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Ryanair expected to be back in Bergerac next year says airport operator

Airport is not threatened by winter withdrawal of low-cost carrier said Dordogne Chamber of Commerce President in an exclusive interview

French weekend weather forecast August 23 - 24: Calm weekend before potential storms

Temperatures may reach up to 30C in south but the nights will be cooler than recently meaning no heatwave warnings

Energy aid: 2025 sees changes to France’s chèque énergie scheme

Electronic version of the voucher now available

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Warning over convincing ‘Assurance Maladie’ scam letter in France

Printed letter threatens users with account suspension if they do not scan a QR code

French citizenship refusals due to foreign income: exceptions possible for retirees

Interior Ministry clarifies rules for The Connexion

France to release official ‘survival guide’ to help people prepare for emergencies

30-page pamphlet outlines how to respond to industrial accidents, terrorist attacks, extreme weather and even the outbreak of war

'Bloquons tout': how serious is call for total France shutdown in September?

The mystery blockade movement calling for country-wide boycotts and acts of civil disobedience has gained support from politicians despite claiming no political allegiance

French mountain rescue teams warn of increasing callouts from inexperienced hikers

Rise of ‘Instagram tourism’ can see ill-prepared walkers struggle seeking to take the perfect picture

Wall cracks due to heat are a growing problem in France

Up to 10 million homes affected by issue linked to clay soils that swell when wet and shrink in heat

French weekly weather forecast August 18 - 22: heatwave ends but storms rush in

Temperatures in south-west will be 17C lower than at the end of last week

Aude deadly wildfire: why investigators suspect arson

Devastating blaze spread over 16,000 hectares, killing one person and injuring dozens of others

Rate of organ transplants outpaces growth in waiting lists in France

Over 6,000 transplants were performed in 2024

Foreign income leads to French citizenship refusal for retiree in south-west

New approach can penalise applicants whose income is primarily from overseas

August 15 bank holiday in France: what is celebrated and will shops be open?

You may be in luck if you are looking to do some shopping

France heatwave: red alerts continue as thunder storms approach

Record-breaking temperatures have triggered road speed limits to be lowered to combat pollution

Chart: where have the biggest forest fires been in France since 2000

Mediterranean departments, Corsica, and south-west see majority of largest fires

‘Biggest wildfire in France since 1949:’ Massive Aude blaze rages into third day

More than 16,000 hectares of forest has burned. Three people are missing and one person has died

Reports of ‘phantom braking’ by cars on French roads raise safety concerns

Fear that potentially faulty braking assistance systems could lead to major crashes

Map: Tap water restrictions extended as drought intensifies in France

Map shows position as at August 3, 2025 with several communes now facing ‘crisis’ alerts

Cooler, then heatwave with highs of 40C: French weekly weather forecast August 4 - 8

Warm Atlantic winds blowing from Spain will cause temperatures to spike, especially in the south-west

Will Storm Floris hit France this week?

Major storm is set to bring winds of up to 130 km/h to much of the UK

New French government map shows levels of chemicals in tap water

Data shows the results of some 2.3 million PFAS analyses across France

France braces for heatwave next week: 40°C forecast near Pyrénées

Warm air from Spain will cover southern areas for a number of days

Recap: Ferry updates for travel to and from France

Including a new service from Brittany Ferries and the latest on the Rosyth–Dunkirk and Cherbourg–Rosslare routes

French income tax statements are arriving - 13 million homes need to pay more

Average extra tax claim for 2024 income is €1,901

'Bergerac airport faces closure if Ryanair leaves for good', says Dordogne CCI head

The low-cost carrier will end flights from late October for the winter season

UK flights hit as Ryanair pulls out of three French airports this winter

The low-cost carrier says it is stopping flights to Bergerac, Brive and Strasbourg in response to France’s recent tax rise on airline flight tickets

New powers to issue fines proposed for France's municipal police

Agents may soon be able to issue fines for graffiti, driving without a licence, and taking alcohol into sports stadiums

Cost of stamps and sending parcels going up in France

La Poste says stamp prices will increase by 7.4% on average in January 2026

Fréjus Tunnel: second ‘tube’ connecting France and Italy opens after over a decade of construction

New road tunnel under Alps is open to traffic

Burglaries, scams, and climate change: what to be aware of when insuring a home in France

Some regions in France are more susceptible to burglary than others

We solve 20-year mystery of Normandy house abandoned by Britons

Village mayor launched an appeal in June for help to find owners who just 'disappeared'

French driving rules that surprise foreign drivers

Priorité à droite, alcohol limits and mandatory equipment can catch drivers out

Mosquitoes in France: readers share what works to stop bites

Consumer study finds the best out popular repellents – while Connexion readers shared their own tricks, from bat boxes to Ayurvedic soap

Video: flash floods hit communes near Paris – alerts continue

Streets and cars submerged and residents evacuated

Tourists face fines on France’s A13 motorway due to removal of toll booths

Many are confused by the new free-flow system

France resident hit with €1,195 bill for charging car in Spain

The British motorist charged his EV at a Shell Recharge station

EES border controls to launch soon: we answer your questions

We look at queries about e-gate usage visitors, spouses of French citizens and foreign residents and visa holders

Ryanair may boost staff bonuses for catching oversized luggage, including for French flights

Airline wants to end ‘scourge’ of oversized baggage, which causes disruptions

EES digital border checks: start date officially confirmed

Non-EU nationality visitors to France such as Britons and Americans will need to register in new system

Red drought alerts raised in south-west France: restrictions on water usage in place

Obtaining water from natural sources is now banned

French weekly weather forecast July 21–25: summer pauses with rain, storms, and cooler temperatures

Storms are expected from Wednesday onwards particularly in the south

Storm warnings raised in 21 French departments

Strong winds, hail and intense rainfall forecast across much of the country

EU looks to increase Etias travel authorisation fee from €7 to €20

Second-home owners and other visitors from the UK and US will need this from autumn 2026

Private speed camera cars to start operating on the French Riviera

It is one of several measures to reduce speeding drivers along Nice’s Promenade des Anglais

French weekend weather forecast July 19 - 20: Temperatures peak before violent storms

Heightened alerts for heavy rain are in place in Normandy and Brittany

Brittany Ferries announces 2026 schedule: New France-UK route

In addition the popular Poole-Cherbourg route will run year-round

How foreign and French pensions could be impacted by budget plan

Many households could be worse off if proposal is adopted by MPs

Europe’s worst airlines ranked: UK carriers among poorest performers

Flag carriers and low-cost airlines both received low scores for customer satisfaction and reliability

France unveils 2026 budget plan: €44 billion cuts and possible holiday reduction

Threat of a vote of no confidence that could oust Prime Minister François Bayrou raised across political spectrum

France 2026 budget: will there be an année blanche and how could it affect you?

Prime minister is searching for €40 billion in savings from the upcoming budget, which could see tax bands frozen

Can French radars flash drivers in both directions?

The country is upgrading how it monitors speeding, including new cameras and unmarked cars

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

France to change the rules to legitimise illegal speed bumps

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

How does healthcare work for foreign residents of France when abroad?

We also look at how Americans visiting the US and Britons visiting the UK are covered

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

Is a date set for start of EES border controls this autumn?

We also look at which passport lanes French visa and residency card holders will use

French weekend weather forecast July 12 - 13: high temperatures and lots of storms

Heatwave warnings will not come into force but highs of 35C are expected

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

The disease is spread by tiger mosquitoes

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

Water basins are seeing levels drop as summer heat continues

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

Enedis reinforces anti-fraud checks on Linky meters in France

More than 100,000 meters found to have been tampered with to provide false readings

Driving in summer in France: rules and tips to remember

Driving barefoot, items on your vehicle, air conditioning - check what is different in France

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

New water restrictions in France: which areas are affected and what changes for residents

Warnings are being raised from north to south with the exception of the south-west (for now)

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

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

Key dates for 2025 French income tax refunds and payments

Ensure bank details are correct to avoid penalties or missing a tax refund

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

However cooler temperatures are not expected to last for long

Are the French air traffic controller strikes going to continue?

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

More French roads return to 90km/h speed limit

Updated map as Morbihan in Brittany becomes latest department to cancel the 80km/h limit

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

Stena Line to end popular France-Ireland ferry crossing

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

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

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Ryanair expected to be back in Bergerac next year says airport operator

French weekend weather forecast August 23 - 24: Calm weekend before potential storms

Energy aid: 2025 sees changes to France’s chèque énergie scheme

Warning over convincing ‘Assurance Maladie’ scam letter in France

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French citizenship refusals due to foreign income: exceptions possible for retirees

France to release official ‘survival guide’ to help people prepare for emergencies

'Bloquons tout': how serious is call for total France shutdown in September?

French mountain rescue teams warn of increasing callouts from inexperienced hikers

Wall cracks due to heat are a growing problem in France

French weekly weather forecast August 18 - 22: heatwave ends but storms rush in

Aude deadly wildfire: why investigators suspect arson

Rate of organ transplants outpaces growth in waiting lists in France

Foreign income leads to French citizenship refusal for retiree in south-west

August 15 bank holiday in France: what is celebrated and will shops be open?

Storms bring hail, heavy rain and power cuts to France as heatwave continues

French Senate approves bill to fix ‘unfair’ energy ratings

EU gives France two months to set solution to 2021 inheritance law

France heatwave: red alerts continue as thunder storms approach

France heatwave: 14 departments on red alert as temperatures top 40C

France heatwave: record 43.4C in Aude and intense heat to continue

Towns in France race to improve flood defences

French city ranked 'best in world' for internet connection

France heatwave alerts return: how hot will it get and for how long?

Chart: where have the biggest forest fires been in France since 2000

‘Biggest wildfire in France since 1949:’ Massive Aude blaze rages into third day

Reports of ‘phantom braking’ by cars on French roads raise safety concerns

Map: Tap water restrictions extended as drought intensifies in France

Cooler, then heatwave with highs of 40C: French weekly weather forecast August 4 - 8

Will Storm Floris hit France this week?

New French government map shows levels of chemicals in tap water

France braces for heatwave next week: 40°C forecast near Pyrénées

Recap: Ferry updates for travel to and from France

French income tax statements are arriving - 13 million homes need to pay more

'Bergerac airport faces closure if Ryanair leaves for good', says Dordogne CCI head

UK flights hit as Ryanair pulls out of three French airports this winter

New powers to issue fines proposed for France's municipal police

Cost of stamps and sending parcels going up in France

Fréjus Tunnel: second ‘tube’ connecting France and Italy opens after over a decade of construction

Burglaries, scams, and climate change: what to be aware of when insuring a home in France

We solve 20-year mystery of Normandy house abandoned by Britons

French driving rules that surprise foreign drivers

Mosquitoes in France: readers share what works to stop bites

Video: flash floods hit communes near Paris – alerts continue

Tourists face fines on France’s A13 motorway due to removal of toll booths

France resident hit with €1,195 bill for charging car in Spain

EES border controls to launch soon: we answer your questions

Ryanair may boost staff bonuses for catching oversized luggage, including for French flights

EES digital border checks: start date officially confirmed

Red drought alerts raised in south-west France: restrictions on water usage in place

French weekly weather forecast July 21–25: summer pauses with rain, storms, and cooler temperatures

Storm warnings raised in 21 French departments

EU looks to increase Etias travel authorisation fee from €7 to €20

Private speed camera cars to start operating on the French Riviera

French weekend weather forecast July 19 - 20: Temperatures peak before violent storms

Brittany Ferries announces 2026 schedule: New France-UK route

How foreign and French pensions could be impacted by budget plan

Europe’s worst airlines ranked: UK carriers among poorest performers

France unveils 2026 budget plan: €44 billion cuts and possible holiday reduction

France 2026 budget: will there be an année blanche and how could it affect you?

Can French radars flash drivers in both directions?

Photos: violent storms cause widespread flooding in south of France

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

France to change the rules to legitimise illegal speed bumps

How does healthcare work for foreign residents of France when abroad?

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

Is a date set for start of EES border controls this autumn?

French weekend weather forecast July 12 - 13: high temperatures and lots of storms

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

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

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

Enedis reinforces anti-fraud checks on Linky meters in France