Paris mairie publishes first results from ring road speed drop to 50 km/h The results are cautiously positive, after the speed drop was only introduced this month
Tourists, foreign residents: How France’s new Schengen border checks will work Border guards will be able to carry out ID checks on road, sea, and air routes from six European countries beginning in November
Warning after Briton rescued from high tide in Brittany The 45-year-old man had to be airlifted to hospital, prompting authorities to issue a warning
news Alert raised after baby boy kidnapped from Paris suburb hospital Parents of the 17-day old who was born prematurely are the main suspects
Risk of flooding as strong rains set to return to the south of France Rain will fall mainly along Mediterranean coast with up to 160 mm forecast
What weather is predicted for France this winter? An autumn ‘La Niña’ event is expected to impact France’s weather
France to strengthen border controls for six Schengen countries: what will you need to show? Checks will last for at least six months, and visitors entering France from these countries will need valid documents
Farmer protests intensify in south-west France Farmers say they are ‘fed up of empty promises’ and worried how they and future generations will survive
How a dispute over a stain at an Airbnb went viral on social media in France Shower gel mark in drawer led to €290 bill for student... and got 22 million views
PHOTOS: Snow is back in the French Pyrenees Dustings of snow covered caps at 1,800m above sea level, with higher peaks covered fully in white
Weather in France October 21 - 25: Forecast by area this week Warm and calm but some rain and storms ahead. Predictions for sun, storm, rain and temperatures across the next 5 days
What people in France earn and own - new official figures Statistics show households’ ‘gross wealth’ and the effect of inheritance and property
Explained: what does an 'A' symbol on a car in France mean and rules for use What does the A symbol mean, who has a probationary licence, and what are the rules?
EasyJet announces 27 new international lines from France (4 are to UK) The increased 2025 winter programme represents a 5% increase in the airline’s traffic to France Anti-road rage protests in France after cyclist run over and killed by SUV driver Eurostar relaunches website that gives up to 50% off tickets Learning French: why the handy phrase rien à voir is often not linked to vision
A new storm on way to France: Brittany on alert Storm Ashley will bring heavy rain from Sunday Air France announces it will no longer serve Strasbourg More owners will pay French empty home tax in December 2024 British woman warns of struggle to report lost residency card Official maps to show where homes are most at risk of climate damage in France Step-children: French MPs favour new €31,865 gift tax allowance
Are there more spiders in your home in France right now? People often think more spiders appear in their homes in October
People in France giving more to charity in 2024 The most popular causes are medical research and animal protection
When do the clocks change in France this month? Policy was first introduced in 1916, then again in 1976. Many now want to see it abolished for good
What to do - and not do - in a red or orange weather alert in France The warnings come from the official state forecaster and give advice to drivers and residents
Photos: French towns submerged by Storm Leslie, alerts in place for river flooding Homes evacuated and cars washed away amid record rainfall and river levels. Several villages have been left completely cut off
I joined a rock band in France Alan Kennedy-Bolam, 75, credits joining a ‘Franglais’-speaking group with helping him integrate and stay fit
French researchers give new hope in treating eating disorders A groundbreaking theory links neurotransmitter deficits to compulsive behaviours, potentially revolutionising treatment
Couple win court payout over TGV route opened near ‘quiet’ Brittany home High-speed route sees over 50 trains pass through per day
French inventors' glasses aim to combat all forms of travel sickness A liquid layer in the spectacles acts as an artificial horizon to help alleviate symptoms
‘Round up’ banking enables people in France to save without realising The method is seen as a way for shoppers who might normally struggle to save to build up extra cash
Why is there such a row in France over who owns Doliprane? News of a potential sale of the manufacturer has reignited debates over drug shortages and ‘drug sovereignty’
French police bust wine fraud ring selling low quality wine for €15,000 a bottle The counterfeiting included the creation of fake French vintage bottle labels
Steep rises in home rubbish collection fees for several areas of France Some councils plan double-digital rises to the rate they apply. Fly tipping is an issue in Dordogne
Marseille looks to be latest French city to crackdown on Airbnb rentals Mayor of the city also plans to ‘wage war on slum landlords’, and improve social housing
‘Humpback whale’ spotted in Seine river Animal is often seen on French coast but rarely travels inland
French MPs reinforce new budget’s tax rises for wealthy Three-year limit on tax increases removed, paving way for permanent increase
Five things to know about... strikes in France The lowdown on industrial disputes – tradition and terminology
Flooding 'never before seen' in south of France, six departments on red alert Nearly half of French departments are now facing some level of heightened weather warning
SNCF to test a stand-up comedy show for TGV passengers tomorrow The project comes as train ticket sales open for new Paris-Berlin direct daytime service
VIDEO: Hiker comes face to face with bear in French Pyrenees The rare encounter was with the oldest brown bear in the mountain range
Farmers plan more motorway blockades, claims French protest leader Protesters may also block border crossings across EU in November, paralysing trade in bloc
Spotify announces new audiobook offer in France The move is the company’s first non-English-speaking offer in Europe
French second home tax notices to be sent in November - who pays it? Taxe d’habitation was formerly charged on all properties but is now only levied on second-homes
Why Americans in France are casting their vote in iconic Paris bar Harry’s Bar is known for predicting the winner of the US presidential election
Property tax deadline is extended in France after website crashes Thousands logged on simultaneously to pay their taxe foncière bill just before midnight deadline
Up to 350 mm of rain in south of France, alerts in place Heavy rain to fall until Thursday evening in several areas
What is being done to tackle France’s shortage of dermatologists? The issue is part of a nationwide problem of medical deserts and a shortage of new doctors
13 stations in Paris above recommended pollution levels - which are they? The fine particle pollution found is among the most damaging to respiratory health
Ex-hurricane Leslie set to hit south of France tonight Rain and strong winds are expected from the Pyrenees to the Mediterranean
French teacher unions threaten strike action over new budget Thousands of jobs are set to be axed in sector
Covid and flu vaccination campaign starts today in France - who is invited? Millions of people are eligible for free vaccines
Five earth tremors in seven days recorded in Brittany One led to the evacuation of a wine bar and some homes
French far-right to present a ‘counter-budget’; what do they want changed? Rassemblement National wants to put pressure on government over last week’s budget announcement
High level of fraud hits French government energy scheme Experts demand tighter controls as fraudulent activities cost the MaPrimeRénov’ scheme over €400 million in 2023.
Best supermarket coffee capsules for taste and price according to French consumer group The 2023 study also looked at ground coffee, with some found to contain dead bugs
Armour-plated Peugeot 205 formerly owned by France's richest man up for auction Bernard Arnault, whose net worth is estimated at $177billion, was reportedly once denied entry to his office as the guard did not believe a man in his position would drive such a car
British Alps murders: new reconstruction to take place The case of the Chevaline killings remains unsolved more than 12 years later
What do French estate agents mean by a maison de caractère? These large and distinctive properties were once prized by the middle class
2024-25 dates for ski slopes to open in French Alps and Pyrenees Most resorts are set to be open before Christmas, with the first opening next month
Does a UK marriage need to be registered in France? Different rules apply for French citizens and foreign residents who marry abroad
Roadworthy CT tests expected to change for car owners in France in January 2025 Potential frauds over pollution emissions are being targeted, reports car magazine Auto Plus
New immigration bill looms in France: what could it change? Interior Minister is immigration hardliner known for right-wing views
Car hits 12 boars on motorway in Normandy: three people injured Road closed for nearly an hour after incident
Weather in France October 14 - 18: Forecast by area this week Highs of 26C for some, storms for others: Predictions for temperature, sun, storm, rain and more for the next five days
More French towns are imposing ‘empty home tax’ in 2024 Authorities in any town subject to housing pressure can consider levying the Taxe sur les logements vacants (TLV)
Why hundreds of French villages and towns have the wrong road signs A new batch was swapped overnight last week as part of a new farmers' protest
New Nice to Washington D.C. air route to launch in 2025 United Airlines will operate four weekly return flights during spring and summer
New rules for sick-leave notes introduced in France The government is to allow employers to use independent doctors to verify employee sick leave claims
SNCF guilty of involuntary homicide for 2015 accident that killed 11 Two workers have also been handed suspended prison sentences
French town sets up dedicated ‘anti-rubbish dumping’ brigade Officers patrol streets to check people dispose of waste correctly
Bordeaux-Toulouse rail project: Prefecture bans weekend protests Environmental protesters say the demonstrations against the high-speed train projects will still take place
Photos: Storms in France replaced by…northern lights The colourful phenomenon was seen across France in October 2024
Don’t miss comet that should be visible by naked eye in France this weekend Some astronomers have called the comet’s luminosity ‘exceptional’
President Macron says he will fight to keep ‘Emily in Paris’ in France “‘Emily in Paris in Rome’ doesn’t make sense,” he said in an interview
EasyJet boss says EU border changes risk 'passengers being left stuck on planes’ Senior figures in the travel sector are concerned over implementation of EES
British WW2 bomb weighing half a tonne defused in Normandy port A 400-metre exclusion zone put in place for experts to defuse the explosive
France one of countries officially 'not ready' for EES - delay expected Germany and The Netherlands also say they will not be ready for new new biometric border check system
Explainer: how childcare works in France French crèches are renowned across the world, but places can be scarce
Shots fired at 10am as gunmen attempt to steal €7 million from armoured van in France The assailants fled the scene empty-handed, say police