Forest fires in France begin amid heatwave: 400 hectares burned due to BBQ on trailer Official daily ‘forest-fire risk’ map is being published again for summer
French weekly weather forecast June 30 - July 4: heatwave to continue then storms 84 departments are on heightened alert for the start of the week
Map: the 151 areas of France chosen to get more doctors from September Areas include parts of Lot-et-Garonne, Dordogne, Creuse, Allier and Nièvre
news Intense heatwave warnings spread across France for Sunday and Monday High alerts raised in 73 departments as country braces for 40C. Several schools will be closed
Beaches, gardens, outside schools: France bans smoking in more public spaces Ban applies nationwide from June 29 as health minister pledges clean air for children
Where drought alerts apply in France and what restrictions you may face More areas issued with warnings and restrictions - including hosepipe bans - as new heatwave arrives
Covid-19 cases expected to spike in France this summer The spring booster vaccination campaign is still underway after being extended due to low uptake
Video: French police play ‘Titanic’ theme while driving through flooded street in Paris Fun reaction to storm attracts millions of viewers on social media
Ski resort in French Alps to close due to lack of snow and funding cuts Local officials have announced the closure of the Alpe du Grand Serre station in Isère, halting plans to keep it open year-round
Good news for Occitanie residents as ‘in demand’ flight route to run all year Domestic flight will connect Perpignan and Lille twice per week
French weekend weather forecast June 28 - 29: ‘historic’ heatwave begins in south Temperatures close to 40C are expected as 13 departments set for heightened heatwave alerts on Saturday
Radio France strike begins: TV network affected from next week Workers are protesting at plans to combine the two entities and other cost-cutting measures
French Brexit card renewals approach: how will they work? An estimated 42,000 Britons with five year-cards soon need to upgrade to the 10-year version
Thirteen departments in south of France placed on 'orange' heatwave alerts this Saturday Hot weather warnings look set to increase over the coming days
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
Construction of a Nice-Monaco metro link ‘difficult’ says French Transport Minister Several smaller solutions are preferred to one major project
Violent storms hit France and set to sweep across much of country 5cm hail and 100 km/h gales expected after highs of up to 40C
Many Canal+ subscribers in France to receive compensation The announcement impacts customers whose subscription price increased in early 2018
Heatwave in France: will summer temperatures remain higher than usual? Warm Atlantic winds are expected in Europe during the summer months
Timing for launch of EES app at French borders outlined App will allow non-EU visitors, whose entries and exits will be logged in new digital borders system, to input most - but not all - data before arrival
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
Why contactless payments in France will soon be easier Improvement to ‘NFC’ technology will make these payments more stable
More identity checks and less police trust outlined in report: when can you be stopped in France? Hundreds of thousands of checks are carried out each day
Why your garden in France may look unusually ‘yellow’ Crops in northern France have been harvested early due to warmer temperatures
19 recent and upcoming changes you may have missed in France Includes radar cars and refunds on bottles, sick-leave rules and free underseat luggage
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
Artwork borrowers: the return of the artothèque in France The French Ministry of Culture announced a plan to expand access to contemporary art in rural France
2025 summer sales begin in France: end dates and rules Shops can sell products at a loss… but must follow certain other guidelines
French weather forecast June 23 - 27: Storms and 40C heat before cool down Major weather swings are expected this week
Sticker to appear on (almost) all new phones and tablets in France - this is what it means The ‘eco’ energy label should help customers make informed purchases
Heatwave brings more water restrictions: latest rules and advice across France Some areas are already limiting water use
Storms set to hit France on Sunday but night heat to continue The continuing heatwave pushes temperatures about 35C for most of the country
Heatwave in France heightens pollen allergy risk - and brings forest fires Current heatwave is intensifying both pollen-related allergies and the risk of forest fires
British woman murdered in Dordogne: French authorities have ‘no knowledge’ of a second attack UK media reports suggest another woman was recently attacked in Tremolat
Is EU planning to raise the expected €7 Etias travel authorisation fee? Reports say rise from original planned fee is being considered – we have checked with the EU authorities
What the new French nursing law will change for patients Law looks to increase power of nurses to combat low levels of care in medical deserts
37C in Brittany, heatwave warnings extend: French weekend weather forecast June 21 - 22 Most of the country will face some form of heatwave warning on Saturday
List of mountain roads closed in France this summer to benefit cyclists Several departments are closing routes leading to mountain passes for half-days
France’s Fête de la Musique brings music to streets nationwide this Saturday Up to five million people are expected to take part in this first weekend edition in years
Red air pollution alerts raised in Brittany Increasingly warm weather means air quality across the whole region will be ‘poor’ tomorrow (June 20)
What France’s new ‘simplification law’ could change for you It aims to lighten certain administrative procedures
Driver checks to increase around Lyon after high number of fatal crashes Road deaths have more than doubled in the area since January compared to the same period last year
Why you may soon see an Intermarché near you in north-east France The supermarket is buying 81 stores from Belgian chain Colruyt
EasyJet to begin four new UK-France flight routes They are among nine new destinations from France this winter for the airline
Heatwave begins in south-west France: what temperatures to expect Temperatures could reach 38C in the shade in some areas
Quirky rules of the French ultra running race that hardly anyone can finish As if the 300km distance was not enough, participants are also required to bring a bottle of alcohol from their place of origin
French carte Vitale must now be presented at pharmacy to receive certain medicines Pharmacists should ‘systematically’ ask patients for their health card when dispensing prescriptions
What happens to France’s nuclear waste and where is new waste 'mega site' planned? The majority of France’s radioactive waste poses little threat
France braces for heatwave: 38C expected in Paris and 37C in south-west Alerts raised with series of ‘tropical nights’ at 20C or above expected
Graphs: Lastest forecasts on inflation and spending power from Banque de France Ongoing trade dispute with the United States and persistently uncertain global outlook start to take effect
Fees for some medical appointments are rising in France from July 1, 2025 It follows first set of rises in December last year
Fatal car crash in France linked to faulty Takata airbag: how to check models affected The incident involved a Citroën C3 car from 2014
Local chikungunya case in Occitanie prompts control measures It is the second domestic case recorded in mainland France in as many weeks
French land agency reduces €1m field sale to €15,000 Intervention of rural land management agency causes massive price reduction in Brittany
French mobile network operator SFR hit by major outage Texts, calls, and internet unavailable for many users
French health minister wants to ban screens for children under 3… but how? Also communication campaigns will promote greater awareness amongst parents and caregivers on dangers of screen time
French 2025 'Bac' exams begin and why philosophy is always first Philosophy is an obligatory subject in France. See this year’s questions for the exam
Hot weather to return: French weekly weather forecast June 16 - 20 Highs of 36C are expected in the south-west and over 30C in Brittany by the end of the week
Major trial underway for data leak that left 72,000 victims in France Leak at French work agency Adecco resulted in one of the biggest data-related frauds ever uncovered in France
Temporary driving restrictions imposed in parts of France due to air pollution High ozone levels and fine particle concentrations caused by heat, dust, and transatlantic wildfire smoke blamed
Two die and widespread damage as storms batter France this weekend Property damage reported in several departments. Tornado hits central France
Rural bar proposal gains support of French MPs The legislation to simplify licensing rules could help villages
First LGBT retirement home to open in France Residents are set to move into the Maison de la Diversité (House of Diversity) in Lyon this autumn
Photo: Connexion reader spots rare blue frog in her garden in France This condition is estimated to impact one in 10,000 frogs
First domestic case of chikungunya recorded in mainland France in 2025: Prevention tips Hundreds of cases have been imported in recent months after an outbreak in Réunion. The disease is spread by tiger mosquitoes that are now prevalent in France
Small business owners should watch out for incorrect payment demands from La Poste The mistake stemmed from a ‘technical error’ during the roll-out of a new debt-collection system
Americans protest in Paris and Nice to oppose Trump ‘authoritarianism’ on Saturday Calls to gather at Place de la Bastille and on the Promenade des Anglais
Refuse collectors in west France strike to wear shorts during summer Internal cabin temperatures reached over 50C during spell of hot weather this week says union
American dies after falling during climb near Mont Blanc Dangerous passage has seen over 100 deaths since 1990
Warning after high number of drowning incidents in France last summer Santé publique France hopes to reduce the number of cases this year
Glass bottle return scheme offering refunds launches in French supermarkets Trial will run for 18 months in north and west France with customers seeing 10c or 20c deposit returned for bringing back empty glass items
Weekend of storms: French weather forecast June 14 - 15 Temperatures set to drop by up to 10C in south-west from Friday to Sunday
