French banking rules: when can officials freeze your account? The authorities’ right to take money from individuals surprises many newcomers
Too angry, too fast, too close: French drivers confess their bad habits Most say they are afraid, insult others and talk on the phone in a major study, which compares self-declared driving behaviour in several countries
UK/France border plans 'completely unsatisfactory' ministers told Travel operators struggling to plan amid uncertainty over launch date of the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) and readiness of ‘pre-registration’ app Sunny skies and warm temperatures to return to France after storms Neurotoxin in wheat flour poisons 49 in Brittany Tax questions, boiler grants, May changes: 5 French practical updates
Call for action to reduce mosquito numbers in France Rise in tiger mosquito numbers has prompted regional health authorities to urge steps to prevent transmission of disease
Double number of murders in France than UK: where and why? We also look at how the statistics compare with data from America
BA flight sale and UK-France ferry offers: Seven French travel updates We also look at congestion on the roads this weekend and a new SNCF email scam
Rain set to continue in France: when will the sun be back? Another bout of storms is expected to hit the south-west this weekend
Tax rises for property owners: French mayors say they have no choice ‘A commune cannot borrow to cover its running costs. We don’t have the right, unlike the central state’
Woman dies as mudslide tears through home during storms in France More rain is still expected across most of country. We also share photos and videos of yesterday’s hailstorms and lightning
Driving fine bonanza as France increases number of speed cameras More than €2bn taken in 2023, says government report
French ‘martyr village’ destroyed in WW2 receives €1 million donation The ‘symbolic gift’ will help ensure the site survives for future generations
7 reader questions on new France/UK border checks answered Queries include travel within the EU, separate queues, spouses, dual nationals and more
Museums, mothers and muguet: key dates to note in May in France Dates of interest to put in your calendar for the next month New UK/France border checks: visas, residency cards and which queues? Medical fees, eco-grants, gas prices: 5 changes this May in France Storms on way for much of France. Will the cold spell continue?
PHOTOS: Olympic Flame travels to France on beautiful historic ship The 127-year-old ship set sail on Saturday with ‘the most important passenger it has ever carried’ Saharan winds bring sands and storms to France this weekend Eurostar fares revamp and motorway closures: 6 France travel updates How does your area of France fare for delay to see a doctor? MAP: where and why are there curfews in France? Who is affected? Mass flight disruption at French airports today April 25
State of French roads causing alarm Spectacular images of roads that have collapsed or been blocked by mudslides this winter have prompted renewed concern about the state of France’s roads
Stay up-to-date: 20 recent and upcoming changes in France We cover tax updates, renovation scheme revamps, possible money changes for British residents and more
BREAKING: Thursday's air strike in France called off, disruption still expected Disruption is still expected at a number of airports. The union has also not rescinded its strike notice for three days in May
How safe are purchases on French classified websites? Leboncoin is France’s second most-visited website - but is also a hunting ground for scammers
Many French flights set to be cancelled due to air traffic strike Thursday’s 24-hour protest is expected to be one of the largest walkouts in the profession
French bank to close dozens of Britons' accounts citing Brexit Regional caisse in south-west blames complicated post-Brexit rules and measures to stop money laundering
Call for pharmacists to strike over medicine shortages in France Total shutdown of pharmacies at end of May expected. 36 pharmacies closed in January 2024 for economic reasons
MAP: which areas in France already have water shortages? Water reserves are above average in some areas due to heavy autumn rainfall but some areas have shortages
French air traffic controllers’ union files strike notice for April 25 Almost three-quarters of flights could to be affected
Gardeners warned of morning frosts as French cold snap continues Temperatures will be significantly below average until the weekend, with snow and April showers
MAP: where are France’s nuclear reactors and what is planned for more? President Macron wants to triple atomic energy production by 2050
EU proposes talks with UK for easy work and study for under-30s Labour says this looks too much like a return to pre-Brexit free movement and it has ‘no plans’ to negotiate such a deal. The UK government does not want an EU-wide scheme.
Telecom firms, utilities: which offer English language services in France? We checked out any advertised dedicated helplines
Why are temperatures yo-yoing in France? And what about next week? Erratic fluctuations can be source of concern for vineyards, farmers and home gardens
Which French motorways are to become toll booth free - and when? Barriers will be replaced by a system that scans drivers’ number plates
Frost warnings, storms and snow at 500m as temperatures in France drop Cold winds from British Isles will keep temperatures cool over the weekend
What is average salary in France? How does it compare with US or UK? We also look at the average disposable income per capita in OECD countries
Obligatory property declaration in France: paper forms now available Missing declarations must be made by June 30, 2024. Up to one in six property owners did not complete this new declaration last year
Wildfire strikes in south of France: residents warned to clear land 80 firefighters deployed to stop blaze spreading due to strong wind
Driving in France: why are the roads more deadly than in the UK? The number of fatal accidents is high despite good infrastructure
Silhouettes of D-Day soldiers erected at British memorial in Normandy The 1,475 two-metre tall statues will portray British soldiers who died on the beaches on the day of landing
Taxe foncière French property tax: What rises on way as councils vote? Local councils had until April 15 to set their rates; some have risen, some stayed the same, and a couple have dropped
Cool week ahead for France after temperatures drop, frosts expected Powerful winds will drop temperatures throughout the week, as Storm Renata batters the north
What is France’s new national plan to fight against Asian hornets? The hornets represent a triple threat: to the beekeeping industry, to the environment and to public health, said the French minister for biodiversity
New call for air traffic and rail strikes: 8 France travel updates We also look at the progress of the Entry/Exit System EU border control system and an increase in US-France flights
Habits of French people that annoy Britons - according to French media Do you agree with these tips on ‘how not to irritate the British’?
Couple disguise postbox as French speed camera to slow down cars The idea is legal as the postbox is on their private property - as long as it does not start flashing passing vehicles
Health insurance in France: what you should expect to pay per age Region and gender also plays a part in the total cost of top-ups. Policies are forecast to rise significantly this year
Online income tax declarations open in France: what’s new? Deadlines are from late May to early June. Changes this year include a questionnaire relating to the new biens immobiliers property declaration
Temperatures in France to rise 20C in few hours over weekend Highs of 30C or more are expected for the second weekend before a mini cold snap next week
Key step completed for France-UK travel and new EU border controls Total of 224 ‘kiosks’ being installed at UK and French tunnel borders to speed up data collection ahead of the launch of the EES system
French town is selling house for €1 However there are conditions and buyers will have to spend considerably more on renovations
Two drown after being swept into sea by waves in Normandy The 73-year-olds were fishing along the coast. A third woman was seriously injured
Is France soft on crime? The country is imprisoning more criminals than ever but still lags far behind the UK and US, new official data shows
Big temperature drop across France and 25,000 lightning strikes Ferry and train delays and cancellations as Storm Pierrick brings winds of 120 km/h to Normandy for second consecutive day
Entente Cordiale: France and the UK find novel way to mark 120 years Countries swap ceremonial soldiers. President Macron also quotes Queen Elizabeth II and speaks of ‘shared history and future’
Storm Pierrick hits France in week of alternating cold and warm spells Several departments are facing alerts with gales of up to 130km/h expected in Brittany
Scammers pose as anti-fraud agency: 4 scams to watch out for in France Readers report being targeted by fraudsters both online and while out shopping
June strike call for private clinics and hospitals in France 200,000 private healthcare workers may walk out over hospital funding row
UK Spring Budget: More detail on changes for Britons in France Pension top-ups, capital gains, holiday lets and inheritance were all in the chancellor’s announcement
Bones of Emile, 2, found in area already searched near Alps hamlet A hiker made the discovery and took the partial remains to a police station
Britons told to check passports as more people denied travel to EU Hundreds of travellers, including those on their way to visit family in France and second homes, reported to be blocked by 10-year rule