Is there a service to help disabled people use French public transport? Assistance is essential for many people when travelling
Train chaos as arsonists sabotage TGV and Eurostar services Passengers asked to delay journeys after ‘massive attack’ on a number of lines, with up to 800,000 journeys affected. Disruptions expected to last until Monday
EasyJet to open London to Strasbourg route in November Up to five flights per week will run between the two cities this winter
news Air France flights and French TV disrupted in major Microsoft bug Airports remain open but passengers should be aware that delays are possible
Letters: Bordeaux airport is struggling for good reason Connexion reader says it deserves its bad reputation and should concentrate on improving safety
Dover warns of Channel ferry delays this summer due to Olympics Port will be ‘exceptionally busy’ with tens of thousands of extra passengers travelling to the Games at a time when work for new border controls reduces space available
Paris airport staff call off strike after last-minute agreement Action would have seen delays to passengers in two major airports. Deal means workers are unlikely to strike during Olympic period
Great sea views: summer tourist train to launch from Nice to Milan Dining car and bar included onboard for the six-hour trip
Qatar Airways to stop its direct Toulouse-Doha flight Route cancelled after less than a year due to poor profit margins
French TGV evacuated after mystery illness of several passengers A strong odour was reported by many on the train
July 13: French roads to avoid due to traffic jams as holidays begin Southbound routes will be extremely busy in and around major cities and on the roads leading to resorts
BREAKING: Paris airport staff to strike on July 17 Multiple unions call on workers to walkout over Olympic bonus row. Severe disruptions are possible
All flights grounded at Lyon airport over knife in luggage Passenger trying to pass security with knife leads to three-hour delays EU border checks: under-18s in France will need DCEM travel document Visa-free travel to France: EU agency warns over fake Etias websites Flash sale of 500,000 French TGV train tickets
Is Bergerac Airport too dependent on low-cost airlines? Ryanair could ‘just pack its bags and leave’, head of chamber of commerce is quoted as saying New UK flights announced for Lyon and Paris French TGV goes wrong way for 250km after signalling error Ferry cancellations as strikes hits Calais and Cherbourg ports Can I buy a ticket after getting on a train in France? Paris air traffic controllers post strike notice for next week
Bordeaux airport: ‘Ryanair pulling out was our worst-case scenario’ Withdrawal will lead to a 25% decrease in passenger numbers. EasyJet is maintaining its flights
France’s A13 motorway to remain closed longer than expected Some Paris Olympic events may be impacted
Why fuel at French motorway services may be cheaper this summer Esso taking over BP service stations could lead to a price drop
Channel ferries: how will biometric passport controls work? At Dover officials are expected to collect details on special tablets for car travellers
French air traffic controllers post new week-long strike notice Flights over French airspace could be affected
New biometric border checks: French transport minister ‘worried’ A lack of equipment and police personnel could lead to public order issues on the rollout of the Entry/Exit System, he said in speech to aviation industry
French air traffic controller strikes: 70% of Orly flights cancelled Other protest action lasting until May 30 may also affect air travel
London-Paris Eurostar tickets for €39 in flash sale Tickets are available for travel in June and July but some dates are already sold out
€5 Ouigo train tickets on sale in flash anniversary offer in France 50,000 tickets are available over two days for the low cost trains
EES app in pilot stage, deal cuts ferry wait: 6 France travel updates We also look at new flights to the US, a one-day train strike around Paris, problems with booking foreign rail travel and more
How can I avoid high transport ticket costs during Paris 2024 Olympics? Prices of some transport will be doubled during the Games
UK-France flights hit as Ryanair announces it is leaving Bordeaux airport Low-cost carrier says it is transfering planes and workers to other bases due to rising fees
Roads to avoid this weekend, ferry deal: 7 French travel updates We also cover the partial reopening of the A13 motorway and a warning to carry ID when travelling by train in France
Work finally starts on new high-speed train line Bordeaux to Toulouse The €14 billion project is part of plans to improve public transport services in the south-west
How to avoid France’s major traffic jams this weekend Highest possible warnings as holidaymakers return from extended break
Channel Tunnel is 30 years old today Technological wizardry, historic handshakes and catastrophe on the stock exchange mark the history of the Channel Tunnel
Air controller strike lifted but airline action affects French flights Stewards at Vueling will walk out during bank holiday weekend
BA flight sale and UK-France ferry offers: Seven French travel updates We also look at congestion on the roads this weekend and a new SNCF email scam
More French train stations lose their manned ticket desks SNCF says it will help it invest more in trains but workers say ticket machines cannot replace people
Waze sends thousands of drivers a day through small village in France ‘Our streets are not designed to cope with this amount of traffic’ the mayor says of the so-called ‘Waze effect’
10 days off for just 3 holiday days: Why French workers love May We also look at where people are planning to go during this added holiday time
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 Airport officials say the date is too early for the Entry/Exit System and will lead to significant delays. It is still not known if France will opt to use a phone app
End of green car insurance sticker in France: Eight questions answered From April 1, drivers will no longer have to display vignette on their windscreens
New air routes, train ticket sale, ferry deal: 8 French travel updates We also look at a billion-euro upgrade to France’s train network and a city’s plans to make public transport free for some drivers
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 These digital EU border checks are set to come into force in 2024. Here is how they will work
France maintains its position as world's leading tourist destination The country was the “only destination in the world to have returned to pre-Covid-19 figures,” said the Elysée
Lyon to base parking fees on weight of car and driver income The mayor said the three-tier tariff system will help ‘transform’ the city, save on pollution and space
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 Critics say France’s 72 small and regional airports cost hundreds of millions in public money to maintain, but one airport group says they are an ‘asset’ that must remain open
Has a date now been set for launch of EU’s new Entry/Exit System? Update given by officials overseeing implementation of the new digital borders scheme
French pupils no longer need passport for school trip to UK The agreement is set to come into force from December 23, and has been welcomed by a ferry operator
Flights, cars, metro: How Paris 2024 Olympics will affect travel Restrictions are set to include no-fly zones, traffic bans, and double-price metro tickets
Renault to launch electric car costing less than €20,000 The overall price could be even less after government grants, and will be part of the manufacturer’s aim to ‘democratise’ electric cars by 2031
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