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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

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

Airbnb ruling is the first of its kind in Lille

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

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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

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

Table: How suspension of pension reforms would affect workers in France?

See how you may be impacted according to your year of birth. Further changes are possible following the 2027 presidential election

All-aboard the French ski train: sales open for winter season

Tickets to destinations for winter 2026 are expected to go fast

Photos: Northern Lights visible in many parts of France

Chances of seeing the aurora borealis tonight (November 12-13) are ‘elevated’

Map: How French groundwater levels are faring in November

Replenishing begins but remains below 2024 levels

Saharan sand to cover cars and buildings in western France

Storm in Spain will bring sand grains as far north as Brittany

‘We’re happy to pay new health fee, it's fair’, say Americans in France

Some feel uncomfortable over being singled out for attention by French députés

Tractor convoys to descend on Toulouse on November 12 for farmers’ meeting with Macron

Unions say protests may follow depending on outcome of meeting with president

Nicolas Sarkozy to be released from Paris prison after three weeks

Former president will remain free until appeal for original five-year sentence is heard

Eurotunnel: EES digital border system on pause for cars coming to France

Discussions said to be ongoing to find the best start date

Long queues for opening of Shein store in Paris despite child sex doll row

World-first physical store for Chinese e-commerce giant embroiled in controversy

French house prices: see how your area fares in new notaire data

Caen, Grenoble and Reims saw significant rises in a year whilst Lyon, Bordeaux and Montauban saw drops

Tests underway on French motorway into recharging electric vehicle as you drive

‘World-first’ scheme sees quicker charging times than traditional methods

Dover port pauses EES border check rollout for car travellers

Port says it is ready but it is awaiting go-ahead from French authorities

MPs vote to replace France’s property wealth tax with ‘unproductive wealth’ levy

France’s proposed ‘unproductive wealth’ tax - part of ongoing 2026 budget talks - would cover assets such as art, jewellery and some assurance vie policies

What changes in France for residents in November 2025?

EES checks rollout, energy bills, taxes, and winter rules: See what is changing in France next month

Key practical and cultural dates for your diary in France for November 2025

Including the start of more Entry/Exit System checks, Armistice Day and changes for Ryanair passengers

List: how to apply for Brexit card renewals in different areas of France

An increasing number of prefectures have online procedures, but some are yet to provide information

Far-right win ‘historic’ first vote in French parliament over French-Algerian treaty

Vote may signal end of blanket ban by other groups against far-right proposals

Virgin Trains given boost to provide rival service to Eurostar

Company set to launch its own international rail routes by 2030

French weekend weather forecast November 1 - 2: rain and some snow

Temperatures are expected to drop on Sunday

Two people reported missing in floods in south-east France

The departments of Drôme and Vaucluse are on orange alert for flooding today (October 30)

French farmers cancel plans to block A10 and A71 motorways

Planned protest over water usage study called off after authorities pledge to pause decision over water use and possible restrictions

Bills for France’s second-home property tax will start to arrive next week

More than 1,600 communes have opted to raise additional rates for the taxe d’habitation this year

How to declare the sale of a car in France - and why it is important to do this

You must complete sale transfer form online or risk receiving the new owner’s driving fines

Drop in French radar fine income in 2024 after damage to cameras

Fixed cameras generated €76 million less revenue than in 2023

Six models of Renault cars recalled in France over fault with handbrake

Issue can see vehicles move when drivers undo seatbelts or try to exit the car. Affected models will be repaired for free

Millions in France to see two tax debits from bank account today

One payment relates to property tax and the other to income tax

French weekly weather forecast October 27 - 31: storm risk but warm

Heavy rain is expected in the south at the end of the week

Plane near-collision at Nice: aircraft were just ‘three metres away’ from disaster

Pilot confusion over landing runway likely to be cause says preliminary report

Pharmacies in France avoid autumn strike after new government deal

The omnipresent shops offer many essential services

Why glasses cost so much in France – and how to find cheaper options

Price of seemingly similar glasses can vary by as much as double

Small drop in percentage of French visa applications being declined

Roughly one in every six visa requests refused in 2024

Tourist dies and several injured as Storm Benjamin batters France

The father was swept away while swimming with his children in a river in Corsica

Tour de France 2026 route revealed - does it pass near you?

Both the men’s and women’s races will begin outside of France

Most French departments on alert as Storm Benjamin arrives

One reported dead and several injured due to river flooding and gales as 140,000 homes lose power

Two thirds of people polled say they struggle with online French admin

The problem has worsened in the past 10 years as more and more services ‘go digital’, finds study

Storm alert: winds up to 130 km/h to hit France

Heavy rain and high waves will touch the north and west of the country

Video: Tornado near Paris leaves one dead and four people badly injured

Three construction cranes fell on homes and health facility

Reader wins €1,600 refund over French social charges and UK pension

Couple do not know reason for what they describe as a 'u-turn'

Long waits reported elsewhere but France limits EES to two hours a day

The French approach has been to start low key and without ‘travel questions’

Ryanair summer services between UK and Béziers return

Flights to London, Bristol, Manchester and others can be booked

French weekly weather forecast: lots of rain and some storms

Temperature, however, will rise to be significantly higher than seasonal averages

Why hundreds of thousands of number plates in France are turning pink

New government measures target temporary plates

French PM survives two votes of no confidence

The far-left motion came very close to toppling the government

Eurostar strike threatens London-Paris travel this Christmas

The RMT rail union, which led the recent strikes on the London Underground, will vote on action in coming weeks

France’s 2026 draft budget: what it means for you

Freeze on pensions, benefits, and income tax bands among measures proposed - as well as changes to the ALD long-term illness system and school tax benefits

What is included in France’s 2026 draft budget - and what if no agreement?

Change to tax allowance for pensioners is among proposals

French flights worst in Europe for delays

Air traffic controllers in France are responsible for almost a third of flight delays, says European air traffic management body

EES border checks start: long queues at Prague airport but France calm

Czechia opted to fully implement system but checks were later suspended for Britons and Australians

French PM resigns on Monday and renamed on Friday - what next?

Sébastien Lecornu promises ‘surprises’ in his new government. Socialists say the dissolution of parliament and fresh elections are now the most probable outcome