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Tips for Americans considering a French mortgage

With the number of Americans moving to France on the rise, we ask the experts for some tips for those considering applying for a French mortgage

Health reimbursements linked to income supported by French state auditor

The controversial move aligns with prime minister's plans to cut costs

Dordogne residents face aftermath of flood damage as more rain forecast

Residents are advised to stay alert

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New language tests for French residency cause confusion

The testing centres themselves say they are in limbo

April 2025: changes in France you may have missed

Rising costs for gas, notaire fees, and UK passport renewals, bank closures and an update to allergy maps all make the list

Phased launch of EES border checks advances

France is making adaptations to Parafe e-gates to ease queues as long-delayed start approaches

Record river levels, more evacuations: Latest on flooding in south-west France

Alerts are in place across five departments and residents in some areas are told to stay home

Cars submerged, 1,100 without power: Floods hit south-west France

Three departments are on alert for flooding on Easter Monday after weekend of heavy rain

Easter Monday in France: what shops can you expect to be open?

Some supermarkets will be open but not all

Approval of roadside noise cameras in France will see fines issued against loud vehicles

The devices known as meduses already exist in several cities but so far have only been ‘instructional’

Paper tax forms reduced in France as more switch to online declarations

You can still request paper version for physical declaration

Hosting scheme in south-west France lets you sample lifestyle before you move

Households in nine Dordogne communes volunteer under Mes Nouveaux Voisins scheme

BBC Sounds geoblocking postponed for listeners in France and elsewhere abroad

‘We are working on plans to make stations available to listeners outside the UK on alternative platforms’, broadcaster says

Briton, 27, dies in avalanche as heavy snow covers Alpine resorts

He was swept away by fifteen metres of snow as he stood by side of road

Flood and avalanche warnings in place as storm Hans hits south-east France

Up to 200mm of rain is expected this week along with two metres of snow in Alpine areas

Glasses, dentistry, hearing aids: Major changes to reimbursement rules proposed

‘We have to change healthcare spending to make our system sustainable,’ says mutuelle top-up boss

Fines over missing Biens immobiliers French property declarations to start in 2026

Property owners must still declare any 2024 changes to property by July 1 this year

Rhône restoration returns riverbanks to natural state near Lyon

€8.2m project will bring back marshy areas to 5km of the river, helping wildlife to thrive

Photos: The 25 most beautiful villages in France, according to latest Times ranking

From medieval gems to winemaking favourites, these villages offer a glimpse of rural life

Temperatures to drop as rain returns: French weekend weather outlook April 12 - 13

Storms are expected in the west and south-east

Cheque use falls in France - but fraud levels remain high

The traditional payment method is still popular with many

What is new as French income declarations open online

Updates were given today on property ownership declarations, tax credits and tax for high earners among other points

Drivers in France warned of ‘summer black ice’ risk this weekend

First rainfall after dry spell can make roads dangerously slippery

Camping holidays becoming more popular in France despite challenges

Foreign tourists are driving positive results as people in France tighten budgets

French hospital blacklists patients who do not turn up to appointments

One hospital division alone saw 1,000 no-shows in 2024

Italy’s state railway announces plans to compete with Eurostar on France-UK route

The Virgin group is also reviewing a service. In theory competition should lower ticket prices

11 million in France to receive this email from tax officials - what to do if you get it

Email can help speed up income tax declaration

What is known about large fire at recycling centre in Paris

Residents nearby are being urged to remain cautious over inhaling smoke

New EES border controls: will foreign residents of France be able to use e-gates?

Airports seek solutions to avoid obligatory queuing at border guards’ booths for French residency card and visa holders

Photos: Hundreds of Americans protest against Trump and Musk in Paris

‘Our goal is not anti-American but anti-oligarch’, says Democrats Abroad spokesman after the ‘Hands off’ demonstration on April 5

France sees record spring temperatures and warm days to continue – weekly weather outlook April 7 - 10

Risk of morning frosts remains in north and east

Residency card drop-in clinics available in Nice

The prefecture's Point d’information étrangers can help with carte de séjour issues without an appointment

Closest ski resort to Paris for sale

La Loge des Gardes, a family-friendly resort, offers year-round activities and is seeking new ownership

French wealth tax: Six ways to reduce what you have to pay

The property valuation threshold for France's impôt sur la fortune immobilière (IFI) in 2025 is €1.3million per tax household

Remote working is ‘here to stay’ in France

Télétravail is deeply rooted in the workplace having become widespread during the Covid-19 pandemic

French innovation leads development of electric planes

Five innovative projects aim to revolutionise air travel by 2026

Inheritance law challenge in France: What could be the next steps?

Many readers report stress due to the law, which is causing some to consider leaving France so they can freely leave their estate under more flexible foreign laws

‘No evidence third party involved’ in deaths of British couple in south-west France

Investigators update The Connexion on Dawn Kerr and Andrew Searle case

MPs push to remove low emission driving zones in France

Critics say the zones penalise lower-income households, but the government has warned abolishing them could cost billions

Trump tariffs: Americans in France hit by dollar drop

Europe has said the tariffs will cause the economy to ‘massively suffer’ as France plans retaliation

Visa delivery policy review ordered by French PM

'France welcomed more than half a million additional immigrants in 2024 - an unprecedented level', said François Bayrou

New language tests for French residency cards: ways to prove your language level and advantages of each

Plus, verify whether an existing professional diploma or training certificate could be accepted as proof

Binationals, French children of Britons: Your questions about April 2 ETA change to visit UK

EU citizens now require prior authorisation to visit UK

Exclusive interview: New two-star Michelin chef Philippe Etchebest

Revisit our exclusive 2023 interview with the man behind Maison Nouvelle as he is rewarded in the 2025 Michelin Guide France

These are the 2025 income tax declaration deadlines, by department in France

Paper returns have a separate earlier deadline

Marine Le Pen banned from running in 2027 presidential election

The leader of the far-right Rassemblement National has been found guilty of misusing EU funds by Paris court

Paris - Milan trains resume circulation after rockfall stops route for 19 months

Up to 30 trains per day travelled through Maurienne Valley before landslide

Warm days ahead: French weekly weather outlook March 31 - April 4

Temperatures of 20C are expected towards the end of the week across France

Second runway at Bordeaux airport likely to be renovated not closed

Move may lead to backlash from local people who are unhappy due to the noise levels

Inheritance law change would put more homes on market in France

Law that may end many disputes between heirs approved by MPs

Mystery of jewels found buried under communal wall in Dordogne

The gold rings, pearl brooches and diamond encrusted bracelets were discovered by a local association

How to value a property for France's wealth tax

Here is how to check if you have to pay the impôt sur la fortune immobilière (IFI) – and how much it will be

Try a different way to cross UK-France the Channel - a sailing catamaran ferry

Passengers will be able to help sail the boat once out of the harbour

Nine changes in France in April 2025

Changes include increase to gas bills and notaire fees, visa requirement to visit UK and more dental coverage

VPN providers may leave France under pressure from Canal+

The broadcaster is demanding courts order Virtual Private Networks to block access to illegal streams

Ryanair chief outlines flight reduction plan for France

Airline will not withdraw from regional routes but says France is ‘uncompetitive’ for airlines

France’s ‘readiness’ declaration still awaited for October EES launch

France, Germany, and Netherlands urged to declare they are ready for the new EES system amid security and technical challenges.

Driving licences: New rules on medicals, UK exchanges and renewals in France

Planned EU legislation seeks to modernise documentation and improve road safety

Normandy - Paris motorway toll gates removed as part of nationwide ‘free flow’ effort

Land around 300-tonne structure will be reclaimed by nature

Graph: How do French electricity prices compare with other EU countries and UK

Costs have steadily risen across the last decade

Cheap flights to/from France at risk: Ryanair writes to French airports

Many French regional airports face an uncertain future as airlines react to new taxes on air travel

Second-home owners: French MPs and senators relaunch efforts for visa concessions

French lawmakers push for a simpler process for Britons post-Brexit

Six-week strike notice raised by major French rail union

Planned walkout covers Easter and May bank holidays

Recap: 18 recent and upcoming changes in France you may have missed in March 2025

Rising supermarket prices, new environmental initiatives, electricity price hikes and driver warnings make the list among several others

Too many wrong-way drivers on French motorways

France intensifies efforts to prevent wrong-way driving incidents causing fatalities on motorways.

Rain, calm, rain: French weekly weather update March 24 - 28

Temperatures to be warmer than average for the time of year but not for long

La Poste told to look at stopping six-days-a-week post deliveries in France

The postal service's business model needs to adapt to falling demand for letters, say state auditors

Stomach flu cases surge in France: six regions particularly affected

The number of hospital and GP visits for seasonal gastroenteritis is almost at record levels, say health chiefs

French ski resort properties avoid energy rental ban (for a while)

Ban on category G properties is postponed until 2034 in mountain regions

Map allows drivers to check out fuel prices across stations in France

The interactive tool uses a variety of sources to offer a real-time display of fuel prices

Flight cancellations and diversions to France as London Heathrow airport closes due to fire

Over 1,000 flights are affected. We look at what rights passengers have

Tour de France men’s race to begin in Edinburgh in 2027

The women’s race will also start in the UK

4.1 earthquake shakes Nice and surrounding areas: more tremors may come in aftermath

Residents report buildings shaking. It was the strongest quake in 20 years in the area and others followed

Flying in France: Ryanair to levy €100 charge for people arriving late for flights

Rules on boarding passes are also set to change in the coming months

April date announced for opening of 2025 income tax declarations in France

Declarations concern income received in 2024 and usually need to be made online, with deadlines depending on where you live

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Tips for Americans considering a French mortgage

Health reimbursements linked to income supported by French state auditor

Dordogne residents face aftermath of flood damage as more rain forecast

New language tests for French residency cause confusion

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Record river levels, more evacuations: Latest on flooding in south-west France

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Approval of roadside noise cameras in France will see fines issued against loud vehicles

Paper tax forms reduced in France as more switch to online declarations

Hosting scheme in south-west France lets you sample lifestyle before you move

BBC Sounds geoblocking postponed for listeners in France and elsewhere abroad

Briton, 27, dies in avalanche as heavy snow covers Alpine resorts

Flights to and from France not expected to be affected by Gatwick Easter strike

Residents ordered to stay home due to high risk of avalanche in French Alps

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Flood and avalanche warnings in place as storm Hans hits south-east France

Official tool lets you see how much French income tax others in your commune pay

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Seller and buyer bypass contracted estate agent - and land €30,000 penalty in France

Extra ‘taxes’ imposed on high earners should be permanent, says French finance minister

Temperature drop and rain: French weekly weather outlook April 14 - 18

Glasses, dentistry, hearing aids: Major changes to reimbursement rules proposed

Fines over missing Biens immobiliers French property declarations to start in 2026

Rhône restoration returns riverbanks to natural state near Lyon

Photos: The 25 most beautiful villages in France, according to latest Times ranking

Temperatures to drop as rain returns: French weekend weather outlook April 12 - 13

Cheque use falls in France - but fraud levels remain high

What is new as French income declarations open online

Drivers in France warned of ‘summer black ice’ risk this weekend

Camping holidays becoming more popular in France despite challenges

French hospital blacklists patients who do not turn up to appointments

Italy’s state railway announces plans to compete with Eurostar on France-UK route

11 million in France to receive this email from tax officials - what to do if you get it

What is known about large fire at recycling centre in Paris

New EES border controls: will foreign residents of France be able to use e-gates?

Photos: Hundreds of Americans protest against Trump and Musk in Paris

France sees record spring temperatures and warm days to continue – weekly weather outlook April 7 - 10

Residency card drop-in clinics available in Nice

Closest ski resort to Paris for sale

French wealth tax: Six ways to reduce what you have to pay

Remote working is ‘here to stay’ in France

French innovation leads development of electric planes

Inheritance law challenge in France: What could be the next steps?

‘No evidence third party involved’ in deaths of British couple in south-west France

MPs push to remove low emission driving zones in France

Trump tariffs: Americans in France hit by dollar drop

Visa delivery policy review ordered by French PM

New language tests for French residency cards: ways to prove your language level and advantages of each

Binationals, French children of Britons: Your questions about April 2 ETA change to visit UK

Exclusive interview: New two-star Michelin chef Philippe Etchebest

These are the 2025 income tax declaration deadlines, by department in France

Marine Le Pen banned from running in 2027 presidential election

Paris - Milan trains resume circulation after rockfall stops route for 19 months

Warm days ahead: French weekly weather outlook March 31 - April 4

Second runway at Bordeaux airport likely to be renovated not closed

Inheritance law change would put more homes on market in France

Mystery of jewels found buried under communal wall in Dordogne

How to value a property for France's wealth tax

Try a different way to cross UK-France the Channel - a sailing catamaran ferry

Nine changes in France in April 2025

VPN providers may leave France under pressure from Canal+

Ryanair chief outlines flight reduction plan for France

France’s ‘readiness’ declaration still awaited for October EES launch

Driving licences: New rules on medicals, UK exchanges and renewals in France

Normandy - Paris motorway toll gates removed as part of nationwide ‘free flow’ effort

Graph: How do French electricity prices compare with other EU countries and UK

Cheap flights to/from France at risk: Ryanair writes to French airports

Second-home owners: French MPs and senators relaunch efforts for visa concessions

Six-week strike notice raised by major French rail union