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
Retirees turned down for French citizenship due to foreign income More come forward to tell us their stories
news 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 Man rescued by helicopter after fall leaves him hanging by feet on via ferrata in French Alps Outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases surge in France this summer
New national TV channel for French regions launches Free-to-air TNT channel 19 went live on September 1 French winemaker jailed for selling fake champagne made with Spanish wine Users of mobile company Free warned to be vigilant of new scam in France Eurostar Snap - do you know this hack to get cheap trains across the Channel? Micro-entrepreneur status grows in France Falling prices make seaside flats cheaper in France
Photos: Surprise storms and tornado hit Brittany Rooftops of several homes torn off during violent episode
Flights from Béziers among winter cuts from Ryanair Uncertain if routes will return for the 2026 season
Move to bring extra doctors to under-served areas of France begins next week Appointments will be available through dedicated tool
Have you seen a gecko like this on the wall of your French home? Harmless lizard has been spotted in central Bordeaux and further north than ever before
‘120km/h to zero in seconds’: Phantom car-braking on motorway near Lyon Driver calls for urgent recognition of the risks posed by automatic systems
Photos: flash floods and storms hit south of France, driver dies after sliding off road Vehicle was found in ditch and man in his 50s pronounced dead at the scene
How disruptive will September 18 strikes be in France? Major disruption is expected to travel on planes, trains, and local networks
François Bayrou interview: key takeaways on confidence vote, Zucman tax, and government debt Political rivals across spectrum responded negatively to interview, as prime minister looks certain to be ousted next week
Crédit Mutuel and CIC clients hit by mass outage as payments and withdrawals blocked Tens of thousands left unable to pay for purchases or withdraw cash on Saturday, August 30
French weekly weather forecast September 1 - 5: wet and stormy Alerts are in place with violent storms expected to continue in the south-east for much of Monday
Ryanair route cuts at French regional airports: will there be more? A rise in French ticket taxes has led Ryanair to axe several winter routes, affecting regional airports
Weather alerts raised as violent storms forecast to sweep France South and central areas are set to be the most affected
Entry/Exit System: key points to note about the new rules and travel to France New checks start phasing in at Schengen borders on October 12, 2025
Entry/Exit System: Will proof of health insurance be required for travel to France? Recent media reports - as well as Reform UK’s Nigel Farage - claim this is the case
New direct Nice-Boston flight to launch in May 2026 Delta flight will bring tourism boost to region say local officials
Connexion reader US-bound after driving licence issue resolved in France Ron Kirk lost his ‘A’ category for riding large bikes after moving to France 15 years ago
Strikes in France in September 2025 and how you may be impacted Major action is expected with a nationwide civil protest movement and calls for a ‘general strike’
Why eight cities in France are banning tuna in school canteens ‘We want the healthiest food possible for our children’
French weekend weather forecast August 30 - 31: Mixed conditions Storms are expected in the south-west
French air traffic controllers announce September strike Flights set to be cancelled or delayed as unions calls for controllers across France to walk out
Water filters not working well in France, says consumer report Pollutants can still be traced in water samples after filtration
What are President Macron’s options if the government falls on September 8? A defeat could force difficult choices about the country’s political future
Passenger receives fine on Paris-Brittany train after complaints over meowing cat Several passengers allegedly complained over noise, leading to €110 penalty
16 recent and upcoming changes in France you may have missed in August Including a new Brittany Ferries route, grants for fibre connections, Linky meter fees and property tax dates
French city hands out record number of fines to cyclists Running red lights and using mobile phones while riding are among main rules broken
France hit by storms: record rainfall, hail, and 17,000 lightning strikes Outbreaks to centre on south-east today
Man taken to court for camera on shared path in France The country's highest judicial court ordered him to remove it
Viager home sales rising in France as owners look to release cash The system allows people to unlock the capital of their home
‘Total blockade’ France September 10: major unions joins call to action The blockade has been called in response to the government’s budget plans
Uber announces Channel Tunnel train to compete with Eurostar The trains will link London with several European destinations
Camping holidays in France: more families swap hotels for mobile homes this summer Campsites have become an increasingly popular option for holidaymakers in recent years
Heightened storm warnings in place across France: hail and strong winds expected Woman, 47, killed by falling branch in Nièvre during storms yesterday
First native cases of mosquito-borne chikungunya recorded in Dordogne Cluster of 15 cases leads to launch of extermination programme of the insect in Bergerac
UK retirees face surprise social charge bills on pensions in France Many have paid thousands of euros despite longstanding rules exempting them
France 'total blockade' call for September 10: how much support does it have? The mysterious movement is being backed by some unions, politicians, and protest groups
French PM’s vote of confidence: kamikaze gamble or smart poker move? François Bayrou appears to lack enough support to win September 8 vote
Items that cannot (or should not) be transported by removal companies in France Movers will not take certain goods for reasons of safety or value
Why is France’s article 49 back in the news and what is it? Use of the article by French PM could see him toppled next month
France’s Interior Ministry clarifies new EES border rules We share official answers on phased rollout, Parafe gate use for residency card and visa holders, and plans for a pre-registration app for visitors to France
Alerts raised as France braces for powerful storms Three days of storms will see strong winds and hail across south and east
2026 budget: French prime minister calls for confidence vote on September 8 François Bayrou warns that France faces ‘immediate danger’ if no action is taken and that debt is growing by €12million every hour
Revolutionary bottle-washing plant cuts carbon footprint of French wine Eco in Pack leads the way in reusing wine bottles, cutting costs and emissions
Wizz Air arrives in Bordeaux airport with three new routes It becomes sixth French airport served by low-cost carrier
French weekly weather forecast August 25 - 29: storms and temperature drop Rain is set to hit all areas midweek as storms cover the country
Map: Average rent and transport costs for university students in France Rent and transportation costs have increased in a number of cities
French postal service suspends parcel deliveries to the United States Temporary measure required to let La Poste adapt to new ‘Trump tariff’ customs duties
Map: France’s water levels after August heatwave Majority of groundwater reservoirs have seen levels drop
Ryanair expected to be back in Bergerac next year says airport operator Airport is not threatened by winter withdrawal of low-cost carrier said Dordogne Chamber of Commerce President in an exclusive interview
French weekend weather forecast August 23 - 24: Calm weekend before potential storms Temperatures may reach up to 30C in south but the nights will be cooler than recently meaning no heatwave warnings
Two die as rockfall crushes family car on popular route near Chamonix The parents in the front seats survived. The four were returning from a holiday outing
Warning over convincing ‘Assurance Maladie’ scam letter in France Printed letter threatens users with account suspension if they do not scan a QR code
French taxi strikes in September called off... for now Drivers threatened airport and station blockade amid incoming medical transport fee changes
Retiree asks that church bells in French village stop at night so she can sleep The lady claims the bells ring over 100 times a night, locals say this is part of local heritage
Outreach event to assist Americans in south of France with social security queries In-person appointments will be held in Marseille over two days next month
France to release official ‘survival guide’ to help people prepare for emergencies 30-page pamphlet outlines how to respond to industrial accidents, terrorist attacks, extreme weather and even the outbreak of war
'Bloquons tout': how serious is call for total France shutdown in September? The mystery blockade movement calling for country-wide boycotts and acts of civil disobedience has gained support from politicians despite claiming no political allegiance
Chikungunya, dengue fever, zika: how many cases in each French region this summer? We review the figures for both native and imported cases