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Younger and older women neighbours arguing by a garden fence outdoors

Neighbours take man to French court for playing same song over and over

Noise complaints are not uncommon in French towns and villages.

Where are the healthiest places to live in France?

New survey compares nearly 1,000 municipalities, west and south rank highest

High-angle view of a crowded airport departure hall with travellers, check-in desks and overhead signage.

Is the EU set to relax September’s strict EES implementation?

Nine countries, including France, have asked for greater flexibility

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Standard of living in France is increasing, official data reveals

Low inflation contributes to higher median income but poverty remains high

Who are France’s volunteer firefighters?

Following a recent tragic death of a volunteer firefighter, we look at the vital role they play in public life

Heatwave sends ants into homes: why they are appearing and what to do

‘I can’t sleep in this room with all these ants flying around’

Where to watch England’s World Cup game in France this Saturday?

Many bars will be open late and welcoming Three Lions fans

Parisian building with balconies in warm light, Eiffel Tower in the background.

France activates new extreme heat emergency plan for weekend

Temperatures of 40C expected. It is also one of the busiest times on road

French jets flying over Paris as part of July 14 celebrations

July 14: what to expect on France's national day

We take a closer look at France’s celebrations for la fête nationale

Worried about bed bugs in French hotels? This new label could reassure you

Scheme certifies tourist accommodation that has been tested for infestations

Solar eclipse on August 12: the latest visibility predictions and where to watch it

The eclipse will be visible across France, with the best coverage expected in the south-west

Meet Arthur Fery: the French-born player flying the flag for Britain at Wimbledon

Wildcard entrant is the surprise of this year's tennis competition

Crowd of protesters holding banners and flags during a march on a city street.

International students 'very scared' after France slashes housing aid

The Aide Personnalisée au Logement is no longer available to many non-EU students

Driver-monitoring cameras: What is changing with new cars in France

New measures are aimed at preventing serious accidents

Poll: 59% say Marine Le Pen should not run for French presidency in 2027

Far-right figurehead announces fourth bid after court ruling

'I was scammed out of thousands by removals firm in France'

The company collected the items then stopped responding

Coffee pods recalled in France over toxin linked to cancer risk

Consumers advised to return products to Intermarché stores where they were purchased

More France-Ireland ferry crossings from September

DFDS adds extra Dunkirk-Ireland ferry crossings from September

EES: EU commits to stepping up efforts to reduce delays

The response comes after industry groups reported long queues affecting summer travel

France’s Favourite Village 2026 announced tonight: how to watch

How and when to tune in to find out which of the 14 shortlisted villages received the most votes

Wildfire with flames and thick smoke rising above green woodland near Aubais, France.

Heatwave in France: will it last longer than expected?

Plus update on wildfires still blazing in several areas

ETIAS, EU electronic visa-waiver, could be delayed until 2027

It comes amid long delays for some travellers using EES border checks

New EU air passenger rights approved: what changes for travellers

‘When people take a plane, their rights will not be left behind on the ground’

Marine Le Pen launches 2027 presidential bid despite conviction

What could a far-right election win change for foreign residents

DFDS sees strong rise in Jersey-France ferry demand

Rise follows cancellation of Jersey-Guernsey summer route

France’s centenarian boom: why more people are reaching 100 and beyond

France could have some 76,000 centenarians by 2040 and around 210,000 by 2070

Marine Le Pen speaking with raised hands during an interview in an office at the French National Assembly in Paris.

Marine Le Pen appeal: Election ban lifted but prison sentence upheld

The ruling means the far-right MP is legally free to stand in 2027, although she has said she would not run if required to wear an electronic bracelet

Green pharmacy cross sign on a sunny street in Nice, France, between tall buildings.

French heatwave update July 7: 61 departments on heightened alert

Water use is above average and hospitals are preparing for a rise in heat-related symptoms

France’s heatwaves light up transatlantic debate on AC

This year has seen temperatures rising over 40C

France warned over future flight delay risks

Senate report says air traffic control needs reform

Videos: footage shows bear cubs thriving in Pyrenees

Cubs born in 2025 captured scratching their backs on trees and playing

Hand drawing a red line between the UK and EU

Brexit campaign group closes down 10 years after formation

Brexpats – Hear Our Voice was created the day after the referendum

Intense forest fire with bright flames and thick smoke over a dark tree line at night.

France wildfire update: Blazes continue across south as red alerts raised

Three times as much land burned as at this time last year, says PM. Several people have been detained over suspected arson linked to fires in Hérault

SNCF trials new technology in Normandy to prevent animal collisions

Collisions cause one in every 10 delays

Marine Le Pen appeal ruling nears as court weighs 2027 presidential election ban

Opponents are divided over whether Le Pen or Jordan Bardella is the more dangerous far-right candidate next spring as 2027 election dates revealed

Husband admits killing wife in France's notorious no-body murder case

Cédric Jubillar, 38, was sentenced to 30 years in prison in October 2025

EES: 44,000 individuals refused entry to EU since launch

EU Commission will ‘redouble efforts’ to improve system issues following travel sector criticism of safety measure

Two elderly swimmers drown in western France

High temperatures continue to draw people into the water

Photos: French aerobatic jets fly over New York for US Independence Day

Patrouille de France coloured the skyline red, white and blue as it flew over the Statue of Liberty to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence

France gained an extra 35,000 millionaires in 2025, claims Swiss bank

Wealth rose despite France missing the top 10 for average and median wealth

Chapel of Hospital Saint Joseph de La Grave beside the Garonne, with a dome reflected in the river.

France heatwave: what to expect in next few days as intense heat returns

16 departments on heightened alert on Monday July 6

Orange haze and pollution fog obscure Lyon skyline at sunset.

France heatwave: Seven departments on high alert today

Wildfire risk reaches highest level in south

Man in a reflective vest looking closely at a cardboard package with printed branding.

French company fights mosquitoes without spraying chemicals

Montpellier firm releases sterile insects to help cut numbers

Queues for low-cost air conditioners as France braces for further heatwave

‘Maybe thirty seconds after the store opened, everything was gone’

France’s Assurance Maladie pushes to ban smoking for young people

Health agency seeks to follow UK example in creating a ‘tobacco-free generation’

European airports at ‘critical point’ due to EES, warns trade body

Five-hour queues reported as calls for EES suspensions grow

Best mosquito spray in France named by consumer experts

Consumer magazine ranks top repellents as tiger mosquito season continues

Thousands more evacuated as wildfires spread across southern France

More than 7,000 fires have reportedly broken out in France so far this year

French weekend weather forecast July 4 - 5: temperatures rise on eve of new heatwave

Highs of 40C possible in the south as all regions see temperatures increase

Large tree beside a pond with cottages and reflections under a cloudy sky.

Tulip tree from George Washington uncovers hero in France

Dutch historian brings new nuance to the US's 250th birthday

Skunk cabbage shoots growing from the forest floor in spring in Hokkaido.

Eradication of invasive skunk cabbage underway in eastern France

Fight against foreign plant underway in Bas-Rhin

Leading French supermarkets to sell fuel at cost price this weekend

Prices remain higher than usual despite recent falls

What is known about Orange service outages this week in France

Two disruptions in three days have led to customer outrage on social media

‘What a pity’: Readers react to Brittany Ferries route closures

Travellers lament Brittany Ferries’ decision to end routes

Where in France to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence

From Paris to Nice, find the best Fourth of July events near you

French PM to chair crisis meeting as new heatwave looms

Public services are preparing for new struggles from this weekend

Marseille landlord handed record €100,000 fine over illegal Airbnb rental

The judge rejected the owner's claim that the apartment was his principal residence

Thousands evacuated across southern France as wildfires near homes

Blazes in Fréjus and near Marseille come alongside first ‘major’ wildfire of year in Aude and Hérault

Web app lets French homeowners check effect of coastal erosion where they live

By 2050 approximately 5,200 homes could be impacted by coastal erosion in part due to climate change

EU-wide €3 tax on small parcels comes into force

France scraps own version of tax leading to equality across bloc

Drivers in France bring legal case over ‘phantom braking’

‘My car suddenly stopped on motorway at 100km/h’

1,600 drones to light up Paris on July 13 Fête nationale show

The event is brought forward a day due to national tributes for the 2016 Nice attack victims

Brittany Ferries to end two UK-France routes and sell two ferries

The cuts to routes and ships come amid rising costs

Crowds walk along a sunny waterfront promenade in Marseille with long shadows and boats in the background.

France braces for more intense heat from this weekend

Highs of 39C possible with the peak expected during next week

How the heatwave has affected mosquitoes in France

Mosquitoes thrive under warm temperatures but not at extreme heat

Map showing offshore wind farm phases, routes, markers and a legend along the New England coast.

€3.65billion Marseille-Nice rail project on track

First phase is scheduled for completion around 2030

Free pop-up beaches and natural swimming areas reopen in Paris for the summer

Sites will be accessible from this weekend with several located along the River Seine

Severe rip current warning issued for south-west France beaches

Four departments of Nouvelle-Aquitaine under alert

Most private radar car flashes in France do not result in fines, says driving organisation

Four out of five recorded flashes did not lead to a fine in 2024, it claims

New law in France to limit cold calling ruled partly unconstitutional

Provisions create risk of multiple penalties for same offence, says court

Forest fire warnings raised across southern France following heat and strong winds

Several Mediterranean departments on red-level alert at start of July

Male hands filling a clear glass with tap water from a stainless steel kitchen tap

French doctors warn over tap water pollution risk

Alert follows ongoing concerns about cadmium contamination

Yellow-flowered water primrose common in French gardens is illegal to plant

Once established, it spreads rapidly in water systems, with even small fragments capable of forming new plants

Rome airports call for pause to EES checks this summer amid growing queues

Airports fear being overwhelmed by passenger numbers

What is known about the plane crash that killed 11 near Nancy

The plane, carrying nurses on an introductory skydiving experience, suddenly plummeted shortly after take-off, the mayor said

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Neighbours take man to French court for playing same song over and over

Where are the healthiest places to live in France?

Is the EU set to relax September’s strict EES implementation?

Standard of living in France is increasing, official data reveals

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France activates new extreme heat emergency plan for weekend

Is the EU set to relax September’s strict EES implementation?

Solar eclipse on August 12: the latest visibility predictions and where to watch it

Live map: Where are wildfires in France today?

Heatwave sends ants into homes: why they are appearing and what to do

Where to watch England’s World Cup game in France this Saturday?

Where are the healthiest places to live in France?

Who are France’s volunteer firefighters?

Heatwave sends ants into homes: why they are appearing and what to do

Where to watch England’s World Cup game in France this Saturday?

France activates new extreme heat emergency plan for weekend

July 14: what to expect on France's national day

Worried about bed bugs in French hotels? This new label could reassure you

Solar eclipse on August 12: the latest visibility predictions and where to watch it

Meet Arthur Fery: the French-born player flying the flag for Britain at Wimbledon

International students 'very scared' after France slashes housing aid

Driver-monitoring cameras: What is changing with new cars in France

British couple’s ‘sheer panic’ fleeing south-west France wildfires

Bormes-les-Mimosas crowned as the Village Préféré des Français 2026

New vacant homes tax from 2027: who will really be affected?

Poll: 59% say Marine Le Pen should not run for French presidency in 2027

Heatwave in France: alerts expand and no let-up for at least a week

France’s medicine database allows you to check availability and prices

World War Two: search continues for crash site of British pilot lost in Normandy in 1944

Live map: Where are wildfires in France today?

French postal union voices concern over proposed cuts to La Poste

'I was scammed out of thousands by removals firm in France'

Coffee pods recalled in France over toxin linked to cancer risk

More France-Ireland ferry crossings from September

EES: EU commits to stepping up efforts to reduce delays

France’s Favourite Village 2026 announced tonight: how to watch

Heatwave in France: will it last longer than expected?

ETIAS, EU electronic visa-waiver, could be delayed until 2027

New EU air passenger rights approved: what changes for travellers

Marine Le Pen launches 2027 presidential bid despite conviction

DFDS sees strong rise in Jersey-France ferry demand

France’s centenarian boom: why more people are reaching 100 and beyond

Marine Le Pen appeal: Election ban lifted but prison sentence upheld

French heatwave update July 7: 61 departments on heightened alert

France’s heatwaves light up transatlantic debate on AC

France warned over future flight delay risks

Videos: footage shows bear cubs thriving in Pyrenees

Brexit campaign group closes down 10 years after formation

France wildfire update: Blazes continue across south as red alerts raised

SNCF trials new technology in Normandy to prevent animal collisions

Marine Le Pen appeal ruling nears as court weighs 2027 presidential election ban

Husband admits killing wife in France's notorious no-body murder case

EES: 44,000 individuals refused entry to EU since launch

Two elderly swimmers drown in western France

Photos: French aerobatic jets fly over New York for US Independence Day

France gained an extra 35,000 millionaires in 2025, claims Swiss bank

France heatwave: what to expect in next few days as intense heat returns

France heatwave: Seven departments on high alert today

French company fights mosquitoes without spraying chemicals

Queues for low-cost air conditioners as France braces for further heatwave

France’s Assurance Maladie pushes to ban smoking for young people

European airports at ‘critical point’ due to EES, warns trade body

Best mosquito spray in France named by consumer experts

Thousands more evacuated as wildfires spread across southern France

French weekend weather forecast July 4 - 5: temperatures rise on eve of new heatwave

Tulip tree from George Washington uncovers hero in France

Eradication of invasive skunk cabbage underway in eastern France

Leading French supermarkets to sell fuel at cost price this weekend

What is known about Orange service outages this week in France

‘What a pity’: Readers react to Brittany Ferries route closures

Where in France to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence

French PM to chair crisis meeting as new heatwave looms

Marseille landlord handed record €100,000 fine over illegal Airbnb rental

Thousands evacuated across southern France as wildfires near homes

Web app lets French homeowners check effect of coastal erosion where they live

EU-wide €3 tax on small parcels comes into force

Drivers in France bring legal case over ‘phantom braking’

1,600 drones to light up Paris on July 13 Fête nationale show

Brittany Ferries to end two UK-France routes and sell two ferries