Travel and transport

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

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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

New direct Nice-Boston flight to launch in May 2026

Delta flight will bring tourism boost to region say local officials

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 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

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

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