New UK/France border checks: visas, residency cards and which queues? The Entry/Exit System does not concern everyone, but the delays it causes might
Platisme, masculinisme: The French words added to Larousse dictionary The 2025 edition includes some words that come straight from English, as well as many environment-related terms
Reopening of France’s A13 motorway delayed as new cracks discovered Traffic built up on neighbouring roads - but the empty lanes were not completely deserted… Why have olive oil prices shot up in France? How long will it last? French nurse’s translation tool helps give care in 101 languages Medical fees, eco-grants, gas prices: 5 changes this May in France
Storms on way for much of France. Will the cold spell continue? We also share videos and photos of last weekend's dramatic weather in the south-west and east
Paris hospital dog trial goes from strength to strength An English setter rescue dog at one of the world’s top cancer hospitals in Paris has been described as “a bubble of oxygen”
Map of French accents: which do you prefer? From the major division between north and south to the departments split in two - everywhere has one
PHOTOS: Olympic Flame travels to France on beautiful historic ship The 127-year-old ship set sail on Saturday with ‘the most important passenger it has ever carried’
Phone scams, gardening, insurance claims: 5 French practical updates Our roundup of recent practical articles you may have missed
Picnic in Paris? Chance to join huge meal on Champs-Elysees The event could even be record-breaking. You can now apply for your chance to take part
Millions of homes have at least one electrical fault in France ‘Electrical installations age, like cars, and you need to call an electrician to check them’, the national electrical safety observatory warns
Widespread confusion over new checks at UK/France borders Most Britons polled said they are unaware of the coming changes
‘Brexit: no-one else dares speak of leaving’: President Macron The president also spoke of the threat from the far-right, the need for more border control, simpler rules and more defence investment in a speech in Paris
Scams in France: watch out for these telephone prefixes Stay alert to these numbers as they are often used by fraudsters UK jockey gets French residency card meeting after public complaint More than 31,000 in 2024: Spectacular rise in centenarians in France Saharan winds bring sands and storms to France this weekend
Career change in France: from police officer to gardener Amanda Freeman explains how she swapped law and order for a more creative vocation in the French countryside Body odour machines help catch mosquitoes in south of France British retiree in France to take Brexit case to human rights court Eurostar fares revamp and motorway closures: 6 France travel updates French teenager suspected of plotting terrorist act at Paris Olympics Blades of Paris Moulin Rouge cabaret club mysteriously fall off
How does your area of France fare for delay to see a doctor? Some departments are in particular trouble when it comes to waiting times for specialists
MAP: where and why are there curfews in France? Who is affected? A fifth commune in the south has banned young people from wandering the streets at night
France to build more reactors as nuclear prioritised At least six new reactors and potentially as many as 14 could be built to meet climate change goals
Must I declare dividends that are reinvested outside of France? Investment types and their rules can vary between the UK and France
Mass flight disruption at French airports today April 25 Around 3,000 flights are set to be affected despite strike action being called off. A three-day strike notice for May remains in place
Stray dogs to be shot after sheep attacks in southern France But animal welfare campaigners say the dogs should be taken to shelters instead
State of French roads causing alarm Spectacular images of roads that have collapsed or been blocked by mudslides this winter have prompted renewed concern about the state of France’s roads
9 ways France plans to simplify bureaucracy for residents ‘Intelligible’ language, more telephone operators, shorter waiting times, and a new AI assistant are among new admin simplification measures announced by the PM
Crops and vines decimated by April frosts in France Cold snap is predicted to continue until end of week, when a cévenol storm will sweep across country
Stay up-to-date: 20 recent and upcoming changes in France We cover tax updates, renovation scheme revamps, possible money changes for British residents and more
BREAKING: Thursday's air strike in France called off, disruption still expected Disruption is still expected at a number of airports. The union has also not rescinded its strike notice for three days in May
Pesticide poison victims in France asked to join legal action The aim is to create a compensation fund for residents suffering with illnesses thought to be caused by pesticides
One of France’s main music festivals at risk of closure ‘If nothing changes the 2024 edition could be the last’ say organisers of Les Vieilles Charrues
Updates: French language tests, moving back to UK and votes for life We find definitive answers and news updates regarding reader concerns
How safe are purchases on French classified websites? Leboncoin is France’s second most-visited website - but is also a hunting ground for scammers
Dengue fever cases surge in France since start of year Public Health France has warned of an “unprecedented” situation
Many French flights set to be cancelled due to air traffic strike Thursday’s 24-hour protest is expected to be one of the largest walkouts in the profession
Patient reimbursement to end at French dental centres amid fraud claim Irregularities noted at 10 sites include false invoices for crowns, invoices submitted twice and procedures carried out despite being deemed unnecessary
French bank to close dozens of Britons' accounts citing Brexit Regional caisse in south-west blames complicated post-Brexit rules and measures to stop money laundering
PHOTOS: Sudden hailstorm turns French Riviera towns white Nice recorded the coldest temperatures in all of France on Monday evening
Cable theft leaves French village cut off from internet and phone Thieves target the valuable copper inside the wire. Such thefts are on the rise
A13 French motorway near Paris closed until at least May 1 Further tests must be carried out before repairs can begin. Traffic jams reached 400km long around Paris on Monday
French tax office to send reminder letters for missing property forms Homeowners in France who did not complete a biens immobiliers declaration last year will get a chaser email or letter
UK rejects EU’s youth mobility offer citing ‘free movement’ concerns Westminster has declined a proposal to make it easier for young Britons to study and work in the EU or vice versa
UK jockey wins French race - then asks Macron about his residency card James Reveley, who has lived and raced in France for eight years, queried why he had not been given a card after he won the Prix du président
Update: France’s A13 motorway closed for days, huge traffic jams Crack in road has already damaged drainage apparatus of motorway
Man ‘plotted to kill’ osteopath who left him disabled in France The man, who suffered irreversible damage to his spinal cord, is accused of hiring hitmen to engineer a ‘revenge’ killing
Thousands march against new motorway project in south-west France The protest was the latest opposition movement against the controversial project
French air traffic controllers’ union files strike notice for April 25 Almost three-quarters of flights could to be affected
Supermarket cheeses recalled in France over fears of listeria They were sold in all major supermarkets nationally
Gardeners warned of morning frosts as French cold snap continues Temperatures will be significantly below average until the weekend, with snow and April showers
‘Smishing’: Warning over this common scamming trick in France It comes as 15-year-old is arrested near Bordeaux on suspicion of using this way of scamming to spend €12,000 of victims’ money on online shopping goods
Is French supermarket trend for ‘monthly subscription’ worth doing? How much would you have to spend to make the schemes truly cost-saving?
La Poste brings back itinerant post offices in vans to rural areas The scheme aims to bring postal services to more people and harks back to the yellow vans of the 1960s and 70s
Motorway tolls, doctor fees, water leaks: 5 French practical updates Our round-up of recent practical articles you may have missed
Vosges birds to ‘recuperate in Norway’ as part of French trial The plan is aiming to help the emblematic birds, proponents say - but critics say it is a ‘textbook example of what not to do’
New look at vaccine to combat Lyme disease in France Continuing research has published promising results in ‘antibody vaccine’ method
MAP: where are France’s nuclear reactors and what is planned for more? President Macron wants to triple atomic energy production by 2050
Part of Paris-Normandy motorway closed to traffic due to road defects No reopening date has yet been confirmed, the road authority says, as it offers drivers alternative routes
Women given right to vote in France 80 years ago It came a full 96 years after suffrage was extended to all men in France - and 51 years after New Zealand offered the vote to its women
EU proposes talks with UK for easy work and study for under-30s Labour says this looks too much like a return to pre-Brexit free movement and it has ‘no plans’ to negotiate such a deal. The UK government does not want an EU-wide scheme.
Telecom firms, utilities: which offer English language services in France? We checked out any advertised dedicated helplines
French tax rules: how much is your house worth? It is up to individuals to declare for France’s wealth tax if applicable. The deadline to do this is approaching
Busy roads and airport delay data: 6 France travel updates We also look at fast-selling Eurostar tickets and a €10,000 fine issued to man who made fake bomb alert as he was running late for a flight
Why are temperatures yo-yoing in France? And what about next week? Erratic fluctuations can be source of concern for vineyards, farmers and home gardens
Scammers fleece drivers who break down on French roads out of €3,000 These ‘breakdown pirates’ are becoming more common. Here is how to avoid falling victim
Which French motorways are to become toll booth free - and when? Barriers will be replaced by a system that scans drivers’ number plates
More everyday French supermarket products accused of ‘shrinkflation’ Cordon-bleu, yoghurts, and ham are in the firing line, with prices up to 25% higher for lower quality items
France’s minimum wage is too low at €1,398 net a month - Michelin boss The number of workers throughout the country on this wage has risen significantly in recent years
Look up this weekend in France for peak of shooting star display Annual Lyrids meteor shower will be at full force Sunday night
Frost warnings, storms and snow at 500m as temperatures in France drop Cold winds from British Isles will keep temperatures cool over the weekend
French couple innovate horse hoof health with plastic shoes It may mean the end of the ‘clip clop’ sound but the polyurethane horseshoe is said to be a healthier alternative to metal
Russia - but not Putin - to be part of D-Day commemorations in France Russians who contributed to the Allied victory should be honoured without ‘outcast’ president, a Russian history expert says
Jogger draws tribute image to Paris Olympics with their running route It comes as new tickets go on sale to mark exactly 100 days until the Games begin
Patients to pay more for doctor visits in France from May 15 The participation forfaitaire will double in most cases
Wildfire strikes in south of France: residents warned to clear land 80 firefighters deployed to stop blaze spreading due to strong wind
Eagle attacks and injures paraglider mid-flight in Savoie, east France The attack, which lasted for 13 minutes, left the man in need of stitches and surgery
Tax declarations in France: How to tell an official email from a scam Staying alert can help protect you and your money during this declaration period
Anniversary tributes for Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources author April 18 marks the fiftieth anniversary of Marcel Pagnol’s death. Commemorations celebrating his life and work are taking place around the country
Briton arrested for driving €300,000 Lamborghini on Le Touquet beach Witnesses were scared when the car sped onto the sand in front of families and other beach-goers