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MEPs vote to adapt hand luggage rules: flights to and from France affected

Travellers should have right to personal bag as well as one piece of carry-on luggage weighing up to 7kg

Violent storms leave two dead in France

Hailstones up to 5cm in length tore through roofs in Dordogne. More than 100,000 homes were left without power

Violent storms hit France and set to sweep across much of country

5cm hail and 100 km/h gales expected after highs of up to 40C

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Timing for launch of EES app at French borders outlined

App will allow non-EU visitors, whose entries and exits will be logged in new digital borders system, to input most - but not all - data before arrival

Graph: New fuel rises in France put in context of recent years

Increase in price comes after several months of falling costs

Popular UK–France ferry link to resume after 14-year gap

Brittany Ferries’ daily Poole to Cherbourg link is starting again this winter

French weather forecast June 23 - 27: Storms and 40C heat before cool down

Major weather swings are expected this week

New London - Brest easyJet route to begin this week

It is the second route between the two cities

Heatwave brings more water restrictions: latest rules and advice across France

Some areas are already limiting water use

Table: Rural house price changes across France in 2024 – see how your department fares

Uneven shifts see falls of up to 19% and rises of nearly 12%

Is EU planning to raise the expected €7 Etias travel authorisation fee?

Reports say rise from original planned fee is being considered – we have checked with the EU authorities

37C in Brittany, heatwave warnings extend: French weekend weather forecast June 21 - 22

Most of the country will face some form of heatwave warning on Saturday

Heatwave begins in south-west France: what temperatures to expect

Temperatures could reach 38C in the shade in some areas

French MPs vote to ban low-emission zones: what happens now?

‘Simplification’ bill passes after tight vote but matter is far from clear

Local chikungunya case in Occitanie prompts control measures

It is the second domestic case recorded in mainland France in as many weeks

American dies after falling during climb near Mont Blanc

Dangerous passage has seen over 100 deaths since 1990

Weekend of storms: French weather forecast June 14 - 15

Temperatures set to drop by up to 10C in south-west from Friday to Sunday

Dog owners warned to look out for this plant in France to avoid pet injuries

Action can be taken to help avoid these tiny spears which can be fatal to animals in spring and summer

Map: Latest water restrictions across France and how public is affected

A dry spring in the north has left many areas under drought alert

Good news for people flying to France as EU clarifies luggage rule change

The EU previously ruled that airlines must accept hand luggage of a reasonable size but did not define ‘reasonable’

First heatwave alerts of year issued for much of south-west France

Highs of 37C are forecast before storms sweep in tonight, with four departments on tier-three orange alert

Officials allowed to enter private land in Dordogne to record local flora

Around 20 villages are affected. Agents may cross walls, fences and other barriers if necessary

Whit Monday holiday: How it works in France and how much it raises for state

It used to be a simple bank holiday like any other - but the tragic events of 2003 changed everything

New euro notes to be issued in France - here is what they will look like

Plans feature Beethoven, Marie Curie and da Vinci

Flight delay compensation changes include travel to and from France

New EU proposals address delay periods and compensation levels, together with easier claim processes and re-routing requirements

What is the weather forecast for the long Pentecost weekend (for some) in France

Only the southern coast is expected to remain dry this weekend

Nine more French departments to have unmarked speed radar cars

An increasing proportion of the cars will be operated by private contractors

MaPrimeRénov' scheme in France paused – how are ongoing projects affected?

Excess fraud and the increase in applications lead to suspension of scheme

EasyJet resumes Toulouse-London service for winter season

Airline will fly up to six flights per week on route during Christmas period

Photos: greenhouses damaged and motorways battered as huge hailstones hit central France

Hail reached up to 6cm in diameter. Further storms are forecast today

MPs reject plan to extend VAT to more self-employed workers in France

Vote reverses proposal to lower exemption thresholds for micro-entrepreneurs

Digital carte Vitale: we try it out as a French residency card holder

Smartphone app can be set up in several ways, including by – some – residency card holders

Can my neighbour park outside of my house in France?

It is sometimes illegal to park in front of your own property

Are Crit’Air vignettes still needed in France after MPs vote to axe low-emission zones?

The sticker scheme came into force in 2017

Temperature drop and storms: French weekly weather outlook June 2 - 6

All areas of France will see rain this week

Weather alert raised in 50 departments as France braces for heavy storms

Vast swathe of country from south-west to north-east placed on yellow alert by state forecaster Météo France

How France's energy ratings system is affecting property prices

New study reveals significant differences in urban properties

France must pay €5,000 to Briton who wins back right to vote post-Brexit

Ruling by local court was ‘incredibly brave’, says British retiree who lost her vote in France post-Brexit

Gas prices, TV channels, jobseekers rules: Changes for residents in France in June 2025

There are also price rises for many tobacco products

Storms return: French weekend weather update May 31 - June 1

Temperatures are set to drop 10C in the south-west between Friday and Sunday

MPs vote to end France's ZFE low-emission zones despite government opposition

Cross-party majority introduces amendment against them in a broader economic simplification bill on May 28

63 confirmed chikungunya cases recorded in south-east France as authorities fear epidemic

Spike linked to outbreak in La Réunion prompts reinforced surveillance and anti-mosquito measures

Briton wins right to be on EU electoral roll in historic French court ruling

The order is the first of its kind since Brexit

How to avoid large traffic jams this long weekend in France

A ‘black day’ of traffic is expected in the north on Sunday

Culture tests for more applicants as French citizenship rules are toughened

New test will come into effect before January 1, 2026

Do French speed cameras adjust to lower limits in poor conditions?

Heavy rain, fog, hail, or snow demand lower speed limits - but do speed cameras reflect this?

Non-EU visitors to pay more to visit major French museums

Major attractions including Versailles and Garnier opera will raise prices from 2026 to combat budget cuts

Temperatures to reach 30C in south: French weekly weather outlook May 26 - 30

Dry conditions are expected for public holiday on Thursday

Blackouts in south of France: What is known about suspected attacks on electricity grid

Fire at substation in Nice follows similar attack in Var and the sabotage of an electricity pylon in Alpes-Maritimes

Missing British man with Parkinson’s Disease missing in Paris

Chris Arnheim, 65, finds it hard to communicate due to his condition

New ranking shows ‘best campsites’ in France

Could one of these 20 - as reviewed by camping users - be a great choice for your holiday?

Advice issued as France saw over 1,200 drowning incidents last summer

90% of deaths concerned adult swimmers

Mystery of driving fines sent from France to UK homes post Brexit

This week’s new EU-UK partnership agreement includes measures to facilitate the sharing of driver data

Sun returns to south: French weekend weather outlook May 24 - 25

Temperatures will be lower than average north of the Loire but typical for the season along the Mediterranean coast

Fête des Voisins: 10 million neighbours in France to meet this Friday

2025 marks the 25th edition of solidarity festival, la Fête des Voisins. Revisit our 2016 interview with founder, Atanase Périfan

Farmers prepare to blockade roads around Paris and elsewhere on Monday

Major protests in support of controversial farming bill are expected

‘Cataclysmic scenes’ in Var as roads and homes destroyed by violent storms

At least three people died after being trapped in cars

France extends ID border checks with six neighbouring countries

Travellers may be asked to present their passport including entries by road and rail as well as flights

Three reported dead, two missing as violent storms hit southern France

Up to 250mm of rain falls this morning around Lavandou

New UK-EU deal: What could change for Britons in France?

Erasmus, youth scheme, food, pets, borders… the new ‘partnership’ is wide-ranging

Roads, stations, and airport disrupted as taxi driver protests continue in south of France

Major roads around Marseille and Toulon are set to be blocked for second day

UK-EU summit: Will British travellers be allowed to use e-gates in EU?

France says its fast-track gates are being adapted – but it is still unclear how residency cards or visas will be verified for exemption to EES digital borders system