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Thousands sign petition against foreign student fees in French universities

Union decries measure forcing non-EU students to pay 16 times higher tuition fees

Which regions pay the most for home insurance in France?

One region is bucking the trend for higher premiums linked to climate-related claims

Motorist caught speeding at 136 km/h on Nice’s Promenade des Anglais

Man taken into custody after driving at high speeds in 50 km/h zone

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France finds new way to crackdown on illegal sports streaming

Regulator can turn viewers’ screens black during games, blocking them from content

Protests held outside French prefectures over residency card issues

Digitisation, delays, and lack of staff all highlighted as stumbling blocks

French supermarkets: which are budget, mid-range, or premium?

Unlike UK and US supermarkets, French retailers do not fit neatly into simple categories

Wildfire risk alerts raised across southern France

Météo-France warns that rising temperatures and dry vegetation are creating favourable conditions for fires

Seven sentenced over €1m energy grant fraud in France

Homeowners were unaware their personal information had been used to secure public renovation funds under the MaPrimeRénov’ scheme

Retirement age in France should be pushed back to 67 and six months, report urges

It claims pensions deficit will be higher than anticipated due to low birth rate

Car leasing in France: fee disputes flagged by consumer watchdog

Popular contracts are not subject to typical protections

€1 train trips announced in Occitanie for two weekends this month

Offer available on liO services to mark different anniversary events

Fire risk alerts issued across south-west France

Météo-France places four departments under orange alert and nine under yellow

‘Test Cédric’: Millions of Crédit Agricole customers affected by error

The banking error sparked widespread discussion online, with many users speculating about the identity of “Cédric”

French dermatologists launch sun awareness campaign to prevent skin cancer

Melanoma remains the most serious form of skin cancer in France with nearly 2,000 deaths annually

Cost of living in France: how it compares with the UK and the US

A breakdown of the cost of utilities, property and everyday expenses in France compared to other countries

Organised taxi fraud targeted tourists in Paris

Unlicenced drivers overcharged using portable card readers. We look at how to avoid a taxi scam

Over-65s to benefit from free public transport in Nice

Around 100,000 residents will be eligible under the new scheme

Investigation rules out deliberate poisoning in deaths of three dogs near lake in south-east France

Environmental analysis finds cyanobacteria in lake water

Fears grow for British woman, 28, who went missing in Paris

Lucy Stemp disappeared after attending a music festival and has been described as ‘very vulnerable’ by her family

Major train disruption expected on June 10 due to French rail strike

Many TGV and cross-country routes affected with regional services also seeing mass cancellations

Warning over online returns policies in France

Consumers advised to check reviews before ordering

Over 1,000 events in France for European archaeology festival 2026

The 17th edition of Journées européennes de l’archéologie will be held this weekend (June 12 - 14)

World Cup begins this week: How to watch England, France, and Scotland

No rules are in place to extend opening hours of bars despite late kick-offs

Eurostar plans to offer direct trains from London to Swiss Alps

Plans with SBB and SNCF aim to cut journey times and offer a rail alternative to flying between the UK and Switzerland

Sea swimmer dies in south-west France after being swept away by rip currents

The man was swimming off the coast of the Landes department

'Freedom has a cost': D-Day veteran tells Normandy children

101-year old American Irving Locker shares message on visit to schools

Storefront signs for Orange, Bouygues Telecom, SFR and Free telecom brands in France

Sale of SFR agreed in France: what changes for mobile and internet clients

Contracts set to be split between three rivals reducing competition in sector

French weekly weather forecast June 8 - 12: storms then warm days return

High temperatures, alongside fairly strong winds and the lack of rainfall, increase the risk of forest fire

Close-up of a gendarmerie uniform beside a handheld screen showing an aerial map and text.

Rave party in south of France draws 2,000 despite prefecture crackdown

Overnight party in Hérault is illegal

Travellers pass through airport automated passport border control e-gates in a terminal.

EES: Six-hour delays possible at EU borders, warns airline body

Summer travel to be impacted by Entry/Exit System issues

Historic railway line revived by enthusiasts in south-west France

Line in Charente saved for pedal-powered tourist trains

View of an energy rating overlaid over an image of a model house

How DPE energy ratings are reshaping France’s property market

Diagnostic de performance énergétique certificates increasingly guide property buyers

French rail strike June 10: how to find out about affected services

Action may impact TER, TGV, Intercités, Transilien and RER trains

France’s D-Day events and commemorations 2026

Celebrations include official remembrance ceremonies, historic exhibitions and 1940s-themed dances

Pyrénées Orientales residents to cast vote on name change

Three options are being submitted although a popular fourth has been controversially removed

Perpignan-Nantes flight: passengers arrive 13 hours late after travel nightmare

The Volotea aircraft was diverted to Bordeaux as a storm prevented initial landing attempt

Body found in search for missing 11-year-old girl in Gers, south-west France

Suspect worked on farm where remains were recovered

Map: Where are France’s 33 exceptional hotels?

Six new establishments gained ‘palace’ status in the 2026 state tourist body’s awards

The Mediterranean coast at Villefranche-sur-mer in the south of France

France weekend weather forecast June 6 - 7: calm before storms

Early forecasts for next week predict return of high temperatures

Green compact SUV, Renault 5 E-Tech, in side view on a colourful gradient background.

Electric car sales rise sharply in 2026: grants and eligibility in France explained

Up to €5,700 is available for lower income households

Normandy villagers oppose D-Day visit by Trump’s Defence Secretary

Residents have called for the cancellation of Pete Hegseth’s visit from the US

New stretch of contested A69 motorway in south-west France opens

Entire road should be fully operational by mid-October

Cyclist in France severely injured after being chased by wild boar

Passers-by found the 64-year-old man unresponsive

TotalEnergies petrol station with vehicles refuelling at multiple pumps

French PM warned against lowering VAT on fuel

Proposal measures described as too costly by advisory body

Free electricity proposed for village in east of France

Village in Aisne elected an ecologist mayor in 2020

Why some cars have red, pink or green number plates in France

Coloured plates are used in specific circumstances

New report shows how much you must earn to be considered rich in France

France’s national statistics agency (INSEE) highlights income thresholds in France

Decathlon store building with a blue sign against a clear sky.

Decathlon workers to strike in France as unions join forces

Weekend action will impact stores across the country

72 Auchan supermarkets to become Intermarché or Netto following sale

See which Auchan supermarkets are affected on the list below

Date confirmed for obesity drug refund in France

Wegovy and Mounjaro medications will be covered under France’s health scheme

Road sign with EU stars and France text showing 500 m on a mountain road.

France among countries recommended to end internal Schengen border checks

Introduction of EES reduces need for checks, believes European Commission

Three forestry staff questioned over deadly south-west France wildfire

Investigators believe August 2025 fire was started deliberately

EasyJet shares jump amid potential takeover by US company

US investment firm has until June 26 to decide whether to make a formal bid for the airline

No summer cancellations due to jet fuel shortages, predicts Air France

Airline believes fuel supplies are secured throughout summer period and launches flexible ticket promotion

Warmer than average summer predicted in France

Riviera and other eastern areas are most likely to experience particularly hot conditions says state forecaster

Close-up of hands holding a small lugworm over a blurred body of water.

Blood of worms from Brittany helps Crans-Montana fire victims

Inventor of pioneering gel in line for top European prize

A view of a number plate showing the ‘F’ for France sign

I fell victim to number plate fraud in France - fines kept arriving

Resident fined multiple times even though he was in US at the time of offences

150 miss Toulouse to London flight due to airport queues

Long queues at border control leave travellers struggling to reach gates in time

Rendez-vous aux jardins 2026: visit over 2,800 parks and gardens across France

Many participating sites are often otherwise closed to the public

Theft of Normandy Scottish piper statue sparks sadness ahead of D-Day commemorations

The statue, stolen from the D-Day memorial site, weighed 600 kilograms and stood 2.2 metres tall

France cuts air ticket tax on 26 regional routes

The measure follows government efforts to support underserved areas

South-east ‘colonised’ by tiger mosquitoes amidst disease fears

Residents are being reminded to stay vigilant during mosquito season

France road deaths rise in 2025, official figures show

Speed and alcohol remain the leading causes of fatal crashes

Greece backtracks on EES exemptions for Britons

Embassy removes website post about UK travellers being exempt from biometric checks

Storms set to hit eastern side of France today

Heightened alerts have been raised in south-east

Asian hornet nests appear oval or spherical

Will 2026 see record Asian hornet numbers in France?

Cold and wet spring may have reduced survival chances for species

Floating offshore wind installation with cranes and a turbine on a barge at sea under a blue sky.

France plans 10 new offshore wind farms

Final decision to be announced before end of 2027

Nuit Blanche 2026: ‘all night’ free culture festival in and around Paris

The festival’s 25th edition is set to host over 100 special events

Processionary caterpillar numbers on rise in northern France: what to do if you spot them

Several departments issued warnings over weekend, with certain areas closed to public

Updated: 14-metre whale found on beach in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

A young sei whale was found on a beach on Île de Ré, prompting an investigation into how it died and why it was in the area

Cancer patients in three French regions to be reimbursed for physical activity classes

A two-year trial scheme will fund prescribed activity, including a final assessment

British Airways opens London City - Toulon route

New service targets visitors and residents by offering quieter journey

French weekly weather forecast June 1 - June 5: rain and storms as temperatures drop

Below average temperatures for season forecast for weekend

Partially built villa with concrete block walls and open window spaces behind a site fence.

UK directors investigated over failed French holiday village

New rules require holiday village developers to explain risk

Airline boss tells travellers to arrive three hours before flights from France to the UK

The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) can mean lengthy queues

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Thousands sign petition against foreign student fees in French universities

Which regions pay the most for home insurance in France?

Motorist caught speeding at 136 km/h on Nice’s Promenade des Anglais

France finds new way to crackdown on illegal sports streaming

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France braces for new heatwave this weekend: highs of 35C in south-west

‘Test Cédric’: Millions of Crédit Agricole customers affected by error

Volunteering in France: who can take part and how to do it

Protests held outside French prefectures over residency card issues

French supermarkets: which are budget, mid-range, or premium?

Wildfire risk alerts raised across southern France

Seven sentenced over €1m energy grant fraud in France

Retirement age in France should be pushed back to 67 and six months, report urges

Car leasing in France: fee disputes flagged by consumer watchdog

€1 train trips announced in Occitanie for two weekends this month

Fire risk alerts issued across south-west France

‘Test Cédric’: Millions of Crédit Agricole customers affected by error

French dermatologists launch sun awareness campaign to prevent skin cancer

France braces for new heatwave this weekend: highs of 35C in south-west

French rail strike: one in three TGVs cancelled, regional services face 'extreme disruption'

30,000 EV chargers on major French roads by 2035

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Why tsunami evacuation signs have been put up in Nice

Nearly two million households classified as millionaires in France

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Volunteering in France: who can take part and how to do it

Confirmed: English-law wills exempt from France’s forced heirship rule

Organised taxi fraud targeted tourists in Paris

Over-65s to benefit from free public transport in Nice

Investigation rules out deliberate poisoning in deaths of three dogs near lake in south-east France

Fears grow for British woman, 28, who went missing in Paris

Major train disruption expected on June 10 due to French rail strike

Warning over online returns policies in France

Over 1,000 events in France for European archaeology festival 2026

World Cup begins this week: How to watch England, France, and Scotland

Eurostar plans to offer direct trains from London to Swiss Alps

Sea swimmer dies in south-west France after being swept away by rip currents

'Freedom has a cost': D-Day veteran tells Normandy children

Sale of SFR agreed in France: what changes for mobile and internet clients

French weekly weather forecast June 8 - 12: storms then warm days return

Rave party in south of France draws 2,000 despite prefecture crackdown

EES: Six-hour delays possible at EU borders, warns airline body

Historic railway line revived by enthusiasts in south-west France

How DPE energy ratings are reshaping France’s property market

French rail strike June 10: how to find out about affected services

France’s D-Day events and commemorations 2026

Pyrénées Orientales residents to cast vote on name change

Perpignan-Nantes flight: passengers arrive 13 hours late after travel nightmare

Body found in search for missing 11-year-old girl in Gers, south-west France

Map: Where are France’s 33 exceptional hotels?

France weekend weather forecast June 6 - 7: calm before storms

Electric car sales rise sharply in 2026: grants and eligibility in France explained

Normandy villagers oppose D-Day visit by Trump’s Defence Secretary

New stretch of contested A69 motorway in south-west France opens

Cyclist in France severely injured after being chased by wild boar

French PM warned against lowering VAT on fuel

Free electricity proposed for village in east of France

Why some cars have red, pink or green number plates in France

New report shows how much you must earn to be considered rich in France

Decathlon workers to strike in France as unions join forces

72 Auchan supermarkets to become Intermarché or Netto following sale

Date confirmed for obesity drug refund in France

France among countries recommended to end internal Schengen border checks

Three forestry staff questioned over deadly south-west France wildfire

EasyJet shares jump amid potential takeover by US company

No summer cancellations due to jet fuel shortages, predicts Air France

Warmer than average summer predicted in France

Blood of worms from Brittany helps Crans-Montana fire victims

I fell victim to number plate fraud in France - fines kept arriving

150 miss Toulouse to London flight due to airport queues

Rendez-vous aux jardins 2026: visit over 2,800 parks and gardens across France

Theft of Normandy Scottish piper statue sparks sadness ahead of D-Day commemorations

France cuts air ticket tax on 26 regional routes

South-east ‘colonised’ by tiger mosquitoes amidst disease fears

France road deaths rise in 2025, official figures show