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Unpublished drawing by pupil of Michelangelo discovered in western France

Artwork valued at €500,000 but sold for €3.1 million at Paris auction

French weekend weather forecast November 22 - 23: rains bring an end to cold snap

A chance of snow remains on Sunday morning

France’s official public survival guide - what does it contain and where can you get it?

‘Everyone responsible’ guide offers advice for dealing with catastrophic events

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La Poste’s ‘Father Christmas’ service now open

Elves can even respond to letters in English

France cheers the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 despite small harvest

This year's vintage has been met with widespread acclaim as marketing 'gimmick' begins to shed its stereotypes

Graph: French inflation levels among lowest in Europe

Annual inflation of 0.8% is far below Germany (2.3%) and UK (3.6%)

Photos: snows settle in Normandy and Brittany

First snowfall of year at lower altitudes brings wintry mornings as drivers warned over icy roads

Asian hornet nests increase in France this autumn

Several deaths have been recorded in France from Asian hornet stings

Canal du Midi closed to boats until March due to low water levels

Extended drought in the south of France means boating only permitted under exceptional circumstances

Online tool reveals how your salary measures up in France

Are you well paid or not compared to everyone else? A new tool can tell you

New police check campaign in south-west France as road deaths rise

Fatal accidents are up significantly, prompting authorities to launch a new safety campaign

‘Breton Hogwarts’ chateau rebrands after Warner Bros warning dropped

Owner says name changed for marketing reasons

Tips to avoid financial scams in France

From fake bank advisors to ‘too good to be true’ offers, this is how to avoid getting caught out

Digital rollout of French health cards expanded: how to get one

The carte Vitale is now available through an app, which can be used by foreign residents with residency cards or visas

Points to check before buying a property in France

Cracks, termites, electrical checks…what to look out for

Photos: Heavy rain causes severe flooding in south of France

Search goes on for man missing in Ardèche after he went to move his car that was parked near a waterway

French weekly weather forecast November 17 - 21: temperatures to plummet, some snow

Polar winds to bring national average temperatures down to around 5C below average

Share your stories about visiting France under the 90/180 days rule

Campaign group France Visa Free wants rules to be relaxed

Property owner in France fined €33,000 for unauthorised Airbnb rental

Airbnb ruling is the first of its kind in Lille

Mass police checks in Dordogne see hundreds of drivers stopped

Rise in burglaries and road deaths leads to three-hour operation at motorway A89 toll barrier

French house prices rise again in second quarter of 2025

New figures show prices increased by 0.3% in second quarter

MPs suggest extra tax on fast-food outlets as numbers grow in France

Potential bill amendment aims to halt rapid expansion of fast-food establishments

Why your parcels may soon become more expensive in France

End of customs exemptions for small parcels imminent as EU addresses overseas e-commerce firms

Video: Drone show concludes France’s November 13 commemorations

The Eiffel Tower was transformed into a glowing peace sign to mark ten years since the Paris terrorist attacks

French weekend weather forecast November 15 - 16: Rain, storms - and a 10C drop

South-east will face the brunt of the storms

‘The pain still lingers’: ten-year commemorations for November 13 Paris attacks

Tributes to attack victims are underway across the city, including outside the Stade de France football stadium and at the Bataclan music venue

Lindt chocolates missing from major French supermarket this Christmas

The Swiss brand’s seasonal products will not be sold in Leclerc stores

Normandy once again named ‘Most Desirable Region in Europe’

Northern France’s historic spot voted top by leading UK travel magazine readers

‘Stupid’: Ryanair boss mocks travellers without digital passes

Airline aims to save up to €40 million a year with digital switch

New driving app coming soon for Spain-France motorway

Vocal alerts and live traffic updates will allow users to adapt their journey

Table: How suspension of pension reforms would affect workers in France?

See how you may be impacted according to your year of birth. Further changes are possible following the 2027 presidential election

What is the French Legion of Honour awarded for – and can foreigners receive it?

There is a limit of 100,000 Chevalier in an Order, but only 75 Grand’croix

Britons lack awareness of their Withdrawal Agreement rights in France, survey finds

Fewer than 60% of respondents to the British in Europe survey were familiar with pension entitlements post-Brexit

Paris-Berlin night train route set to continue

The first journey by new operators is scheduled to start at the end of March next year

All-aboard the French ski train: sales open for winter season

Tickets to destinations for winter 2026 are expected to go fast

Photos: Northern Lights visible in many parts of France

Chances of seeing the aurora borealis tonight (November 12-13) are ‘elevated’

How ‘margin of error’ works for French speed cameras

Accidentally sped past a camera? Here is how they really record your speed

Regional languages in France: more teaching, less speaking

Breton, Corsican, Basque: A new report assesses the state of regional language teaching nationwide

Saharan sand to cover cars and buildings in western France

Storm in Spain will bring sand grains as far north as Brittany

‘We’re happy to pay new health fee, it's fair’, say Americans in France

Some feel uncomfortable over being singled out for attention by French députés

Egg shortages continue at shops across France

Nearly one in five hypermarkets have faced egg shortages so far this year

Driving at night in France: What are the rules on headlights?

Rules are dependent upon where the road is, the exterior lighting, and weather conditions

Researchers estimate how much a retiree needs to ‘live decently’ in France

The amount should cover basics and a social life, the study says

What is the attestation de droits I have been asked for in France?

People can be asked for the document in several circumstances

Tractor convoys to descend on Toulouse on November 12 for farmers’ meeting with Macron

Unions say protests may follow depending on outcome of meeting with president

Escaped pink flamingo from Cornwall zoo sighted in Brittany

Four-month old flamingo managed to fly over her walled enclosure at start of month

Nicolas Sarkozy to be released from Paris prison after three weeks

Former president will remain free until appeal for original five-year sentence is heard

French radiologists stage one-day strike over fee cuts

Assurance Maladie argues sector will remain profitable despite cost cutting measures

Two new flights announced for Brive airport in south-west France

Destinations to include Strasbourg and Geneva during tourist season. Ryanair yet to announce return

French weekly weather forecast November 10 - 14: Up to 25C

Temperatures will be far above seasonal norms. Some rain expected

French MPs back new health fee for ‘visitor visas’ and target Americans

Measure adopted as part of the ongoing 2026 budget negotiations

French couple must change windows after complaint over transparency

Replacement windows were the same size but glass used was transparent not translucent

List: When do France’s ski resorts open this winter?

Several stations open before December and are hoping for early snow

French friends win record-breaking €250m EuroMillions jackpot

The winning ticket was purchased at a Parisian newsagent

French unions call for new round of strike action in December

Three leading unions back motion with more potentially joining

French weekend weather forecast November 8 - 9: Grey and rainy

Persistent rain, cloud, and fog predicted for long weekend

Americans in France: do visitor visas enable free healthcare as French MPs claim?

High healthcare costs in the US are often cited as an attractive factor in moving to France

Homeowner finds gold worth €700,000 buried in his French garden - and can keep it

Gold coins and ingots were discovered as he began digging to put in a pool

Gas canisters found in car driven into people in Île d’Oléron

Driver deliberately rammed into pedestrians and cyclists on Charente-Maritime holiday island

Official map reveals one in four people in France live in a flood risk area

Avignon, parts of Lot-et-Garonne and the Mediterranean coast are among areas deemed at particular risk in terms of percentage of residents impacted

EasyJet offers 17 new winter routes to France, including several from UK

Bordeaux, Grenoble, and Lyon see services expanded

Long queues for opening of Shein store in Paris despite child sex doll row

World-first physical store for Chinese e-commerce giant embroiled in controversy

Gironde residents offered grant of up to €150 to protect home from burglary

The initiatives began after a spike in the number of break-ins

Walkers warned over strong waves in France this week

Over 400 walkers were stranded along the northern coast last year due to tidal changes

French second homes: How capital gains tax abatement works (2025)

The tax exemption at sale depends on the time elapsed since the property was purchased

French second homes: tax-exemption time for capital gains may be reduced

MPs voted the bill through in a bid to improve housing market in high-demand areas

Snow to hit Pyrénées this week bringing optimism to ski resorts

More than 20cm is expected at the highest peaks in mountain chain

Photos: Unique wooden Mercedes 300 SL up for auction in northern France

Cabinet maker built car out of Asian teak

France’s top literary prize in 2025 awarded to author Laurent Mauvignier

Author receives just €10 in prize money under the rules of the Prix Goncourt

Stepchildren: French MPs approve higher inheritance tax allowance

The pre-tax allowance is greater than before, but there are conditions

Wizz Air trials ‘budget business’ seats on routes

Guaranteed empty middle seat and quicker boarding are perks on ticket aimed at professionals

Village gives free rat poison to tackle infestation in southern France

Local authorities hope the measure will greatly reduce rat numbers in the area

French weekly weather forecast November 3 - 7: midweek temperature spike

Rain is then due at the end of week

MPs vote to replace France’s property wealth tax with ‘unproductive wealth’ levy

France’s proposed ‘unproductive wealth’ tax - part of ongoing 2026 budget talks - would cover assets such as art, jewellery and some assurance vie policies

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Unpublished drawing by pupil of Michelangelo discovered in western France

French weekend weather forecast November 22 - 23: rains bring an end to cold snap

France’s official public survival guide - what does it contain and where can you get it?

La Poste’s ‘Father Christmas’ service now open

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Property owners’ tax to rise for 7.4 million French homes

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France cheers the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 despite small harvest

Ryanair to cut more services to France in summer 2026

Drivers in France warned to stay vigilant on roads this weekend

Asian hornet nests increase in France this autumn

France cheers the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 despite small harvest

Graph: French inflation levels among lowest in Europe

Photos: snows settle in Normandy and Brittany

Asian hornet nests increase in France this autumn

Canal du Midi closed to boats until March due to low water levels

Online tool reveals how your salary measures up in France

New police check campaign in south-west France as road deaths rise

‘Breton Hogwarts’ chateau rebrands after Warner Bros warning dropped

Tips to avoid financial scams in France

Digital rollout of French health cards expanded: how to get one

Map: Snow expected in France this week

American Church in Paris to host baby loss remembrance service

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Points to check before buying a property in France

Rowdy flight passengers face new sanctions in France

Ryanair to cut more services to France in summer 2026

‘Proud to be French’: Author Ken Follett receives special citizenship

France hit by major cyberattack: Up to 1.2 million Urssaf users affected

France routes in doubt as Wizz Air reduces flights from Gatwick

Photos: Heavy rain causes severe flooding in south of France

French weekly weather forecast November 17 - 21: temperatures to plummet, some snow

Share your stories about visiting France under the 90/180 days rule

Property owner in France fined €33,000 for unauthorised Airbnb rental

Mass police checks in Dordogne see hundreds of drivers stopped

French house prices rise again in second quarter of 2025

MPs suggest extra tax on fast-food outlets as numbers grow in France

Why your parcels may soon become more expensive in France

Video: Drone show concludes France’s November 13 commemorations

French weekend weather forecast November 15 - 16: Rain, storms - and a 10C drop

‘The pain still lingers’: ten-year commemorations for November 13 Paris attacks

Lindt chocolates missing from major French supermarket this Christmas

Normandy once again named ‘Most Desirable Region in Europe’

‘Stupid’: Ryanair boss mocks travellers without digital passes

New driving app coming soon for Spain-France motorway

Table: How suspension of pension reforms would affect workers in France?

What is the French Legion of Honour awarded for – and can foreigners receive it?

Britons lack awareness of their Withdrawal Agreement rights in France, survey finds

Paris-Berlin night train route set to continue

All-aboard the French ski train: sales open for winter season

Photos: Northern Lights visible in many parts of France

How ‘margin of error’ works for French speed cameras

Regional languages in France: more teaching, less speaking

Saharan sand to cover cars and buildings in western France

‘We’re happy to pay new health fee, it's fair’, say Americans in France

Egg shortages continue at shops across France

Driving at night in France: What are the rules on headlights?

Researchers estimate how much a retiree needs to ‘live decently’ in France

What is the attestation de droits I have been asked for in France?

Tractor convoys to descend on Toulouse on November 12 for farmers’ meeting with Macron

Escaped pink flamingo from Cornwall zoo sighted in Brittany

Nicolas Sarkozy to be released from Paris prison after three weeks

French radiologists stage one-day strike over fee cuts

Two new flights announced for Brive airport in south-west France

French weekly weather forecast November 10 - 14: Up to 25C

French MPs back new health fee for ‘visitor visas’ and target Americans

French couple must change windows after complaint over transparency

List: When do France’s ski resorts open this winter?

French friends win record-breaking €250m EuroMillions jackpot

French unions call for new round of strike action in December

French weekend weather forecast November 8 - 9: Grey and rainy

Americans in France: do visitor visas enable free healthcare as French MPs claim?

Homeowner finds gold worth €700,000 buried in his French garden - and can keep it

Gas canisters found in car driven into people in Île d’Oléron

Official map reveals one in four people in France live in a flood risk area

EasyJet offers 17 new winter routes to France, including several from UK

Long queues for opening of Shein store in Paris despite child sex doll row

Gironde residents offered grant of up to €150 to protect home from burglary