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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

Air traffic controllers’ strike: Paris and south of France airports to face major disruption

Half of flights in Nice and Corsica, and a quarter in Paris are cancelled on July 3. Disruption is also expected on July 4 just before the French school holidays begin

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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

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

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

25 industry players will receive government funding to reduce consumption

French pharmacists threaten summer of ‘guerilla’ strike action

Protests, closures, and blockades of medicine depots are all on the agenda as anger in the sector rises

Summer fruit: warm weather boosts apricot and blackcurrant production in France

Good weather conditions mean some fruits have ripened early

MEPs vote to adapt hand luggage rules: flights to and from France affected

Travellers should have right to personal bag as well as one piece of carry-on luggage weighing up to 7kg

Survey asks Britons in France to share post-Brexit experiences

Online poll - which is open until July 11 - looks at their residency status and associated rights five years after transition period

Violent storms leave two dead in France

Hailstones up to 5cm in length tore through roofs in Dordogne. More than 100,000 homes were left without power

Hiker airlifted to hospital after being attacked by cow in Pyrénées

Man was gored by cow’s horn and taken to hospital in Spain

Protesting taxi drivers threaten to block Paris airports

Strike action poised to continue as drivers and government fail to find solution over hospital transport fees

French state partially responsible for jogger’s death from green algae on Brittany beach

Green algae can be toxic and has also been linked to the deaths of several animals near to the beach

Construction of a Nice-Monaco metro link ‘difficult’ says French Transport Minister

Several smaller solutions are preferred to one major project

Violent storms hit France and set to sweep across much of country

5cm hail and 100 km/h gales expected after highs of up to 40C

Many Canal+ subscribers in France to receive compensation

The announcement impacts customers whose subscription price increased in early 2018

Heatwave in France: will summer temperatures remain higher than usual?

Warm Atlantic winds are expected in Europe during the summer months

Timing for launch of EES app at French borders outlined

App will allow non-EU visitors, whose entries and exits will be logged in new digital borders system, to input most - but not all - data before arrival

Dover prepares as France declares readiness for new EU border checks

EU confirms that it is preparing an autumn start for its new border controls

Why contactless payments in France will soon be easier

Improvement to ‘NFC’ technology will make these payments more stable

More identity checks and less police trust outlined in report: when can you be stopped in France?

Hundreds of thousands of checks are carried out each day

Why your garden in France may look unusually ‘yellow’

Crops in northern France have been harvested early due to warmer temperatures

19 recent and upcoming changes you may have missed in France

Includes radar cars and refunds on bottles, sick-leave rules and free underseat luggage

Air traffic control strike looms in France just ahead of summer holidays

Cancellations and delays are likely

Popular UK–France ferry link to resume after 14-year gap

Brittany Ferries’ daily Poole to Cherbourg link is starting again this winter

Artwork borrowers: the return of the artothèque in France

The French Ministry of Culture announced a plan to expand access to contemporary art in rural France

2025 summer sales begin in France: end dates and rules

Shops can sell products at a loss… but must follow certain other guidelines

French weather forecast June 23 - 27: Storms and 40C heat before cool down

Major weather swings are expected this week

New London - Brest easyJet route to begin this week

It is the second route between the two cities

Sticker to appear on (almost) all new phones and tablets in France - this is what it means

The ‘eco’ energy label should help customers make informed purchases

Heatwave brings more water restrictions: latest rules and advice across France

Some areas are already limiting water use

Storms set to hit France on Sunday but night heat to continue

The continuing heatwave pushes temperatures about 35C for most of the country

Heatwave in France heightens pollen allergy risk - and brings forest fires

Current heatwave is intensifying both pollen-related allergies and the risk of forest fires

British woman murdered in Dordogne: French authorities have ‘no knowledge’ of a second attack

UK media reports suggest another woman was recently attacked in Tremolat

Is EU planning to raise the expected €7 Etias travel authorisation fee?

Reports say rise from original planned fee is being considered – we have checked with the EU authorities

What the new French nursing law will change for patients

Law looks to increase power of nurses to combat low levels of care in medical deserts

37C in Brittany, heatwave warnings extend: French weekend weather forecast June 21 - 22

Most of the country will face some form of heatwave warning on Saturday

List of mountain roads closed in France this summer to benefit cyclists

Several departments are closing routes leading to mountain passes for half-days

France’s Fête de la Musique brings music to streets nationwide this Saturday

Up to five million people are expected to take part in this first weekend edition in years

Red air pollution alerts raised in Brittany

Increasingly warm weather means air quality across the whole region will be ‘poor’ tomorrow (June 20)

What France’s new ‘simplification law’ could change for you

It aims to lighten certain administrative procedures

Driver checks to increase around Lyon after high number of fatal crashes

Road deaths have more than doubled in the area since January compared to the same period last year

Why you may soon see an Intermarché near you in north-east France

The supermarket is buying 81 stores from Belgian chain Colruyt

EasyJet to begin four new UK-France flight routes

They are among nine new destinations from France this winter for the airline

Heatwave begins in south-west France: what temperatures to expect

Temperatures could reach 38C in the shade in some areas

Quirky rules of the French ultra running race that hardly anyone can finish

As if the 300km distance was not enough, participants are also required to bring a bottle of alcohol from their place of origin

EasyJet to run winter Manchester-Strasbourg route

It becomes second UK destination from eastern city

French carte Vitale must now be presented at pharmacy to receive certain medicines

Pharmacists should ‘systematically’ ask patients for their health card when dispensing prescriptions

What happens to France’s nuclear waste and where is new waste 'mega site' planned?

The majority of France’s radioactive waste poses little threat

France braces for heatwave: 38C expected in Paris and 37C in south-west

Alerts raised with series of ‘tropical nights’ at 20C or above expected

Graphs: Lastest forecasts on inflation and spending power from Banque de France

Ongoing trade dispute with the United States and persistently uncertain global outlook start to take effect

Fees for some medical appointments are rising in France from July 1, 2025

It follows first set of rises in December last year

Fatal car crash in France linked to faulty Takata airbag: how to check models affected

The incident involved a Citroën C3 car from 2014

Local chikungunya case in Occitanie prompts control measures

It is the second domestic case recorded in mainland France in as many weeks

French land agency reduces €1m field sale to €15,000

Intervention of rural land management agency causes massive price reduction in Brittany

French mobile network operator SFR hit by major outage

Texts, calls, and internet unavailable for many users

French health minister wants to ban screens for children under 3… but how?

Also communication campaigns will promote greater awareness amongst parents and caregivers on dangers of screen time

French 2025 'Bac' exams begin and why philosophy is always first

Philosophy is an obligatory subject in France. See this year’s questions for the exam

Hot weather to return: French weekly weather forecast June 16 - 20

Highs of 36C are expected in the south-west and over 30C in Brittany by the end of the week

Major trial underway for data leak that left 72,000 victims in France

Leak at French work agency Adecco resulted in one of the biggest data-related frauds ever uncovered in France

Temporary driving restrictions imposed in parts of France due to air pollution

High ozone levels and fine particle concentrations caused by heat, dust, and transatlantic wildfire smoke blamed

Two die and widespread damage as storms batter France this weekend

Property damage reported in several departments. Tornado hits central France

Rural bar proposal gains support of French MPs

The legislation to simplify licensing rules could help villages

First LGBT retirement home to open in France

Residents are set to move into the Maison de la Diversité (House of Diversity) in Lyon this autumn

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Stena Line to end popular France-Ireland ferry crossing

Red heatwave alerts continue as storms sweep across France

Air traffic controllers’ strike: Paris and south of France airports to face major disruption

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

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Red heatwave alerts continue as storms sweep across France

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

Nine changes for people living in France in July 2025

Stena Line to end popular France-Ireland ferry crossing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Intense heatwave warnings spread across France for Sunday and Monday

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

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

Covid-19 cases expected to spike in France this summer

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

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

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

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

Radio France strike begins: TV network affected from next week

French Brexit card renewals approach: how will they work?

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

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

French pharmacists threaten summer of ‘guerilla’ strike action

Summer fruit: warm weather boosts apricot and blackcurrant production in France

MEPs vote to adapt hand luggage rules: flights to and from France affected

Survey asks Britons in France to share post-Brexit experiences

Violent storms leave two dead in France

Hiker airlifted to hospital after being attacked by cow in Pyrénées

Protesting taxi drivers threaten to block Paris airports

French state partially responsible for jogger’s death from green algae on Brittany beach

Construction of a Nice-Monaco metro link ‘difficult’ says French Transport Minister

Violent storms hit France and set to sweep across much of country

Many Canal+ subscribers in France to receive compensation

Heatwave in France: will summer temperatures remain higher than usual?

Timing for launch of EES app at French borders outlined

Dover prepares as France declares readiness for new EU border checks

Why contactless payments in France will soon be easier

More identity checks and less police trust outlined in report: when can you be stopped in France?

Why your garden in France may look unusually ‘yellow’

19 recent and upcoming changes you may have missed in France

Air traffic control strike looms in France just ahead of summer holidays

Popular UK–France ferry link to resume after 14-year gap

Artwork borrowers: the return of the artothèque in France

2025 summer sales begin in France: end dates and rules

French weather forecast June 23 - 27: Storms and 40C heat before cool down

New London - Brest easyJet route to begin this week

Sticker to appear on (almost) all new phones and tablets in France - this is what it means

Heatwave brings more water restrictions: latest rules and advice across France

Storms set to hit France on Sunday but night heat to continue

Heatwave in France heightens pollen allergy risk - and brings forest fires

British woman murdered in Dordogne: French authorities have ‘no knowledge’ of a second attack

Is EU planning to raise the expected €7 Etias travel authorisation fee?

What the new French nursing law will change for patients

37C in Brittany, heatwave warnings extend: French weekend weather forecast June 21 - 22

List of mountain roads closed in France this summer to benefit cyclists

France’s Fête de la Musique brings music to streets nationwide this Saturday

Red air pollution alerts raised in Brittany

What France’s new ‘simplification law’ could change for you

Driver checks to increase around Lyon after high number of fatal crashes

Why you may soon see an Intermarché near you in north-east France

EasyJet to begin four new UK-France flight routes

Heatwave begins in south-west France: what temperatures to expect

Quirky rules of the French ultra running race that hardly anyone can finish

EasyJet to run winter Manchester-Strasbourg route

French carte Vitale must now be presented at pharmacy to receive certain medicines

What happens to France’s nuclear waste and where is new waste 'mega site' planned?

France braces for heatwave: 38C expected in Paris and 37C in south-west

Graphs: Lastest forecasts on inflation and spending power from Banque de France

Fees for some medical appointments are rising in France from July 1, 2025