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France’s home renovations grants relaunch: key points to know

MaPrimeRénov’ is once again available to households of all income levels

British firefighter barred from dream navy job tells of disappointment

'I don’t see what makes me different from my friends' says 23-year-old turned down for French citizenship

French airports request EES rollout suspension this summer

Risk of congestion feared if April full deployment of system for all eligible passengers takes place

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French municipal elections: changes for 2026 and the issues at stake

Performance of far-right RN party and left-wing Greens and gender parity will be among key factors

La Voie Bleue: European Cycle Route of the Year is in France

700km bike path linking Luxembourg and Lyon has been crowned winner of the 2026 title

Home insurance increases expected in France after floods

Compensation costs for the recent storms and flooding across the west and south-west is estimated to be in the billions of euros

MAP: See how your location in France affects online food shop prices

New analysis shows how your shop compares on average

Further sightings of processionary caterpillars in France prompt action from local authorities

Caterpillars have arrived early after mild winter

Ryanair may allow dual British nationals to travel to UK without UK passport despite ETA rules

Airlines must carry out checks before boarding to ensure passengers have right to enter UK

Eurostar to cut St Pancras boarding times by 30 minutes

Station authorities want passenger experience to be ‘less like an airport’ as it targets major growth

Storm Pedro hits south-west France: trees uprooted and red flood alerts remain

Emergency plans activated in Bordeaux amid flood fears

New social media obligation for British and French visitors to the US to start ‘mid-2026’

There is confusion over the plan, with many expecting a February start date

Three more avalanche-related deaths in France, including one Briton

Some 28 deaths already recorded in the French Alps this season, many due to off-piste skiing or avalanches

New storm to hit waterlogged western France

Storm Pedro will bring gales of up to 140 km/h. Red flood alerts remain as death toll from recent weather conditions rises to three

Red flood alerts continue in south-west - and more heavy rain expected

Garonne river is particularly affected. French weekly weather forecast February 16 - 20

‘Stay home’: Red weather alerts raised as Storm Nils sweeps France

Driver killed in south-west after tree branch falls on his lorry

More communes in France distribute Asian hornet traps

Residents are increasingly receiving help, with now the best time to capture the queens

Paris murder case baffles as suspects are identical twins with same DNA

Defence lawyer claims it is impossible to determine who fired fatal gunshots

Storm Nils set to cross France: 30 departments on heightened alert

Gales of up to 160 km/h forecast as storm travels from Brittany to the south-east

Best value 2026 Michelin French restaurants: Are there any near you?

Four regions did especially well on this year’s Bib Gourmand restaurant list

British and French travellers to the US must soon provide more personal details

Social media account handles, phone numbers and email addresses will need to be declared during application

Police across France hunt abandoned cars to free up spaces in urban areas

Vehicles cannot be parked on a public road in the same place for more than seven days

52nd French department abandons 80km/h speed limit

Eure is latest to restore 90km/h limit on some roads

Phone-at-wheel crackdown on drivers in south-west France

Immediate licence suspensions introduced for offence in three departments

Mysterious boom rattles residents in south-west France

'The shockwave clearly went sightseeing across the countryside', says local

French minister to examine retiree citizenship rules amid claims they are too tough

Senator says ‘thousands’ of well-integrated people being refused on ‘foreign income’ grounds

French astronaut Sophie Adenot makes history as she blasts off on space station mission

Pupils in 4,500 schools set to copy her science experiments to compare results on Earth and in space

Crime in France in 2025: burglaries and car thefts fall but fraud rises

Non-violent theft against individuals remains the most common reported offence, according to France’s annual crime statistics report

Tips triple in French restaurants using suggested-tip payment terminals

Customers complain of feeling pressured to leave money

France public transport fares should double, claims report to Transport Ministry

French passenger fares currently cover less than a fifth of the total service cost

Best French communes to live in named in 2026 ranking

Criteria include beauty, heritage, health, nature and accessibility by public transport

Renault Clio tops France’s new car sales in 2025 by a wide margin

Popular model widened its lead over rivals with sales far outstripping the Peugeot 208

Health mutuelles banned from raising rates in 2026 – what to do if yours does

Ban comes despite top-up providers warning that costs would rise again this year

France finally passes 2026 budget - what it means for residents

Budget has measures to help homeowners and low earners but is more punitive to business and local authorities

French GPs angry at proposed fines over online paperwork

Law will see fines of up to €10,000 a year from 2028 if admin for the dossier médical partagé is not completed

‘No time to react’: mini-tornado damages homes in Gironde, west France

Violent weather rips off roofs and uproots trees. Around 300 properties impacted

Immigrants now make up 11.3% of France’s population, new figures show

2.6 million (33% of the immigrant population) had obtained citizenship

Unesco listing sought for French bistros and cafés

President Macron wants the establishments to be celebrated internationally

'Lunatic': proposed EU baggage rule will drive up prices in France, says Easyjet boss

If approved EU rule would give all airline passengers the right to an extra free cabin bag

Bergerac airport injects €30million a year into Dordogne

Holidays and weddings in the region accounted for much of the tourism

French justice minister supports freeze on immigration: who would be affected

Plan could halt dream of moving to France for tens of thousands, but how likely is it?

French senator backs foreign retirees refused citizenship over pension income

Refusals have been worded as due to income coming mostly from abroad

Why France’s EES border checks are increasing

Many more travellers are undergoing fingerprinting and facial scans

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

Changes include a ban on chimney use, a rise in the minimum wage and increased medical fees

New farmer protests this week - where and what to expect

Pressure mounts on the government over agricultural policy, disease control and trade agreements

Photos: widespread flooding in Brittany as warnings continue

Water levels set to rise with more rain forecast on January 26

What rent should I declare on my biens immobiliers declaration?

Data used for an upcoming reevaluation of the valeurs locatives cadastrales of French properties

Ryanair boss warns French strikes will cause summer travel ‘mess’

We look at your rights if strikes do occur as predicted by the low-cost company

New French 2026 budget plan – key points for residents

Higher public spending and increased tax on businesses included as overtures to Socialist Party

Storm set to hit north-west France

Road closures and flooding already underway in Brittany

French MPs and Senators agree to scrap low-emission ZFE zones

Agreement on ending of zones dependent on final votes next week

Aer Lingus reopens summer Dublin-Brittany routes

Weekly flights to Brest and Rennes offer Celtic connection

Safety and local taxes are top concerns before French municipal elections

Residents also cite cleanliness and environment as major factors

French farmers begin major protest in Strasbourg

More than 700 tractors expected to park outside EU Parliament in two-day protest

Prime Minister to force 2026 budget through without a vote

Use of controversial Article 49.3 opens government up to vote of no confidence but opposition MPs unlikely to find enough support

Homes evacuated and cars submerged as flash floods hit south of France

Alerts continue as schools and roads are closed. Several rivers have burst their banks

French weekly weather forecast January 19 - 23: colder and lots of rain

Flash flood alerts are in place on Monday January 19 in Corsica, Aude and Pyrénées-Orientales

‘Trustworthy’ media label idea from Macron causes political storm in France

Comments prompted fierce political backlash from right but government insists it was taken out of context

Banking fees in France: nearly €72 a year on average for low use in 2026

Account holders have seen fees increased at levels significantly above inflation

Brexit residency card renewals: 12 confusion points and solutions

We look at timing for applications, documents needed (and not needed) and what rights if card is delayed

Which internet provider is best for fixed and mobile coverage in France?

A recent study evaluated criteria including speed, uploads, latency, and streaming performance

Farmer protests in France: more blockades as ‘emergency law’ announced

Local union branches are protesting nationwide but unions are divided on next steps

France’s 2026 census begins: Who must do it and how?

Census is carried out each year but only some residents need to complete it. English-language assistance is available

French rail strike: no disruption to TGVs but local Occitanie and Paris routes impacted

Unions are calling on workers to walk out as negotiations with management begin

French farmer protests: renewed road blockades and demonstrations as Mercosur anger remains

Farmers from all unions are protesting, with new action including truck inspections at Le Havre port and on motorways

French doctor strike will intensify, warns union

GP activity nationwide was down 19% last week according to electronic healthcare data

Flu epidemic in France: how long will it last?

Hospitals remain under pressure although signs emerge that the peak may have passed

New night ski train boosts rail travel to French Alps resorts

Sleeper train leaves Paris Gare de Lyon on Friday evenings, arriving on Saturday morning

UK-EU talks raise hopes of easing post-Brexit rules for Britons in France

Several proposals and plans could ease some post-Brexit complications

Storm Goretti hits north France: 213km/h winds, 380,000 without power

Authorities warn of flying debris and train services throughout north disrupted

French ski resorts report excellent Christmas despite less snow than last year

Bookings are up and non-snow related activities are also on the rise

France farmer protests: 100 tractors in Paris, roadblocks remain elsewhere

Farmers continue to blockade a number of routes ahead of Mercosur vote on Friday

Red weather alert issued as Storm Goretti brings 140km/h winds to northern France

Trains in Normandy and Brittany cancelled and ferry services disrupted

Flights cancelled, A8 motorway closed as snow continues to fall across France

Up to 15cm of snow is expected in parts of the north

French tax payment due for nine million households. Will you get it?

Payouts average €600 and will soon be made directly to registered bank accounts

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France’s home renovations grants relaunch: key points to know

British firefighter barred from dream navy job tells of disappointment

French airports request EES rollout suspension this summer

French municipal elections: changes for 2026 and the issues at stake

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French airports request EES rollout suspension this summer

British firefighter barred from dream navy job tells of disappointment

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French weekly weather outlook February 23 - 27: calm and unusually warm

Before and after: Garonne river floods in south-west France

Red river flood alerts remain in western France but levels begin to recede

French farmers give away potatoes due to overproduction

La Voie Bleue: European Cycle Route of the Year is in France

Home insurance increases expected in France after floods

MAP: See how your location in France affects online food shop prices

Further sightings of processionary caterpillars in France prompt action from local authorities

Ryanair may allow dual British nationals to travel to UK without UK passport despite ETA rules

Eurostar to cut St Pancras boarding times by 30 minutes

Storm Pedro hits south-west France: trees uprooted and red flood alerts remain

New social media obligation for British and French visitors to the US to start ‘mid-2026’

Three more avalanche-related deaths in France, including one Briton

New storm to hit waterlogged western France

Floods in France: emergency measures underway amid ‘historic’ conditions

New Paris-Jersey direct flight to launch this summer

Fourth French prefecture introduces on-spot licence suspensions for drivers using mobile phones

Red flood alerts continue in south-west - and more heavy rain expected

Car insurance fees set to rise - tips on how to make savings

Two Britons killed in avalanche in French Alps were with an instructor

Pistes closed, confinement orders: Alpine resorts deal with avalanche risk

French police issue warning over new ‘fake bank card’ scam

Second death and homes evacuated as Storm Nils batters south-west France

‘Stay home’: Red weather alerts raised as Storm Nils sweeps France

More communes in France distribute Asian hornet traps

Paris murder case baffles as suspects are identical twins with same DNA

Storm Nils set to cross France: 30 departments on heightened alert

Best value 2026 Michelin French restaurants: Are there any near you?

British and French travellers to the US must soon provide more personal details

Police across France hunt abandoned cars to free up spaces in urban areas

52nd French department abandons 80km/h speed limit

Phone-at-wheel crackdown on drivers in south-west France

Mysterious boom rattles residents in south-west France

French minister to examine retiree citizenship rules amid claims they are too tough

French astronaut Sophie Adenot makes history as she blasts off on space station mission

Crime in France in 2025: burglaries and car thefts fall but fraud rises

Tips triple in French restaurants using suggested-tip payment terminals

France public transport fares should double, claims report to Transport Ministry

Best French communes to live in named in 2026 ranking

Renault Clio tops France’s new car sales in 2025 by a wide margin

Health mutuelles banned from raising rates in 2026 – what to do if yours does

France finally passes 2026 budget - what it means for residents

French GPs angry at proposed fines over online paperwork

‘No time to react’: mini-tornado damages homes in Gironde, west France

Immigrants now make up 11.3% of France’s population, new figures show

Unesco listing sought for French bistros and cafés

'Lunatic': proposed EU baggage rule will drive up prices in France, says Easyjet boss

Bergerac airport injects €30million a year into Dordogne

French justice minister supports freeze on immigration: who would be affected

French senator backs foreign retirees refused citizenship over pension income

Why France’s EES border checks are increasing

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

New farmer protests this week - where and what to expect

Photos: widespread flooding in Brittany as warnings continue

What rent should I declare on my biens immobiliers declaration?

Ryanair boss warns French strikes will cause summer travel ‘mess’

New French 2026 budget plan – key points for residents

Storm set to hit north-west France

French MPs and Senators agree to scrap low-emission ZFE zones

Aer Lingus reopens summer Dublin-Brittany routes

Safety and local taxes are top concerns before French municipal elections

French farmers begin major protest in Strasbourg

Prime Minister to force 2026 budget through without a vote

Homes evacuated and cars submerged as flash floods hit south of France

French weekly weather forecast January 19 - 23: colder and lots of rain

‘Trustworthy’ media label idea from Macron causes political storm in France

Banking fees in France: nearly €72 a year on average for low use in 2026

Brexit residency card renewals: 12 confusion points and solutions

Which internet provider is best for fixed and mobile coverage in France?

Farmer protests in France: more blockades as ‘emergency law’ announced

France’s 2026 census begins: Who must do it and how?