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Greece exempts Britons from EES biometric registration: will France follow suit?

Suspension of regulations for Britons helps ease fears of holiday queues but risks ire from Brussels and neighbours

Elon Musk summoned by French prosecutors in X investigation

Elon Musk faces questions in France over alleged issues on X including algorithm manipulation and illegal AI content

Personal data leak: French document agency hit by cyberattack

Information included names and email addresses potentially taken from ANTS database following leak

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New rules for UK to France pet travel from April 22

Pet owners based in the UK told to stop using French pet passports. The change will mean significantly higher costs for each trip

Bakers and florists able to open and employ staff on May 1, 2026, says French PM

New bill will clear up legal confusion on the matter

Map: how are French reservoir levels in April 2026?

Record rainfall in February was followed by a dry March

Food prices in France to increase 4-5% due to war in Middle East, says consumer association

Transportation, packaging, and hydro-carbon usage in products all leading to increase

Family of US airman shot down over France and saved by Resistance continue lifelong bond

World War Two acts of bravery led American to keep photo in his wallet all his life

Receive a book and a rose: France prepares to celebrate its independent bookshops

The 28th edition of the Fête de la librairie indépendante will take place on April 25

French weekly weather forecast April 20 - 24: sunny in north, risk of rain in south

Temperatures of up to 26C forecast for south-west

Buyers win compensation for collapsed French chimney

Judges ruled that the description of the building stating that 'the exterior is in good condition', was inaccurate

Row over lion cubs in a circus in south of France

Case highlights tensions over France’s tightening rules on wild animals in entertainment

E-billing to affect all businesses in France

All businesses will be required to register with a private, fee-charging platform to receive electronic invoices

Push to legalise DNA ancestry tests in France

Tests are currently illegal but used by more than 100,000 annually

South-east France commune bans tap water amid stomach flu surge

Residents are advised to use bottled water until authorities give the all-clear

France’s 2026 Covid vaccination campaign to begin: who it targets and why

Spring vaccination aims to protect most vulnerable over summer months

Nice airport has new US route and reopened UK route in 2026 summer schedule

Newcastle and Boston are among the ten additions this year for Nice Côte d’Azur Airport

Dordogne couple face multiple fines for car they no longer own

The buyer did not formally register the car leaving the couple facing a legal battle

Direct Bordeaux-Jersey flights launch for summer 2026

It is Bordeaux’s first direct link to the island’s ‘blend of British and French influence’

Camera and metal recycling firm among France’s top-growth companies

Financial newspaper Les Echos publishes a list of the country’s leading firms annually

French supermarket boss calls for suspension of energy savings certificates to slash fuel prices

He said consumers could see fuel prices fall by 15 cents per litre with the measure

Many more French communes recognised as ‘natural disaster’ zones

We explain what this changes for residents and second-home owners

French MPs vote in ‘simplification’ law: key points

The law’s proposed ban of low-emission zones is one of its most controversial aspects

French court orders man to pay €6,000 over defamatory online review

A man posted a negative Google review after he was unhappy with medical care received by his wife, but was later ordered to pay damages and legal costs for defamation

Emily in Paris: three flats in her building for sale from €650,000

Buyers can live like the American heroine of the hit Netflix show

How to store wood pellets to avoid carbon monoxide risk at French home

The gas can accumulate unnoticed and in rare cases can pose a danger. Here are tips to prevent this

Île de Ré toll in Nouvelle-Aquitaine becomes fully automated

The nine automated lanes are set to be fully operational by June

Act now to limit tiger mosquitoes at French home this summer

The insects are now in all regions of France

Where to find help with important admin in France

A website and phone helpline exist to help with all kinds of complex documents and processes

Bedbugs: French authority warns against banned insecticide

The product is still circulating despite being linked to four recent deaths

Air France increases flight prices again, by up to €50

For the second month in a row, rising kerosene prices increase flight ticket costs

French residency card delays and online malfunctions flagged by watchdog

Défenseur des droits criticises foreigners’ struggles as ministry tells prefectures to take action

France pauses plans to allow more to work on May 1

Decision comes after tense meeting with unions but criticised by centre and right-wing politicians

Airbnb ruled responsible for illegal subletting by French court

Short-let service fined as court rules it provides more than ‘internet service’

EasyJet condemns ‘unacceptable’ EES border queues as hundreds miss flight to UK

Travellers were held up by lack of EES infrastructure, passengers criticise airline for failing to offer refunds

Where Asian hornets tend to hide in French homes

Spring’s warm weather sees Asian hornet queens emerge from hibernation to build their nests

Prefecture in south-east France reminds residents of rules and sanctions after forest fires

Two fires recently broke out in the Hautes-Alpes region, prompting the mobilisation of 70 firefighters

France’s SNCF train operator eyes Italian expansion

Italian authorities rule company can run 18 trips per day on Italian network from Turin hub

Houses sell for average of €550/m²: discover France's cheapest village

Property prices in Haute-Marne village, some three and a half hours from Paris, are lowest in France according to latest ranking

Why now is a great time to buy strawberries in France

A sudden surplus has slashed strawberry prices by half compared with 2025

French government delays decision on allowing more workers to work on May 1

Key meeting with unions will take place before further consideration on law

Severe disruption on A7 motorway in May - what alternative routes are available

The northbound (Marseille–Lyon/Paris direction) to be closed for four weekends

Lawyers across France strike against proposed plea-bargain changes

Planned introduction of system for criminal charges would help clear court backlog but is widely condemned by bar associations

France announces ban on gas boilers in new homes and expanded electric car leasing

Measure forms part of wider push to accelerate electrification and reduce reliance on fossil fuels

French weekly weather forecast April 13 - 17: return of spring but some rain persists

Temperatures expected to climb as week continues

Estate agent found guilty after seller lied about work done on French house

Onus on agents to do their homework and check whether the seller's claims are true

Parliament debates if workers in France should be able to work on May 1

Labour Day protections are a sensitive issue in France

New outbreak of electric ants in the south of France sparks concern

Invasive species may gain foothold if containment fails

Weekend congestion expected as France lifts fuel tanker ban

Disruptions predicted in south-east France as school holiday traffic and HGVs take to the roads

French arts hamlet bought for €152k now for sale for €2m

Hameau de la Brousse, in Charente, comprises five houses and two stables

Ikea to open smaller outlets in French towns

Swedish furniture company aims to reach more people

Neighbour walls off road in France after dispute, leaving residents trapped

Three households no longer have access to public roads or emergency services

EDF to provide €240m in grants to help home-owners and firms switch to electric

Money will be available for installing heat pumps and buying electric vehicles

Part of Eiffel Tower’s original staircase could fetch €150,000 at auction

The fragment is set to go under the hammer at an auction in Paris next month

EES deadline is today: is France ready for full border checks?

Airports are worried as to what will happen after summer, with ‘no plan B’

American hiker in French Alps hospitalised after snake bite

The tourist was thought to be bitten by an asp viper during trek in Vercors mountain range

Dog owners in France reminded of spring lead rules

Regulations aim to reduce impact of pets on forest wildlife

Dordogne murder: why no news one year on?

Case highlights how French murder probes differ from those in the US and UK

French weekend weather forecast April 11 - 12: brutal temperature drop

Maximum temperatures to drop by around 10C in many regions. Rain and storms also forecast

France to cover the cost of cadmium exposure testing

Under new rules the cost of screening for exposure to the carcinogenic metal will be covered by health insurance

New AI sensors developed in Grenoble track arrival of pollen in France

With pollen levels on the rise, The Connexion talks to Oberon Sciences about its new smart sensors

France basks in record-breaking spring heat

The same weather pattern would cause temperatures of 40C if it happened in summer

Retiree in France shoots down mairie drone, mistaking it for burglars

Locals were not warned that the drone was being used to check roof of village hall

Compare the price of motorbike insurance across France

Map reveals the most expensive and cheapest regions as premiums go up across France

Cat owner in France must pay neighbour €100 after pet enters garden

Judge reduces fine after ruling that cat's visits to neighbour's 'inherent to its nature'

French town rewards blood donors with gourmet pastries

The French commune of Albi is set to launch a new blood donation drive in April with donors receiving gourmet treats for each donation

Pollen levels spike throughout France

Birch and alder pollen levels are seeing Very High and High alerts

Storms expected across France this weekend following sunny spell

Temperatures are set to drop by at least 10C by Sunday

New English-speaking Church to open in Normandy

The Anglican church will hold its first service in April

French notaire convicted for negligence as buyer funds stolen

Property scam highlights risk of sending bank details by unsecured email after a property company was defrauded of €96,000

Visit the Titanic at Paris and Bordeaux exhibitions

Two shows use immersive projections and virtual reality to take visitors back in time

Efforts underway to reduce giant catfish numbers in Dordogne and Gironde

The fish can grow to more than 2.5 metres in length and 100kg in weight

Ryanair stops flying Poitiers-Barcelona route

The removal of the route in 2026 is the latest French change by the low-cost carrier

Licence issue leaves Briton unable to drive in France

Case highlights importance of applying early for an exchange

Tiger mosquitoes: Local authorities in France on alert

Anti-mosquito campaigns aim to raise awareness of how to avoid the insects and the diseases they can carry

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Greece exempts Britons from EES biometric registration: will France follow suit?

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New rules for UK to France pet travel from April 22

Washing your car at home in France risks a fine

We missed Paris flight due to EES despite arriving early to airport

'We moved to a second Dordogne chateau after making an error with our first choice'

Exchange rates for income declaration in France

EES delays: should you arrive earlier at French airport or ferry port?

Châtelaudren: a Breton village once regarded as France’s ‘second fashion capital’

Bakers and florists able to open and employ staff on May 1, 2026, says French PM

Map: how are French reservoir levels in April 2026?

Food prices in France to increase 4-5% due to war in Middle East, says consumer association

Family of US airman shot down over France and saved by Resistance continue lifelong bond

Receive a book and a rose: France prepares to celebrate its independent bookshops

French weekly weather forecast April 20 - 24: sunny in north, risk of rain in south

Buyers win compensation for collapsed French chimney

Row over lion cubs in a circus in south of France

E-billing to affect all businesses in France

Push to legalise DNA ancestry tests in France

Candlelit concerts and circus shows: explore French monuments by night this weekend

Washing your car at home in France risks a fine

EES delays: should you arrive earlier at French airport or ferry port?

South-east France commune bans tap water amid stomach flu surge

Why are some UK and US magazines now facing a €2 charge in France?

French weekend weather forecast April 18 - 19: sunny but risk of rain

Channel island considers more ferries on Cherbourg route

We missed Paris flight due to EES despite arriving early to airport

Europe at risk of jet fuel shortage as airlines mull further price rises

France’s 2026 Covid vaccination campaign to begin: who it targets and why

Nice airport has new US route and reopened UK route in 2026 summer schedule

Dordogne couple face multiple fines for car they no longer own

Direct Bordeaux-Jersey flights launch for summer 2026

Camera and metal recycling firm among France’s top-growth companies

French supermarket boss calls for suspension of energy savings certificates to slash fuel prices

Many more French communes recognised as ‘natural disaster’ zones

French MPs vote in ‘simplification’ law: key points

French court orders man to pay €6,000 over defamatory online review

Emily in Paris: three flats in her building for sale from €650,000

How to store wood pellets to avoid carbon monoxide risk at French home

Île de Ré toll in Nouvelle-Aquitaine becomes fully automated

Act now to limit tiger mosquitoes at French home this summer

Where to find help with important admin in France

Bedbugs: French authority warns against banned insecticide

Air France increases flight prices again, by up to €50

French residency card delays and online malfunctions flagged by watchdog

France pauses plans to allow more to work on May 1

Airbnb ruled responsible for illegal subletting by French court

EasyJet condemns ‘unacceptable’ EES border queues as hundreds miss flight to UK

Where Asian hornets tend to hide in French homes

Prefecture in south-east France reminds residents of rules and sanctions after forest fires

France’s SNCF train operator eyes Italian expansion

Houses sell for average of €550/m²: discover France's cheapest village

Why now is a great time to buy strawberries in France

French government delays decision on allowing more workers to work on May 1

Severe disruption on A7 motorway in May - what alternative routes are available

Lawyers across France strike against proposed plea-bargain changes

France announces ban on gas boilers in new homes and expanded electric car leasing

French weekly weather forecast April 13 - 17: return of spring but some rain persists

Estate agent found guilty after seller lied about work done on French house

Parliament debates if workers in France should be able to work on May 1

New outbreak of electric ants in the south of France sparks concern

Weekend congestion expected as France lifts fuel tanker ban

French arts hamlet bought for €152k now for sale for €2m

Ikea to open smaller outlets in French towns

Neighbour walls off road in France after dispute, leaving residents trapped

EDF to provide €240m in grants to help home-owners and firms switch to electric

Part of Eiffel Tower’s original staircase could fetch €150,000 at auction

EES deadline is today: is France ready for full border checks?

American hiker in French Alps hospitalised after snake bite

Dog owners in France reminded of spring lead rules

Dordogne murder: why no news one year on?

French weekend weather forecast April 11 - 12: brutal temperature drop

France to cover the cost of cadmium exposure testing

New AI sensors developed in Grenoble track arrival of pollen in France

France basks in record-breaking spring heat

Retiree in France shoots down mairie drone, mistaking it for burglars