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‘It gives us the legal tools to intervene’: why French municipalities are banning alcohol on beaches

Before opening a bottle by the sea, visitors are advised to check local rules

How to avoid unsafe glasses before France's August 12 solar eclipse

Watching a solar eclipse without proper protection can permanently damage your eyes

French homeowners issue warning after €37,000 roof repair deposit dispute

The couple’s experience is a reminder of the precautions homeowners should take before starting renovation work in France

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Controversial police shootings bill advances in France

Petition against law racks up more than 700,000 signatures

Satellite photos reveal scale of recent wildfires in France

Before-and-after images show extent of damage

France wildfire update July 21: forest fires continue across south and west

Five departments on forest fire red alert in south with more blazes expected

Residents in four southern France villages told not to drink tap water due to arsenic levels

Routine testing found levels of toxic metal to be higher than legal limit

France weather outlook: cooler in north, high temperatures to remain in south

Strong winds forecast in many areas from Tuesday

Why installing a reversible heat pump is now cheaper in France

Hundreds of euros can be saved on eligible combined heat and air conditioning units

Solar panels in France 2026: are they still worth it after sell-back rate falls?

‘Today you need to think in terms of savings on your bill, not income from selling back energy’

First case of West Nile virus transmitted this year identified in southern France

The virus follows a different transmission cycle from dengue, chikungunya and Zika

Two die as violent storms cross France

Tornado, hail, flooding: storm updates and weekend weather forecast

Bones found in new searches related to France’s no-body murder case

Husband confessed to killing his wife last week after denying his involvement for five years, and is helping authorities find remains

American tourist dies in motorway crash near Paris airport

The woman was in a car parked on the hard shoulder when another vehicle drove into it. Another American in the car is facing life-threatening injuries

Wildfire updates July 16: fires 'causing most strain since end of World War Two' on France

'Zero tolerance' for arsonists as arrests continue

Astronomy festival to capitalise on perfect summer stargazing conditions

The annual ‘nights of stars’ weekend comes before major solar eclipse and peak meteor shower

Updated: Tennis ball-size hail batters western and central France as more storms loom

Homes and cars damaged as violent storms bring flash flooding and giant hail

Family in eastern France struggles with hundreds of bats living in their home

Bats are a protected species in France meaning they cannot be disturbed

Isère to restore 90km/h speed limit on 3,000km of roads

Alpine department will return many roads to the higher limit, reversing 2018 national reduction

Home working linked to productivity gains for French firms

Télétravail is more common since the Covid-19 pandemic

Are cicadas in the south-east of France making more noise this summer?

‘We are in Provence and our cicadas are announcing summer’

EES: New data on EU entry refusals and extension of stay beyond 90 days

Why many Americans and Canadians are allowed to stay on for longer

New motorway costs if driving from France into Belgium

Proposed system is intended to make all road users contribute to maintenance costs

Storm warnings issued as France's red heatwave alert ends

Temperatures ease in north but central areas face lightning and hail

Summer skiing in Tignes threatened by glacier retreat linked to climate change

Research shows that glacier retreat is affecting ski areas and tourism activities across the Alpine region

‘Intelligent’ traffic lights appearing across several French communes

How French towns are using technology to adapt road safety

How Saharan sand in France is making nights even hotter

France braces for more ‘tropical nights’ at 20C or above

Canadian driver carrying six-metre boat stopped on French motorway

A €5,000 transport quote prompted the driver to an alternative plan

Readers reveal what worked to stop ants invading their homes

Practical suggestions from readers after this summer's surge in household ant invasions

Can a 300-year-old yew survive France’s changing climate?

A veteran tree owner is asking experts for help after extreme heat damaged a centuries-old yew

Monaco welcomed 6.7 million visitors in 2025: US and UK among its top international markets

Most visitors are ‘same-day’, but overnight visitors account for the majority of Monaco’s tourism spending

Jellyfish in France: how to check sightings online before swimming

Reports have increased on parts of the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts

France records 139 drowning deaths since June 19

More than half of fatalities occurred in unsupervised swimming areas

Are state pensions of Britons in France protected in case of UK government policy changes?

Questions come amid economic and political uncertainties in both countries

Marine Le Pen speaking with raised hands during an interview in an office at the French National Assembly in Paris.

Is it fair to call Marine Le Pen a far-right figure in France?

She will lead Rassemblement National for fourth successive presidential campaign next year

Small earthquake felt in southern France over the weekend

‘I thought it was a plane or an explosion at the airport’

Wildfire with flames and thick smoke rising above green woodland near Aubais, France.

Update: 59 detained in France over wildfires, heatwave alerts persist

Authorities are investigating causes behind wildfires as devastation already overtakes summer 2025

Why France's 'Cathar castles' will no longer be called Cathar

Sites in south-west expected to receive Unesco World Heritage status

Hazy orange sunset over a silhouetted city skyline with a church tower and communications mast.

Red heatwave alerts extended: Up to 41C forecast for millions in France

Conditions expected to ease from the west on July 14

Young couple on a sofa covering their ears in a bright living room.

Neighbours take man to French court for playing same song over and over

Noise complaints are not uncommon in French towns and villages.

Where are the healthiest places to live in France?

New survey compares nearly 1,000 municipalities, west and south rank highest

High-angle view of a crowded airport departure hall with travellers, check-in desks and overhead signage.

Is the EU set to relax September’s strict EES implementation?

Nine countries, including France, have asked for greater flexibility

A pupil holding a piece of paper and celebrating exam success

Standard of living in France is increasing, official data reveals

Low inflation contributes to higher median income but poverty remains high

Who are France’s volunteer firefighters?

Following a recent tragic death of a volunteer firefighter, we look at the vital role they play in public life

Heatwave sends ants into homes: why they are appearing and what to do

‘I can’t sleep in this room with all these ants flying around’

Where to watch England’s World Cup game in France this Saturday?

Many bars will be open late and welcoming Three Lions fans

Parisian building with balconies in warm light, Eiffel Tower in the background.

France activates new extreme heat emergency plan for weekend

Temperatures of 40C expected. It is also one of the busiest times on road

French jets flying over Paris as part of July 14 celebrations

July 14: what to expect on France's national day

We take a closer look at France’s celebrations for la fête nationale

Why can car washes in France remain open despite drought restrictions?

Professional car washes often include water recycling systems

Worried about bed bugs in French hotels? This new label could reassure you

Scheme certifies tourist accommodation that has been tested for infestations

Solar eclipse on August 12: the latest visibility predictions and where to watch it

The eclipse will be visible across France, with the best coverage expected in the south-west

Meet Arthur Fery: the French-born player flying the flag for Britain at Wimbledon

Wildcard entrant is the surprise of this year's tennis competition

Crowd of protesters holding banners and flags during a march on a city street.

International students 'very scared' after France slashes housing aid

The Aide Personnalisée au Logement is no longer available to many non-EU students

Driver-monitoring cameras: What is changing with new cars in France

New measures are aimed at preventing serious accidents

Wildfire smoke and flames in the background, with an inset of an older woman holding a cat inside a home.

British couple’s ‘sheer panic’ fleeing south-west France wildfires

Pyrénées-Orientales’ fire ongoing as experts stress how brush clearing can save homes

Bormes-les-Mimosas crowned as the Village Préféré des Français 2026

Announcement marks the first Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur win since the competition began in 2012

New vacant homes tax from 2027: who will really be affected?

What the change means for owners of second homes and other properties left unoccupied

Marine Le Pen speaking in front of a podium

Poll: 59% say Marine Le Pen should not run for French presidency in 2027

Far-right figurehead announces fourth bid after court ruling

Heatwave in France: alerts expand and no let-up for at least a week

72 departments under orange alert, wildfire danger increases, July 14 celebrations affected

France’s medicine database allows you to check status and prices

Official website gives patients easy access to information on reimbursement and usage

World War Two: search continues for crash site of British pilot lost in Normandy in 1944

Now 98, Noel Sturt Green’s sister has visited Normandy in the hope of finding answers about her brother’s final flight

French postal union voices concern over proposed cuts to La Poste

Sud PTT says MPs must take into account ‘what people need’ after report calls for reforms

'I was scammed out of thousands by removals firm in France'

The company collected the items then stopped responding

Coffee pods recalled in France over toxin linked to cancer risk

Consumers advised to return products to Intermarché stores where they were purchased

More France-Ireland ferry crossings from September

DFDS adds extra Dunkirk-Ireland ferry crossings from September

EES: EU commits to stepping up efforts to reduce delays

The response comes after industry groups reported long queues affecting summer travel

France’s Favourite Village 2026 announced tonight: how to watch

How and when to tune in to find out which of the 14 shortlisted villages received the most votes

Heatwave in France: will it last longer than expected?

Plus update on wildfires still blazing in several areas

ETIAS, EU electronic visa-waiver, could be delayed until 2027

It comes amid long delays for some travellers using EES border checks

New EU air passenger rights approved: what changes for travellers

‘When people take a plane, their rights will not be left behind on the ground’

Marine Le Pen launches 2027 presidential bid despite conviction

What could a far-right election win change for foreign residents

DFDS sees strong rise in Jersey-France ferry demand

Rise follows cancellation of Jersey-Guernsey summer route

France’s centenarian boom: why more people are reaching 100 and beyond

France could have some 76,000 centenarians by 2040 and around 210,000 by 2070

Marine Le Pen appeal: Election ban lifted but prison sentence upheld

The ruling means the far-right MP is legally free to stand in 2027, although she has said she would not run if required to wear an electronic bracelet

Green pharmacy cross sign on a sunny street in Nice, France, between tall buildings.

French heatwave update July 7: 61 departments on heightened alert

Water use is above average and hospitals are preparing for a rise in heat-related symptoms

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France weather outlook: cooler in north, high temperatures to remain in south

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First case of West Nile virus transmitted this year identified in southern France

Two die as violent storms cross France

Bones found in new searches related to France’s no-body murder case

American tourist dies in motorway crash near Paris airport

France to renew list of animals classed as 'susceptible to cause damage': see which species are included

Vendée in western France has the most camping pitches in the country

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Do not mistake this harmless wasp in your French garden for an Asian hornet

Italy deactivates 850 speed cameras after new rules expose compliance issues

Elon Musk backs Le Pen as ‘France’s last hope’

Tourists in France flock to Norman coastline to avoid heatwave

Astronomy festival to capitalise on perfect summer stargazing conditions

Updated: Tennis ball-size hail batters western and central France as more storms loom

Family in eastern France struggles with hundreds of bats living in their home

Isère to restore 90km/h speed limit on 3,000km of roads

Home working linked to productivity gains for French firms

Are cicadas in the south-east of France making more noise this summer?

EES: New data on EU entry refusals and extension of stay beyond 90 days

New motorway costs if driving from France into Belgium

Storm warnings issued as France's red heatwave alert ends

Summer skiing in Tignes threatened by glacier retreat linked to climate change

‘Intelligent’ traffic lights appearing across several French communes

How Saharan sand in France is making nights even hotter

Canadian driver carrying six-metre boat stopped on French motorway

Readers reveal what worked to stop ants invading their homes

Can a 300-year-old yew survive France’s changing climate?

Monaco welcomed 6.7 million visitors in 2025: US and UK among its top international markets

Jellyfish in France: how to check sightings online before swimming

France records 139 drowning deaths since June 19

Are state pensions of Britons in France protected in case of UK government policy changes?

Is it fair to call Marine Le Pen a far-right figure in France?

Small earthquake felt in southern France over the weekend

Update: 59 detained in France over wildfires, heatwave alerts persist

Why France's 'Cathar castles' will no longer be called Cathar

Red heatwave alerts extended: Up to 41C forecast for millions in France

Neighbours take man to French court for playing same song over and over

Where are the healthiest places to live in France?

Is the EU set to relax September’s strict EES implementation?

Standard of living in France is increasing, official data reveals

Who are France’s volunteer firefighters?

Heatwave sends ants into homes: why they are appearing and what to do

Where to watch England’s World Cup game in France this Saturday?

France activates new extreme heat emergency plan for weekend

July 14: what to expect on France's national day

Why can car washes in France remain open despite drought restrictions?

Worried about bed bugs in French hotels? This new label could reassure you

Solar eclipse on August 12: the latest visibility predictions and where to watch it

Meet Arthur Fery: the French-born player flying the flag for Britain at Wimbledon

International students 'very scared' after France slashes housing aid

Driver-monitoring cameras: What is changing with new cars in France

British couple’s ‘sheer panic’ fleeing south-west France wildfires

Bormes-les-Mimosas crowned as the Village Préféré des Français 2026

New vacant homes tax from 2027: who will really be affected?

Poll: 59% say Marine Le Pen should not run for French presidency in 2027

Heatwave in France: alerts expand and no let-up for at least a week

France’s medicine database allows you to check status and prices

World War Two: search continues for crash site of British pilot lost in Normandy in 1944

French postal union voices concern over proposed cuts to La Poste

'I was scammed out of thousands by removals firm in France'