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‘Child-friendly’ stickers for cafés to launch in France

Red stickers will promote spaces that welcome children in face of growing – and controversial – ‘no-kid’ movement

Big drop in telephone fees but rises for food and services: France’s June 2025 inflation stats

Year-on-year inflation picks up to reach 1% in France

Macron pledges billions in extra defence funding for French army

By 2027 the sum given to the military will have doubled from 2017, but the president did not lay out where extra funds will come from

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American walker found dead on Tour du Mont Blanc trail

The body of 70-year old hiker was found by mountain rescue team

Photos: violent storms cause widespread flooding in south of France

Up to 200 mm of rain fell in the Pyrénées, hitting drought-stricken communes

French weekly weather forecast July 14–18: warm but no heatwave expected

Temperatures will climb to reach 30-35C for most of the country at the end of the week

Rise in number of drownings in France due to heatwave

Over 100 people have died since June 1, including 19 children

France to change the rules to legitimise illegal speed bumps

Up to 400,000 speed bumps are to be legalised, angering road safety associations

Privacy in France highlighted by Pelicot case against Paris Match

Gisèle Pelicot's legal fight against the magazine underscores the clash between privacy rights and public interest in France

15 things you can do at a French pharmacy other than buy aspirin

We look at the services, treatments and advice offered by local pharmacists in France

France puts forward 18 plans to simplify life for disabled people

The measures aim to streamline administrative procedures and reduce delays

French officials order the destruction of a house in Perpignan

The villa was constructed over ten years ago

Driver who killed British jogger tests positive for drugs

Tourist was struck by vehicle as she was out running with her husband

New flight tax rises would put small French airports ‘at risk’

Carcassonne, Poitiers, and Bergerac said to be particularly vulnerable due to reliance on low-cost airlines

French employers’ chief wants to reduce sick pay for unvaccinated staff with flu

It is one of several suggestions put forward to combat spiralling social security debt

Ban on barbecues in Finistère in bid to limit wildfires

Restrictions in place in dozens of communes as authorities work to prevent repeat of 2022 blazes

First native case of dengue fever in 2025 recorded in mainland France

The disease is spread by tiger mosquitoes

Heatwaves and drought in France: wildfire warnings multiply for summer 2025

Dried-out soil raises risk of blazes spreading rapidly, but they can be hard to predict due to their human origin

Map: groundwater situation worsens in France, with 39% of levels already below normal

Water basins are seeing levels drop as summer heat continues

British jogger dies after being hit by car in eastern France

The 35-year-old was running with her husband

Bayeux Tapestry to be loaned to British Museum: things you may not know about iconic artefact

The tapestry - which may not be that French after all - is not the only one of its kind. The Connexion speaks to a woman who has spent ten years creating an exact replica

Photos: ‘apocalyptic scenes’ as wildfire burns outskirts of Marseille

Violent fires in south of France impact flights and force 150,000 residents to stay indoors overnight

Doctolib phishing alert: how to spot scams and what to do if targeted

Millions of users have been warned to watch out for unofficial email addresses and suspicious message links

Flights grounded at Marseille airport due to nearby wildfire

Vehicle fire led to more than 30 hectares burning as strong winds caused blaze to spread

Photos: snow returns to French Alps in July

Temperatures have dropped 5 - 10°C below seasonal norms in the east of the country

Neighbour who complained about noisy cockerel in France ordered to pay €3,500

The complainant said the animal, which has since died, crowed too loudly and too often

Roads closed, homes burnt, residents told to stay indoors: latest on major fire in south of France

A cigarette butt thrown from a vehicle window is thought to have started the blaze that has destroyed 2,000 hectares

Three people left in critical condition after bee swarm attacks Aurillac town centre

Attack took place over several minutes

French weekly weather forecast July 7 - 11: third heatwave of 2025 is on its way

Temperatures are set to climb 10C between Monday and Friday

French court rules in favour of ducks in neighbour’s noise complaint case

Couple who bought house should have realised that sound of quacking would be an issue

South of France hit by series of major wildfires: alert level raised to maximum

Weekend marked by high temperatures and strong winds has seen fires break out in several departments

Hydrogen project in Lorraine offers hope for cleaner transport

Underground hydrogen was discovered in the department in 2023

Revolutionary bottle-washing plant cuts carbon footprint of French wine

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

President Macron heads to UK for first state visit in 17 years

President and Mrs Macron will lay flowers on the tomb of the late Queen during visit

More car recalls impact many drivers in France

Hundreds of thousands of Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, DS Automobiles, and Opel vehicles are affected by engine problem

New ways to release equity from French property

New ways for accessing capital while retaining your home in France

Boarding change will improve travel to France from London via Eurostar

It is first step in increasing capacity for international travellers at St Pancras station

Briton, 66, to solo cycle 6,500km Tour de France route to raise money for charity

The cyclist, who has lived in France for six years, will begin the sponsored challenge this weekend (July 5)

Air traffic controller shortage threatens summer of delays at Nice airport

It could take up to two years before new recruits can plug gaps as easyJet reduces flights to southern city

Jogger attacked by shepherd’s dogs on solo run in Nice backcountry

A recent legal change impacts the status of guard dog owners following an attack

French weekend weather forecast July 4 - 6: storms sweep south as heatwave ends

However cooler temperatures are not expected to last for long

Ryanair to increase free cabin bag size limit - flights to and from France impacted

The new allowance is larger than the minimum dimensions recently proposed by the EU

Giant housing estate to block view of Cézanne’s mountain in south of France

Mayor insists the houses are badly needed and that there has been consultation

New day-trip ferry service starts from France to Jersey

Travellers can spend up to five hours on island before returning to mainland

Tour de France 2025: will the route pass near you next week?

Both the men’s and women’s races will be held entirely in France this year

Photos: have you visited Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye, France’s favourite village 2025?

This year’s village préféré des Français is home to a 1095 Gothic Abbey

Heatwave eases in France - but is another on the way? July weather forecast

A ‘Saharan heat pump’ bringing warm North African winds may cover the country for several days

Drought alerts in France: where residents should look out for water restrictions

Use our interactive map to see where drought warnings increased last month

EasyJet expansion in Brittany brings new UK-Rennes route

Services to Spain and Switzerland will also begin in October

Are the French air traffic controller strikes going to continue?

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled this week because of the strike action

Native cases of chikungunya rising in France: symptoms and prevention tips

Domestic case of the disease was reported in Grand-Est region for first time

Part of French motorway to run 'charge‑as‑you‑drive' trial for electric cars

The technology is fitted beneath a 1.5km stretch of the A10 near Paris

Stena Line to end popular France-Ireland ferry crossing

Rival operators will continue to serve Cherbourg port as passenger numbers on route increase

Red heatwave alerts continue as storms sweep across France

South-west and Brittany are the only areas likely to avoid storms this evening after several temperature records were broken in the south yesterday

Photos: four historic French châteaux on sale for under €1 million

Grand abandoned properties are looking for new owners

France's Favourite Village 2025: when and how to tune in

We look at the shortlist of 14 villages vying to win the title in today's (July 2) television announcement

One dead after violent storm, mudslide and flooding in Savoie and Italy

‘Worst flooding in 70 years’ cuts rail and road traffic across Alps

Know your cheeses and their seasons: which to eat in France in July

Enjoy the bold flavours of bleu

Which fruits, vegetables and fish are in season in France this July?

Summer high season brings stone fruits, fresh vegetables, and plenty of fish

Red heatwave alerts extended until Wednesday with up to 41C forecast

Midnight temperatures in Paris were close to 30C

Forest fires in France begin amid heatwave: 400 hectares burned due to BBQ on trailer

Official daily ‘forest-fire risk’ map is being published again for summer

French weekly weather forecast June 30 - July 4: heatwave to continue then storms

84 departments are on heightened alert for the start of the week

Map: the 151 areas of France chosen to get more doctors from September

Areas include parts of Lot-et-Garonne, Dordogne, Creuse, Allier and Nièvre

Intense heatwave warnings spread across France for Sunday and Monday

High alerts raised in 73 departments as country braces for 40C. Several schools will be closed

Beaches, gardens, outside schools: France bans smoking in more public spaces

Ban applies nationwide from June 29 as health minister pledges clean air for children

Where drought alerts apply in France and what restrictions you may face

More areas issued with warnings and restrictions - including hosepipe bans - as new heatwave arrives

Covid-19 cases expected to spike in France this summer

The spring booster vaccination campaign is still underway after being extended due to low uptake

Video: French police play ‘Titanic’ theme while driving through flooded street in Paris

Fun reaction to storm attracts millions of viewers on social media

Ski resort in French Alps to close due to lack of snow and funding cuts

Local officials have announced the closure of the Alpe du Grand Serre station in Isère, halting plans to keep it open year-round

Good news for Occitanie residents as ‘in demand’ flight route to run all year

Domestic flight will connect Perpignan and Lille twice per week

French weekend weather forecast June 28 - 29: ‘historic’ heatwave begins in south

Temperatures close to 40C are expected as 13 departments set for heightened heatwave alerts on Saturday

Radio France strike begins: TV network affected from next week

Workers are protesting at plans to combine the two entities and other cost-cutting measures

French Brexit card renewals approach: how will they work?

An estimated 42,000 Britons with five year-cards soon need to upgrade to the 10-year version

Thirteen departments in south of France placed on 'orange' heatwave alerts this Saturday

Hot weather warnings look set to increase over the coming days

Tourism hosts, French golf courses and ski resorts asked to reduce water consumption

25 industry players will receive government funding to reduce consumption