Paris non-stop flight

Daily service will run throughout summer 2027 season

Travel disruption: Storms affect trains, roads and flights in south; Avignon station evacuated

Rail services face delays and cancellations after severe weather

Letters sent to Britons in France over UK pension top-up change

We review the process - and cost - for people to continue to make payments

Does travelling with an EU/Swiss spouse affect the Schengen 90/180 days rule for British citizens?

We look at how family links affect Schengen area travel rules

Tornado injures 39 and damages hundreds of homes as violent storms sweep southern France

Two people seriously injured as roof tiles torn off and, in some cases, whole homes collapse

Should Asian hornet traps be installed towards the end of the summer?

How to respond if you find Asian hornets nearby

French state health insurance updates classification of chronic fatigue

Illness is no longer classified as psychological

Collage of French road signs, the impots.gouv website and Eurostar branding.

17 changes you may have missed in France in August 2026

Changes include lower VAT on heat pumps and aid for used EVs

France set for a partial lunar eclipse tonight

Second eclipse of month will bring spectacular colours to moon – but you will need to stay up late or wake up early to see

Raphaël Glucksmann smiles in a suit at a rally in Aubervilliers, with supporters behind him.

Centre-left Raphaël Glucksmann announces French presidency bid

Politician is popular among Socialists but struggles with his image as a member of the intellectual elite who is out of touch with the everyday challenges of French people

Close-up of a hand holding an American passport.

How Americans can stay in France beyond the EU's 90/180 days rule

US citizens are biggest beneficiaries of 'extended stays' in the EU

Strong storms in southern France usher in week of contrasting weather

Temperatures will fluctuate before ending the week below average for the season

Rain clouds over La Grave Hospital and the Garonne river in Toulouse at dusk

Storms forecast to hit France on Monday

Alerts raised in 72 departments

Back-to-school costs are lower in France this year

The cost of la rentrée is falling but the state grant meant to help lower-income families is not keeping pace with inflation

An older man and woman looking at a computer and using a calculator with a piggy bank in the foreground

What pension income is considered ‘comfortable’ in France – and why is it in the news?

The government is looking for billions of euros of savings in the 2027 budget

Royal python on the loose in west of France

Metre-long snake escapes for second time

More than 2.1 million customer records stolen in SFR hack

Exposed customer information could give scammers the details they need to make convincing calls, emails or texts

French mayor raises water prices sevenfold to curb consumption

Many areas across France are now at crisis level for water - see our map

UK-France flights impacted as easyJet withdraws from major UK airport

EasyJet said it will focus on routes that are more popular

Two boa constrictors found on loose within three days in Haute-Garonne

One snake was found in a car engine when the driver opened the bonnet to change the battery

Close-up of a person pressing a door intercom button while holding a clipboard

The current tricks burglars are using to scam their way into homes in France

Methods are becoming more sophisticated

Revolut expands physical presence in France after gaining banking licence

The bank is also considering opening airport lounges in France

40,000 condoms sold in France found to be potentially faulty

Couples urged to get pregnancy and STI tests

Police launch homicide investigation after Briton found dead at his home in Burgundy

The 78-year-old man’s body was discovered in Nièvre earlier this month

France’s groundwater levels continue to fall, with 92% of sites affected

Dry conditions are putting pressure on groundwater reserves – see the levels in your area on our map

Digital radio arrives in French countryside

Most larger towns and cities have had DAB+ since 2024

Joyful chocolate Labrador rests its paws on a car door while looking out of the open window.

Ban on leaving dogs inside cars widens in France

Pet owners or carers risk fines, as pets face temperatures of 100C inside vehicles

How to (legally) download French books for free online

Enjoy your summer reading while brushing up your French

Sweden has ordered thousands of Britons to leave – could the same happen in France?

Sweden accounts for around a third of all removal orders issued to Britons across the EU

Euro hits three-month high against dollar - how will this affect Americans in France?

How Americans in France can protect their finances from currency fluctuations

Var set to ban hunting in communes impacted by forest fires

Local hunters approve ban, which includes exemption for wild boar

Videos: Torrential storms cause flash flooding in south-east France

Some areas saw more than 100mm of rain in just a few hours

France’s heatwaves in numbers: seven stats from a record-breaking summer

Top temperatures smashed and thousands of excess deaths during seemingly endless heatwave

Visitor visas for ‘digital nomads’ in France – is this permitted now?

Issue resurfaced again after MP asked question to interior ministry

French politician hospitalised by snake bite - where vipers are found and how to protect yourself

Incident involving France Insoumise MEP highlights dangers posed by snakes in the wild

Where are France’s nuclear power plants - and how many are out of action due to drought or heatwaves?

High temperatures and low water levels can force reactors to reduce output or shut down

Warm summer leads to more reports of ‘biting fish’ in French seas

Grey triggerfish are present across French waters

How diesel prices vary in France by distributor

Up to 34 cents a litre separates the cheapest and most expensive networks

Five questions about France’s new ‘aid in dying’ law

What is permitted by the law and who will be able to request it

A couple stands outside a Bordeaux estate agency looking at property listings in the window.

Can an American move to France on an income of $2,000 per month?

We review visa, housing, and living expenses on a budget

Readers share their frustration over US-France postal problems

They describe refused letters, returned parcels and conflicting advice from local post offices

Pebble beach and seafront promenade along Nice, France, beneath a cloudy sky

Violent storms in southern France: several departments facing heightened alerts

Downpours of up to 50mm of rain in an hour forecast alongside hail and lightning

Couple ordered to pay €150,000 after bypassing estate agent in south of France

Court rules they negotiated a lower price on €2.5m property

Woman sacked for working remotely from France loses appeal

What happens to your UK job rights if you move to France

Third death recorded following Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Savoie

Spread of disease localised in Chambéry. All three deaths occurred in people aged 80 or older

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Western France braces for new storms

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Badger hunting suspended in several French departments

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Delta to launch first Austin-Paris non-stop flight

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Letters sent to Britons in France over UK pension top-up change

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Tornado injures 39 and damages hundreds of homes as violent storms sweep southern France

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French state health insurance updates classification of chronic fatigue

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France set for a partial lunar eclipse tonight

Centre-left Raphaël Glucksmann announces French presidency bid

How Americans can stay in France beyond the EU's 90/180 days rule

Strong storms in southern France usher in week of contrasting weather

Storms forecast to hit France on Monday

Back-to-school costs are lower in France this year

What pension income is considered ‘comfortable’ in France – and why is it in the news?

Royal python on the loose in west of France

More than 2.1 million customer records stolen in SFR hack

French mayor raises water prices sevenfold to curb consumption

UK-France flights impacted as easyJet withdraws from major UK airport

Two boa constrictors found on loose within three days in Haute-Garonne

The current tricks burglars are using to scam their way into homes in France

Revolut expands physical presence in France after gaining banking licence

40,000 condoms sold in France found to be potentially faulty

Police launch homicide investigation after Briton found dead at his home in Burgundy

France’s groundwater levels continue to fall, with 92% of sites affected

Digital radio arrives in French countryside

Ban on leaving dogs inside cars widens in France

How to (legally) download French books for free online

Sweden has ordered thousands of Britons to leave – could the same happen in France?

Euro hits three-month high against dollar - how will this affect Americans in France?

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