Priests prepare to bless hundreds of tractors in France The tradition has its roots in the Rogation days of prayer and fasting in western Christianity - and is gaining in popularity
Rise of 'natural wine' in France: what is it and is it any good? Vigneron and winemaker Jonathan Hesford explains this alternative to over-manipulated products
Work finally starts on new high-speed train line Bordeaux to Toulouse The €14 billion project is part of plans to improve public transport services in the south-west President Macron speaks out on sexual consent, menopause and fertility RANKED: France's 10 most dog-friendly towns and cities Suffer from allergies? Most of France on red alert for grass pollen
Useful French vocab for your tax declaration France’s income tax deadlines are approaching for 2023 income
How to be reimbursed for lost or stolen parcels in France Here are the steps to take if your item never shows up
French banking rules: when can officials freeze your account? The authorities’ right to take money from individuals surprises many newcomers
Why shoppers will not automatically get free samples now in France Customers will now need to ask for creams, perfumes, and other goods at till
Olympic torch arrives in Marseille: see its route on tour of France Around 10,500 people will carry torch to all four corners of France
How to avoid France’s major traffic jams this weekend Highest possible warnings as holidaymakers return from extended break
France in Eurovision: from past winners and losers to this weekend’s hopeful The five-time winner is facing off in Europe’s famous singing contest this weekend – but could it win?
France and China ease visa rules - and leaders exchange presents Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a two-day state visit to France to mark 60 years of bilateral relations between the countries
Check €2 coins in your change in France - some are worth a lot more Some coins in circulation may net a tidy sum if attractive to collectors
FUN PHOTO: Seagull steals a set of dentures in Brittany Bird swooped down to steal mystery set of teeth from under a bench Channel Tunnel is 30 years old today Couple buy Picasso plates for €4 at brocante - and sell for big profit French motorway closed after hives fall out of lorry releasing bees
Air controller strike lifted but airline action affects French flights Stewards at Vueling will walk out during bank holiday weekend Sunny skies and warm temperatures to return to France after storms How to protect France’s endangered plant varieties Tax questions, boiler grants, May changes: 5 French practical updates Fee to visit Mont-Saint-Michel rejected for other ways to ease crowds Stay alert: French tax officials show examples of tax fraud emails
Rare case of Lassa fever, transmitted by rats, reported in France The patient is a soldier who had recently returned from abroad. People who may be at risk through contact with him are being traced
Drivers at risk as trend for road sign thefts grows in France This ‘extremely stupid act could have serious and irreversible consequences’ says one mayor
Double number of murders in France than UK: where and why? We also look at how the statistics compare with data from America
BA flight sale and UK-France ferry offers: Seven French travel updates We also look at congestion on the roads this weekend and a new SNCF email scam
Rain set to continue in France: when will the sun be back? Another bout of storms is expected to hit the south-west this weekend
New ‘get cash for testing Amazon items’ scam discovered in France The trick came to light when fraudsters inadvertently targeted a fraud expert
Foreign investors still prefer France to UK or Germany, study finds An annual barometer shows that France is leading in many sectors - however, it hides a more nuanced picture, which shows that the UK is recovering from Brexit
Drunk Briton arrested over ‘shameful display’ in French museum The 70-year old is accused of causing scandal with indecent exposure, racist insults and a very public bowel movement
Why tens of thousands of people in France protested on May 1 The demonstrations saw clashes with police and several officers injured
Woman dies as mudslide tears through home during storms in France More rain is still expected across most of country. We also share photos and videos of yesterday’s hailstorms and lightning
More French train stations lose their manned ticket desks SNCF says it will help it invest more in trains but workers say ticket machines cannot replace people
Waze sends thousands of drivers a day through small village in France ‘Our streets are not designed to cope with this amount of traffic’ the mayor says of the so-called ‘Waze effect’
Driving fine bonanza as France increases number of speed cameras More than €2bn taken in 2023, says government report
VIDEO: Driver films three lynx by side of French road The video also raises awareness of the real risk of traffic collisions to the endangered animals
French ‘martyr village’ destroyed in WW2 receives €1 million donation The ‘symbolic gift’ will help ensure the site survives for future generations
Which countries will use the digital border checks for non-EU nationals? Not all European Union member states are involved in the Entry/Exit System
7 reader questions on new France/UK border checks answered Queries include travel within the EU, separate queues, spouses, dual nationals and more
Flat owner on hunger strike over non-paying tenants in south of France ‘I’m starting to feel a bit shaky’ says owner. The tenants say they cannot move out
Saharan sands, rain in Pyrénées, warm spring: French weather trends We look at forecasts for the coming days, weeks, and months from the state weather service
Address change deadline looms for one million French homes Mairies of small communes must update a government website with all the new street names and house numbers
Alert sirens in France to sound this Thursday May 2 A warning system using sirens has been in place since 1948
Museums, mothers and muguet: key dates to note in May in France Dates of interest to put in your calendar for the next month
Plan for sanctuary for old circus lions and tigers in south-west France The €2.5m centre will welcome its first retired circus lions in June
3D VISIT: Olympic flame sails to France on historic yacht The sailing ship used to cross the Atlantic carrying rum and cacao seeds from Brazil and was once owned by the Duke of Westminster
Lily of the valley and workers’ rights: May 1 is special day in France The day is also associated with spring and a celebration of patriotism (by some)
New UK/France border checks: visas, residency cards and which queues? The Entry/Exit System does not concern everyone, but the delays it causes might
Platisme, masculinisme: The French words added to Larousse dictionary The 2025 edition includes some words that come straight from English, as well as many environment-related terms
Reopening of France’s A13 motorway delayed as new cracks discovered Traffic built up on neighbouring roads - but the empty lanes were not completely deserted…
French nurse’s translation tool helps give care in 101 languages 'Medical terms can be complicated, even when people speak our language well'
Medical fees, eco-grants, gas prices: 5 changes this May in France We also include the French income tax declaration deadlines for residents and second-home owners and other dates coming up
Storms on way for much of France. Will the cold spell continue? We also share videos and photos of last weekend's dramatic weather in the south-west and east
Snoopy the hospital dog is a hit with patients and staff in Paris An English setter rescue dog at one of the world’s top cancer hospitals in Paris has been described as “a bubble of oxygen”
PHOTOS: Olympic Flame travels to France on beautiful historic ship The 127-year-old ship set sail on Saturday with ‘the most important passenger it has ever carried’
Phone scams, gardening, insurance claims: 5 French practical updates Our roundup of recent practical articles you may have missed
Picnic in Paris? Chance to join huge meal on Champs-Elysees The event could even be record-breaking. You can now apply for your chance to take part
Millions of homes have at least one electrical fault in France ‘Electrical installations age, like cars, and you need to call an electrician to check them’, the national electrical safety observatory warns
‘Brexit: no-one else dares speak of leaving’: President Macron The president also spoke of the threat from the far-right, the need for more border control, simpler rules and more defence investment in a speech in Paris
Scams in France: watch out for these telephone prefixes Stay alert to these numbers as they are often used by fraudsters
UK jockey gets French residency card meeting after public complaint James Reveley tells us about ordeals to obtain a titre de séjour after victory in prestigious ‘president’s race’ in Paris
Saharan winds bring sands and storms to France this weekend Rains could last until May 1 bank holiday next week, with no part of the country spared
Body odour machines help catch mosquitoes in south of France A commune near Cannes uses 30 traps, reducing the need for insecticide
British retiree in France to take Brexit case to human rights court Alice Bouilliez and her lawyers will appeal to the European Court of Human Rights after a recent EU court setback
French teenager suspected of plotting terrorist act at Paris Olympics The 16-year-old had ‘pledged allegiance’ to Islamic State and has admitted his plans
Blades of Paris Moulin Rouge cabaret club mysteriously fall off It was not a windy night and the blades are checked regularly, say managers
How does your area of France fare for delay to see a doctor? Some departments are in particular trouble when it comes to waiting times for specialists
France to build more reactors as nuclear prioritised At least six new reactors and potentially as many as 14 could be built to meet climate change goals
Must I declare dividends that are reinvested outside of France? Investment types and their rules can vary between the UK and France
Mass flight disruption at French airports today April 25 Around 3,000 flights are set to be affected despite strike action being called off. A three-day strike notice for May remains in place
Stray dogs to be shot after sheep attacks in southern France But animal welfare campaigners say the dogs should be taken to shelters instead
State of French roads causing alarm Spectacular images of roads that have collapsed or been blocked by mudslides this winter have prompted renewed concern about the state of France’s roads
9 ways France plans to simplify bureaucracy for residents ‘Intelligible’ language, more telephone operators, shorter waiting times, and a new AI assistant are among new admin simplification measures announced by the PM
Crops and vines decimated by April frosts in France Cold snap is predicted to continue until end of week, when a cévenol storm will sweep across country
Stay up-to-date: 20 recent and upcoming changes in France We cover tax updates, renovation scheme revamps, possible money changes for British residents and more
BREAKING: Thursday's air strike in France called off, disruption still expected Disruption is still expected at a number of airports. The union has also not rescinded its strike notice for three days in May
Pesticide poison victims in France asked to join legal action The aim is to create a compensation fund for residents suffering with illnesses thought to be caused by pesticides
Updates: French language tests, moving back to UK and votes for life We find definitive answers and news updates regarding reader concerns
Many French flights set to be cancelled due to air traffic strike Thursday’s 24-hour protest is expected to be one of the largest walkouts in the profession
Patient reimbursement to end at French dental centres amid fraud claim Irregularities noted at 10 sites include false invoices for crowns, invoices submitted twice and procedures carried out despite being deemed unnecessary
French bank to close dozens of Britons' accounts citing Brexit Regional caisse in south-west blames complicated post-Brexit rules and measures to stop money laundering
PHOTOS: Sudden hailstorm turns French Riviera towns white Nice recorded the coldest temperatures in all of France on Monday evening