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Map: See where it will snow in France this week

Snowfall in altitudes of 200m and below is possible, as well as dustings in Normandy and Brittany

American Cathedral in Paris to host baby loss remembrance service

Service is open to all and includes readings and music

Tips on how to save money on train trips in France

Record passengers and fewer trains mean finding the best rates is more of a challenge

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Points to check before buying a property in France

Cracks, termites, electrical checks…what to look out for

Rowdy flight passengers face new sanctions in France

Fines of €10,000 and flight bans for passengers who obstruct flight crews are part of anti-disruption measures

Ryanair to cut more services to France in summer 2026

Reductions come as France sidelined from future growth plans

‘Proud to be French’: Author Ken Follett receives special citizenship

Respect for French culture and traditions made obtaining citizenship easy choice

France hit by major cyberattack: Up to 1.2 million Urssaf users affected

Social security numbers and other information stolen from Pajemploi service

France routes in doubt as Wizz Air reduces flights from Gatwick

Airline will begin relocating planes to Luton but will not pull out of West Sussex airport entirely

Photos: Heavy rain causes severe flooding in south of France

Search goes on for man missing in Ardèche after he went to move his car that was parked near a waterway

French weekly weather forecast November 17 - 21: temperatures to plummet, some snow

Polar winds to bring national average temperatures down to around 5C below average

Share your stories about visiting France under the 90/180 days rule

Campaign group France Visa Free wants rules to be relaxed

Property owner in France fined €33,000 for unauthorised Airbnb rental

Airbnb ruling is the first of its kind in Lille

Mass police checks in Dordogne see hundreds of drivers stopped

Rise in burglaries and road deaths leads to three-hour operation at motorway A89 toll barrier

Video: Drone show concludes France’s November 13 commemorations

The Eiffel Tower was transformed into a glowing peace sign to mark ten years since the Paris terrorist attacks

New driving app coming soon for Spain-France motorway

Vocal alerts and live traffic updates will allow users to adapt their journey

Table: How suspension of pension reforms would affect workers in France?

See how you may be impacted according to your year of birth. Further changes are possible following the 2027 presidential election

What is the French Legion of Honour awarded for – and can foreigners receive it?

There is a limit of 100,000 Chevalier in an Order, but only 75 Grand’croix

Britons lack awareness of their Withdrawal Agreement rights in France, survey finds

Fewer than 60% of respondents to the British in Europe survey were familiar with pension entitlements post-Brexit

Paris-Berlin night train route set to continue

The first journey by new operators is scheduled to start at the end of March next year

All-aboard the French ski train: sales open for winter season

Tickets to destinations for winter 2026 are expected to go fast

Photos: Northern Lights visible in many parts of France

Chances of seeing the aurora borealis tonight (November 12-13) are ‘elevated’

How ‘margin of error’ works for French speed cameras

Accidentally sped past a camera? Here is how they really record your speed

Regional languages in France: more teaching, less speaking

Breton, Corsican, Basque: A new report assesses the state of regional language teaching nationwide

Saharan sand to cover cars and buildings in western France

Storm in Spain will bring sand grains as far north as Brittany

‘We’re happy to pay new health fee, it's fair’, say Americans in France

Some feel uncomfortable over being singled out for attention by French députés

Egg shortages continue at shops across France

Nearly one in five hypermarkets have faced egg shortages so far this year

Driving at night in France: What are the rules on headlights?

Rules are dependent upon where the road is, the exterior lighting, and weather conditions

Researchers estimate how much a retiree needs to ‘live decently’ in France

The amount should cover basics and a social life, the study says

What is the attestation de droits I have been asked for in France?

People can be asked for the document in several circumstances

Tractor convoys to descend on Toulouse on November 12 for farmers’ meeting with Macron

Unions say protests may follow depending on outcome of meeting with president

Escaped pink flamingo from Cornwall zoo sighted in Brittany

Four-month old flamingo managed to fly over her walled enclosure at start of month

Nicolas Sarkozy to be released from Paris prison after three weeks

Former president will remain free until appeal for original five-year sentence is heard

French radiologists stage one-day strike over fee cuts

Assurance Maladie argues sector will remain profitable despite cost cutting measures

Two new flights announced for Brive airport in south-west France

Destinations to include Strasbourg and Geneva during tourist season. Ryanair yet to announce return

French weekly weather forecast November 10 - 14: Up to 25C

Temperatures will be far above seasonal norms. Some rain expected

French MPs back new health fee for ‘visitor visas’ and target Americans

Measure adopted as part of the ongoing 2026 budget negotiations

French couple must change windows after complaint over transparency

Replacement windows were the same size but glass used was transparent not translucent

List: When do France’s ski resorts open this winter?

Several stations open before December and are hoping for early snow

French friends win record-breaking €250m EuroMillions jackpot

The winning ticket was purchased at a Parisian newsagent

French unions call for new round of strike action in December

Three leading unions back motion with more potentially joining

French weekend weather forecast November 8 - 9: Grey and rainy

Persistent rain, cloud, and fog predicted for long weekend

Americans in France: do visitor visas enable free healthcare as French MPs claim?

High healthcare costs in the US are often cited as an attractive factor in moving to France

Homeowner finds gold worth €700,000 buried in his French garden - and can keep it

Gold coins and ingots were discovered as he began digging to put in a pool

Gas canisters found in car driven into people in Île d’Oléron

Driver deliberately rammed into pedestrians and cyclists on Charente-Maritime holiday island

Official map reveals one in four people in France live in a flood risk area

Avignon, parts of Lot-et-Garonne and the Mediterranean coast are among areas deemed at particular risk in terms of percentage of residents impacted

EasyJet offers 17 new winter routes to France, including several from UK

Bordeaux, Grenoble, and Lyon see services expanded

Long queues for opening of Shein store in Paris despite child sex doll row

World-first physical store for Chinese e-commerce giant embroiled in controversy

Gironde residents offered grant of up to €150 to protect home from burglary

The initiatives began after a spike in the number of break-ins

Walkers warned over strong waves in France this week

Over 400 walkers were stranded along the northern coast last year due to tidal changes

French second homes: How capital gains tax abatement works (2025)

The tax exemption at sale depends on the time elapsed since the property was purchased

French second homes: tax-exemption time for capital gains may be reduced

MPs voted the bill through in a bid to improve housing market in high-demand areas

Snow to hit Pyrénées this week bringing optimism to ski resorts

More than 20cm is expected at the highest peaks in mountain chain

Photos: Unique wooden Mercedes 300 SL up for auction in northern France

Cabinet maker built car out of Asian teak

France’s top literary prize in 2025 awarded to author Laurent Mauvignier

Author receives just €10 in prize money under the rules of the Prix Goncourt

Stepchildren: French MPs approve higher inheritance tax allowance

The pre-tax allowance is greater than before, but there are conditions

Wizz Air trials ‘budget business’ seats on routes

Guaranteed empty middle seat and quicker boarding are perks on ticket aimed at professionals

Village gives free rat poison to tackle infestation in southern France

Local authorities hope the measure will greatly reduce rat numbers in the area

French weekly weather forecast November 3 - 7: midweek temperature spike

Rain is then due at the end of week

MPs vote to replace France’s property wealth tax with ‘unproductive wealth’ levy

France’s proposed ‘unproductive wealth’ tax - part of ongoing 2026 budget talks - would cover assets such as art, jewellery and some assurance vie policies

What changes in France for residents in November 2025?

EES checks rollout, energy bills, taxes, and winter rules: See what is changing in France next month

French supermarkets revamp to retain custom

Smaller floor areas, lower shelves and more specialist counters among new features

Dordogne electricity broker claims 8% savings for most clients

Service is free for customers – company earns commission from suppliers

Ryanair to appeal EU order to repay €1.8m to Carcassonne airport

Airline 'convinced' appeal court will recognise the independence of the 2001–2011 agreements

French artisans lose exports as US tariffs bite

British couple with cookware business have seen their sales collapse

List: how to apply for Brexit card renewals in different areas of France

An increasing number of prefectures have online procedures, but some are yet to provide information

All Saints’ Day: American war cemetery in north-east France hosts grave sponsorship event

Members of the public can discover the story of their service member, in exchange for flowers

Far-right win ‘historic’ first vote in French parliament over French-Algerian treaty

Vote may signal end of blanket ban by other groups against far-right proposals

Virgin Trains given boost to provide rival service to Eurostar

Company set to launch its own international rail routes by 2030

Briton in critical condition after being stabbed in Paris

The attacker was reportedly dressed in black and surprised the victim while he was unlocking his front door

French weekend weather forecast November 1 - 2: rain and some snow

Temperatures are expected to drop on Sunday

French magician tells of €400,000 bank scam

Rino Baldi discovered his money had been sent to the wrong account number

Five more arrests but jewels still missing in Louvre raid

The total number of suspects arrested now stands at seven

Photos: €4 million French chateau has €1 million auction start price

American couple are selling historic property near Cannes due to job change. It needs renovation work

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French couple must change windows after complaint over transparency

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French friends win record-breaking €250m EuroMillions jackpot

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Gas canisters found in car driven into people in Île d’Oléron

Official map reveals one in four people in France live in a flood risk area

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Snow to hit Pyrénées this week bringing optimism to ski resorts

Photos: Unique wooden Mercedes 300 SL up for auction in northern France

France’s top literary prize in 2025 awarded to author Laurent Mauvignier

Stepchildren: French MPs approve higher inheritance tax allowance

Wizz Air trials ‘budget business’ seats on routes

Village gives free rat poison to tackle infestation in southern France

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