French news

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

France set for a partial lunar eclipse later this week

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Methods are becoming more sophisticated

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

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

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

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

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

Readers share their frustration over US-France postal problems

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

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

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

Mosquito crackdown amid outbreak of Chikungunya in south-west France

Sixteen cases of the mosquito-borne virus identified in one Gironde commune

Will France introduce a per-kilometre tax on electric vehicles similar to the UK's new EV tax?

The UK is preparing to charge electric car drivers according to how far they travel

France’s tax authority hit by third data breach

A cybersecurity expert explains why France is so vulnerable to cyberattacks and how it compares with the UK

Rain arrives in northern France as strong storms to hit south

Hail is possible tonight before intense storms and possible épisode méditerranéen on Thursday

France property tax: non-residents avoid social charge rise

Some experts had thought exemption applied only to residents

Briton suspected of attempting to murder neighbour in Nice undergoing psychiatric evaluation

Man who showed 'heroic courage' in stopping attack on woman aged 59-60 awarded city of Nice medal

Technical issue impacts SAMU emergency phone number, 15, in Franche-Comté

People in the departments of Doubs, Haute-Saône, Jura and the Territoire de Belfort are urged to call 18 or 112 instead

Eurostar monopoly: Virgin gets green light for UK-EU trains

More operators should mean more departure times, greater choice and lower prices

Further easyJet strike action possible in France following weekend chaos

Thousands of passengers impacted by flight cancellations last weekend

Euro banknote design is changing: EU asks people to vote

Anyone in Europe can take part in the online survey

France storm insurance: Briton’s payout delayed over proof request

Insurer sought evidence other homes were storm-damaged

France’s Constitutional Court approves assisted dying bill, highlights reservations

The bill was approved in its entirety but three clarifications made

Dozens of cars destroyed in airport parking fire near Paris CDG

Holidaymakers return to learn fate of vehicle

French tax data leak: victims will be informed this week

People urged to be wary of scams after personal data belonging to 678,000 users stolen

Heatwave slowly ends, rain and storms forecast for end of week

Heat alerts remain in place in the south-east but have been lifted elsewhere

Explained: France’s ‘back to school’ grant for 2026

Money is intended to help fund children's school expenses, with payments of up to €466 per child