New UK flights announced for Lyon and Paris

They will connect France with the north-east of England

EasyJet is expanding its winter flight routes between France and the UK

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Jessica Jones

Published sunday 16 June 2024 - 07:00

Can the French far right ban foreigners from certain jobs?

Dual nationals could be banned from some positions if the Rassemblement National win the elections

Estate for sale 20km from Sarlat in south-west France

Residents fight pay-by-bag bin fees in south-west France

Two associations are taking legal action against the firm that provides the service

French elections 'could spell the end of the EU as we know it'

Mr Macron's dissolution of parliament is either brave or stupid - and the latter is far the more likely, says political commentator Simon Heffer

Alerts raised over tradespeople cashing in after French storms in south-west

We look at some tips to avoid being taken advantage of by fraudsters preying on desperate homeowners

VIDEOS: Dramatic flooding in south-east France sees dozens evacuated

Heavy rainfall caused several rivers to break their banks, forcing 52 residents to leave their homes

Paris police investigate claim British tourist sexually assaulted

The young woman was found alone and in distress outside Châtelet-les-Halles

French heavy metal music festival launches kids spin-off

Organisers hope special event at Hellfest will inspire interest in the genre for 'the younger generation'

France grapples with summer boom in burglaries

People are advised to join police home-monitoring scheme when going on holiday

Speeding offences: French court rules drivers are responsible

Ruling makes it clear who should lose points and be fined for driving offences if car is owned by someone different than the person driving at time of infraction

British woman attending vintage car rally dies in crash near Tours

Her husband, 82, is in a life threatening condition

French parliamentary elections: What are the main parties’ policies?

The landscape is dominated by the far-right Rassemblement National, the centrist Renaissance and left-wing Nouveau Front Populaire

Dual nationals banned from some French jobs under far-right plans

Public sector and government administration positions would be affected. Only ‘French’ people would also be given preference for some other roles

15 recent and upcoming changes for living in France

See our list including medical fee increases and updates affecting gas and electricity bills

What could change for foreigners in France if far right win election?

The polls are predicting a strong victory for the Rassemblement National - which has an anti-immigration agenda

Weather in France June 24 - June 28: Forecast by area this week

Predictions for temperature, sun, storm, rain and more for your area for the next 5 days. Storms are set to hit Bordeaux and temperatures to drop around 10C in Brittany

15 new French destinations for Ouigo low-cost TGV service announced

The train operator also announced plans for extra trains and more comfortable carriages

French property market grinds to standstill awaiting election

Estate agents report ‘fewer emails, fewer requests, and fewer projects’ in a market that was already suffering

Try these compliments in French to charm like a native

Génial, un crack, raffiné - find out how to authentically show your approval

Is Bergerac Airport too dependent on low-cost airlines?

Ryanair could ‘just pack its bags and leave’, head of chamber of commerce is quoted as saying

12 hospitalised as mystery intoxication strikes again in French town

Investigations into the possible source have so far proved fruitless. Carbon monoxide poisoning, food poisoning, and air pollution have been ruled out