French property tax: deferment, reduction and remission after the deadline Taxe foncière relief is possible at any time
French MPs vote in favour of automatic renewal of long-term residency cards Multi-year and 10-year cards would be only be refused in case of legal grounds for refusal
French weekend weather forecast December 13 - 14: calm but grey Temperatures set to remain above average for the season but become progressively cooler
news President Macron defends French ‘laïcité’: what is this? Teachers say younger students are shunning secularism in France
Work on A69 motorway in south-west France should continue, judges told Appeals court will rule on the matter in January and usually follows rapporteur advice
Cybercrime rises in France: see some free resources to fight it Attacks are becoming more numerous, targeted and difficult to detect
French MPs vote in favour of 2026 Social Security budget: What changes for you? Pension reform suspended but planned freezes on this and other benefits removed
Hydroelectric conversions boost demand for historic French watermills Laws on restoring rivers mean many are now threatened with removal
Which airline is the worst for delays across Europe? Three companies saw at least 40% of flights delayed this year
Rochefort’s Hermione replica put up for sale amid €10m repair shortfall The association that built the replica 18th-Century frigate needs new investment partners
French contrôle technique test to also check for faulty airbags from January 1, 2026 Vehicles fitted with Takata airbags that are subject to an ongoing stop-drive campaign will fail and be unable to be driven until issue resolved
French weekly weather forecast December 8–12: how long will mild temperatures continue? Scattered rain limited to the north with the south largely dry and settled
Widow in France wins payout after life assurance company cancels policy blaming Brexit UK firm had told reader, 80, she would not receive any payment
Pink number plates officially arrive in France from 2026 The new system is designed to help curb fraud and make checks easier for police
French weekend weather forecast December 6 - 7: Highs of 20C as temperatures spike Warm spell comes despite rain in west and north
Civic tests for French residency cards: Official website now open Site gives information about training and exams required for multi-year and 10-year cards
What to expect from December 2 strikes across France Schools may be closed as public services, transport, and health sectors also impacted
More French towns put bans and taxes on new second homes Mairies want to boost availability of housing for locals
Key practical and cultural dates for your diary in France for December 2025 Including the day to challenge any mistakes on your property tax (taxe foncière) bill
Inheritance: decision overdue on France's 2021 forced heirship law International law specialist notaire tells The Connexion the law is 'unfair, backward and unjust'
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
More French cities clamp down on electric scooters Enforcement of tougher controls proposed on the increasingly popular mode of transport
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
French weekend weather forecast November 29 - 30: damp but warmer Atlantic rains will hit most areas with snow in the mountains
Video surveillance grows across France as towns issue more fines Normandy town of Ouistreham is the latest to roll out real-time CCTV
British woman murdered in Dordogne: Police appeal for witnesses Inquiry reaches its seventh month without a breakthrough
Property tax hike for 7.4 million homes in France postponed Update of rates due to ‘comfort’ features such as inside toilets and sinks is deferred
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
EU visa-free travel: new suspension rules explained Reasons allowed for pausing ‘90/180 days’ travel rights are being expanded
Voluntary national military service to return to France Proposal has widespread support across political spectrum and public in a poll
EU rules on driver medicals: a call for full enforcement in France Driving lawyer backs new directive proposing obligatory health checks on licence renewal
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
Save money on electricity in France with group purchase deal Two-year fixed-rate offer available until December 20
Why hundreds of road signs across France have had flames added to them Signs in at least two dozen departments have been targeted in recent days
French weekly weather forecast November 24 - 28: New cold snap Several heightened alerts for rain and flooding issued
La Poste offers drop-off points for used frying pans and saucepans National recycling scheme organised in partnership kitchenware manufacturer
‘Optimism’ for French property market as demand and prices increase First-time buyers make up over half of all new mortgages as prices slowly rise
French weekend weather forecast November 22 - 23: rains bring an end to cold snap A chance of snow remains on Sunday morning
Can you be fined for using a smartwatch when driving in France? Highway Code warns against use of mobile phones, but not smartwatches
Property owners’ tax to rise for 7.4 million French homes Average increases are expected to be €63 and come after a reevaluation of ‘comfort features’ such as indoor toilets
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
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
Ryanair to cut more services to France in summer 2026 Reductions come as France sidelined from future growth plans
France hit by major cyberattack: Up to 1.2 million Urssaf users affected Social security numbers and other information stolen from Pajemploi service
France routes in doubt as Wizz Air reduces flights from Gatwick Airline will begin relocating planes to Luton but will not pull out of West Sussex airport entirely
French weekly weather forecast November 17 - 21: temperatures to plummet, some snow Polar winds to bring national average temperatures down to around 5C below average
Property owner in France fined €33,000 for unauthorised Airbnb rental Airbnb ruling is the first of its kind in Lille
MPs suggest extra tax on fast-food outlets as numbers grow in France Potential bill amendment aims to halt rapid expansion of fast-food establishments
Why your parcels may soon become more expensive in France End of customs exemptions for small parcels imminent as EU addresses overseas e-commerce firms
French weekend weather forecast November 15 - 16: Rain, storms - and a 10C drop South-east will face the brunt of the storms
‘The pain still lingers’: ten-year commemorations for November 13 Paris attacks Tributes to attack victims are underway across the city, including outside the Stade de France football stadium and at the Bataclan music venue
Table: How suspension of pension reforms would affect workers in France? See how you may be impacted according to your year of birth. Further changes are possible following the 2027 presidential election
All-aboard the French ski train: sales open for winter season Tickets to destinations for winter 2026 are expected to go fast
Photos: Northern Lights visible in many parts of France Chances of seeing the aurora borealis tonight (November 12-13) are ‘elevated’
Map: How French groundwater levels are faring in November Replenishing begins but remains below 2024 levels
Saharan sand to cover cars and buildings in western France Storm in Spain will bring sand grains as far north as Brittany
‘We’re happy to pay new health fee, it's fair’, say Americans in France Some feel uncomfortable over being singled out for attention by French députés
Tractor convoys to descend on Toulouse on November 12 for farmers’ meeting with Macron Unions say protests may follow depending on outcome of meeting with president
Nicolas Sarkozy to be released from Paris prison after three weeks Former president will remain free until appeal for original five-year sentence is heard
French weekly weather forecast November 10 - 14: Up to 25C Temperatures will be far above seasonal norms. Some rain expected
French MPs back new health fee for ‘visitor visas’ and target Americans Measure adopted as part of the ongoing 2026 budget negotiations
French friends win record-breaking €250m EuroMillions jackpot The winning ticket was purchased at a Parisian newsagent
Eurotunnel: EES digital border system on pause for cars coming to France Discussions said to be ongoing to find the best start date
French unions call for new round of strike action in December Three leading unions back motion with more potentially joining
French weekend weather forecast November 8 - 9: Grey and rainy Persistent rain, cloud, and fog predicted for long weekend
Americans in France: do visitor visas enable free healthcare as French MPs claim? High healthcare costs in the US are often cited as an attractive factor in moving to France
Six key points about 2025 French property market identified by notaires Economic uncertainty and lack of investment threaten re-stablisation of market at wider level
EasyJet offers 17 new winter routes to France, including several from UK Bordeaux, Grenoble, and Lyon see services expanded
Long queues for opening of Shein store in Paris despite child sex doll row World-first physical store for Chinese e-commerce giant embroiled in controversy
French house prices: see how your area fares in new notaire data Caen, Grenoble and Reims saw significant rises in a year whilst Lyon, Bordeaux and Montauban saw drops
Tests underway on French motorway into recharging electric vehicle as you drive ‘World-first’ scheme sees quicker charging times than traditional methods
Dover port pauses EES border check rollout for car travellers Port says it is ready but it is awaiting go-ahead from French authorities
