Travel and transport

French MP fears for future of Clermont-Ferrand airport

Airport needs a €10 million subsidy from the state, she says

How to save money on ferries to and from France

From booking early to being flexible on dates, here is how to cash in on cheaper crossings

Tickets now available for new Nice-UK flight route in 2026

EasyJet will serve eight UK destinations from popular Riviera airport

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Recap: Ferry updates for travel to and from France

Including a new service from Brittany Ferries and the latest on the Rosyth–Dunkirk and Cherbourg–Rosslare routes

'Bergerac airport faces closure if Ryanair leaves for good', says Dordogne CCI head

The low-cost carrier will end flights from late October for the winter season

UK flights hit as Ryanair pulls out of three French airports this winter

The low-cost carrier says it is stopping flights to Bergerac, Brive and Strasbourg in response to France’s recent tax rise on airline flight tickets

Fréjus Tunnel: second ‘tube’ connecting France and Italy opens after over a decade of construction

New road tunnel under Alps is open to traffic

Future of Channel catamaran project hinges on more funding

The SailLink service offers channel crossings in a catamaran between Boulogne-sur-Mer and Dover

Paris plane tries to land four times at Nice and fails due to weather

The Air France flight ended up landing at Marseille airport

Tourists face fines on France’s A13 motorway due to removal of toll booths

Many are confused by the new free-flow system

Discover the Karbike: France's eco-friendly electric bike with car features

Columnist Samantha David talks to inventor Lucas Vançon, who has helped to develop a new green form of transport which he says is ideal for urban areas

EES border controls to launch soon: we answer your questions

We look at queries about e-gate usage visitors, spouses of French citizens and foreign residents and visa holders

Ryanair may boost staff bonuses for catching oversized luggage, including for French flights

Airline wants to end ‘scourge’ of oversized baggage, which causes disruptions

Photos: where to go star-gazing in south-west France

Natural park one of seven prestigious ‘dark sky’ areas in the country

Rosyth-Dunkirk ferry faces further delays, 2025 launch unlikely

Scottish port requires upgrade before service can launch

Ryanair to increase free cabin bag size limit - flights to and from France impacted

The new allowance is larger than the minimum dimensions recently proposed by the EU

New day-trip ferry service starts from France to Jersey

Travellers can spend up to five hours on island before returning to mainland

EasyJet expansion in Brittany brings new UK-Rennes route

Services to Spain and Switzerland will also begin in October

I sent my parents to Marseille… this is what they thought

Sun, sea, and rosé are highlights in the up-and-coming city-break location

Stena Line to end popular France-Ireland ferry crossing

Rival operators will continue to serve Cherbourg port as passenger numbers on route increase

One dead after violent storm, mudslide and flooding in Savoie and Italy

‘Worst flooding in 70 years’ cuts rail and road traffic across Alps

Flights, trains, motorways: summer strikes threaten travel in France

Action lasting into September may affect the travel plans of many as summer of strikes begins

Luggage delivery and new regional operator: what is changing for French trains

The Marseille–Nice TER line is the first regional line that the SNCF has lost to a private competitor.

How you can access French airport lounges at discounted rates

Bank accounts and loyalty schemes can open doors while you are waiting for your flight

Good news for Occitanie residents as ‘in demand’ flight route to run all year

Domestic flight will connect Perpignan and Lille twice per week

MEPs vote to adapt hand luggage rules: flights to and from France affected

Travellers should have right to personal bag as well as one piece of carry-on luggage weighing up to 7kg

Protesting taxi drivers threaten to block Paris airports

Strike action poised to continue as drivers and government fail to find solution over hospital transport fees

Construction of a Nice-Monaco metro link ‘difficult’ says French Transport Minister

Several smaller solutions are preferred to one major project

Dover prepares as France declares readiness for new EU border checks

EU confirms that it is preparing an autumn start for its new border controls

Air traffic control strike looms in France just ahead of summer holidays

Cancellations and delays are likely

Popular UK–France ferry link to resume after 14-year gap

Brittany Ferries’ daily Poole to Cherbourg link is starting again this winter

New London - Brest easyJet route to begin this week

It is the second route between the two cities

EasyJet to begin four new UK-France flight routes

They are among nine new destinations from France this winter for the airline

EasyJet to run winter Manchester-Strasbourg route

It becomes second UK destination from eastern city

EasyJet announces new Nice-Newcastle route for next year

Airline is opening major base at northern UK airport with 11 new flights

Good news for people flying to France as EU clarifies luggage rule change

The EU previously ruled that airlines must accept hand luggage of a reasonable size but did not define ‘reasonable’

French rail union announces June - September strike action

Rolling strike attempts to catch rail operator off guard with last-minute walkouts

Flight delay compensation changes include travel to and from France

New EU proposals address delay periods and compensation levels, together with easier claim processes and re-routing requirements

EasyJet resumes Toulouse-London service for winter season

Airline will fly up to six flights per week on route during Christmas period

Guernsey sees record number of ferry visitors from France

We review the ferry routes between France and the Channel Island

Strike to shut down public transport in Nice, other networks unaffected

The rail network and transport in other French cities remain mostly unaffected, although a major union called on workers across France to join action on June 5

Activists fight to halt rail project in south-west France

Environmental concerns over high-speed line echo recent motorway case, sparking hopes for construction halt

Virgin's plans for trains to France given 'green signal' by UK regulator

Group told it can use Eurostar's London depot to maintain and store its trains

Corsica Ferries opens new route between Toulon and Minorca

‘Mini-cruise’ tickets can be purchased without an overnight cabin

New flight route offers direct link between Nice and Washington DC

The connection ‘demonstrates the growing attractiveness of Nice to Americans’ as tourist and expat numbers rise

French night train renaissance continues as number of destinations grows

New routes and rolling stock as passengers look for air travel alternative

Are contactless payments coming to public transport in Paris?

Easier navigation of metro for tourists would come at a cost

Low-cost airlines serving France criticised over hand luggage fees

It is a right for passengers and should not be subject to charges, state associations

Are French residency card holders affected by 90/180 days rule when travelling inside EU?

EU citizens and eligible residents are supposed to register when moving to a new country in the bloc

France extends ID border checks with six neighbouring countries

Travellers may be asked to present their passport including entries by road and rail as well as flights

Flights cancelled for second day at Paris Orly airport after technical issue

Up to 15% of flights are set to be impacted, with 40% cancelled yesterday evening

Transiting flights: Have EU rules changed regarding passports?

British news outlets recently suggested that regulations surrounding validity have been updated - we check it out

Taxi driver protest blocks Paris ring road and motorways in south

Widescale disruption in towns and cities due to changes in how the state funds medical transport

Is the UK seeking easier EU travel for pets?

After Brexit the UK left the European pet passport scheme making trips more complex and costly

French airport under scrutiny for payments to Ryanair

A preliminary inquiry investigates potential rule breaches in payments from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport to the Irish low-cost airline

eSIMs: what are they and how could second-home owners and travellers to France benefit?

An eSIM can be linked to a mobile phone contract to provide access to overseas networks

Several French airports hit by public sector worker strike today

Delays and disruptions are expected especially in the south-west

Explained: The cheapest days of the week to fly to and from France

Tuesdays and Fridays offer the best flight deals in France, according to new ticket analysis

Low-cost French airline launches Paris - Montréal route

Daily flights are scheduled between the two cities this summer

May is ‘bike month’ in France: how to get involved

Thousands of events are being held across the country to promote bike usage

Major strikes to hit Gatwick: flights to France expected to be affected

Refuellers and baggage handlers are taking action in May and June

Man survives 500km journey on outside of TGV

He was hidden in crevice at end of train and suffered from hypothermia

Hear the voice of the ‘French Tom Cruise’ in railway stations

Revisit our 2024 interview with the American actor’s French doubleur, Jean-Philippe Puymartin

French mayor criticises German border checks as cars and trains stopped

The new checks negatively affect those who cross border to work or study

Major French rail union calls for more strikes in June

Drivers and ticket inspectors plan three new days of action

Surprise strike at Toulouse airport: more than 50 flights cancelled

Flights to and from the UK are impacted

Travellers to France given ‘have cash warning’ by expert

Recent power cut in Spain and Portugal is warning to holidaymakers to ensure they are prepared for worst-case scenario

TGVs, local trains: What is expected impact of French rail strikes this week?

Fears of a ‘black week’ on the network have been widely dismissed - although regional lines will see cancellations

What to expect from this week’s train strike in France

The May 8 bank holiday and weekend is a busy time for travel in France

Ryanair's €100 'missed-departure' fee now in force, including on flights to and from France

The airline wants to prevent last-minute arrivals causing delays

Flight delay payouts could be scrapped for millions of travellers including from France

The European Parliament has discussed a proposal to increase flight delay compensation threshold to at least five hours

What will happen if French residency card holder is away when EES border checks start?

New digital border rules are to be phased in over time

Trains are faster than planes on these French routes

New data reveals trains are faster and greener than planes for short intercity journeys

Travellers risk extra costs under new Eurotunnel ticket rule

Some fare options are less flexible and less forgiving of lateness

May will be difficult month for train travel in France, warns minister

Two major train unions are threatening to strike and are ‘not willing to negotiate’, he says

Travel and transport

French MP fears for future of Clermont-Ferrand airport

How to save money on ferries to and from France

Tickets now available for new Nice-UK flight route in 2026

Recap: Ferry updates for travel to and from France

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New French government map shows levels of chemicals in tap water

UK flights hit as Ryanair pulls out of three French airports this winter

Two French companies to sell fuel at cost price this weekend

Eguisheim: the French fairytale village that inspired Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Profile: French supermarket boss Michel-Edouard Leclerc

Can neighbours park outside of my house in France?

France braces for heatwave next week: 40°C forecast near Pyrénées

'Bergerac airport faces closure if Ryanair leaves for good', says Dordogne CCI head

UK flights hit as Ryanair pulls out of three French airports this winter

Fréjus Tunnel: second ‘tube’ connecting France and Italy opens after over a decade of construction

Future of Channel catamaran project hinges on more funding

Paris plane tries to land four times at Nice and fails due to weather

Tourists face fines on France’s A13 motorway due to removal of toll booths

Discover the Karbike: France's eco-friendly electric bike with car features

EES border controls to launch soon: we answer your questions

Ryanair may boost staff bonuses for catching oversized luggage, including for French flights

Photos: where to go star-gazing in south-west France

Ryanair says flights over France must be protected from air traffic controller strikes

Brittany Ferries announces 2026 schedule: New France-UK route

Do train tickets in France with tight connections have extra guarantees?

Rosyth-Dunkirk ferry faces further delays, 2025 launch unlikely

€1 train tickets in France: budget travel to beach resorts draws crowds

New flight tax rises would put small French airports ‘at risk’

Are dogs allowed on public transport in France or are they banned?

Boarding change will improve travel to France from London via Eurostar

Air traffic controller shortage threatens summer of delays at Nice airport

Ryanair to increase free cabin bag size limit - flights to and from France impacted

New day-trip ferry service starts from France to Jersey

EasyJet expansion in Brittany brings new UK-Rennes route

I sent my parents to Marseille… this is what they thought

Stena Line to end popular France-Ireland ferry crossing

One dead after violent storm, mudslide and flooding in Savoie and Italy

Flights, trains, motorways: summer strikes threaten travel in France

Luggage delivery and new regional operator: what is changing for French trains

How you can access French airport lounges at discounted rates

Good news for Occitanie residents as ‘in demand’ flight route to run all year

MEPs vote to adapt hand luggage rules: flights to and from France affected

Protesting taxi drivers threaten to block Paris airports

Construction of a Nice-Monaco metro link ‘difficult’ says French Transport Minister

Dover prepares as France declares readiness for new EU border checks

Air traffic control strike looms in France just ahead of summer holidays

Popular UK–France ferry link to resume after 14-year gap

New London - Brest easyJet route to begin this week

EasyJet to begin four new UK-France flight routes

EasyJet to run winter Manchester-Strasbourg route

EasyJet announces new Nice-Newcastle route for next year

Good news for people flying to France as EU clarifies luggage rule change

French rail union announces June - September strike action

Flight delay compensation changes include travel to and from France

EasyJet resumes Toulouse-London service for winter season

Guernsey sees record number of ferry visitors from France

Strike to shut down public transport in Nice, other networks unaffected

Activists fight to halt rail project in south-west France

Virgin's plans for trains to France given 'green signal' by UK regulator

Corsica Ferries opens new route between Toulon and Minorca

New flight route offers direct link between Nice and Washington DC

French night train renaissance continues as number of destinations grows

Are contactless payments coming to public transport in Paris?

Low-cost airlines serving France criticised over hand luggage fees

Are French residency card holders affected by 90/180 days rule when travelling inside EU?

France extends ID border checks with six neighbouring countries

Flights cancelled for second day at Paris Orly airport after technical issue

Transiting flights: Have EU rules changed regarding passports?

Taxi driver protest blocks Paris ring road and motorways in south

Is the UK seeking easier EU travel for pets?

French airport under scrutiny for payments to Ryanair

eSIMs: what are they and how could second-home owners and travellers to France benefit?

Several French airports hit by public sector worker strike today

Explained: The cheapest days of the week to fly to and from France

Low-cost French airline launches Paris - Montréal route

May is ‘bike month’ in France: how to get involved

Major strikes to hit Gatwick: flights to France expected to be affected

Man survives 500km journey on outside of TGV

Hear the voice of the ‘French Tom Cruise’ in railway stations