Flights grounded at Marseille airport due to nearby wildfire Vehicle fire led to more than 30 hectares burning as strong winds caused blaze to spread
Photos: snow returns to French Alps in July Temperatures have dropped 5 - 10°C below seasonal norms in the east of the country
Neighbour who complained about noisy cockerel in France ordered to pay €3,500 The complainant said the animal, which has since died, crowed too loudly and too often
news Roads closed, homes burnt, residents told to stay indoors: latest on major fire in south of France A cigarette butt thrown from a vehicle window is thought to have started the blaze that has destroyed 2,000 hectares
Three people left in critical condition after bee swarm attacks Aurillac town centre Attack took place over several minutes
French weekly weather forecast July 7 - 11: third heatwave of 2025 is on its way Temperatures are set to climb 10C between Monday and Friday
French court rules in favour of ducks in neighbour’s noise complaint case Couple who bought house should have realised that sound of quacking would be an issue
Profile: French supermarket boss Michel-Edouard Leclerc Modern-day Robin Hood or merciless manipulator of the market?
South of France hit by series of major wildfires: alert level raised to maximum Weekend marked by high temperatures and strong winds has seen fires break out in several departments
Hydrogen project in Lorraine offers hope for cleaner transport Underground hydrogen was discovered in the department in 2023
Revolutionary bottle-washing plant cuts carbon footprint of French wine Eco in Pack leads the way in reusing wine bottles, cutting costs and emissions
Hidden defects cause legal row for €1 house in France Couple may sue French council over drainage issues in their bargain property.
President Macron heads to UK for first state visit in 17 years President and Mrs Macron will lay flowers on the tomb of the late Queen during visit
More car recalls impact many drivers in France Hundreds of thousands of Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, DS Automobiles, and Opel vehicles are affected by engine problem New ways to release equity from French property Boarding change will improve travel to France from London via Eurostar Briton, 66, to solo cycle 6,500km Tour de France route to raise money for charity
Air traffic controller shortage threatens summer of delays at Nice airport It could take up to two years before new recruits can plug gaps as easyJet reduces flights to southern city Jogger attacked by shepherd’s dogs on solo run in Nice backcountry French weekend weather forecast July 4 - 6: storms sweep south as heatwave ends Ryanair to increase free cabin bag size limit - flights to and from France impacted Giant housing estate to block view of Cézanne’s mountain in south of France New day-trip ferry service starts from France to Jersey
Tour de France 2025: will the route pass near you next week? Both the men’s and women’s races will be held entirely in France this year
Photos: have you visited Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye, France’s favourite village 2025? This year’s village préféré des Français is home to a 1095 Gothic Abbey
Heatwave eases in France - but is another on the way? July weather forecast A ‘Saharan heat pump’ bringing warm North African winds may cover the country for several days
Drought alerts in France: where residents should look out for water restrictions Use our interactive map to see where drought warnings increased last month
EasyJet expansion in Brittany brings new UK-Rennes route Services to Spain and Switzerland will also begin in October
Are the French air traffic controller strikes going to continue? Hundreds of flights have been cancelled this week because of the strike action
Native cases of chikungunya rising in France: symptoms and prevention tips Domestic case of the disease was reported in Grand-Est region for first time
Part of French motorway to run 'charge‑as‑you‑drive' trial for electric cars The technology is fitted beneath a 1.5km stretch of the A10 near Paris
Stena Line to end popular France-Ireland ferry crossing Rival operators will continue to serve Cherbourg port as passenger numbers on route increase
Red heatwave alerts continue as storms sweep across France South-west and Brittany are the only areas likely to avoid storms this evening after several temperature records were broken in the south yesterday
Photos: four historic French châteaux on sale for under €1 million Grand abandoned properties are looking for new owners
France's Favourite Village 2025: when and how to tune in We look at the shortlist of 14 villages vying to win the title in today's (July 2) television announcement
One dead after violent storm, mudslide and flooding in Savoie and Italy ‘Worst flooding in 70 years’ cuts rail and road traffic across Alps
Which fruits, vegetables and fish are in season in France this July? Summer high season brings stone fruits, fresh vegetables, and plenty of fish
Red heatwave alerts extended until Wednesday with up to 41C forecast Midnight temperatures in Paris were close to 30C
Forest fires in France begin amid heatwave: 400 hectares burned due to BBQ on trailer Official daily ‘forest-fire risk’ map is being published again for summer
French weekly weather forecast June 30 - July 4: heatwave to continue then storms 84 departments are on heightened alert for the start of the week
Map: the 151 areas of France chosen to get more doctors from September Areas include parts of Lot-et-Garonne, Dordogne, Creuse, Allier and Nièvre
Intense heatwave warnings spread across France for Sunday and Monday High alerts raised in 73 departments as country braces for 40C. Several schools will be closed
Beaches, gardens, outside schools: France bans smoking in more public spaces Ban applies nationwide from June 29 as health minister pledges clean air for children
Where drought alerts apply in France and what restrictions you may face More areas issued with warnings and restrictions - including hosepipe bans - as new heatwave arrives
Covid-19 cases expected to spike in France this summer The spring booster vaccination campaign is still underway after being extended due to low uptake
Video: French police play ‘Titanic’ theme while driving through flooded street in Paris Fun reaction to storm attracts millions of viewers on social media
Ski resort in French Alps to close due to lack of snow and funding cuts Local officials have announced the closure of the Alpe du Grand Serre station in Isère, halting plans to keep it open year-round
Good news for Occitanie residents as ‘in demand’ flight route to run all year Domestic flight will connect Perpignan and Lille twice per week
French weekend weather forecast June 28 - 29: ‘historic’ heatwave begins in south Temperatures close to 40C are expected as 13 departments set for heightened heatwave alerts on Saturday
Radio France strike begins: TV network affected from next week Workers are protesting at plans to combine the two entities and other cost-cutting measures
French Brexit card renewals approach: how will they work? An estimated 42,000 Britons with five year-cards soon need to upgrade to the 10-year version
Thirteen departments in south of France placed on 'orange' heatwave alerts this Saturday Hot weather warnings look set to increase over the coming days
Tourism hosts, French golf courses and ski resorts asked to reduce water consumption 25 industry players will receive government funding to reduce consumption
French pharmacists threaten summer of ‘guerilla’ strike action Protests, closures, and blockades of medicine depots are all on the agenda as anger in the sector rises
Summer fruit: warm weather boosts apricot and blackcurrant production in France Good weather conditions mean some fruits have ripened early
MEPs vote to adapt hand luggage rules: flights to and from France affected Travellers should have right to personal bag as well as one piece of carry-on luggage weighing up to 7kg
Survey asks Britons in France to share post-Brexit experiences Online poll - which is open until July 11 - looks at their residency status and associated rights five years after transition period
Violent storms leave two dead in France Hailstones up to 5cm in length tore through roofs in Dordogne. More than 100,000 homes were left without power
Hiker airlifted to hospital after being attacked by cow in Pyrénées Man was gored by cow’s horn and taken to hospital in Spain
Protesting taxi drivers threaten to block Paris airports Strike action poised to continue as drivers and government fail to find solution over hospital transport fees
French state partially responsible for jogger’s death from green algae on Brittany beach Green algae can be toxic and has also been linked to the deaths of several animals near to the beach
Construction of a Nice-Monaco metro link ‘difficult’ says French Transport Minister Several smaller solutions are preferred to one major project
Violent storms hit France and set to sweep across much of country 5cm hail and 100 km/h gales expected after highs of up to 40C
Many Canal+ subscribers in France to receive compensation The announcement impacts customers whose subscription price increased in early 2018
Heatwave in France: will summer temperatures remain higher than usual? Warm Atlantic winds are expected in Europe during the summer months
Timing for launch of EES app at French borders outlined App will allow non-EU visitors, whose entries and exits will be logged in new digital borders system, to input most - but not all - data before arrival
Dover prepares as France declares readiness for new EU border checks EU confirms that it is preparing an autumn start for its new border controls
Why contactless payments in France will soon be easier Improvement to ‘NFC’ technology will make these payments more stable
More identity checks and less police trust outlined in report: when can you be stopped in France? Hundreds of thousands of checks are carried out each day
Why your garden in France may look unusually ‘yellow’ Crops in northern France have been harvested early due to warmer temperatures
19 recent and upcoming changes you may have missed in France Includes radar cars and refunds on bottles, sick-leave rules and free underseat luggage
Air traffic control strike looms in France just ahead of summer holidays Cancellations and delays are likely
Popular UK–France ferry link to resume after 14-year gap Brittany Ferries’ daily Poole to Cherbourg link is starting again this winter
Artwork borrowers: the return of the artothèque in France The French Ministry of Culture announced a plan to expand access to contemporary art in rural France
2025 summer sales begin in France: end dates and rules Shops can sell products at a loss… but must follow certain other guidelines
French weather forecast June 23 - 27: Storms and 40C heat before cool down Major weather swings are expected this week
Sticker to appear on (almost) all new phones and tablets in France - this is what it means The ‘eco’ energy label should help customers make informed purchases
Heatwave brings more water restrictions: latest rules and advice across France Some areas are already limiting water use
Storms set to hit France on Sunday but night heat to continue The continuing heatwave pushes temperatures about 35C for most of the country
Heatwave in France heightens pollen allergy risk - and brings forest fires Current heatwave is intensifying both pollen-related allergies and the risk of forest fires
British woman murdered in Dordogne: French authorities have ‘no knowledge’ of a second attack UK media reports suggest another woman was recently attacked in Tremolat