Which fruits, vegetables and fish are in season in France this May? Household favourites including courgettes and strawberries become commonplace this month
Promising truffle season already underway in south-west France A market is planned for this weekend, months ahead of the usual peak season
Autumnal French recipe inspiration using seasonal produce In France it is easy to get produce to cook seasonally, all you need is a little inspiration鈥�
magazine France鈥檚 Mont d鈥橭r seasonal cheese is back The first Mont d鈥橭r cheese signals the start of autumn in France. Here鈥檚 why, and how to enjoy it
Tax, no drinking, clocks: Dates in October to note in France From a new Covid booster campaign to Sober October, tax deadlines, and daylight savings for winter, we list some dates to note in France over the coming month
MAP: The dates for the 2022-3 hunting season in your French department With the season having begun this weekend in many areas, we look at the individual departmental start and end dates
Hot summer boosts gecko numbers in south-west France A new kind of gecko is becoming more common with residents invited to take part in a new observation campaign
Heatwave in France: Ten places where records for June have been beaten M茅t茅o-France is predicting that all-time records could fall today in several places
French supermarket Casino launches seasonal fruit and veg labels A new colour-coded label will help consumers to see the seasonality of produce. The store also says it will not sell any strawberries in winter as out of season here
French seasonal food and drink: What to eat in June Now is the time to taste tomatoes, cherries and Tomme de Savoie in France
Christmas: Petition for French ski stations to open The petition is supported by high-profile MPs and industry representatives and calls on President Macron to 鈥榬ethink鈥� his decision to close stations over Christmas
Iconic winter cranes migrate over France: What to look for As the elegant birds fly south for winter over France, an expert explains where and how to spot them
Tiger mosquitoes in France: How to cope in confinement Advice has been issued in France to help residents in confinement cope with the imminent annual arrival of the tiger mosquito, including ways to reduce their number with simple, home-based actions.
December food basket: what to eat this month Three types of cheese 鈥� Beaufort, Cantal and P茅lardon 鈥� are in season this month, as well as parsnip and scallops, according to the latest food advice from the French government.
September food basket: what to eat this month It is time to eat artichokes, grapes, ceps and reblochon cheese, according to the latest food advice from the French government.
Money, tax, pensions: What changes in France in May? A new month always brings a set of changes for people living in France. Notable changes for May 2019 include a drop in gas prices, and a drop in contributions for certain pensioners.
French garden diary - May 2019 鈥橳is the season for tender loving. Cathy Thompson reveals her choice of May veg, and gives seasonal flower tips
Drought alert and water restrictions already in Nord The Nord department has already been placed on alert for drought until the end of June at least, with significant water restrictions imposed.
Processionary caterpillars spotted in France already Dangerous pine processionary caterpillars (known in French as chenilles processionnaires ) have begun to be seen in France already this year, due to warm weather over the past weeks.
Europe votes to end daylight savings clock changes The European Parliament has approved plans to end seasonal daylight savings hour changes across the EU by 2021.
What changes in France in March 2019 Changes for March include a shift in the kind of eco-friendly home improvement works eligible for an interest-free loan, a rise in cigarette prices, and new rules on scooter licences and workplace equality.
French town gives out household Asian hornet traps Residents in the French town of Royan (Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine) are being given individual Asian hornet traps in a community-wide crusade against the insect.
French Assembl茅e: Have your say on time zone change The French Assembl茅e Nationale has called for more replies to its poll about changing the 鈥榙aylight saving鈥� clock change system, with the majority so far in favour of dropping the status quo.
The fruit and veg to eat to stay healthy this January Avocado, beetroot, carrot, cauliflower, clementine, and sweet potato: just some of the seasonal produce that the French agricultural ministry says the public should be eating this January 2019.
French 鈥榠ce wine鈥� producers begin freezing harvest Harvesting has begun for a small number of producers in the Savoie (Auvergne-Rh么ne-Alpes) who make high-end 鈥渋ce wine鈥� made from frozen grapes.
Changes taking place in France in November 2018 Changes next month include the annual suspension of landlord eviction of tenants until next year, a rise in the maximum benefits for disabled adults, and a rise in gas prices.
Harsh French summers may affect future Christmas trees The drought and heat of the summer in France this year and in 2013 may threaten the cost and availability of Christmas trees in Decembers to come, producers have warned.
Mont d鈥橭r seasonal cheese production begins Production of the famous seasonal cheese from the Haut-Doubs (Bourgogne-Franche-Comt茅) - the Mont d鈥橭r - begins this week, with the first cheeses expected to be available from September 10.
Record year for French mushrooms due to heat and rain Wild mushrooms are having a record, early year in France after a 鈥渃atastrophic season鈥� last summer.
Early French wine harvest suffers from lack of workers Winemakers in Alsace may struggle to harvest their crops this year as an early season means the temporary workers on which they usually rely are not yet available.
Nine French departments on orange heatwave alert Nine departments in the north of France are still on 鈥渙range鈥� heatwave warning from forecaster M茅t茅o France, as Paris and the Nord swelter in temperatures of up to 37掳C.
Right now, France is at peak tomato... Despite yields of up to 20kg per plant, there is a surprisingly healthy truth about France鈥檚 supermarket tomatoes, as Jane Hanks discovers
Longest lunar eclipse of century visible across France The longest lunar eclipse of the century so far is to take place this month, with the 103-minute spectacle set to be visible across the whole of France.
Mystery of the pink-tinged pomme Jane Hanks reveals the production methods and ideal recipes for the famed Limousin 鈥楪olden鈥�, a prize pick among French apples
En saison: What to put on your plate in June Because the French never eat strawberries in winter and even different types of goat鈥檚 cheese have seasonality...
En saison: What to put on your plate in May Because the French never eat strawberries in winter and even different types of goat鈥檚 cheese have seasonality...
En saison: What to put on your plate in April Because the French never eat strawberries in winter and even different types of goat鈥檚 cheese have seasonality...
En saison: What to put on your plate in March Because the French never eat strawberries in winter and even different types of goat鈥檚 cheese have seasonality...
New ideas to aid homeless emerge as cold snap persists New initiatives to help homeless people shelter from the cold have emerged - including a pop-up 鈥渋gloo鈥� by a Bordeaux inventor - as the country continues to shiver in sub-zero temperatures.
Stay healthy: What to wear, eat, drink and do at 0掳C Doctors have offered advice on how to stay warm and healthy during this week鈥檚 very cold weather, dismissing the common idea that a drop in temperatures automatically equals a rise in illness.
How to protect your water pipes from the freezing cold As the freezing Siberian weather spreads across France in the current 鈥淧aris-Moscow cold wave鈥�, homeowners and residents are being warned to safeguard their water systems and pipes.
Seasonal tips: the joy of asparagus New season asparagus gets French gourmets salivating quite unlike any other vegetable. Jane Hanks looks at multi-coloured options
En saison: What to put on your plate in February Because the French never eat strawberries in winter and even different types of goat鈥檚 cheese have seasonality...
Cheese, fish and meat as seasonal as veg, say experts Cheese, fish, and meat all have seasons when it is best to eat them, in a similar way to fruit and vegetables, according to a group of French food professionals.
Mont Blanc cable car break threatens summer season The summer season at Mont Blanc could be threatened after the main cable holding up the mountain鈥檚 t茅l茅cabine s was cut during Storm Eleanor.
Holiday plans? This is when to 鈥榝aire le pont鈥� in 2018 In 2018, the calendar means that it will be possible for workers to 鈥渇aire le pont鈥� over national holidays six times, and take three three-day "long weekends".
Paris and Sud regions on high alert for flu and gastro The Provence-Alpes-C么te d'Azur (Sud) region is on high alert for flu and gastroenteritis, with only slightly fewer people affected there than in Paris.
En saison: What to put on your plate in January Because the French never eat strawberries in winter and even different types of goat鈥檚 cheese have seasonality...
En saison: What to put on your plate in December Because the French never eat strawberries in winter and even different types of goat鈥檚 cheese have seasonality...
Snow expected across France as temperature drops Snow is expected to reach most of France in the next couple of days - if it has not arrived already - with 50 departments on yellow alert for snow and ice today.
Hit the slopes for a No毛l to remember From serious skiers finding fun on the piste to those keen to avoid the festive washing up, a Christmas break at a French ski resort is an increasingly popular option says Samantha David
France publishes best fruit and veg list for October The French ministry of agriculture has recommended a list of the best fruit and vegetables you should eat to be healthier, protect the environment, and save money this October.
Summer c猫pes arriving early in the South West Summer mushrooms have arrived early across South West France, helped by this year鈥檚 hot and stormy weather.
Melon season in Poitou-Charentes Melons from the Poitou-Charentes area of France are now in season, with an incredible one quarter of French melons coming from this western region.
