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Drivers in France should be aware of new road signs this month

Free-flow motorways, level crossings, and ‘stopover villages’ all affected

French weekend weather forecast September 13-14: Rain for most areas

Summery conditions will only be present in the south on Sunday

Latest: Flights, rail, road…how September 18 strikes may affect you

Transport sectors amongst those likely to suffer from strike action

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Air France rolls out free on-board WiFi service

All planes should have technology by end of next year

Will ‘Bloquons tout’ protests continue in France?

Around 200,000 took part in action on September 10 according to official figures

Carrefour store found guilty of presenting foreign fresh produce as French

Widespread checks in 2024 found many shops fall foul of general commerce rules

Roadblocks, protests, arrests: Update on Bloquons Tout actions around France

Strike action is so far not causing the threatened mass disruption everywhere

Meet Sébastien Lecornu, France’s new prime minister

Macron’s close ally has been perennial cabinet figure but inherits political chaos of predecessors

French hunting season 2025-2026 dates by department and species

Organised hunts are set locally and Sundays tend to be the busiest day

French prime minister toppled after vote of no confidence

François Bayrou must resign after 364 MPs went against his government in critical vote

‘Block everything’: France braces for ‘shutdown’ protest on September 10

Major protests are planned in cities and towns across France

France looks to digitalise traffic fines

Online platform set to simplify administrative procedures and end the problem of fines getting lost in the post

More retirees turned down for French citizenship over foreign income tell their stories

A growing number of readers report refusals after minister's prefecture letter called for tougher attitude

When does EES start for Eurotunnel and how will it work?

We look at how lanes and pre-registration booths are being organised

Storm alerts raised across France: hail forecast in east

Three weeks worth of rain could fall this afternoon in some areas

French weekly weather forecast September 1 - 5: wet and stormy

Alerts are in place with violent storms expected to continue in the south-east for much of Monday

Ryanair route cuts at French regional airports: will there be more?

A rise in French ticket taxes has led Ryanair to axe several winter routes, affecting regional airports

Weather alerts raised as violent storms forecast to sweep France

South and central areas are set to be the most affected

Health rules, sick notes, fibre grants: 10 changes for residents of France in September

The end of the month will see property renovation and electric car leasing schemes return

French air traffic controllers announce September strike

Flights set to be cancelled or delayed as unions calls for controllers across France to walk out

Household bin collection tax in France: many communes found to be overcharging

Authorities charging up to 160% of actual fees risk legal action, but say money is being used to improve waste services

France hit by storms: record rainfall, hail, and 17,000 lightning strikes

Outbreaks to centre on south-east today

‘Total blockade’ France September 10: major unions joins call to action

The blockade has been called in response to the government’s budget plans

Uber announces Channel Tunnel train to compete with Eurostar

The trains will link London with several European destinations

First native cases of mosquito-borne chikungunya recorded in Dordogne

Cluster of 15 cases leads to launch of extermination programme of the insect in Bergerac

UK retirees face surprise social charge bills on pensions in France

Many have paid thousands of euros despite longstanding rules exempting them

France 'total blockade' call for September 10: how much support does it have?

The mysterious movement is being backed by some unions, politicians, and protest groups

France’s Interior Ministry clarifies new EES border rules

We share official answers on phased rollout, Parafe gate use for residency card and visa holders, and plans for a pre-registration app for visitors to France

Alerts raised as France braces for powerful storms

Three days of storms will see strong winds and hail across south and east

2026 budget: French prime minister calls for confidence vote on September 8

François Bayrou warns that France faces ‘immediate danger’ if no action is taken and that debt is growing by €12million every hour

2025 taxe foncière bills arrive: five questions answered

Increases, second homes, property extensions: your questions answered

French weekly weather forecast August 25 - 29: storms and temperature drop

Rain is set to hit all areas midweek as storms cover the country

French postal service suspends parcel deliveries to the United States

Temporary measure required to let La Poste adapt to new ‘Trump tariff’ customs duties

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

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

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

Fallen trees leave roads blocked and lightning hits the Eiffel Tower

French Senate approves bill to fix ‘unfair’ energy ratings

Proposed law aims to address energy certificate issues for pre-1948 homes

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

Opposition is mounting, including complaints, a petition and court cases

France heatwave: red alerts continue as thunder storms approach

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

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

Heat set to continue until weekend

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

South-west France is particularly impacted. High temperatures to spread north-east on Tuesday

Towns in France race to improve flood defences

A quarter of people now live in areas at risk of flooding according to government estimates

French city ranked 'best in world' for internet connection

France has prioritised investment in high-speed fixed broadband in recent years

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

Heightened warnings are already in place in many areas

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

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Drivers in France should be aware of new road signs this month

French weekend weather forecast September 13-14: Rain for most areas

Latest: Flights, rail, road…how September 18 strikes may affect you

Air France rolls out free on-board WiFi service

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Carrefour store found guilty of presenting foreign fresh produce as French

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Meet Sébastien Lecornu, France’s new prime minister

French hunting season 2025-2026 dates by department and species

French prime minister toppled after vote of no confidence

‘Block everything’: France braces for ‘shutdown’ protest on September 10

France looks to digitalise traffic fines

More retirees turned down for French citizenship over foreign income tell their stories

When does EES start for Eurotunnel and how will it work?

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French weekend weather forecast September 6-7: sun for all, then storms in south-west

Storm alerts raised across France: hail forecast in east

Outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases surge in France this summer

Users of mobile company Free warned to be vigilant of new scam in France

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Photos: flash floods and storms hit south of France, driver dies after sliding off road

How disruptive will September 18 strikes be in France?

French weekly weather forecast September 1 - 5: wet and stormy

Ryanair route cuts at French regional airports: will there be more?

Weather alerts raised as violent storms forecast to sweep France

Health rules, sick notes, fibre grants: 10 changes for residents of France in September

French air traffic controllers announce September strike

Household bin collection tax in France: many communes found to be overcharging

France hit by storms: record rainfall, hail, and 17,000 lightning strikes

‘Total blockade’ France September 10: major unions joins call to action

Uber announces Channel Tunnel train to compete with Eurostar

First native cases of mosquito-borne chikungunya recorded in Dordogne

UK retirees face surprise social charge bills on pensions in France

France 'total blockade' call for September 10: how much support does it have?

France’s Interior Ministry clarifies new EES border rules

Alerts raised as France braces for powerful storms

2026 budget: French prime minister calls for confidence vote on September 8

2025 taxe foncière bills arrive: five questions answered

French weekly weather forecast August 25 - 29: storms and temperature drop

French postal service suspends parcel deliveries to the United States

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

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