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Two hantavirus contact cases in isolation at Bordeaux hospital

Authorities hopeful that virus has not mutated, easing pandemic fears

Roadside radar speed camera warning sign against trees and blue sky.

Speed cameras: French mayors can soon install more

Mayors will have the authority to do so…but at their commune’s own expense

1,700 confined on cruise ship in Bordeaux amidst gastroenteritis fears

Briton in his nineties died on board from illness

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Poll: Well-known supermarket chocolate is ‘best’ in France

Organic and fairtrade bars were not necessarily the healthiest or best quality

False speed cameras installed in French town

There is also real signage designed to alert drivers to the cameras’ presence

French firm fined over €300,000 for ‘abusive’ sale calls

The company specialises in energy-efficiency renovation work

A large hornets' nest attached under a wooden roof beam, with a blowtorch inset in the corner.

French resident sets house on fire trying to destroy hornet nest

The Haute-Vienne man went against official advice

Recycling alert after battery explodes in waste collection lorry in France

Double check your recycling bins or when using your local déchetterie

Cobra on loose! French commune closes parks and schools

Venomous cobra sparks alert in French commune near Toulouse

The little-known document that can derail a property sale in France

French property law requires certain risk information to be disclosed before a sale is completed

French authorities to release millions of sterile tiger mosquitoes

The measure has already proved successful in other countries in reducing the population

From bouiner to banger: 150 ‘new’ words added to French dictionary

The latest 60th anniversary edition of Le Petit Robert features trending terms

First aircraft for direct Sydney-London route exits Toulouse factory

Sydney-Paris has been identified as a future opportunity for a direct Qantas route

Why you may see more drones in Haute-Garonne

A recent decision has expanded the use of aerial monitoring in the department

Updates on hantavirus case hospitalised in France and contact cases

‘Risk is low’ - what experts say about the situation

Montpellier honours British World War Two hero with memorial stone

His daughter travelled from London to attend the unveiling ceremony in southern France

French national tests positive for hantavirus on arrival in France

Around 100 cases of hantavirus are recorded annually in France - but of a less serious variant. They are mainly in north-east France

Uber Boat launches in seven French cities this summer

The service will offer leisure boat rentals starting in mid-June

Video: French police show film of ‘drunk deer’ to warn rural drivers

Animals can act erratically after eating fermented fruit in spring

French weekly weather forecast May 11 - 15: Rain, cold and some snow

Persistent drizzle across France coincides with temperature drop

A view of a toll booth in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Drivers in France can sue over inflated motorway tolls

Autoroute fees are 58% too high, says lawyer

Dark storm clouds with a small weather map inset in the top-right corner.

Violent storms forecast for south-west France for Sunday afternoon

Eight departments placed on orange alert by Météo-France

A view of a bad pothole in a road, with a car in the background

Drivers’ group warns over unsafe condition of French roads

40 Millions d’automobilistes calls on drivers to report potholes, cracked surfaces and collapsing verges via mobile app

New direct ferry to link northern France and Ireland from June

Route between Cork and Boulogne-sur-Mer to run six times a week

Official wearing a tricolour sash signing papers at a desk in an office

From Oxfordshire to French mayor: British woman leads village in Pas-de-Calais

Briton Maureen Searle, 71, was appointed mayor in March

Swimming pool boom in France helped by fuel crisis

France leads Europe as the number of private pools reaches 3.7 million

Amazon says €15 billion France expansion will create 7,000 new jobs

US e-commerce giant plans to build four new sites in the country over the next three years

Updated: French passport queue rules not being applied consistently

French residency card holders share their passport queue experiences

EES checks paused? European Commission responds to media reports

Rumours come as Ryanair renews calls to France's interior minister for stoppage over summer

French animal rights group challenges planned bullfight near Bordeaux

Lack of continuity argued as the case for legal exception

A view of a man on a laptop and using a phone, with an alert symbol

‘Silent' phone call scam on the rise in France: what is it and why it is so dangerous

Caller stays silent when the phone is answered

A view of someone paying with euro notes

French officials demand record €20billion be paid back after checks into tax and social security fraud

Figure includes €17.1billion in additional tax and penalties notified to individuals and businesses after reassessments

Doctor holding a tablet while talking with an older patient in a clinic room.

Americans in France await details of new healthcare charge

We also look at questions around US Medicare for Americans who have moved to France

Why a robin in your garden in France can be a sign of healthy biodiversity

Understanding the ecological value of a regular garden visitor

Electric scooters: another town in France introduces ban

Mâcon in the Burgundy region becomes the latest town to outlaw their use

Visit the historic ‘Belem’ ship as it docks in Marseille this weekend

Vessel was used to carry Olympic torch to France in 2024

French town slashes public transport costs by 60% in response to fuel crisis

A one-way bus ticket in Laval, in the Pays de la Loire region, is set to cost €0.50 instead of €1.30

Unsettled weather expected in France for the May bank holiday weekend

Mild weather at the start of the holiday weekend will give way to more unsettled conditions as the week comes to an end

French dentist found guilty of ‘mutilating’ patients by removing healthy teeth for profit

More than 40 patients detail severe complications following treatment

Why plastic water bottle sales are increasing in France

Sales increased by 3.3% in 2025, based on a new study

Plans underway for Pope to visit France at the end of September, say bishops

It will be the first state visit to France by the new Pontiff, with stops in Paris and Lourdes expected

French rail unions announce joint strike action on June 10

Groups declare ‘state of emergency’ on French rail network

French minister calls on airlines to ‘respect passenger rights’

Transport minister’s appeal comes as airlines add charges and cancel flights amid jet fuel crisis

Man sent to prison over Linky fraud, a first in France

The man received a nine month sentence for his actions

Why people in Nantes are being asked to ‘plant their underwear’

A total of 29 pairs of cotton underwear will be buried across 19 different sites

Increase in drownings in France – which areas and why?

Authorities are also calling for people to stay extra alert this summer

A stock photo of a WA residency card and a red line drawn between the UK and the EU on a map

Residency cards: French state told to fix renewal issues

Demand comes as interior minister has already called on prefectures to take action to reduce delays

Grand Frais to open in France at former GiFi locations– what to expect and where

Alpes Maritimes, Gironde, and Isère among the departments where new stores will open

Why people in France are advised not to mow their lawns in May

'No Mow May’ has been gradually gaining in popularity in France in recent years

Storms leave trail of damage in south-west France

Trees uprooted and motorway drivers shelter under bridges to avoid powerful hail

Express train between central Paris and Charles de Gaulle airport to launch in 2027

The ‘CDG Express’ will run four times per hour and connect airport to Gare de l’Est in 20 minutes

Video: dramatic mudslides hit villages in northern France

Several people had to be rescued from vehicles in Pas-de-Calais and Somme

May 8: France to mark 81st anniversary of end of World War Two in Europe

V-E Day has been a public holiday in France since 1953

A view of a man separating piles of coins, with a piggy bank and house to show debts

Rent-free tenancy can cause inheritance issues in France

Recent case shows impact of letting an adult child live in property for free

Maire in south-west France orders euthanasia of dog that attacked mother and daughter

The labrador crossbreed had escaped its owner before the attack

Why waiting times to charge electric cars in France are increasing

Charging queues are growing as 2026 sees a strong start in sales of electric vehicles

Brittany Ferries: no fuel surcharge for travellers this summer

Company's CEO also says there is no chance that Brittany Ferries will run out of fuel

French court rules against easyJet after airline refused to board child with expired passport

The girl’s passport had expired 18 days prior to the flight

Why cold calling in France may get worse before it gets better

Tighter rules are coming, but the short term could bring more disruption

Rain and flash flooding alerts raised in France

Storms and heavy rain continue to pelt several regions

Owner sues vet in western France after misgendered cat dies following sterilisation

The vet ‘did not verify’ the cat’s sex before operation and it died nine days later

Large jellyfish spotted off coast of Brittany

The species is harmless despite its striking appearance

Where are there the most, and least, jellyfish in France?

Discover in which places you are most or least likely to see a jellyfish

Nantes airport unveils new automated luggage check-in system

‘Conveyor belt’ system allows passengers to drop off luggage without manual checking

France opens up €1 meals to all university students

Main and two sides available for knock-down price but unions say more funding needed

White-winged lark seen in southern France

First official sighting of white-winged lark in the country

South-east French town introduces new rule to protect dogs in cars

The rule details the dangers of rapidly rising temperatures in cars

Hand holding large hailstones shown in a social media post over stormy sky background

See: Large hailstones swamp south-west France

Weekend storms hit Pyrénées-Atlantiques in particular

Video: fleeing horses cause panic on motorway in Brittany

Three horses gallop wrong way down road for over a kilometre before being stopped

Supermarket coffee, meat and fish recalled over health risks

Consumers advised to check for affected batches and return products to stores

Fake French police officer scams return – tips to protect yourself

Fraudsters posing as police to gain entry to a property

French weekly weather forecast May 4 - 8: rain, storms and yo-yoing temperatures

Several bouts of rain will impact the south

Close-up of a four-nozzle petrol pump at a service station that dispenses B10 Diesel (yellow), B7 Diesel (orange), E85 'super ethanol' (blue) and E10 petrol (green).

Ethanol conversion kits: what drivers in France need to know

Conversion kits are available at a leading supermarket from €690

French wildlife prospers from darker streets – but debate over public safety remains

Some areas are rethinking lighting changes introduced in 2022

Euro banknotes with an enlarged portrait from another banknote overlaid

French scientist Marie Curie among faces being considered for euro banknote redesign

The new notes will have two themes - nature and European culture

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Two hantavirus contact cases in isolation at Bordeaux hospital

Speed cameras: French mayors can soon install more

1,700 confined on cruise ship in Bordeaux amidst gastroenteritis fears

Poll: Well-known supermarket chocolate is ‘best’ in France

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New direct ferry to link northern France and Ireland from June

France passes anti-fraud bill with 100 plus new measures: key points

Updates on hantavirus case hospitalised in France and contact cases

Drivers in France can sue over inflated motorway tolls

Which passport lane should French residency card holders use upon arrival?

French court rules against easyJet after airline refused to board child with expired passport

Map: Which departments paid the most property tax in 2025?

False speed cameras installed in French town

French firm fined over €300,000 for ‘abusive’ sale calls

French resident sets house on fire trying to destroy hornet nest

Recycling alert after battery explodes in waste collection lorry in France

Cobra on loose! French commune closes parks and schools

The little-known document that can derail a property sale in France

French authorities to release millions of sterile tiger mosquitoes

From bouiner to banger: 150 ‘new’ words added to French dictionary

First aircraft for direct Sydney-London route exits Toulouse factory

Why you may see more drones in Haute-Garonne

Cold spell and gales of up to 100km/h to cover France this weekend

UK government pensions and social charges: has French law changed?

French app helps sports-focused travellers find activities and accommodation

Updates on hantavirus case hospitalised in France and contact cases

France rail police authorised to use tasers at Paris, Rennes and Lyon stations

France passes anti-fraud bill with 100 plus new measures: key points

Gas prices to drop slightly for most consumers in France in June

New free app blocks millions of spam calls in France

Mobile data offer in France includes UK and US also

Montpellier honours British World War Two hero with memorial stone

French national tests positive for hantavirus on arrival in France

Uber Boat launches in seven French cities this summer

Video: French police show film of ‘drunk deer’ to warn rural drivers

French weekly weather forecast May 11 - 15: Rain, cold and some snow

Drivers in France can sue over inflated motorway tolls

Violent storms forecast for south-west France for Sunday afternoon

Drivers’ group warns over unsafe condition of French roads

New direct ferry to link northern France and Ireland from June

From Oxfordshire to French mayor: British woman leads village in Pas-de-Calais

Swimming pool boom in France helped by fuel crisis

Amazon says €15 billion France expansion will create 7,000 new jobs

Updated: French passport queue rules not being applied consistently

EES checks paused? European Commission responds to media reports

French animal rights group challenges planned bullfight near Bordeaux

‘Silent' phone call scam on the rise in France: what is it and why it is so dangerous

French officials demand record €20billion be paid back after checks into tax and social security fraud

Americans in France await details of new healthcare charge

Why a robin in your garden in France can be a sign of healthy biodiversity

Electric scooters: another town in France introduces ban

Visit the historic ‘Belem’ ship as it docks in Marseille this weekend

French town slashes public transport costs by 60% in response to fuel crisis

Unsettled weather expected in France for the May bank holiday weekend

French dentist found guilty of ‘mutilating’ patients by removing healthy teeth for profit

Why plastic water bottle sales are increasing in France

Plans underway for Pope to visit France at the end of September, say bishops

French rail unions announce joint strike action on June 10

French minister calls on airlines to ‘respect passenger rights’

Man sent to prison over Linky fraud, a first in France

Why people in Nantes are being asked to ‘plant their underwear’

Increase in drownings in France – which areas and why?

Residency cards: French state told to fix renewal issues

Grand Frais to open in France at former GiFi locations– what to expect and where

Why people in France are advised not to mow their lawns in May

Storms leave trail of damage in south-west France

Express train between central Paris and Charles de Gaulle airport to launch in 2027

Video: dramatic mudslides hit villages in northern France

May 8: France to mark 81st anniversary of end of World War Two in Europe

Rent-free tenancy can cause inheritance issues in France

Maire in south-west France orders euthanasia of dog that attacked mother and daughter

Why waiting times to charge electric cars in France are increasing

Brittany Ferries: no fuel surcharge for travellers this summer

French court rules against easyJet after airline refused to board child with expired passport

Why cold calling in France may get worse before it gets better

Rain and flash flooding alerts raised in France

Owner sues vet in western France after misgendered cat dies following sterilisation

Large jellyfish spotted off coast of Brittany

Where are there the most, and least, jellyfish in France?