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Swimmers in the Seine in Paris near a crowded riverbank and tree-lined promenade.

Updated June 28: 1,000 extra deaths in three days of heatwave in France

74 drownings have also been recorded since start of period of extreme heat

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

Heatwave to end for most of France from Sunday

Even so, highs will remain above seasonal averages, reaching around 30C in Paris, 33C in Toulouse and about 27C in Lille

Group of football supporters standing together outside a stadium entrance.

French rugby players come to the rescue after retirement home lift breaks down

'Before we started warming up I told the players that we were going on a little mission,' said the coach

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Pylons threaten Camargue nature reserve in south of France

15 environmental groups launch appeal to President Macron

New Asterix book marks 50 years of celebrated film

The animated classic holds a special place in France’s enduring love for Asterix

Private island in Brittany with five beaches for sale at €2.5m

The six-hectare site in Morbihan includes two houses

Two smiling adults holding drinks in a rustic indoor setting.

Relief for Britons following French inheritance decision

But heirship rule expected to still apply to many US-law wills

Commune near Nice closes its beaches despite heatwave

Bathers disappointed after Saint-Laurent-du-Var closes five of its main beaches over pollution fears

Pope Leo XIV in white vestments smiles while addressing the faithful at St Peter’s.

Pope will hold public mass in Paris during France visit

Leo XIV to celebrate mass at Place de la Concorde and Champs Elysées in September

SNCF allows free ticket changes and cancellations amid heatwave

Measures apply to passengers travelling on TGV INOUI and OUIGO services

EasyJet opens new domestic route connecting northern France

The service began on June 22 and will operate twice a week

French presidential candidate Gabriel Attal calls for the UK to rejoin the EU

Former prime minister said Brexit was a ‘disaster’ for both the UK and continent

Popular gîte in French Alps on sale for €350,000

An 18th-century building of around 440m²

Dover’s biometric EES kiosks likely to stay shut over summer for UK-France trips

Airports also facing issues and say it is critical they are solved by September at the latest

Campaigners call for ‘fair deal’ on overseas voting in France

Improved postal voting rules included new bill

French heatwave: three-year-old dies after becoming trapped in car

An investigation for involuntary manslaughter has been opened

France updates application process for civil partnerships

New digital tools help couples prepare Pacs agreements and supporting documents before attending the mairie

Electric ants and Asian hornets: France pushes for EU-wide eradication effort

Ecology minister demands greater EU coordination to tackle invasive species

French voted 'most beautiful language' by American poets

Frequently cited words include amour, fleur, mélange and papillon

Why is France behind on air-conditioning use?

Only 17% of French people consider air-conditioning environmentally friendly, survey shows

50 French departments at heightened risk of forest fires

Heatwave contributes to increased threat

New heatwave expected to hit France in early July

Experts say third major heatwave could impact crops and lead to water shortages

Four in 10 French garages breach fraud and malpractice rules

1,600 garages of all sizes inspected by government watchdog

BBC iPlayer Radio homepage open in a web browser on a computer screen.

Closure of BBC Radio 4 Long Wave: how can I continue listening in France?

As of this weekend, listeners will no longer be able to access the station on their radios

Heatwave in France: 72 departments placed on red alert

The heatwave is expected to persist until Sunday

Why are so many trains in France cancelled during heatwaves?

Commuters point to countries in Africa and Asia where trains still run in extreme heat

Four days of cinema tickets for just €5 in France

The 41st edition of the Fête du Cinéma takes place from June 28 until July 1

Swimmer tells of 'biting fish' at French Mediterranean beach

Reports of bites from grey triggerfish that have powerful jaws of 22 teeth have made headlines several times in recent years

French public services plan July 2 strike

Public bodies say they are in ‘mortal danger’ from proposed reforms

French hospitals activate heatwave ‘plan blanc’ as emergency visits rise

Hospitals see influx of patients with heat-related illnesses

Forty drown in five days: why France’s heatwave has turned deadly

Half of all deaths by drowning in 2025 occurred in rivers and lakes

First Ebola case confirmed in mainland France

A humanitarian doctor tested positive after returning from an Ebola-affected country

Fuel prices at lowest level in France since end of February

Prices fell by more than 10 cents in a single week

Calculator, British pound notes, notebook and pen used for household budgeting.

UK inheritance tax changes: questions raised over impacts for Britons in France

Full implications are still being assessed by legal experts

Beware of a common summer driving habit that could land you with a €35 fine in France

Many drivers are unaware that their choice of footwear could lead to a fine

Mountains of potatoes pile up in France amid overproduction

Rising production and slowing demand has created large surpluses across the French potato sector

Neoclassical building with a large portrait display mounted on the right side.

Who is Marc Bloch, the next French citizen to enter the Panthéon?

Academic and Resistance fighter is central figure of the sixth interment ceremony under President Emmanuel Macron

Q&A: What France's inheritance clarification means for foreign-law wills

We look at who is now exempt from 2021 forced-heirship rule and the situation for second-home owners and dual nationals

Brexit 10 years on: campaigners say 'we'll go on until everyone has their cards'

On anniversary of referendum advocacy group pledges to continue work

Where are tap water restrictions in place in France?

Nearly two dozen departments are restricting water usage in some way

French inheritance: what is known about US-law wills and exemption from heirs' levy?

Latest clarifications by government referred explicitly to English law being exempt

EasyJet to launch new Strasbourg–London route this year

Tickets are set to start from around €65 per flight

Four-panel collage featuring a hospital donation scene, medical leaflet, cigarette pack with injector, and SFR sign.

14 recent and upcoming changes in France you may have missed in June 2026

Includes new electricity tariffs and blood donation rules

France heatwave: young children found dead in car

The two children were aged two and four

Corsica autonomy move advances in French parliament

Reform would grant self-government powers while keeping the island fully within the French Republic

Paris Olympic’s ‘flying cauldron’ returns to capital for summer

Access is free and without reservation

EU publishes map showing bathing water quality across France and other member states

74% of France’s bathing waters are classified as excellent, with some 3.3% rated poor

Heatwave in France: how to help your pets and wild animals cope

From providing fresh water to avoiding the hottest hours of the day, small actions can make a big difference during periods of extreme heat

Red no-swimming sign on a grassy riverbank beside calm water.

13 people drown in France during heatwave weekend, announce authorities

Several teenagers who died were swimming in forbidden areas.

European beaver confirmed living in Gironde

After decades of absence, signs of the protected species have been verified near Bordeaux by France’s biodiversity agency

How long will the extreme heat last in France?

Red alerts to continue for much of the country with 42C forecast (in the shade) in some areas

Two people and five properties struck by lightning in northern France

Violent storms hit amid ongoing heatwave

France’s Constitutional Council validates cap on bank inheritance fees

Charges on settling estates to be capped at 1% of deceased’s assets

Stepmother convicted in France for slapping boy, 5

It has been illegal to smack children in France since 2019

France economy minister says ‘a little more time’ needed for fuel prices to drop to €1.70

Fuel prices ease in France as tensions cool, with more declines expected gradually

Worst traffic days in France revealed for summer 2026

Bison Futé predicts ‘extremely difficult conditions’ during peak holiday periods

Long-term illnesses in France: what has changed?

France introduces new role for nurses in long-term illness care

Intense heat and storm alerts in France

61 French departments under an orange alert for Saturday, Monday could be hottest ever day in France

Carrefour trials tech in France that sends customers offers as they shop

The pilot technology uses in-store positioning and customer data to trigger real-time offers as shopper move through aisles

Mortgage income law change proposed in France

Repayments cannot usually exceed 35% of income at present

A view of a fibre optic cable concept to show new internet technology

Customers stranded as Free ends thousands of copper wire internet contracts in France

Subscribers scramble to find replacement as telecoms giant gives them month’s notice

France football star delivers pizzas to his village for each World Cup game

Defender Maxence Lacroix arranged for pizzas for the Dordogne villagers during France’s opening match against Senegal

Heatwave drives water alerts across 51 French departments

Map illustrates departments affected by water warnings and restrictions across France

Ryanair flight leaves Greece without passengers due to airport ‘mega queue’ and EES issues

At least 20 travellers left stranded after missing their gate in latest travel chaos incident

Father dies trying to save daughter caught in river current in southern France

Mother and daughter were rescued whilst clinging on to branches along the Hérault river

Nice–New York flight to run year-round as US travel to French Riviera grows

High-profile transatlantic service reflects rising numbers of Americans visiting the south of France city

New rules to limit length of sick leave in France

Sick leave is costing the country €18 billion a year

Property developer ordered to repay €28,800 due to overvalued French estate

Valuation should have been explained to buyer, court rules

EU agrees on air passenger rights: family seating fees and typo correction charges scrapped

Provisional EU deal aims to reduce hidden airline fees and improve clarity in ticket pricing

Growing this species of hogweed could land you with a heavy fine in France

Homeowners are banned from planting or keeping this invasive species in France

France heatwave map: where temperatures could reach 40C this weekend

Heat will build through the week, peaking on Sunday with widespread 33–38C and local highs of 40C

AI-powered cameras to help control wildfires in French forests

A new surveillance system using artificial intelligence will support firefighters in detecting and responding to outbreaks more quickly

Cadmium tests can now be refunded in France: who is eligible?

Medical experts say the eligibility criteria are too narrow, does not correspond to risk on the ground

Fuel prices start to fall in France but is this happening fast enough?

Government wants consumers to benefit from price reductions without delay

Sunrise over a domed observatory with snow-covered walkways and a starry sky.

Pic du Midi receives Élysée backing in push for Unesco World Heritage status

Site is considered one of France’s most important mountain science platforms

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Updated June 28: 1,000 extra deaths in three days of heatwave in France

Heatwave to end for most of France from Sunday

French rugby players come to the rescue after retirement home lift breaks down

Pylons threaten Camargue nature reserve in south of France

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Private island in Brittany with five beaches for sale at €2.5m

Relief for Britons following French inheritance decision

New heatwave expected to hit France in early July

Why are many French roads turning white during the heatwave

What are French PARAFE gates and how do they relate to EES and ETIAS?

EasyJet opens new domestic route connecting northern France

I am 75 now - do I still need to pay property tax in France?

New Asterix book marks 50 years of celebrated film

Private island in Brittany with five beaches for sale at €2.5m

Relief for Britons following French inheritance decision

Commune near Nice closes its beaches despite heatwave

Pope will hold public mass in Paris during France visit

SNCF allows free ticket changes and cancellations amid heatwave

EasyJet opens new domestic route connecting northern France

French presidential candidate Gabriel Attal calls for the UK to rejoin the EU

Popular gîte in French Alps on sale for €350,000

Dover’s biometric EES kiosks likely to stay shut over summer for UK-France trips

Alcohol consumption in public places banned in Paris

Updated June 26: alcohol banned in Paris as heatwave pummels east and north

French weekend weather forecast June 27 - 28: will heatwave last?

Campaigners call for ‘fair deal’ on overseas voting in France

'It was like a hallucination': French curator tells how he found Mozart manuscript by chance

Ryanair reluctantly drops family seating charge after regulatory pressure

British woman dies in French campsite during extreme heatwave

TotalEnergies to maintain fuel price cap at rural stations in France

Swimming in France: the rules, risks and hidden dangers

French heatwave: three-year-old dies after becoming trapped in car

France updates application process for civil partnerships

Electric ants and Asian hornets: France pushes for EU-wide eradication effort

French voted 'most beautiful language' by American poets

Why is France behind on air-conditioning use?

50 French departments at heightened risk of forest fires

New heatwave expected to hit France in early July

Four in 10 French garages breach fraud and malpractice rules

Closure of BBC Radio 4 Long Wave: how can I continue listening in France?

Heatwave in France: 72 departments placed on red alert

Why are so many trains in France cancelled during heatwaves?

Four days of cinema tickets for just €5 in France

Swimmer tells of 'biting fish' at French Mediterranean beach

French public services plan July 2 strike

French hospitals activate heatwave ‘plan blanc’ as emergency visits rise

Forty drown in five days: why France’s heatwave has turned deadly

First Ebola case confirmed in mainland France

Fuel prices at lowest level in France since end of February

UK inheritance tax changes: questions raised over impacts for Britons in France

Beware of a common summer driving habit that could land you with a €35 fine in France

Mountains of potatoes pile up in France amid overproduction

Who is Marc Bloch, the next French citizen to enter the Panthéon?

Q&A: What France's inheritance clarification means for foreign-law wills

Brexit 10 years on: campaigners say 'we'll go on until everyone has their cards'

Where are tap water restrictions in place in France?

French inheritance: what is known about US-law wills and exemption from heirs' levy?

EasyJet to launch new Strasbourg–London route this year

14 recent and upcoming changes in France you may have missed in June 2026

France heatwave: young children found dead in car

Corsica autonomy move advances in French parliament

Paris Olympic’s ‘flying cauldron’ returns to capital for summer

EU publishes map showing bathing water quality across France and other member states

Heatwave in France: how to help your pets and wild animals cope

13 people drown in France during heatwave weekend, announce authorities

European beaver confirmed living in Gironde

How long will the extreme heat last in France?

Two people and five properties struck by lightning in northern France

France’s Constitutional Council validates cap on bank inheritance fees

Stepmother convicted in France for slapping boy, 5

France economy minister says ‘a little more time’ needed for fuel prices to drop to €1.70

Worst traffic days in France revealed for summer 2026

Long-term illnesses in France: what has changed?

Intense heat and storm alerts in France

Carrefour trials tech in France that sends customers offers as they shop

Mortgage income law change proposed in France

Customers stranded as Free ends thousands of copper wire internet contracts in France

France football star delivers pizzas to his village for each World Cup game

Heatwave drives water alerts across 51 French departments