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Why France’s EES border checks are increasing

Many more travellers are undergoing fingerprinting and facial scans

Vanessa Paradis’ former French home for sale - at half price it was once valued at

Mill property has been left abandoned for several years

Brittany remains on high flood alert as rivers rise and roads close

It comes after a night of heavy rain on already saturated ground

Macron, Trump and Davos: how Franco-American relations hit a new low

Renowned political commentator Simon Heffer examines the French president's dilemma

New farmer protests this week - where and what to expect

Pressure mounts on the government over agricultural policy, disease control and trade agreements

Why are presidential photos mandatory in French mairies?

The framed image of the sitting president is a common feature in mairies alongside the flag and a bust of Marianne

What does à la Saint-Glinglin mean and when should it be used?

This phrase is useful for people who tend to procrastinate or make empty promises

Increased fire safety audits are forcing bars across France to close

Inspections follow deadly blaze in Swiss nightclub on January 1

Photos: widespread flooding in Brittany as warnings continue

Water levels set to rise with more rain forecast on January 26

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My health journey: I had emergency op for appendix tumour in France

Vivion Gibbs, 73, who moved to Brittany from the UK in 2011, describes how lower back pain quickly escalated into something far more serious

What rent should I declare on my biens immobiliers declaration?

Data used for an upcoming reevaluation of the valeurs locatives cadastrales of French properties

Are pet vaccines a legal requirement in France?

Certain vaccinations are mandatory before animals can travel

More bank branches in France are closing

Some 3% of branches are shutting every year, reports banking union

Readers share experiences adding their carte Vitale to the new app

Readers write of their experiences – good and bad

16 recent and upcoming changes in France you may have missed in January

Changes include a ban on chimney use, a rise in the minimum wage and increased medical fees

French passport beats US and UK for global access

Rankings measure visa-free access to foreign countries

Foreign banks contact clients in France over new rules limiting services provided to EU residents

Some Connexion readers report banks in the Channel Islands having advised them that they are reviewing possible impact

Barking dogs in France: when noise becomes a nuisance and how to take action

There are nearly 7 million dogs in France and their barking is a common problem

How to become just as chic as your French friends

Columnist Cynthia Spillman helps a reader to find sartorial inspiration

People are living longer in better health in France, official new data shows

The expected healthspan of people in France has increased by almost two years since 2008

Strike at Crédit Agricole sees many branches closed

Unions are asking for the reopening of salary negotiations

New French 2026 budget plan – key points for residents

Higher public spending and increased tax on businesses included as overtures to Socialist Party

Storm set to hit north-west France

Road closures and flooding already underway in Brittany

Is France heading for another cold wave this month?

Predictions come amid unseasonably mild weather for much of January