French carte Vitale must now be presented at pharmacy to receive certain medicines Pharmacists should ‘systematically’ ask patients for their health card when dispensing prescriptions
What happens to France’s nuclear waste and where is new waste 'mega site' planned? The majority of France’s radioactive waste poses little threat
news France braces for heatwave: 38C expected in Paris and 37C in south-west Alerts raised with series of ‘tropical nights’ at 20C or above expected
Graphs: Lastest forecasts on inflation and spending power from Banque de France Ongoing trade dispute with the United States and persistently uncertain global outlook start to take effect
Fees for some medical appointments are rising in France from July 1, 2025 It follows first set of rises in December last year
Fatal car crash in France linked to faulty Takata airbag: how to check models affected The incident involved a Citroën C3 car from 2014
Local chikungunya case in Occitanie prompts control measures It is the second domestic case recorded in mainland France in as many weeks
French land agency reduces €1m field sale to €15,000 Intervention of rural land management agency causes massive price reduction in Brittany
French mobile network operator SFR hit by major outage Texts, calls, and internet unavailable for many users
French health minister wants to ban screens for children under 3… but how? Also communication campaigns will promote greater awareness amongst parents and caregivers on dangers of screen time
French 2025 'Bac' exams begin and why philosophy is always first Philosophy is an obligatory subject in France. See this year’s questions for the exam
Hot weather to return: French weekly weather forecast June 16 - 20 Highs of 36C are expected in the south-west and over 30C in Brittany by the end of the week
Major trial underway for data leak that left 72,000 victims in France Leak at French work agency Adecco resulted in one of the biggest data-related frauds ever uncovered in France Temporary driving restrictions imposed in parts of France due to air pollution Two die and widespread damage as storms batter France this weekend Rural bar proposal gains support of French MPs
First LGBT retirement home to open in France Residents are set to move into the Maison de la Diversité (House of Diversity) in Lyon this autumn Photo: Connexion reader spots rare blue frog in her garden in France First domestic case of chikungunya recorded in mainland France in 2025: Prevention tips Small business owners should watch out for incorrect payment demands from La Poste Americans protest in Paris and Nice to oppose Trump ‘authoritarianism’ on Saturday Refuse collectors in west France strike to wear shorts during summer
American dies after falling during climb near Mont Blanc Dangerous passage has seen over 100 deaths since 1990
Warning after high number of drowning incidents in France last summer Santé publique France hopes to reduce the number of cases this year
Glass bottle return scheme offering refunds launches in French supermarkets Trial will run for 18 months in north and west France with customers seeing 10c or 20c deposit returned for bringing back empty glass items
Weekend of storms: French weather forecast June 14 - 15 Temperatures set to drop by up to 10C in south-west from Friday to Sunday
What is date of Father’s Day 2025 in France and how is it celebrated? The holiday originates from some clever marketing by a Breton lighter company
French senators debate new ‘Zucman tax’ on ultra-rich: who would this affect? Tax could reportedly bring in up to €20 billion per year in additional revenue
This weekend’s European archaeology festival sees hundreds of events in France Dig sites usually closed to the public will be opened up, many with tours and workshops
EasyJet announces new Nice-Newcastle route for next year Airline is opening major base at northern UK airport with 11 new flights
French taxi drivers launch new strike action lasting to end of June ‘If it means dying… we will all die’ say union leaders as meeting fails to bring about agreement
Famous Le Mans 24 hour is steeped in British tradition The venerable competition takes place this weekend continuing a tradition that dates from the 1920s - and a a Bentley win. Cloudy conditions are expected
Macron announces France will ‘ban social media’ for under 15s if EU does not Facial recognition technology could be used to assess age of social media users
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
Bonfire of the vineyards gathers pace in Bordeaux Columnist Sue Adams explains why acres of vines are being taken up and burned in a wine-growing region
Fire smoke from Canada seen over France: is it a health risk? The misty veil has covered much of the country since the start of the month
France’s home renovation grant system to resume in September MaPrimeRenov' scheme is being paused for the summer to tackle fraud and backlogs
Over 100 drivers fined for filming motorway crash - what French law says People who filmed lorry crash while driving face fines and points deductions
Bin collection strike enters second week in south-west France town Many residents have no choice but to leave their rubbish on the streets in 38 communes
Major taxi protests expected this week in France Unions call for coordinated protests over changes to patient transport fees and working conditions
Major road tunnel between France and Italy to reopen this month after 12 years of works The new Tende tunnel will be inaugurated on Friday, June 27
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
British Netflix series Adolescence on online violence to be shown in French schools The aim is to encourage discussion with young people regarding their relationship with social media, said France’s Minister of Education
Briton dies after fall in French Alps Alert was raised by the climber’s companion but he was confirmed dead at the scene
Hot and dry then storms: French weather outlook June 9 to 13 Temperatures of up to 36C are expected in the south-west
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
Spotify raises prices in France for second consecutive year The music streaming platform says the increase is required to continue to offer the best possible experience
Concorde in Toulouse museum declared a historic monument The aircraft built to test the supersonic project was granted the honour on May 5
Wet south-east, dry north: France's reversed rainfall pattern March-May 2025 Precipitation exceeded seasonal averages by more than 60% in Alpes-Maritimes and Var
French rail union announces June - September strike action Rolling strike attempts to catch rail operator off guard with last-minute walkouts
Two supermarket olive oil brands may pose health risk says French consumer organisation Oil revealed as having the lowest level of pollutants is surprisingly affordable
State appeals ruling that restored EU voting rights to Briton in France Lawyers had hoped the recent judgement would be final
Hail warnings as storms set to batter east of France again Heightened weather alerts extended to Saturday morning in several departments
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
Jellyfish spotted at beaches in south of France: how to check which beaches are safe Interactive maps can show where they have been noted in recent days
Nine more French departments to have unmarked speed radar cars An increasing proportion of the cars will be operated by private contractors
EasyJet resumes Toulouse-London service for winter season Airline will fly up to six flights per week on route during Christmas period
New tool launched to help students find accommodation in France University places are now being offered for the start of the academic year in September
Guernsey sees record number of ferry visitors from France We review the ferry routes between France and the Channel Island
Photos: greenhouses damaged and motorways battered as huge hailstones hit central France Hail reached up to 6cm in diameter. Further storms are forecast today
UN Conference brings extra police checks to south-east France Police in towns across Alpes-Maritimes are on alert
Strike to shut down public transport in Nice, other networks unaffected The rail network and transport in other French cities remain mostly unaffected, although a major union called on workers across France to join action on June 5
Why global porn sites are blocking access from France Row over new age verification law means several major sites will be unavailable in France
Orange update in France puts email accounts out of reach in UK Authentication change means man with second home in Dordogne cannot access account back home
Photo: Rare blue frog photographed in Dordogne French wildlife photographer captures the elusive amphibian after a 20-year search.
MPs reject plan to extend VAT to more self-employed workers in France Vote reverses proposal to lower exemption thresholds for micro-entrepreneurs
When and where are dogs banned at beaches in France? Communes are able to set own rules – those who do not comply face fines
Rendez-vous aux jardins: over 2,200 French parks and gardens to visit The annual event will take place from June 6 - 8, inviting the public to discover rare sites across France and Europe
Scope of French language tests widens ahead of new residency card requirements A more intermediate language level can now be assessed in Intégration, Résidence et Nationalité (IRN) exams
French city to increase water price by 42% this summer to fight drought It comes as the scheme was hailed a success in 2024, despite some resident criticism
Private swimming pools boom in France: 5 key statistics Home pools have become more popular in the past few decades
Know your cheeses and their seasons: which to eat in France in June Several cow’s cheeses are recommended as summer begins
Temperature drop and storms: French weekly weather outlook June 2 - 6 All areas of France will see rain this week
New way to measure pesticide use in France angers green groups Controversial formula will help French government achieve its target of reducing by half for 2030
Tourists lose €1m in home invasion at Nice rental villa Police warn of rising trend targeting wealthy holidaymakers
Beware of common scam linked to toll-free motorways in France after holiday weekend Drivers warned of fake messages purportedly from a leading motorway payment service
Construction on half-built motorway can continue, rules French court It is the latest court decision concerning the highly-contested and much-debated A69 road