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From Roquefort to Munster: A new ‘Cheese Experience’ opens in Paris

‘French people love cheese, but they don’t always know why’

Assurance vie, wheelchair aid, knife ban: six changes in France this December

Benchmark gas price also drops

Rare French champagne from Charles and Diana’s 1981 wedding to go to auction

Bottle was specially produced for the couple’s wedding

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French weekly weather forecast December 1 - 5: more rain and temperature yo-yo

Western coast and south-east to see brunt of rainfall

French pet owner fined whenever cat goes onto neighbour’s property

Feline triggers repeat €30 penalty for crossing the boundary after series of misdemeanours that include defecating in the garden

Casino to open over 400 new stores across France: see where

The retail group runs Casino, Vival, Spa, Naturalia and Franprix brands

Customers in France affected by Ryanair’s closure of frequent flyer club

The subscription scheme only launched eight months ago

French ski resorts report early surge in 2025–26 bookings

Boost in Alps and Pyrenees fuelled by early-season offers

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

Major action is called for at start of the month

Cancer treatment at risk due to delays for 18-year-old’s WA card, British family warns

Situation has now been eased after British consular service intervened

Christmas warning over French postal customs fees

Anyone sending or receiving cards and parcels from abroad during the festive period should take care

More French cities clamp down on electric scooters

Enforcement of tougher controls proposed on the increasingly popular mode of transport

French start-up brings 3D printing to the masses

Tech entrepreneur Félix Balmonet is wresting 3D modelling away from the professionals and into your home

French budget: Plans to increase cost of residency cards in 2026 by €100

Cost of visas and of French citizenship also proposed to be hiked

What to expect from December 2 strike across France

Schools may be closed as public services, transport, and health sectors also impacted

Watch: French paraglider’s fun (and moving) video for his father

Aerial alpine views accompany an inspiring reminder to listen to your inner voice

British woman murdered in Dordogne: Police appeal for witnesses

Inquiry reaches its seventh month without a breakthrough

Tests for tonsillitis and cystitis now available in French pharmacies

The tests mean you may not need to see a GP to receive prescription treatment

French state sued over contaminated tap water

VCM contamination comes from PVC pipes installed in the 1970s and 1980s - with Dordogne the most affected department

New parents in France to get two extra months leave

A new law is designed to give more flexibility to parents

What you need to show during a police roadside check in France

Here is what to have on hand (and other must-know vehicle rules)

Reminder over ban on smoking at French ski resorts

Summer decree banning smoking on beaches and public gardens also covers ski slopes, lifts and queues on pistes

Auchan supermarkets to be rebranded in France

Stores will be franchised to Intermarché or Netto, but continue to be run by Auchan

Britons in France urged to ensure UK passports valid as tougher ETA rules approach

The UK’s travel authorisation scheme will become stricter next year

The Paris region has one of France’s ‘most beautiful’ villages

It is an official ‘plus beau village de France’

Voluntary national military service to return to France

Proposal has widespread support across political spectrum and public in a poll

Edith Piaf museum planned for French town of Grasse

Building has been identified in the historic heart of the city

EU rules on driver medicals: a call for full enforcement in France

Driving lawyer backs new directive proposing obligatory health checks on licence renewal

How France plans to help winemakers over problem of too much red wine

Too much red wine may not seem a problem to some – but the sector is experiencing a crisis of overproduction

What are the rules on paying in cash in France?

There are limits and exceptions depending on your tax status and the kind of transaction

EasyJet adds three new France-UK routes, taking total to 50

Flights to and from Nice, Montpellier, and Paris expand summer services

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

Including the price of retired living, new transport links and a grant for burglar alarms

Photos: beautiful ‘pink’ snow in Normandy

Mixture of clouds, snow, and sunrise create rare spectacle

Interview: health fee for Americans on 'visitor' visas is ‘only fair’, says French politician behind plan

We talk to the man who made proposal to introduce new minimum health charge for foreign non-workers who come on long-stay visas, François Gernigon

Photos: sledging in Montmartre and snowball fights as snow falls on Paris

Some 4cm fell over weekend

The ski season is now back underway in France

High-altitude resorts in Alps welcome their first skiers after spell of snow and sub-zero temperatures

French weekly weather forecast November 24 - 28: New cold snap

Several heightened alerts for rain and flooding issued

Italy mandates helmets when skiing – what are the rules in France?

Italian rules affect cross-border skiers from France

La Poste offers drop-off points for used frying pans and saucepans

National recycling scheme organised in partnership kitchenware manufacturer

Unpublished drawing by Michelangelo pupil discovered in western France

Artwork valued at €500,000 but sold for €3.1 million at Paris auction

Historic Jacques Cousteau vessel to be restored by Florida non-profit

‘Cousteau showed the beauty of the ocean… now it’s our turn to protect it’

French weekend weather forecast November 22 - 23: rains bring an end to cold snap

A chance of snow remains on Sunday morning

France’s official public survival guide - what does it contain and where can you get it?

‘Everyone responsible’ guide offers advice for dealing with catastrophic events

La Poste’s ‘Father Christmas’ service now open

Elves can even respond to letters in English

France cheers the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 despite small harvest

This year's vintage has been met with widespread acclaim as marketing 'gimmick' begins to shed its stereotypes

Graph: French inflation levels among lowest in Europe

Annual inflation of 0.8% is far below Germany (2.3%) and UK (3.6%)

Photos: snows settle in Normandy and Brittany

First snowfall of year at lower altitudes brings wintry mornings as drivers warned over icy roads

Asian hornet nests increase in France this autumn

Several deaths have been recorded in France from Asian hornet stings

Canal du Midi closed to boats until March due to low water levels

Extended drought in the south of France means boating only permitted under exceptional circumstances

Online tool reveals how your salary measures up in France

Are you well paid or not compared to everyone else? A new tool can tell you

New police check campaign in south-west France as road deaths rise

Fatal accidents are up significantly, prompting authorities to launch a new safety campaign

‘Breton Hogwarts’ chateau rebrands after Warner Bros warning dropped

Owner says name changed for marketing reasons

Tips to avoid financial scams in France

From fake bank advisors to ‘too good to be true’ offers, this is how to avoid getting caught out

Digital rollout of French health cards expanded: how to get one

The carte Vitale is now available through an app, which can be used by foreign residents with residency cards or visas

Map: Snow expected in France this week

Snowfall at altitudes of 200m and below is possible, as well as dustings in Normandy and Brittany

American Church in Paris to host baby loss remembrance service

Service is open to all and includes readings and music

Tips on how to save money on train trips in France

Record passengers and fewer trains mean finding the best rates is more of a challenge

Points to check before buying a property in France

Cracks, termites, electrical checks…what to look out for

Rowdy flight passengers face new sanctions in France

Fines of €10,000 and flight bans for passengers who obstruct flight crews are part of anti-disruption measures

Ryanair to cut more services to France in summer 2026

Reductions come as France sidelined from future growth plans

‘Proud to be French’: Author Ken Follett receives special citizenship

Respect for French culture and traditions made obtaining citizenship easy choice

France hit by major cyberattack: Up to 1.2 million Urssaf users affected

Social security numbers and other information stolen from Pajemploi service

France routes in doubt as Wizz Air reduces flights from Gatwick

Airline will begin relocating planes to Luton but will not pull out of West Sussex airport entirely

Photos: Heavy rain causes severe flooding in south of France

Search goes on for man missing in Ardèche after he went to move his car that was parked near a waterway

French weekly weather forecast November 17 - 21: temperatures to plummet, some snow

Polar winds to bring national average temperatures down to around 5C below average

Share your stories about visiting France under the 90/180 days rule

Campaign group France Visa Free wants rules to be relaxed

Property owner in France fined €33,000 for unauthorised Airbnb rental

Airbnb ruling is the first of its kind in Lille

Mass police checks in Dordogne see hundreds of drivers stopped

Rise in burglaries and road deaths leads to three-hour operation at motorway A89 toll barrier

MPs suggest extra tax on fast-food outlets as numbers grow in France

Potential bill amendment aims to halt rapid expansion of fast-food establishments

Why your parcels may soon become more expensive in France

End of customs exemptions for small parcels imminent as EU addresses overseas e-commerce firms

Video: Drone show concludes France’s November 13 commemorations

The Eiffel Tower was transformed into a glowing peace sign to mark ten years since the Paris terrorist attacks

French weekend weather forecast November 15 - 16: Rain, storms - and a 10C drop

South-east will face the brunt of the storms

‘The pain still lingers’: ten-year commemorations for November 13 Paris attacks

Tributes to attack victims are underway across the city, including outside the Stade de France football stadium and at the Bataclan music venue

Lindt chocolates missing from major French supermarket this Christmas

The Swiss brand’s seasonal products will not be sold in Leclerc stores

Normandy once again named ‘Most Desirable Region in Europe’

Northern France’s historic spot voted top by leading UK travel magazine readers

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From Roquefort to Munster: A new ‘Cheese Experience’ opens in Paris

Assurance vie, wheelchair aid, knife ban: six changes in France this December

Rare French champagne from Charles and Diana’s 1981 wedding to go to auction

French weekly weather forecast December 1 - 5: more rain and temperature yo-yo

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Assurance vie, wheelchair aid, knife ban: six changes in France this December

French pet owner fined whenever cat goes onto neighbour’s property

Casino to open over 400 new stores across France: see where

Customers in France affected by Ryanair’s closure of frequent flyer club

French ski resorts report early surge in 2025–26 bookings

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

Cancer treatment at risk due to delays for 18-year-old’s WA card, British family warns

Christmas warning over French postal customs fees

More French cities clamp down on electric scooters

French start-up brings 3D printing to the masses

French budget: Plans to increase cost of residency cards in 2026 by €100

Three French regions at pre-epidemic stage for flu

Charging non-Europeans more to visit Louvre is discrimination, says major French union

Law proposal: commercial flights banned at night in Toulouse

What to expect from December 2 strike across France

High-speed Bordeaux-Lyon TGV service to launch by 2027

French weekend weather forecast November 29 - 30: damp but warmer

Lynx warnings appear on road signs in French Alps

Video surveillance grows across France as towns issue more fines

Doctors in France announce strike action: it may be harder to get appointments

Watch: French paraglider’s fun (and moving) video for his father

British woman murdered in Dordogne: Police appeal for witnesses

Tests for tonsillitis and cystitis now available in French pharmacies

French state sued over contaminated tap water

New parents in France to get two extra months leave

What you need to show during a police roadside check in France

Reminder over ban on smoking at French ski resorts

Auchan supermarkets to be rebranded in France

Britons in France urged to ensure UK passports valid as tougher ETA rules approach

The Paris region has one of France’s ‘most beautiful’ villages

Voluntary national military service to return to France

Edith Piaf museum planned for French town of Grasse

EU rules on driver medicals: a call for full enforcement in France

How France plans to help winemakers over problem of too much red wine

What are the rules on paying in cash in France?

EasyJet adds three new France-UK routes, taking total to 50

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

Photos: beautiful ‘pink’ snow in Normandy

Interview: health fee for Americans on 'visitor' visas is ‘only fair’, says French politician behind plan

Photos: sledging in Montmartre and snowball fights as snow falls on Paris

The ski season is now back underway in France

French weekly weather forecast November 24 - 28: New cold snap

Italy mandates helmets when skiing – what are the rules in France?

La Poste offers drop-off points for used frying pans and saucepans

Unpublished drawing by Michelangelo pupil discovered in western France

Historic Jacques Cousteau vessel to be restored by Florida non-profit

French weekend weather forecast November 22 - 23: rains bring an end to cold snap

France’s official public survival guide - what does it contain and where can you get it?

La Poste’s ‘Father Christmas’ service now open

France cheers the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 despite small harvest

Graph: French inflation levels among lowest in Europe

Photos: snows settle in Normandy and Brittany

Asian hornet nests increase in France this autumn

Canal du Midi closed to boats until March due to low water levels

Online tool reveals how your salary measures up in France

New police check campaign in south-west France as road deaths rise

‘Breton Hogwarts’ chateau rebrands after Warner Bros warning dropped

Tips to avoid financial scams in France

Digital rollout of French health cards expanded: how to get one

Map: Snow expected in France this week

American Church in Paris to host baby loss remembrance service

Tips on how to save money on train trips in France

Points to check before buying a property in France

Rowdy flight passengers face new sanctions in France

Ryanair to cut more services to France in summer 2026

‘Proud to be French’: Author Ken Follett receives special citizenship

France hit by major cyberattack: Up to 1.2 million Urssaf users affected

France routes in doubt as Wizz Air reduces flights from Gatwick