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What changes in France for residents in November 2025?

EES checks rollout, energy bills, taxes, and winter rules: See what is changing in France next month

Ryanair to appeal EU order to repay €1.8m to Carcassonne airport

Airline 'convinced' appeal court will recognise the independence of the 2001–2011 agreements

Virgin Trains given boost to provide rival service to Eurostar

Company set to launch its own international rail routes by 2030

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‘Huge support’ for new TGV line in south-west France

87% of people polled say they are in favour of the project

Sabotage on rail lines in France: many TGVs to south-east cancelled

Separate fires on high-speed line near Lyon has crippled services

Plane near-collision at Nice: aircraft were just ‘three metres away’ from disaster

Pilot confusion over landing runway likely to be cause says preliminary report

Air France expands US schedule with direct Paris-Las Vegas route

Airline now offers 19 US destinations

Jet2 to return to Bergerac and expands UK routes for summer 2027

Tickets for Ryanair Stansted-Bergerac service are now available to book online

New ferry service to link Corsica and Var

Weekly route increases options for travellers

Ryanair summer services between UK and Béziers return

Flights to London, Bristol, Manchester and others can be booked

French authorities pause EES questions for travellers in UK

Questions, especially at kiosks, were feared to cause confusion; change affects ferries, Eurostar and Eurotunnel

French airports among hardest hit by Ryanair winter cuts

It comes as Poland, Ireland, and Malta see increases over the season

Eurostar strike threatens London-Paris travel this Christmas

The RMT rail union, which led the recent strikes on the London Underground, will vote on action in coming weeks

Are changes to flight compensation rules on the way in France?

European MPs set to debate changes to sector

Am I impacted by EES if catching a connecting flight?

We also cover rules for cruises

Ryanair summer 2026 schedule: Bergerac back, but not Brive nor Béziers

Not all former UK-France routes have yet been scheduled

Expansion to Nice airport approved by courts: completion expected in 2026

Upgrades will bring annual capacity up to 18 million

Seat numbering system on French TGV trains to change

New three-digit system already in place on other trains in network is being utilised to ‘harmonise and simplify’ train travel

EES: Eurotunnel estimates two minutes extra for UK-France travel

Lorries and coaches will be affected first with car travellers following later this year

Can you remain in France on 90/180 days quota after six-month stay is up?

American citizens benefit from short-stay visa access to bloc without needing a visa

Nice airport: near collision between easyJet and Nouvelair planes on runway

Planes were just metres away from serious crash - inquiry opened

Changes make it harder to claim for flight compensation in France

The current free of charge route of filing a court claim is set to end

Ryanair new boarding pass requirements: French flights impacted

Airline will no longer accept physical boarding passes on most flights from November 3

Why French air controllers called off September 18 strike and instead plan October action

Three-day stoppage will impact air travel early next month

Which flight routes connect France to Bournemouth airport?

There are links from three French cities

Air France rolls out free on-board WiFi service

All planes should have technology by end of next year

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

Axing of France-UK winter services affects many readers

Ryanair increases free cabin bag size allowance: French flights impacted

Airline continues to oppose new EU plans to overhaul baggage rules

Eurostar Snap: potential for cheaper fares between the UK and France

It can be a good option if last-minute organisation works for you

Flights from Béziers among winter cuts from Ryanair

Uncertain if routes will return for the 2026 season

Extra Dordogne–London flights this Christmas

Additional flights across winter period are scheduled

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

Controversial ‘tax’ on French rail tickets proposed

Critics argue Government should make up the money rather than beleaguered rail consumers

New direct Nice-Boston flight to launch in May 2026

Delta flight will bring tourism boost to region say local officials

French air traffic controllers announce September strike

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

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

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

Uber announces Channel Tunnel train to compete with Eurostar

The trains will link London with several European destinations

Wizz Air arrives in Bordeaux airport with three new routes

It becomes sixth French airport served by low-cost carrier

Ryanair expected to be back in Bergerac next year says airport operator

Airport is not threatened by winter withdrawal of low-cost carrier said Dordogne Chamber of Commerce President in an exclusive interview

Is an attestation d’accueil needed for people visiting France in 2025?

Border security may ask more questions once 'EES' begins

Brittany Ferries to increase frequency of popular France-Ireland route

Increase in service comes as Stena Line stop serving the route

Travelling from France with a non-family child: what are the necessary steps?

Rules can also apply if travelling with family members

Will French Ryanair flights be affected by ground staff strike in Spain?

Baggage handlers to launch major action lasting until 2026

Air France customers warned after cyberattack, phishing scams expected

Data including frequent flyer account information was stolen in data breach

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, tips for discounted ferry tickets

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

EasyJet will serve eight UK destinations from popular Riviera airport

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: we answer your questions

Including 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

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

Strikes at start of the month cost airlines over €100 million as budget airline claims workers ‘wanted time off’

Brittany Ferries announces 2026 schedule: New France-UK route

In addition the popular Poole-Cherbourg route will run year-round

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

Connections can sometimes be between two stations in the same city

Rosyth-Dunkirk ferry faces further delays, 2025 launch unlikely

Scottish port requires upgrade before service can launch

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

Hundreds of thousands of cut-price tickets are available on popular summer holiday routes in north and south

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

Carcassonne, Poitiers, and Bergerac said to be particularly vulnerable due to reliance on low-cost airlines

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

Rules differ depending on the type of transport used

Boarding change will improve travel to France from London via Eurostar

It is first step in increasing capacity for international travellers at St Pancras station

Air traffic controller shortage threatens summer of delays at Nice airport

It could take up to two years before new recruits can plug gaps as easyJet reduces flights to southern city

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

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What changes in France for residents in November 2025?

Ryanair to appeal EU order to repay €1.8m to Carcassonne airport

Virgin Trains given boost to provide rival service to Eurostar

‘Huge support’ for new TGV line in south-west France

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Virgin Trains given boost to provide rival service to Eurostar

Sabotage on rail lines in France: many TGVs to south-east cancelled

Plane near-collision at Nice: aircraft were just ‘three metres away’ from disaster

Air France expands US schedule with direct Paris-Las Vegas route

Jet2 to return to Bergerac and expands UK routes for summer 2027

New ferry service to link Corsica and Var

Ryanair summer services between UK and Béziers return

French authorities pause EES questions for travellers in UK

French airports among hardest hit by Ryanair winter cuts

Eurostar strike threatens London-Paris travel this Christmas

Are changes to flight compensation rules on the way in France?

French flights worst in Europe for delays

EES border checks start: long queues at Prague airport but France calm

EES rollout: which French border points are affected first?

Am I impacted by EES if catching a connecting flight?

Is biometric information handed over for previous visas used for EES?

How does EES affect me if I need to travel to France urgently?

EES rules in France: How are spouses of EU citizens affected?

SNCF opens ticket purchases online for Christmas period

French air traffic control strike called off, Ryanair reinstates flights

Ryanair summer 2026 schedule: Bergerac back, but not Brive nor Béziers

Expansion to Nice airport approved by courts: completion expected in 2026

Seat numbering system on French TGV trains to change

EES: Eurotunnel estimates two minutes extra for UK-France travel

Can you remain in France on 90/180 days quota after six-month stay is up?

Nice airport: near collision between easyJet and Nouvelair planes on runway

Changes make it harder to claim for flight compensation in France

Ryanair new boarding pass requirements: French flights impacted

Why French air controllers called off September 18 strike and instead plan October action

Which flight routes connect France to Bournemouth airport?

Air France rolls out free on-board WiFi service

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

Ryanair increases free cabin bag size allowance: French flights impacted

Eurostar Snap: potential for cheaper fares between the UK and France

Flights from Béziers among winter cuts from Ryanair

Extra Dordogne–London flights this Christmas

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

River 'motorway' aims to reduce lorries on French roads

Controversial ‘tax’ on French rail tickets proposed

New direct Nice-Boston flight to launch in May 2026

French air traffic controllers announce September strike

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

Uber announces Channel Tunnel train to compete with Eurostar

Wizz Air arrives in Bordeaux airport with three new routes

Ryanair expected to be back in Bergerac next year says airport operator

Is an attestation d’accueil needed for people visiting France in 2025?

Brittany Ferries to increase frequency of popular France-Ireland route

Travelling from France with a non-family child: what are the necessary steps?

Will French Ryanair flights be affected by ground staff strike in Spain?

Air France customers warned after cyberattack, phishing scams expected

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

'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: 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