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More homes in south of France must clear undergrowth or face fine

Homeowners reminded of obligatory land clearance rules prior to forest fire season

Find out who has been elected as mayor in your French commune

Majority of rural candidates ran without official party support

French weekly weather forecast March 23 - 27: A drop in temperature of up to 10C

Polar winds are set to sweep in from the north. Morning frosts to return

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France municipal elections: left holds major cities while far-right expands in mid-sized towns

Far-left fails to make significant gains but moderate right holds key strongholds - see map of second round results

What we know about meningitis death in Normandy

Officials say there is no confirmed link to UK cases

AI photos make ‘parcel for you’ scam more credible in France

Fraudsters send texts with fake parcel photos displaying your name and address

Fines issued in France to viewers of illegal streaming services

Users of IPTV boxes fined up to €400 for watching illegally streamed sports matches

French gas prices: should you switch to a fixed deal before May rise?

Bills may increase by €200 per year due to increase in global gas prices

EES app: second EU country begins trials before summer peak

France has yet to approve use of the Travel To Europe app which allows passengers to pre-register certain information

Italy announces 25c per litre drop in fuel price: will France follow suit?

Decree also provides for tax credits for haulers to prevent rises in consumer goods

British woman shot dead in France, partner confesses

The man says he accidentally shot her with a hunting rifle at their home in Charente

Meningitis case in France linked to University of Kent outbreak

The infected person is a student at the university. At least two people have died in the UK outbreak

France says full EES rollout on track despite ongoing IT issues

All eligible travellers crossing French borders are due to be checked from March 30. Delays have remained under control so far, say officials

Intermarché boss calls on French state to reduce fuel taxes

Diesel prices climb back above €2 per litre amid renewed geopolitical tensions

Ryanair plane takes off from France without all passengers due to EES hold-ups

Pilot left 24 passengers behind to avoid missing allocated departure slot

Cold set to return to France - and snow at low altitudes across Isère and Haute-Savoie

Storm in south-east forecast to bring up to 80mm of rain on Saturday

Grants for fibre internet open to all in France: how they work

Help with laying new cables for the high speed connection technology is available

France faces technical delays in EU EES border rollout

Problems with kiosks and tablets raise doubts over meeting deadlines for new biometric entry-exit checks

French supermarkets pledge to cut car fuel by 30 cents a litre

How to find the cheapest car fuel near you in France

Venues close as fire safety checks ramp up across France

Many bars and other late-night venues are being shut down for lack of compliance

Floods close roads in Var, south of France, after 130mm rain

Several rescue missions were carried out, including evacuating people from vehicles and homes

Driver in western France accumulates €39,000 in parking fines

Bricklayer admitted to parking anywhere over period of five years

Checks planned at French petrol stations over fuel prices

‘I have never seen such a sharp rise in so quick a time’

Air pollution warnings raised across northern France

Fine particle spike puts several departments on alert

Toulouse airport traffic falls in 2025

EasyJet base closure weighs on passenger numbers

Ultra-light solar car takes to the road in Brittany

Adjustable solar panels enable the vehicle to run largely on its own power

French court ruling may open way for cases against wind turbines

Tests on claimant's house found high levels of 'infrasound' that could not be stopped by home insulation

Fuel costs: should drivers fill up tank across the border outside of France?

Fuel prices have risen globally but some countries less affected than others

French forced heirship law: possible solution for some

Campaigners are turning towards marital legislation as a potential avenue

Why almost a million French households risk higher electricity bill in March

EDF must implement ‘red day’ tariffs before end of month

Waste management dominates local elections in Dordogne

Illegal dumping has become an issue to be addressed by candidates in Périgueux

Drivers in France rush for fuel amid price rises and fear of shortages

Country has three-month supply but global instability has caused rush to the pumps

French cities where it is better to buy than rent in 2026

New study shows where it makes more financial sense to buy if living there long term

Self-service mini shops spread in rural western France

The ‘supérettes’ are in areas without easy access to a shop

Macron makes TV speech to France about Middle East conflict

Iran bears responsibility for conflict but US and Israel acted outside of international law, said president

Farmers block motorway in western France: are protests returning?

Around 50 tractors blocked the A87 for almost four hours amid demands for improved water policy

Fuel price increase ‘inevitable’ in France following Middle East conflict

Prices estimated to rise between 7 - 20 cents per litre of fuel depending on length of hostilities

See who is running to be mayor in your local commune

Election of more than 34,000 mayors takes place via municipal elections

Doctors’ records hit by cyberattack: up to 15 million patients in France affected

Information about sexual orientation, infidelity, and assaults taken alongside administrative data

Graph: France’s largest cities ranked for financial stability

All but two saw score decrease since 2014

Map: See how February rainfall compares to average in your French department

More than 30 departments classified as showing ‘extremely high’ levels of rainfall

Pont Neuf in Paris to be transformed into the world’s largest immersive artwork

Visitors will be able to walk through the temporary installation as they cross the Seine

Unwanted sales calls at record levels in France: how to stop them

Use apps to block calls, respond in English: Connexion readers give tips

What changes for residents in France in March 2026

Major changes for drivers, hospital patients, and property owners

Hope for Britons visiting France as MPs call for more flexibility on 90/180 days rule

There are calls for issue to be raised at the next UK-EU annual summit in May

40,000 residency card renewals proceed smoothly in the main

There is a standardised process for prefectures to use but not all are doing so

France heat: 130 records set on February 25 - will it continue?

Seasonal records set as far north as Normandy and in the Alps

Local elections in France: new bids to allow non-EU foreigners to vote

Two MPs put forward separate bills to allow Britons, Americans and other foreign residents to take part

UK’s ETA transition period ends: what changes for residents of France?

Rules have been toughened for those with dual UK or Irish and another citizenship

House cracking threat spreads to new areas in France, putting 12 million properties at risk

Map from environment ministry shows more than half of country at risk

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

What is at stake in France's local elections

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

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

Gironde, Lot-et-Garonne and Maine-et-Loire among worst-hit with red warnings in place

New Paris-Jersey direct flight to launch this summer

Loganair route forms part of Channel Island’s tourism boost plan

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

Northern department becomes fourth to allow police to impose immediate bans for motorists caught using phones at wheel

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

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

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

Premiums are forecast to rise by four to six percent in 2026

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

French skier also died in the disaster at Val d’Isère on Friday February 13

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

Increased snowfall this weekend may cause further closures as busy school holiday season continues

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

Accompanying letter asks users to set up new card using fake bank website and QR code

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

Hundreds of thousands of homes left without power. Red flood alerts remain in place

‘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

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More homes in south of France must clear undergrowth or face fine

Find out who has been elected as mayor in your French commune

French weekly weather forecast March 23 - 27: A drop in temperature of up to 10C

France municipal elections: left holds major cities while far-right expands in mid-sized towns

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What we know about meningitis death in Normandy

AI photos make ‘parcel for you’ scam more credible in France

Fines issued in France to viewers of illegal streaming services

French gas prices: should you switch to a fixed deal before May rise?

EES app: second EU country begins trials before summer peak

Italy announces 25c per litre drop in fuel price: will France follow suit?

British woman shot dead in France, partner confesses

Meningitis case in France linked to University of Kent outbreak

France says full EES rollout on track despite ongoing IT issues

Intermarché boss calls on French state to reduce fuel taxes

French local elections: gains for far-right and left parties in first round

EU Entry-Exit System flags 4,000 Schengen overstayers

Official tool lets you estimate your French tax for 2025 income

Ryanair plane takes off from France without all passengers due to EES hold-ups

Good news for skiers as snowfall returns in French Alps

Brexit cards give Britons in France similar - but not identical - rights to EU citizens

Paris mayoral election March 2026: Who are the main candidates?

TotalEnergies to introduce fuel cap until end of March: 3,300 French service stations impacted

Renault to switch to electric-only sales in France by 2030

Cold set to return to France - and snow at low altitudes across Isère and Haute-Savoie

Grants for fibre internet open to all in France: how they work

France faces technical delays in EU EES border rollout

French supermarkets pledge to cut car fuel by 30 cents a litre

Venues close as fire safety checks ramp up across France

Floods close roads in Var, south of France, after 130mm rain

Driver in western France accumulates €39,000 in parking fines

Checks planned at French petrol stations over fuel prices

Air pollution warnings raised across northern France

Toulouse airport traffic falls in 2025

Ultra-light solar car takes to the road in Brittany

French court ruling may open way for cases against wind turbines

Fuel costs: should drivers fill up tank across the border outside of France?

French forced heirship law: possible solution for some

Why almost a million French households risk higher electricity bill in March

Waste management dominates local elections in Dordogne

Drivers in France rush for fuel amid price rises and fear of shortages

French cities where it is better to buy than rent in 2026

Self-service mini shops spread in rural western France

Macron makes TV speech to France about Middle East conflict

Farmers block motorway in western France: are protests returning?

Fuel price increase ‘inevitable’ in France following Middle East conflict

See who is running to be mayor in your local commune

Doctors’ records hit by cyberattack: up to 15 million patients in France affected

Graph: France’s largest cities ranked for financial stability

Map: See how February rainfall compares to average in your French department

Pont Neuf in Paris to be transformed into the world’s largest immersive artwork

Unwanted sales calls at record levels in France: how to stop them

What changes for residents in France in March 2026

Hope for Britons visiting France as MPs call for more flexibility on 90/180 days rule

40,000 residency card renewals proceed smoothly in the main

France heat: 130 records set on February 25 - will it continue?

Local elections in France: new bids to allow non-EU foreigners to vote

UK’s ETA transition period ends: what changes for residents of France?

House cracking threat spreads to new areas in France, putting 12 million properties at risk

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

What is at stake in France's local elections

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