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Discover the cheapest village in France - where houses go for €552 per square meter

Around three and a half hours from Paris, in Romain-sur-Meuse, property prices are among the lowest in France, making home ownership accessible even with a limited budget

Why now is a great time to buy strawberries in France

A sudden surplus has slashed strawberry prices by half compared with 2025

French government delays decision on allowing more workers to work on May 1

Key meeting with unions will take place before further consideration on law

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Severe disruption on A7 motorway in May - what alternative routes are available

The northbound (Marseille–Lyon/Paris direction) to be closed for four weekends

Lawyers across France strike against proposed plea-bargain changes

Planned introduction of system for criminal charges would help clear court backlog but is widely condemned by bar associations

France announces ban on gas boilers in new homes and expanded electric car leasing

Measure forms part of wider push to accelerate electrification and reduce reliance on fossil fuels

French weekly weather forecast April 13 - 17: return of spring but some rain persists

Temperatures expected to climb as week continues

Estate agent found guilty after seller lied about work done on French house

Onus on agents to do their homework and check whether the seller's claims are true

Parliament debates if workers in France should be able to work on May 1

Labour Day protections are a sensitive issue in France

New outbreak of electric ants in the south of France sparks concern

Authorities fear the emergency of a supercolony of the invasive species in Var

Weekend congestion expected as France lifts fuel tanker ban

Disruptions predicted in south-east France as school holiday traffic and HGVs take to the roads

French arts hamlet bought for €152k now for sale for €2m

Hameau de la Brousse, in Charente, comprises five houses and two stables

Ikea to open smaller outlets in French towns

Swedish furniture company aims to reach more people

Neighbour walls off road in France after dispute, leaving residents trapped

Three households no longer have access to public roads or emergency services

American hiker in French Alps hospitalised after snake bite

The tourist was thought to be bitten by an asp viper during trek in Vercors mountain range

France basks in record-breaking spring heat

The same weather pattern would cause temperatures of 40C if it happened in summer

Retiree in France shoots down mairie drone, mistaking it for burglars

Locals were not warned that the drone was being used to check roof of village hall

Compare the price of motorbike insurance across France

Map reveals the most expensive and cheapest regions as premiums go up across France

Cat owner in France must pay neighbour €100 after pet enters garden

Judge reduces fine after ruling that cat's visits to neighbour's 'inherent to its nature'

French town rewards blood donors with gourmet pastries

The French commune of Albi is set to launch a new blood donation drive in April with donors receiving gourmet treats for each donation

Pollen levels spike throughout France

Birch and alder pollen levels are seeing Very High and High alerts

Storms expected across France this weekend following sunny spell

Temperatures are set to drop by at least 10C by Sunday

New English-speaking Church to open in Normandy

The Anglican church will hold its first service in April

French notaire convicted for negligence as buyer funds stolen

Property scam highlights risk of sending bank details by unsecured email after a property company was defrauded of €96,000

Visit the Titanic at Paris and Bordeaux exhibitions

Two shows use immersive projections and virtual reality to take visitors back in time

Efforts underway to reduce giant catfish numbers in Dordogne and Gironde

The fish can grow to more than 2.5 metres in length and 100kg in weight

Ryanair stops flying Poitiers-Barcelona route

The removal of the route in 2026 is the latest French change by the low-cost carrier

Licence issue leaves Briton unable to drive in France

Case highlights importance of applying early for an exchange

Tiger mosquitoes: Local authorities in France on alert

Anti-mosquito campaigns aim to raise awareness of how to avoid the insects and the diseases they can carry

TGV driver killed when train crashes into lorry at level crossing in France

Lorry was carrying military goods. A dozen train passengers were injured in collision

UK retiree re-elected to town council in south of France

Retiree Karen Blakemore lost her seat in Saint-Merd-de-Lapleau in Corrèze six years after her first election in 2014

France weather for the week ahead April 6 - 10: warm and sunny

Sunshine and blue skies across much of France

‘Discreet’ speed cameras frustrate drivers around Toulouse

Cameras are placed on poles in amongst trees or on downhill roads

Email shock following visit to French health clinic

After returning home from a cancer check, reader received a message that her social security number was needed

Video: bear filmed on closed ski slope in French Pyrénées

Hikers’ video gains thousands of views

French Interior Minister reveals ‘big plans’ to reduce residency card delays

Plan involves recruiting 500 temporary staff to speed up processing time and especially for renewals

Wet start to year in France fills water tables but restrictions still possible

More rain is needed to maintain water levels in certain areas of the country

New UK ambassador to France is ‘here for you’

The Connexion talks to Sir Thomas Drew, who highlights residency cards and border and travel rules among key issues for Britons

Updated: France fuel shortages department by department

Significant shortages persist despite ceasefire agreement

EES: Lack of equipment stalls checks for cross-Channel travellers

Biometric data collection will not start for most ferry or Eurostar passengers despite EU deadline

Family honours daughter’s memory with book donations to French schools

Hannah Jones was killed in a collision with a drunk driver near Toulouse in July 2025

Readers express frustration with equity release loan in France

Prêt viager hypothécaire is secured against a property and only has to be repaid from the borrower’s estate after death

French heat-reflecting paint firm in financial difficulty

Cool Roof enters administration while efforts are under way to secure a new investor

UK DWP considers digital life certificates to simplify pension checks in France

Many readers report problems with the current paper-based system

France’s main farming union threatens protests over fuel aid

‘We’ve no choice but to remobilise’ unless government increases support, says union head

Four lesser known pilgrimage walks to tackle in France

Less-crowded trails can show off France’s rural beauty and charm

New Nice mayor's tax reduction plans a windfall for homeowners

A drop in taxe foncière and taxe d’habitation can be expected in September

France-Ireland route gets more ferry crossings

New ferry to add two extra roundtrip sailings per week

Fuel shortages see Ryanair warn of cancellations as Aurigny cuts some Paris flights

Shortages could see prices rise further or routes cut altogether

French Easter weekend weather forecast April 4 - 6: up to 30C in the south-west

Pleasant and warm conditions throughout despite spells of rain in north

Union calls for easyJet Easter strike at French bases

All cabin crew are being urged to walk out

Gun owners' personal data hacked in cyberattack of French government site

Anonymous hacker said to be selling data of over 60,000 firearms registered on database

MP drops plan to allow French bakeries to open seven days a week

Proposal abandoned after opposition from the baking industry

Dog owners warned after outbreak of deadly virus in Avignon

Owners told to keep unvaccinated pets at home

Rescuers in French Pyrenees warn against reckless hiking

Concerns raised after two 19-year-olds rescued following 20-hour ordeal

Old phones may be impacted as France begins 2G network shutdown

Lifts and some other devices could also be linked to old network

Daughter appeals for help finding missing Briton, 72, in France

The woman left her home in Haute-Vienne without her phone, money and ID, and has not been seen since January

Easter traditions across France: from rattles and hooded processions to giant omelettes

Regional Pâques celebrations highlight France’s cultural diversity

Insurers stand by 'illegal' French health fee rises

Health insurers defend top-up fee rises despite law freezing them

The curious case of Good Friday: why only some parts of France have the day off

Three French departments benefit from two extra public holidays

New map shows where ticks are prevalent in France

People spending time outdoors are advised to ‘be prepared’ against the disease-carrying parasites

Chance to win a €1m Picasso with a €100 ticket in Paris raffle

Tickets are now on sale ahead of the draw later this month

British snowboarder found dead in French Alps after cliff fall

43-year old man fell 100 metres while snowboarding off-piste

Storm Erminio to bring strong winds to southern France

Mediterranean storm will also lead to new snow in Pyrénées

Toulon naval base to simulate nuclear accident - public to get phone alert

Two-day exercise primes workers and residents for best practices in event of an incident

Millions of French homes face higher property tax over bathrooms and heating

Councils can levy property tax on ‘comfort features’ properties are assumed to have

EV charging grants rise sharply for shared buildings in France

The scheme will support at-home charging in communal car parks, which is cheaper than using public service stations

French far-right well ahead in new poll for 2027 presidential election

Jordan Bardella would face Edouard Philippe in second round, according to results but poll raises questions

French senators meet minister over retiree citizenship refusals

Concerns raised about 'overly tough' criteria being applied since last year's circular

17 recent and upcoming changes in France you may have missed in March 2026

See where shoppers pay more for food online, how much drivers will pay to register a new vehicle and how many wolves there are in France

Body of missing 85-year-old found in south-west France

The woman's car was spotted in a ravine

Photos: Protesters across France join anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ rally

Demonstrations in Nice, Paris, Bordeaux and elsewhere part of 3,300 worldwide

Why the Pope arrived in Monaco by helicopter for historic visit

Novel transport helped avoid diplomatic headache

France set to miss EES deadline for registering all travellers

Technical difficulties with pre-registration equipment and its software hampering rollout efforts

EasyJet reopens Newcastle base with new flights to Nice

Airline offers more than 50 destinations from southern French airport after latest route added

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Discover the cheapest village in France - where houses go for €552 per square meter

Why now is a great time to buy strawberries in France

French government delays decision on allowing more workers to work on May 1

Severe disruption on A7 motorway in May - what alternative routes are available

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New outbreak of electric ants in the south of France sparks concern

American hiker in French Alps hospitalised after snake bite

Weekend congestion expected as France lifts fuel tanker ban

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La Baule-Escoublac is a classic French case study in the evolution of the grand resort

Five questions about plans to raise French property tax on millions of homes

Lawyers across France strike against proposed plea-bargain changes

France announces ban on gas boilers in new homes and expanded electric car leasing

French weekly weather forecast April 13 - 17: return of spring but some rain persists

Estate agent found guilty after seller lied about work done on French house

Parliament debates if workers in France should be able to work on May 1

New outbreak of electric ants in the south of France sparks concern

Weekend congestion expected as France lifts fuel tanker ban

French arts hamlet bought for €152k now for sale for €2m

Ikea to open smaller outlets in French towns

Neighbour walls off road in France after dispute, leaving residents trapped

EDF to provide €240m in grants to help home-owners and firms switch to electric

Part of Eiffel Tower’s original staircase could fetch €150,000 at auction

EES deadline is today: is France ready for full border checks?

American hiker in French Alps hospitalised after snake bite

Dog owners in France reminded of spring lead rules

Dordogne murder: why no news one year on?

French weekend weather forecast April 11 - 12: brutal temperature drop

France to cover the cost of cadmium exposure testing

New AI sensors developed in Grenoble track arrival of pollen in France

France basks in record-breaking spring heat

Retiree in France shoots down mairie drone, mistaking it for burglars

Compare the price of motorbike insurance across France

Cat owner in France must pay neighbour €100 after pet enters garden

French town rewards blood donors with gourmet pastries

Pollen levels spike throughout France

Storms expected across France this weekend following sunny spell

New English-speaking Church to open in Normandy

French notaire convicted for negligence as buyer funds stolen

Visit the Titanic at Paris and Bordeaux exhibitions

Efforts underway to reduce giant catfish numbers in Dordogne and Gironde

Ryanair stops flying Poitiers-Barcelona route

Licence issue leaves Briton unable to drive in France

Tiger mosquitoes: Local authorities in France on alert

TGV driver killed when train crashes into lorry at level crossing in France

UK retiree re-elected to town council in south of France

France weather for the week ahead April 6 - 10: warm and sunny

‘Discreet’ speed cameras frustrate drivers around Toulouse

Email shock following visit to French health clinic

Video: bear filmed on closed ski slope in French Pyrénées

French Interior Minister reveals ‘big plans’ to reduce residency card delays

Wet start to year in France fills water tables but restrictions still possible

New UK ambassador to France is ‘here for you’

Updated: France fuel shortages department by department

EES: Lack of equipment stalls checks for cross-Channel travellers

Family honours daughter’s memory with book donations to French schools

Readers express frustration with equity release loan in France

French heat-reflecting paint firm in financial difficulty

UK DWP considers digital life certificates to simplify pension checks in France

France’s main farming union threatens protests over fuel aid

Four lesser known pilgrimage walks to tackle in France

New Nice mayor's tax reduction plans a windfall for homeowners

France-Ireland route gets more ferry crossings

Fuel shortages see Ryanair warn of cancellations as Aurigny cuts some Paris flights

French Easter weekend weather forecast April 4 - 6: up to 30C in the south-west

Union calls for easyJet Easter strike at French bases

Gun owners' personal data hacked in cyberattack of French government site

MP drops plan to allow French bakeries to open seven days a week

Dog owners warned after outbreak of deadly virus in Avignon

Rescuers in French Pyrenees warn against reckless hiking

Old phones may be impacted as France begins 2G network shutdown

Daughter appeals for help finding missing Briton, 72, in France

Easter traditions across France: from rattles and hooded processions to giant omelettes

Insurers stand by 'illegal' French health fee rises

The curious case of Good Friday: why only some parts of France have the day off

New map shows where ticks are prevalent in France

Chance to win a €1m Picasso with a €100 ticket in Paris raffle

British snowboarder found dead in French Alps after cliff fall