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Pioneering French surgery restores sight to man using part of his tooth

Revolutionary operation allows people to regain most of their vision after their cornea is damages

French policeman charged with rape of British tourist

The Marseille prosecutor opened an inquiry after the tourist filed a complaint

Heritage Days in France: ideas for visits this weekend plus photos

Over 2,000 sites are set to welcome visitors for free on September 20 and 21

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Roads blocked, trains disrupted: September 18 strike latest

Up to 90,000 police deployed in largest operation since gilets jaunes

Trial of burglars who invaded UK retirees' home in south-west France begins

Husband was knocked unconscious before intruders stole items including jewelry and cash

France’s egg consumption soars leading to shortages

Supply of French-origin eggs is struggling to keep up with demand

British retiree cycles Tour de France route for charity

Dyll Davies, 66, rode 6,400km over 41 days

18 French departments launch service to help elderly with administrative procedures

‘Help desks’ will be set up in public establishments such as town halls and post offices

Graphic: One in five French workers employed in state sector

There are nearly six million workers in the ‘fonction publique’ in France, covering several areas

‘Black day for travel’: French strikes on September 18 set to bring widespread disruption

Unions and parties on left are calling for massive turnout from workers across multiple sectors

Living near vineyards in France linked to higher pesticide levels, study shows

Children aged 3-6 are particularly affected

French association matches struggling students with helpers

Could you be a supporter for a student in need, or do you know one who could benefit?

French farmers call for major protest day: key details and impact

Demonstrators expected to target supermarkets and prefectures

French workers who fall sick on holiday can now get holiday days back

Landmark ruling seeks to apply EU law after France was warned of non-compliance

Listen: Stag bellowing season to begin in French forests

Every year, nature-lovers gather to listen out for the sound and even compete to imitate it best. A 500-hour livestream is available of the bellowing season on TV this year

Which flight routes connect France to Bournemouth airport?

There are links from three French cities

French weekend weather forecast September 13-14: Rain for most areas

Summery conditions will only be present in the south on Sunday

How France is preparing for the age of longer lifespans

The Connexion visits the Genii Longevity conference in Geneva to talk to experts on new technologies, lifestyle changes, and future medicines

Make sure you sell before buying a new French property, say notaires

Buoyant market in some parts of France had tempted some to buy before confirming sale

‘Living in France is an advantage for longer life’

Best way of ageing slowly is prevention, a healthy lifestyle and seeing your doctor, says longevity expert

Can you name, in order, France's seven prime ministers since 2017?

President Macron has appointed a joint-record number of people to the position

Petition against France loaning Bayeux Tapestry to the UK reaches 72k signatures

People are concerned the 11th Century artefact could be damaged during transportation

Air France rolls out free on-board WiFi service

All planes should have technology by end of next year

Will ‘Bloquons tout’ protests continue in France?

Around 200,000 took part in action on September 10 according to official figures

Carrefour store found guilty of presenting foreign fresh produce as French

Widespread checks in 2024 found many shops fall foul of general commerce rules

Only one in 10 in France feel confident giving first aid

Training rate is far below most other European countries

Dordogne town intensifies mosquito-control operations as disease rates rise

Bergerac has reported 52 cases of chikungunya

Roadblocks, protests, arrests: Update on Bloquons Tout actions around France

Strike action is so far not causing the threatened mass disruption everywhere

Meet Sébastien Lecornu, France’s new prime minister

Macron’s close ally has been perennial cabinet figure but inherits political chaos of predecessors

Fines for failure to uproot abandoned French vineyards

Rule applies to landowners with sizable vines on their property

Americans end up on flight to Tunis after asking to go ‘to Nice’

How the two women missed the airport gate sign has not been explained. They shared their unexpected trip online

Le Pen: date set for appeal that will determine if she can run for president in 2027

Marine Le Pen lawyer criticises timing saying it will disrupt municipal elections

French doctor on trial for ‘poisoning’ 30 patients

Anaesthetist was on hand to resuscitate patients and ‘act like a hero’

Home renovation grant rules tightened in France

Firms must now provide clients with proper documentation

Birth rate eclipsed by deaths in France for first time in 80 years

Development will mean changes in strategy and planning for the country

Call for elections, impeachment and a ‘negotiator’: Political reaction after fall of French prime minister

Politicians across the spectrum were quick to react to the historic vote

What’s next for France as prime minister falls in confidence vote?

New prime minister, new elections, or presidential resignation all touted as possibilities

French prime minister toppled after vote of no confidence

François Bayrou must resign after 364 MPs went against his government in critical vote

‘Block everything’: France braces for ‘shutdown’ protest on September 10

Major protests are planned in cities and towns across France

‘Family-friendly' label launched to counter rise in child-free spaces

54% of French people are in favour of adult-only spaces

10% of France’s green energy wasted in first half of 2025

Problem attributed to the intermittent nature of solar and wind power

France 2021 inheritance law: EU deadline for reply is 'excellent news' says law professor

Controversial law offers children 'compensation' where foreign inheritance rules are set to apply to estate

France looks to digitalise traffic fines

Online platform set to simplify administrative procedures and end the problem of fines getting lost in the post

September 7 ‘blood moon’: how best to see it in France

The total lunar eclipse will be visible across all of France

French weekly weather forecast September 8 to 12: cooler and lots of rain

Unsettled conditions are set to return across France after a short-lived return of summery weather at the weekend

More retirees turned down for French citizenship over foreign income tell their stories

A growing number of readers report refusals after minister's prefecture letter called for tougher attitude

When does EES start for Eurotunnel and how will it work?

We look at how lanes and pre-registration booths are being organised

Anger over €1.89 bottles of Bordeaux wine sold in French supermarkets

Winegrowers say the low prices undervalue their products

Couple fined for keeping panther at their home in northern France

The animal, named Louise, was spotted prowling rooftops near Lille

‘Increasingly concerned’, ‘terrible’, ‘not great for the region’: Readers respond to Ryanair French route cuts

Axing of France-UK winter services affects many readers

French animal shelters struggle as number of pets brought in remains high

Animals taken to shelters this summer due to abuse over double that of last year

EES start date confirmed for Dover to Calais ferries

Non-EU nationality travellers will be directed towards a new area to use pre-registration kiosks

Divorce costs set to rise for most in France from September

Use of mediator will help speed up cases, but comes with additional bill

Ryanair increases free cabin bag size allowance: French flights impacted

Airline continues to oppose new EU plans to overhaul baggage rules

French weekend weather forecast September 6-7: sun for all, then storms in south-west

Temperatures will rise then drop by around 10C in areas impacted by storm conditions

Why are so many places in Normandy named -ville?

Unique history of region sees many settlements with same name ending

Bucket full of money found by road in central France

Police are searching for its owner

Storm alerts raised across France: hail forecast in east

Three weeks worth of rain could fall this afternoon in some areas

Man rescued by helicopter after fall leaves him hanging by feet on via ferrata in French Alps

He was suspended 25 metres above ground for 10 minutes

Outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases surge in France this summer

Locations include Antibes, Toulon and Bergerac - the first-time in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Tropical diseases like dengue fever and chikungunya are spread by tiger mosquitoes