French rail workers to strike in December: Major disruption expected ‘A time of conflict with the SNCF is upon us,’ announce unions opposed to privatisation and the closure of the SNCF freight service
LIST: What offences will France’s new AI cameras be able to detect? From 2025 the new cameras will see more than just excess speed
Light and reflector rules for cyclists in France: what is mandatory? There are laws on the type, position, and colours of lights and reflectors
Anger as another area of France decides to return to 90 km/h on many roads The measure is ‘anti-environmental’ and would worsen road safety, a campaign group says
MAP: How likely are you to pass your French driving test by department? Your location could make more of a difference than you think
French wine producers fear price increases as a result of US election The US is France’s fourth-largest trading partners, but tariffs may threaten exports
My life on the road in France living in a self-built tiny house Geoffrey Celard, 30, explains why he prefers the simple life
No snow tyre fines in France this winter – but insurers may require them Tyres are required in mountainous communes, but non-compliance will not be punished this winter
Do parents in France risk a fine for picking children up late from school? Fines can be imposed if a child is frequently absent from school
Major train travel disruption as Paris-Lyon TGV route closes for four days Services across France – and internationally – will see journey times increased or be cancelled
French parliament approves law to raise taxes on ‘super-dividends’ The tax will apply to companies with €1 billion in sales or more, such as BNP Paribas, Sanofi, LVMH, and Total
How the French feel about Trump's election win - new poll Survey reveals the French public’s less-than-stellar views of the president-elect, even as some politicians welcome the news
French pilots set to strike next week over plans to raise flight ticket taxes Single day of action may be followed by future strikes, union warns Rain returns, temperatures to drop: French weekend weather outlook November 9 - 10 Bordeaux to spend €10m helping residents replace old fire heating systems Cheapest destinations and best days to fly for a Christmas getaway from France
All horse races cancelled in France as sector protests potential new betting law ‘This is a powerful and symbolic move…a sacrifice of €2.5m to show our determination to the government,’ said union president ahead of a march in Paris Associations campaign to stop culling of 500 chamois in France Scam email alert for clients of three leading French banks Flights cancelled in second day of strike action at Nantes airport Farmers threaten to ‘block country’ in further mass disruption MAP: Offshore sites identified for new wind farms in France
Dollar soars against euro after Trump’s election win Strong exchange rate will be a boost for anyone planning to move from the US to France. Numbers have been rising post Covid
French fire service asks people to check for empty or unused gas bottles at home Canisters can be returned to points of sale, reducing fire risk
Walker picking mushrooms in Var loses leg after being shot by hunter, 82 A gendarmerie investigation has now been opened into ‘unintentional violence with a weapon’
France at risk of shortage of citrus fruits after Spanish floods Production has been affected by the devastating floods in the Valencia region
Tiger mosquitoes are still biting in France in November - wlll it end soon? The insect can spread disease and is found in many areas of the country
Fines for owners of dogs found out alone in south-west France In one case, the same dog has been picked up five times in one week, authorities say
Nantes airport hit by strike action, almost all flights cancelled Firefighters and rescue staff walk out over pay and staffing issues
New France-US flight route announced by Air France Paris to Orlando route will be carrier’s 18th destination in US
French rail strike call: wide-scale disruption expected later this month Four unions are calling for protest action over privatisation plans
Photos: Hi-tech medical concept van to serve rural France unveiled New vehicle aims to provide medical services in areas lacking doctors, equipped with advanced diagnostic tools
Why some cancer rates are rising more in women than men in France Recent studies show a spike in lung and pancreatic cancers, attributed to smoking and lifestyle choices
Number of wrongly issued driving fines rising in France: how to appeal Here is how to contest a parking ticket if you believe it was issued in error
Driver discovers she is subscribed to insurance as she pays French parking fee She said she had never asked for or wanted the insurance and had to right to be refunded
20 million Free clients subject to data leak: what victims should do Some customers should inform their bank after information stolen
US producer Quincy Jones dies age 91: His long love affair with France The legendary musician lived and studied in France and maintained links with French artists and producers throughout this life
Cars, energy, homes: what do France’s new climate targets change We look at how people in France could be impacted
What do US presidential candidates pledge to change for Americans abroad? The hopefuls have been targeting the nearly five million Americans who live overseas
ZTL (limited traffic zone) in Paris: when will fines begin and how much? Central parts of the city are now closed to many drivers
Taxi drivers in Toulouse stage ‘snail’ protests against sector deregulation Travel towards the airport or main train station is set to be affected by
I moved to France and became owner of a reclamation and salvage yard When Nick Powell, 55, came to France at the tender age of 20, it was to help with a building project on a house close to Poitiers
France’s top literary prize 2024 awarded to author Kamel Daoud The Prix Goncourt is widely seen as France’s version of the Nobel prize for literature
What do the different number plate colours of cars mean in France? Standard passenger vehicles must be white, but do you know what the other colours signify?
British woman warns of struggle to report lost residency card The issue was compounded by the difficulty in getting a face-to-face meeting at the prefecture
Important changes for drivers in central Paris from November 4 A 5.5 km2 zone in the centre will now have traffic limitations in place
Man fatally shot while taking part in hunt in Dordogne The 49-year-old was found with a gunshot wound to the stomach
Signal workers’ strike disrupts trains in southern Brittany Services between Rennes and Quimper are the most impacted
Warm and dry: Weather in France this week November 4 - 8 Predictions for sun, storm, rain and temperatures across the next five days by area
Row over mobile phone mast near listed French chateau There are plans to build a 42-metre high mobile phone mast some 700m from the chateau
Key dates for tax payments this November in France Second-home owners will receive their taxe d’habitation statements this month and many residents will see an income tax payment taken from their bank account
Lyon wants to link the price of cemetery plots to family income Three rates for burial plots are proposed in the new plans
British teen refused French benefits for having 'wrong type of card' Delay in receiving her post-Brexit residency card has left teenager unable to access housing and transport benefits during her internship
Small town in Normandy attracts record visits on Wikipedia A new ranking puts this famous coastal town in first place, followed by a medieval hilltop favourite, and three mountain resorts
French wine production faces sharp decline Adverse weather conditions across France's key vineyards forecast a 22% drop in output for 2024
When are doctor fees rising in France and will reimbursement be affected? There will be two waves of increases
Why have thousands of hospital beds closed in France? A new report shows that the number of full hospitalisation beds has dropped by more than 10% in 10 years
Brittany steps up fight against rising numbers of wild boar Global warming is enabling the boar to proliferate which brings higher risks to roads, trains, farms, and private residents
Rising cost of vehicle spare parts in France leads to increase in thefts Official figures reveal a sharp increase in thieves targeting car parts such as bumpers and doors
Which fruits, vegetables and fish are in season in France this November? See which vegetables complemented by France’s staple citrus fruit, the clementine
Garden waste disposal is free in Dordogne until November 9 Seven Dordogne déchèteries are offering green waste drops that do not count towards residents’ total
Firefighters, postal workers, rubbish collectors: Alert on calendar scams in France Many professions offer calendars at this time of year - but not all sellers who visit your home are genuine
Bid for Normandy’s D-Day Beaches to gain UNESCO status The World Heritage application has been relaunched after being submitted by France in 2018
Farmers step up protest action in south-west France Farmer protest placards include the slogan: ‘Those who feed you are dying of hunger’
Mont d’Or cheese recalled across France due to risk of salmonella Product was on sale in most French supermarket chains including Auchan, Intermarché, Leclerc and Carrefour
French weather outlook: Dry two weeks ahead Stormy October weather gives way to clear skies in November
Kalashnikov rifle and other weapons found hidden at Nice train station A passenger spotted the arsenal partly concealed in a false ceiling in the public toilets
Some French flight prices for 2025 have already increased due to budget plans Air France has increased prices in anticipation of the new budget…before the vote has even taken place
Thousands of jellyfish wash up on Brittany beaches The species, usually found in warmer Mediterranean waters, were brought in by storms
How does France's public debt compare with the rest of Europe? The new government has made it a priority to rein in the deficit
Does working on a bank holiday in France impact pay? The company, sector, and collective staff agreements can all affect workers’ entitlement
Debate over whether to keep Olympic surveillance system in Paris Decision on whether to retain the network is yet to be made, however civil rights groups have raised concerns about privacy
Dog thefts on rise in France: what breeds are being targeted and where More than 20,000 dogs were reported as lost nationwide in 2023
How and when to see shooting star shower in France this November Consider these dates and locations to get the best views
Will the severe storms and rain in Spain also reach France? France saw storms along the Mediterranean coast last weekend
Firework and alcohol sales banned in multiple French departments for Halloween Dozens of cars were burned on October 31 last year. The interior ministry has also released tips on how to stay safe tonight
Search goes on for body of missing British hiker in France in act of solidarity Tom Doherty is presumed dead after disappearing on August 6, but search continues in ‘wave of solidarity’
Franco-Scottish climber, 20, climbs world's 14 highest peaks Alasdair McKenzie is the second youngest to ever achieve the mountaineering 'grand slam'
Passenger killed as concrete block dropped onto French motorway The national gendarmerie is appealing for witnesses and has launched a murder investigation
Strikes in France in November 2024 and how you may be impacted Public sector workers including hospital staff and police officers will strike
Concern over Mercury levels in canned tuna sold in France Organisations are calling on limits to be much stricter. French brand ‘Petit Navire’ had mercury levels 13 times higher than fresh fish limits