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Warning over fire risk as many in France flout rubbish sorting rules

Discarded batteries suspected to be cause of at least some of the fires

Video: raccoon spotted in French Pyrenees

Local animal experts say this is ‘not good news’ and ask the public to report any further sightings

Man in custody over death of French jogger was previously imprisoned twice for rape

DNA of jogger, 28, was found in the man’s car

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French weekend weather forecast September 13-14: Rain for most areas

Summery conditions will only be present in the south on Sunday

How France is preparing for the age of longer lifespans

The Connexion visits the Genii Longevity conference in Geneva to talk to experts on new technologies, lifestyle changes, and future medicines

Latest: Flights, rail, road…how September 18 strikes may affect you

Transport sectors amongst those likely to suffer from strike action

Make sure you sell before buying a new French property, say notaires

Buoyant market in some parts of France had tempted some to buy before confirming sale

‘Living in France is an advantage for longer life’

Best way of ageing slowly is prevention, a healthy lifestyle and seeing your doctor, says longevity expert

Can you name, in order, France's seven prime ministers since 2017?

President Macron has appointed a joint-record number of people to the position

Petition against France loaning Bayeux Tapestry to the UK reaches 72k signatures

People are concerned the 11th Century artefact could be damaged during transportation

Air France rolls out free on-board WiFi service

All planes should have technology by end of next year

Will ‘Bloquons tout’ protests continue in France?

Around 200,000 took part in action on September 10 according to official figures

Carrefour store found guilty of presenting foreign fresh produce as French

Widespread checks in 2024 found many shops fall foul of general commerce rules

Only one in 10 in France feel confident giving first aid

Training rate is far below most other European countries

Fines for failure to uproot abandoned French vineyards

Rule applies to landowners with sizable vines on their property

Call for elections, impeachment and a ‘negotiator’: Political reaction after fall of French prime minister

Politicians across the spectrum were quick to react to the historic vote

What’s next for France as prime minister falls in confidence vote?

New prime minister, new elections, or presidential resignation all touted as possibilities

French prime minister toppled after vote of no confidence

François Bayrou must resign after 364 MPs went against his government in critical vote

‘Block everything’: France braces for ‘shutdown’ protest on September 10

Major protests are planned in cities and towns across France

‘Family-friendly' label launched to counter rise in child-free spaces

54% of French people are in favour of adult-only spaces

10% of France’s green energy wasted in first half of 2025

Problem attributed to the intermittent nature of solar and wind power

France 2021 inheritance law: EU deadline for reply is 'excellent news' says law professor

Controversial law offers children 'compensation' where foreign inheritance rules are set to apply to estate

France looks to digitalise traffic fines

Online platform set to simplify administrative procedures and end the problem of fines getting lost in the post

September 7 ‘blood moon’: how best to see it in France

The total lunar eclipse will be visible across all of France

French weekly weather forecast September 8 to 12: cooler and lots of rain

Unsettled conditions are set to return across France after a short-lived return of summery weather at the weekend

More retirees turned down for French citizenship over foreign income tell their stories

A growing number of readers report refusals after minister's prefecture letter called for tougher attitude

Anger over €1.89 bottles of Bordeaux wine sold in French supermarkets

Winegrowers say the low prices undervalue their products

Couple fined for keeping panther at their home in northern France

The animal, named Louise, was spotted prowling rooftops near Lille

‘Increasingly concerned’, ‘terrible’, ‘not great for the region’: Readers respond to Ryanair French route cuts

Axing of France-UK winter services affects many readers

French animal shelters struggle as number of pets brought in remains high

Animals taken to shelters this summer due to abuse over double that of last year

Divorce costs set to rise for most in France from September

Use of mediator will help speed up cases, but comes with additional bill

Ryanair increases free cabin bag size allowance: French flights impacted

Airline continues to oppose new EU plans to overhaul baggage rules

French weekend weather forecast September 6-7: sun for all, then storms in south-west

Temperatures will rise then drop by around 10C in areas impacted by storm conditions

Bucket full of money found by road in central France

Police are searching for its owner

Storm alerts raised across France: hail forecast in east

Three weeks worth of rain could fall this afternoon in some areas

Man rescued by helicopter after fall leaves him hanging by feet on via ferrata in French Alps

He was suspended 25 metres above ground for 10 minutes

Outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases surge in France this summer

Locations include Antibes, Toulon and Bergerac - the first-time in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Tropical diseases like dengue fever and chikungunya are spread by tiger mosquitoes

New national TV channel for French regions launches

Free-to-air TNT channel 19 went live on September 1

French winemaker jailed for selling fake champagne made with Spanish wine

Bottles of the fake drink were sold in Leclerc supermarkets as well as exported abroad

Users of mobile company Free warned to be vigilant of new scam in France

Emails are including customers’ IBAN numbers to appear legitimate

Eurostar Snap - do you know this hack to get cheap trains across the Channel?

It is a good option if last-minute organisation suits you

Micro-entrepreneur status grows in France

Number of non-salaried workers has risen by 72%

Falling prices make seaside flats cheaper in France

Survey reveals fall in prices in some resorts

Photos: Surprise storms and tornado hit Brittany

Rooftops of several homes torn off during violent episode

Flights from Béziers among winter cuts from Ryanair

Uncertain if routes will return for the 2026 season

Move to bring extra doctors to under-served areas of France begins next week

Appointments will be available through dedicated tool

Have you seen a gecko like this on the wall of your French home?

Harmless lizard has been spotted in central Bordeaux and further north than ever before

‘120km/h to zero in seconds’: Phantom car-braking on motorway near Lyon

Driver calls for urgent recognition of the risks posed by automatic systems

Photos: flash floods and storms hit south of France, driver dies after sliding off road

Vehicle was found in ditch and man in his 50s pronounced dead at the scene

Extra Dordogne–London flights this Christmas

Additional flights across winter period are scheduled

How disruptive will September 18 strikes be in France?

Major disruption is expected to travel on planes, trains, and local networks

François Bayrou interview: key takeaways on confidence vote, Zucman tax, and government debt

Political rivals across spectrum responded negatively to interview, as prime minister looks certain to be ousted next week

Crédit Mutuel and CIC clients hit by mass outage as payments and withdrawals blocked

Tens of thousands left unable to pay for purchases or withdraw cash on Saturday, August 30

France to test digital medicine leaflets from October

Nearly 600 medicines are included in the trial

French weekly weather forecast September 1 - 5: wet and stormy

Alerts are in place with violent storms expected to continue in the south-east for much of Monday

Ryanair route cuts at French regional airports: will there be more?

A rise in French ticket taxes has led Ryanair to axe several winter routes, affecting regional airports

River 'motorway' aims to reduce lorries on French roads

New inland port aims to double maritime traffic, reducing pollution and costs, despite logistical challenges

Weather alerts raised as violent storms forecast to sweep France

South and central areas are set to be the most affected

Entry/Exit System: key points to note about the new rules and travel to France

New checks start phasing in at Schengen borders on October 12, 2025

Entry/Exit System: Will proof of health insurance be required for travel to France?

Recent media reports - as well as Reform UK’s Nigel Farage - claim this is the case

New direct Nice-Boston flight to launch in May 2026

Delta flight will bring tourism boost to region say local officials

Strikes in France in September 2025 and how you may be impacted

Major action is expected with a nationwide civil protest movement and calls for a ‘general strike’

Why eight cities in France are banning tuna in school canteens

‘We want the healthiest food possible for our children’

French weekend weather forecast August 30 - 31: Mixed conditions

Storms are expected in the south-west

French air traffic controllers announce September strike

Flights set to be cancelled or delayed as unions calls for controllers across France to walk out

Water filters not working well in France, says consumer report

Pollutants can still be traced in water samples after filtration

What are President Macron’s options if the government falls on September 8?

A defeat could force difficult choices about the country’s political future

Passenger receives fine on Paris-Brittany train after complaints over meowing cat

Several passengers allegedly complained over noise, leading to €110 penalty

16 recent and upcoming changes in France you may have missed in August

Including a new Brittany Ferries route, grants for fibre connections, Linky meter fees and property tax dates

French city hands out record number of fines to cyclists

Running red lights and using mobile phones while riding are among main rules broken

France hit by storms: record rainfall, hail, and 17,000 lightning strikes

Outbreaks to centre on south-east today

Man taken to court for camera on shared path in France

The country's highest judicial court ordered him to remove it

Viager home sales rising in France as owners look to release cash

The system allows people to unlock the capital of their home

‘Total blockade’ France September 10: major unions joins call to action

The blockade has been called in response to the government’s budget plans

Uber announces Channel Tunnel train to compete with Eurostar

The trains will link London with several European destinations

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Warning over fire risk as many in France flout rubbish sorting rules

Video: raccoon spotted in French Pyrenees

Man in custody over death of French jogger was previously imprisoned twice for rape

French weekend weather forecast September 13-14: Rain for most areas

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Petition against France loaning Bayeux Tapestry to the UK reaches 72k signatures

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Carrefour store found guilty of presenting foreign fresh produce as French

Only one in 10 in France feel confident giving first aid

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Fines for failure to uproot abandoned French vineyards

Americans end up on flight to Tunis after asking to go ‘to Nice’

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French doctor on trial for ‘poisoning’ 30 patients

Home renovation grant rules tightened in France

Birth rate eclipsed by deaths in France for first time in 80 years

Call for elections, impeachment and a ‘negotiator’: Political reaction after fall of French prime minister

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France 2021 inheritance law: EU deadline for reply is 'excellent news' says law professor

France looks to digitalise traffic fines

September 7 ‘blood moon’: how best to see it in France

French weekly weather forecast September 8 to 12: cooler and lots of rain

More retirees turned down for French citizenship over foreign income tell their stories

Anger over €1.89 bottles of Bordeaux wine sold in French supermarkets

Couple fined for keeping panther at their home in northern France

‘Increasingly concerned’, ‘terrible’, ‘not great for the region’: Readers respond to Ryanair French route cuts

French animal shelters struggle as number of pets brought in remains high

Divorce costs set to rise for most in France from September

Ryanair increases free cabin bag size allowance: French flights impacted

French weekend weather forecast September 6-7: sun for all, then storms in south-west

Bucket full of money found by road in central France

Storm alerts raised across France: hail forecast in east

Man rescued by helicopter after fall leaves him hanging by feet on via ferrata in French Alps

Outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases surge in France this summer

New national TV channel for French regions launches

French winemaker jailed for selling fake champagne made with Spanish wine

Users of mobile company Free warned to be vigilant of new scam in France

Eurostar Snap - do you know this hack to get cheap trains across the Channel?

Micro-entrepreneur status grows in France

Falling prices make seaside flats cheaper in France

Photos: Surprise storms and tornado hit Brittany

Flights from Béziers among winter cuts from Ryanair

Move to bring extra doctors to under-served areas of France begins next week

Have you seen a gecko like this on the wall of your French home?

‘120km/h to zero in seconds’: Phantom car-braking on motorway near Lyon

Photos: flash floods and storms hit south of France, driver dies after sliding off road

Extra Dordogne–London flights this Christmas

How disruptive will September 18 strikes be in France?

François Bayrou interview: key takeaways on confidence vote, Zucman tax, and government debt

Crédit Mutuel and CIC clients hit by mass outage as payments and withdrawals blocked

France to test digital medicine leaflets from October

French weekly weather forecast September 1 - 5: wet and stormy

Ryanair route cuts at French regional airports: will there be more?

River 'motorway' aims to reduce lorries on French roads

Weather alerts raised as violent storms forecast to sweep France

Entry/Exit System: key points to note about the new rules and travel to France

Entry/Exit System: Will proof of health insurance be required for travel to France?

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Strikes in France in September 2025 and how you may be impacted

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