Widespread confusion over new checks at UK/France borders Most Britons polled said they are unaware of the coming changes
Eurostar fares revamp and motorway closures: 6 France travel updates We also look at the launch of new air routes between France and the US and UK and why more and more drivers risk a fine for failing to get their obligatory roadworthiness checks
New 50km/h motorway morning speed limit is idiotic, says French mayor He criticised the rush-hour reduction saying it creates a major safety issue as some drivers slow down to keep to it and others do not Prepare for border changes to start November 6, French airports told End of green car insurance sticker in France: Eight questions answered New air routes, train ticket sale, ferry deal: 8 French travel updates
Summer and Olympic train tickets to go on sale in France Travellers can snap up the cheapest tickets from March 13
London-Paris flights boost, holiday traffic: 8 France travel updates We also look at a proposed €10 TGV service, Ryanair’s offer to Wizz Air passengers and how ferry traffic is booming between Cherbourg and Ireland
MAP: Where are drivers most likely to have an accident in France? Where are the most dangerous places to drive in France? We take a look at the data
Train e-ticket travellers fined in France for not carrying ID Several passengers have been fined for not carrying the correct ID on French trains despite having a valid e-ticket. What are the rules?
Summer trains, ferry offer, holiday traffic: 7 France travel updates Our round up also looks at TGV disruption, the rising cost of plane tickets and changes to the Paris metro
Unmuzzled dog on train in France sparks complaint A former MP complained about the Golden Retriever on social media, saying a ticket inspector and other passengers failed to tackle the owner
Alarm grows over new digital checks at UK/France borders from autumn Ports, travel operators and airlines are calling for urgent action. Travel operator group Abta says France is not opting for a pre-registration app for EES
SEE: 3 French beaches named among most beautiful in world A guide to the top 100 includes the coasts of Corsica, Brittany, and Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur
Paris reviews banning motorbikes and scooters at night to limit noise ‘One combustion scooter alone can wake up several thousand Parisians’, says the councillor behind the plan
France’s tourism mediator can help with travel disputes (for free) The service can step in when other attempts at resolution have failed New European Entry/Exit System: 9 key things to know in advance France maintains its position as world's leading tourist destination Lyon to base parking fees on weight of car and driver income
Montpellier makes all public transport free for residents ‘I hope it will inspire other major cities,’ said the mayor Spotlight on losses and low travel numbers at small French airports Has a date now been set for launch of EU’s new Entry/Exit System? French pupils no longer need passport for school trip to UK Flights, cars, metro: How Paris 2024 Olympics will affect travel Renault to launch electric car costing less than €20,000
The official French app that makes buying or selling a used car easier New smartphone app makes filing the obligatory ‘paperwork’ more secure. It also blocks the sale of stolen cars
Controversial new motorway project resumes in southwest France The transport minister said the majority of local ministers are still in favour of the project, despite significant protests from environmental campaigners
Potential Eurostar Paris-London competitor to buy 12 French trains Evolyn says it wants to serve 11 million passengers annually from 2026, with ‘better-value tickets’ from Paris to London and beyond
UK and New York flights, winter train tickets: 8 French travel updates We also look at an inflatable ferry sail, more information on the Mont Blanc tunnel closure and the creeping cost of the Paris metro
More Etias info, late planes, TGV revamp: 10 French travel updates We also look at the Mont Blanc tunnel closure, a relaunched winter ferry link to Ireland and a new flat-rate transport fare in Bordeaux
New UK-France air route, TGVs get a revamp: 8 French travel updates We also look at plans for a flat-rate rail pass, a car-free day in Paris, transport strike threats around the Rugby World Cup and an update on the landslide in Savoie
French ferry passenger dies after his car falls into the sea in storm The ferry was disembarking when the vehicle plunged into the water with four people inside
Are more or fewer visas being issued for France, what has changed? Americans are now the most numerous among foreign nationals obtaining new residency cards, apart from people from North Africa
UK-bound ferry diverts to Brittany after dozens of crew fall sick Five crew members were hospitalised amid a suspected outbreaking of food poisoning
Tax on airline tickets to rise in France to fund train investments The government said the increase would likely come into effect next year
Why have dozens of flights been rerouted away from Nantes airport? Nine flights were diverted to other French airports on Monday
Boost in US, Canadian and Asian visitors to France this summer Campsite holidays are also proving popular with European holiday-makers, a new report shows
Border changes, ferry discount, ghost station: 8 French travel updates Plus the benefits of a French passport and a US pilot is banned after being caught over the alcohol limit ahead of a flight from Paris
Woman in France loses €1,300 in online car hire scam The victim made the error of communicating with the scammer outside of the online car hire platform
France-bound travellers warned of two-and-half-hour delays at Dover The UK port says this weekend will be its busiest of the year. It is hoping to avoid a repeat of the long hold-ups at Easter
€1 trains, new France-Ireland flight: 9 French travel updates Plus a new French law on Channel ferries set for more debate, the grand opening of a new France-Spain high speed train and more
Mid-sized French airports ‘too reliant on cheap flights’, report finds Air France’s withdrawal and focus on train travel are cited as threats to regional airports like Bergerac and La Rochelle
US-Paris flights, €9 'TGV' fares, ferry drill: 8 French travel updates Also in our travel round-up: how the French city of Orleans is experimenting with on-demand public transport
Last train on UK-Paris link, new hybrid ferry: 8 French travel updates We also look at reports that a high-speed train service will resume between France and Barcelona
Is France really respecting the ban on short domestic flights? Exceptions to the new 2.5-hour train journey rule mean that the number of flights affected is smaller than you might think
New UK-France ferry, short air route row: 8 French travel updates Plus rural train woes, Montpellier airport in a push to reduce its carbon footprint and free rail passes
Key points from France’s new €2billion plan to encourage cycling The new ‘plan vélo’ aims to make cycling an attractive form of transport and instil a cycling culture in France, which will also boost the economy
Bugs continue with French visa appointments system in UK Readers report problems with accessing or using the website of TLScontact, however, one states that some new appointments have now been freed up
French city to trial paying drivers not to use motorway at rush hour The scheme will pay €2 for each journey not taken. Critics have condemned the idea as ‘cosmetic’
France travel wrap: New Ryanair route, ferry boost, free rail pass Plus: Petition to bring Eurostar back to Kent, France strikes fallout and why flights to Heathrow may be disrupted over Easter
Hundreds stage protest against Nice airport expansion Environmental groups say it will result in significantly more flights and that wildlife at a nearby protected area will be impacted
EU’s online visa-waiver system Etias delayed to 2024 Official website has changed scheduled operational date in several places
French village warns tourists to expect 'rural noises' The mayor has installed clear notices warning that tourists should "Enter at your own risk"
Visas to stay in France for six months: Q&As on appointment process We look at visa fees, waiting times, documents - and income levels - required, whether you always have to visit in person and more
Why we drive rather than take the train to ski in the French Alps A reader from the UK who has been travelling for 40 years to ski defends his choice
French port workers’ strike: UK ferries not expected to be affected The lower number of passenger services between France and the UK due to being off-peak season means crossings should be maintained
Plan to ease launch of EU Entry/Exit system with app pre-registration Officials are looking at ways to collect traveller data in advance of their arrival. The scheme is now not likely to launch in May
Is the May launch of the EU’s new Entry/Exit System delayed? This automatic border check system will affect many (but not all) non-EU travellers
Ski holidays in France: why British tourists shun the train The vast majority of the million skiers coming from the UK travel by plane
French pension strike: union says it aims to ground all transport Unions are calling for widespread action on January 19, largely in protest against the government’s plan to gradually increase the retirement age to 64
New UK-France air routes launched from Nice and Montpellier British Airways and Wizz Air will be adding the routes to their summer schedules
Paris-London and London-Lille included in France’s train ticket promo The sale, which includes 150,000 TGV Inoui tickets, comes just one day after the network confirmed price rises in 2023
Second-home owners in France can get information on new Etias website The Etias travel scheme for non-EU residents will not start until the end of 2023 but an information website is now live
Trains, cars, flights: What is new for travel in France in 2023 We look at a targeted fuel cost support package for people who need their cars to go to work, a new night train service and more
French rail operator offers reassurance over Christmas travel strikes At least two in three trains will be running, SNCF claims
Six changes for drivers in France in 2023 The coming year will see new incentives for car sharing and some enhanced grants for buying an electric car but also more low emission zones and a fuel price change
Pay rise agreement averts French EasyJet Christmas strike The management has offered the 7.5% basic rise asked for by the cabin crew union
UK Border Force to strike for eight days over Christmas Six British airports and a port will be affected by the industry action, which is over pay, pensions and redundancies
Car plate recognition replacing France’s ‘slow’ motorway toll barriers An 88km stretch in central France is the first to be permanently equipped with a new ‘freeflow’ system
Macron announces RER commuter train project for 10 French cities The president sketches out his multi-billion euro, decade-long plan in a YouTube post
What is the EU’s incoming Etias travel authorisation scheme? 9 in 10 Britons do not know about the travel authorisation scheme according to a study
Bikers protest in France against new two-wheeler contrôle technique Thousands have taken part in demonstrations across the country after the Conseil d’État finally ruled that CTs will be needed for motorbikes
Buses in southern France use rapeseed oil to lower pollution and costs The company has retrofitted 20% of its vehicle fleet to use the fuel
Which non-EU countries are ‘exempt’ from the EU’s pet travel rules? There are four possibilities as to how a country is treated in terms of pet health and identification requirements; we explain
Ryanair launches week-long sale including French routes The discounted ticket fares on offer are changing every day this week, so customers hoping to book should keep checking the website
Ouigo passengers can now resell their seats for TGV trains The initiative aims to reduce the number of seats left empty by customers who do not make their train reservations
First barrier-free paying motorway to open in France today The new system aims to prevent vehicles from having to slow down or stop, and to save on fuel and emissions. There are several ways to pay
Stress at the border as UK pet passport is rejected on leaving France The Connexion checked out the rules on use of UK pet passports issued before 2021 after a reader reported difficulties
Covid-19: Rules for travel to and from France We look at the rules for travellers between France and the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, EU countries and more
Reader's tip on pet passport after cat issues boarding UK-France ferry The animal’s documentation was correct but ferry worker had a problem with its wording. We explain the rules for pet travel between the UK and EU
Can you bring paint into France from the UK for personal use? Items which are not meant for commercial use can be brought into France without VAT or customs duties but only up to a certain limit
Will I keep my HGV categories if I swap UK licence for French one? Keeping the categories should be fairly straightforward, but it may depend on how they were acquired originally
SNCF opens ticket sales for Christmas train journeys around France TGV Inoui and Intercités trains can be booked up to January 2, while Ouigo service reservations are open up to July 2023
How far can you get by train in five hours from near you in France? You can see the maximum distance you can travel from any of Europe’s stations in one to five hours on a dedicated website – how does your local station do?
Companies offer help to get compensation for French flight delays We look at when compensation is (and is not) due and how commercial assistance services work and what they charge