French home energy bills to rise in 2026 Household electricity and gas bills will increase by around €50 per year
Social charges on UK government pensions: France residents report progress Issue now drawing attention at the highest levels
Good news for many micro-entrepreneurs in France: plans to lower VAT threshold rejected by Senate Vote reverses proposal to lower tax exemption thresholds for self-employed workers
news EasyJet expected to expand Bordeaux coverage in summer 2026 Aircraft have been redistributed following the closure of Toulouse hub
Briton’s EU voting rights cancelled in last-minute ruling by France's top appeal court British civil servant Alice Bouilliez had previously been reinstated
France and UK edge closer on youth mobility deal Key differences remain but partners have struck a 'warmer tone' over plans
Zinc rooftops of Paris find new life as artworks Customers can take home a piece of the capital’s iconic UNESCO-listed skyline
‘Radiator road’ that never freezes under test in France High costs could prove barrier to widespread installation of the technology
France ranks second in EU for gender equality The index tracks key areas to ‘compare how inequalities affect our lives’
Medicines to avoid in 2026 list published by French medical journal The 108 medicines are considered to pose risks that outweigh the benefits
Speed cameras 'set to flash visibly again' as France's radar network expands The new system will help to educate drivers, officials believe
Senators vote for €5 tax to be levied on small parcels sent to France Government wants the tax fixed at €2 as higher amount risks being overturned
Opera singer helps support premature babies at hospital in France Mezzo-soprano Aline Martin regularly visits neonatal unit
Brexit WA residency card renewals simplified in some departments of France 40,000 five-year documentation due to expire before the end of 2026
What to expect from December 2 strikes across France Schools may be closed as public services, transport, and health sectors also impacted
French weekly weather forecast December 1 - 5: more rain and temperature yo-yo Western coast and south-east to see brunt of rainfall
French pet owner fined whenever cat goes onto neighbour’s property Feline triggers penalties if crossing the boundary after an alleged series of misdemeanours including leaving paw prints...
Casino to open over 400 new stores across France: see where The retail group runs Casino, Vival, Spa, Naturalia and Franprix brands
Customers in France affected by Ryanair’s closure of frequent flyer club The subscription scheme only launched eight months ago
French ski resorts report early surge in 2025–26 bookings Boost in Alps and Pyrenees fuelled by early-season offers
Strikes in France in December 2025 and how you may be impacted Major action is called for at start of the month
Cancer treatment at risk due to delays for 18-year-old’s WA card, British family warns Situation has now been eased after British consular service intervened
Christmas warning over French postal customs fees Anyone sending or receiving cards and parcels from abroad during the festive period should take care
More French cities clamp down on electric scooters Enforcement of tougher controls proposed on the increasingly popular mode of transport
French start-up brings 3D printing to the masses Tech entrepreneur Félix Balmonet is wresting 3D modelling away from the professionals and into your home
French budget: Plans to increase cost of residency cards in 2026 by €100 Cost of visas and of French citizenship also proposed to be hiked
Three French regions at pre-epidemic stage for flu Public health authority advises people to get vaccinated
Charging non-Europeans more to visit Louvre is discrimination, says major French union Admission fees set to rise elsewhere in four more of France’s key cultural sites
Law proposal: commercial flights banned at night in Toulouse Initiative seeks to reduce local noise pollution
High-speed Bordeaux-Lyon TGV service to launch by 2027 Journey will take five hours with route avoiding central France and instead going north close to Paris
French weekend weather forecast November 29 - 30: damp but warmer Atlantic rains will hit most areas with snow in the mountains
Lynx warnings appear on road signs in French Alps Purpose is to reduce collisions with the endangered species
Video surveillance grows across France as towns issue more fines Normandy town of Ouistreham is the latest to roll out real-time CCTV
Doctors in France announce strike action: it may be harder to get appointments First wave of action set to begin on December 3
Watch: French paraglider’s fun (and moving) video for his father Aerial alpine views accompany an inspiring reminder to listen to your inner voice
British woman murdered in Dordogne: Police appeal for witnesses Inquiry reaches its seventh month without a breakthrough
Tests for tonsillitis and cystitis now available in French pharmacies The tests mean you may not need to see a GP to receive prescription treatment
French state sued over contaminated tap water VCM contamination comes from PVC pipes installed in the 1970s and 1980s - with Dordogne the most affected department
New parents in France to get two extra months leave A new law is designed to give more flexibility to parents
What you need to show during a police roadside check in France Here is what to have on hand (and other must-know vehicle rules)
Reminder over ban on smoking at French ski resorts Summer decree banning smoking on beaches and public gardens also covers ski slopes, lifts and queues on pistes
Auchan supermarkets to be rebranded in France Stores will be franchised to Intermarché or Netto, but continue to be run by Auchan
Britons in France urged to ensure UK passports valid as tougher ETA rules approach The UK’s travel authorisation scheme will become stricter next year
The Paris region has one of France’s ‘most beautiful’ villages It is an official ‘plus beau village de France’
Voluntary national military service to return to France Proposal has widespread support across political spectrum and public in a poll
Edith Piaf museum planned for French town of Grasse Building has been identified in the historic heart of the city
EU rules on driver medicals: a call for full enforcement in France Driving lawyer backs new directive proposing obligatory health checks on licence renewal
How France plans to help winemakers over problem of too much red wine Too much red wine may not seem a problem to some – but the sector is experiencing a crisis of overproduction
What are the rules on paying in cash in France? There are limits and exceptions depending on your tax status and the kind of transaction
EasyJet adds three new France-UK routes, taking total to 50 Flights to and from Nice, Montpellier, and Paris expand summer services
16 recent and upcoming changes in France you may have missed in November Including the price of retired living, new transport links and a grant for burglar alarms
Photos: beautiful ‘pink’ snow in Normandy Mixture of clouds, snow, and sunrise create rare spectacle
Interview: health fee for Americans on 'visitor' visas is ‘only fair’, says French politician behind plan We talk to the man who made proposal to introduce new minimum health charge for foreign non-workers who come on long-stay visas, François Gernigon
The ski season is now back underway in France High-altitude resorts in Alps welcome their first skiers after spell of snow and sub-zero temperatures
French weekly weather forecast November 24 - 28: New cold snap Several heightened alerts for rain and flooding issued
Italy mandates helmets when skiing – what are the rules in France? Italian rules affect cross-border skiers from France
La Poste offers drop-off points for used frying pans and saucepans National recycling scheme organised in partnership kitchenware manufacturer
Unpublished drawing by Michelangelo pupil discovered in western France Artwork valued at €500,000 but sold for €3.1 million at Paris auction
Historic Jacques Cousteau vessel to be restored by Florida non-profit ‘Cousteau showed the beauty of the ocean… now it’s our turn to protect it’
French weekend weather forecast November 22 - 23: rains bring an end to cold snap A chance of snow remains on Sunday morning
France’s official public survival guide - what does it contain and where can you get it? ‘Everyone responsible’ guide offers advice for dealing with catastrophic events
France cheers the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 despite small harvest This year's vintage has been met with widespread acclaim as marketing 'gimmick' begins to shed its stereotypes
Graph: French inflation levels among lowest in Europe Annual inflation of 0.8% is far below Germany (2.3%) and UK (3.6%)
Photos: snows settle in Normandy and Brittany First snowfall of year at lower altitudes brings wintry mornings as drivers warned over icy roads
Asian hornet nests increase in France this autumn Several deaths have been recorded in France from Asian hornet stings
Canal du Midi closed to boats until March due to low water levels Extended drought in the south of France means boating only permitted under exceptional circumstances
Online tool reveals how your salary measures up in France Are you well paid or not compared to everyone else? A new tool can tell you
New police check campaign in south-west France as road deaths rise Fatal accidents are up significantly, prompting authorities to launch a new safety campaign
‘Breton Hogwarts’ chateau rebrands after Warner Bros warning dropped Owner says name changed for marketing reasons
Tips to avoid financial scams in France From fake bank advisors to ‘too good to be true’ offers, this is how to avoid getting caught out
Digital rollout of French health cards expanded: how to get one The carte Vitale is now available through an app, which can be used by foreign residents with residency cards or visas
Map: Snow expected in France this week Snowfall at altitudes of 200m and below is possible, as well as dustings in Normandy and Brittany
American Church in Paris to host baby loss remembrance service Service is open to all and includes readings and music
