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Murder inquiry launched after Briton, 85, found dead at his home in Gers in south-west France

The man was attacked during the night of Friday to Saturday. His car is reported stolen

Why hornets can be more dangerous in France in autumn

Cyclists, runners and walkers attacked around country

New TGVs delayed as France opens railways to competition

Concerns grow over the future of smaller stations

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Hiker rescued by helicopter after snake bite in French Pyrenees

Where are France’s venomous snakes found and how can you avoid bites?

France to stop full refunds on low-benefit medicines for long-term illness patients

Around 171 medicines are set to including including Valium and Gaviscon

EasyJet announces new routes from France including three to the UK

New direct flights will connect French regional airports with Manchester, Bristol, London and Málaga

Blue hatchback driving on a motorway with an inset map of France and nearby roads.

Anger over late-payment fees on France's tollbooth-free motorways

‘Non-payment should be treated as an error to be corrected not as a crime’

Swimming pool owners in France warned over unsafe covers

53 drownings were recorded in private family pools during the summer of 2025

Why are so many jobs classed as ‘liberal professions’ in France?

The French system groups a broad range of independent workers under the same legal category

Young demonstrators hold protest signs, including one with a colourful map and French text.

Hundreds of climate protests set to take place in France this weekend

Climate activist Greta Thunberg lends support as nearly 260 towns and cities to host demos on Saturday

Stolen car tracked across Paris before owner cuts engine to stop thieves

Three young suspects were arrested after the car was stopped

Weekend weather: Unseasonal heat expected across most of France

Despite rain on Sunday in the west, dry conditions mean the risk of wildfires remains in the south

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French forced heirship rules: government updates Service-Public website

Website is now clearer about France’s 2021 law clarifications

‘We’ve been shocked by how many people have been ill’ - British couple caught up in suspected norovirus outbreak on Corsica trek

Hikers report vomiting, diarrhoea and weakness, with some forced to cut their trips short

Gironde wildfire: commune devastated by blaze takes legal action

Hundreds of residents have completed testimonies of this summer’s record fires, with first ‘collective complaint’ filed this week

A ferry along the Portsmouth coast, surrounded by smaller fishing boats

Brittany Ferries ends cross-Channel route earlier than planned

It comes as the ferry company expands capacity on Ireland routes

Why are property prices falling in France?

Notaire explains how borrowing costs, energy and affordability are affecting the market

France interior ministry says it is speeding up processing times for residency cards following backlogs

Comments come as lawyers’ group has flagged serious problems in Hauts-de-Seine prefecture

Prefect near Paris accused of blocking residency renewals

Lawyers say they are defending people with 'jobs, homes and families' but who are left undocumented due to delays

Half-term travel disruption fears as French air crews call strike

Unions for cabin crew and pilots combine to file strike notice over pension changes

Warm, but wet: forecasters give predictions for autumn weather in France

El Niño weather pattern may bring further change to typical conditions

‘It is not enough to save lives’ - less than half of women in France screen for breast cancer

With October Rose approaching, the founder of a leading breast cancer prevention group says more women must get screened

Motorcyclist checks a device beside a white Hyundai hatchback on a rural road

France advances plan for virtual points for foreign drivers

Aim is to end inequality between French and foreign-licence holders

'I really connect with him': Americans in Paris count down to Pope Leo's visit

As the first US-born pope arrives in France this week, Paris’ Catholic American community prepared to welcome an American pope with an international vision

Survey uses machine-learning to rank best cities in France for cycling

The new study ranked cycling conditions across France’s biggest cities

‘Extraordinary’ British D-Day veteran Ken Hay dies at 101

He devoted many years to teaching children about the conflict

EasyJet French pilots call off strikes planned for later this week

Negotiations continue as new strike dates are set for October 1 and 2

French health cost reimbursement forms can now be sent digitally

Forms can be scanned through app instead of needing to be posted to a local Cpam office

Forest fires spring up across France as dry weather persists

Several southern departments remain at heightened risk of blazes today

Lidl to open 30 new stores in France: see list of locations

Supermarket plans further expansion into French market over coming decade

Close-up mosquito inset over a modern hospital building with an emergency department sign

Briton critically ill with West Nile virus in France

75-year-old man was bitten by a mosquito while gardening

Flights to and from UK impacted by air traffic control issue

Second major issue in September sees flights to and from several UK airports impacted

Dfds Crown Seaways ferry on calm water in Oslo under overcast skies.

Scotland-France ferry plans axed as Forth Ports pulls out

Last European passenger ferry service from Rosyth ended in 2010

Warm, calm, and dry: French weekly weather forecast September 21 - 25

Above-average temperatures expected as France sees another week without rain

All churches in France will ring their bells for seven minutes straight next Friday

Pope Leo XIV is visiting the country from September 25

British diver found dead in cave in south-west France

43-year-old failed to return from a dive at the Gouffre de Saint-Sauveur on Friday

Hospital in Nouvelle-Aquitaine to make some parking spaces paid: how common is this in France?

The hospital said the measure will prevent long-term parking by non-hospital users

Seven speed cameras vandalised in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

The cameras were covered with tarpaulins bearing the words ‘Tic tac’

Charente man sentenced to 12 years in prison for starting dozens of wildfires

The man, father of two, was responsible for 32 fires

Amazon drops free book delivery to its lockers in France

The decision follows a two-year row between the company and traditional booksellers over the legality of free delivery to these sites

What is France’s new heritage pass and is it the same as the National Trust pass in UK

The pass offers access to a range of heritage sites

Delays: best and worst airports in France in summer 2026

Flights counted as delayed if they arrived at least 15 minutes behind schedule

Summer-like temperatures to return to France this weekend

Dry conditions are set to continue across much of the country as highs reach 30C in the south

France fuel crisis: one in nine service stations out of stock; Macron holds emergency meeting

Latest figures show diesel and petrol prices at or close to record levels

Are older drivers in France required to use an ‘S’ sticker?

Stickers making buzz on social media as claims of new mandatory rules resurface

Revolut launches new insurance for borrowers in France

The policy is available for new and existing Revolut personal loans

Should French restaurants start charging for bread?

‘We have people who make a meal out of bread and a carafe d’eau ’

France sees high demand for car stickers in support of firefighters

Stickers are produced through donations from printers and distributed for free

Heatwaves changing where people want to buy property in France, say estate agencies

Impact of climate change leading to buyers paying more attention to insulation and air-conditioning

Concerns over France’s new Asian hornet plan - no help promised for beekeepers or residents

Beekeeper says the new strategy will help research but does not go far enough to protect those losing colonies

Best places to retire to in France ranked in new study

Property prices, healthcare and life expectancy are some of the criteria featured in the ranking

Pope Leo XIV in white vestments smiles while addressing the faithful at St Peter’s.

Close to 600,000 sign up for Papal mass in Paris next weekend

First official Papal visit to France since 2008 will see Pope visit three cities

Firefighters adopt cat saved from a bin during Nouvelle-Aquitaine wildfires

Found weighing just 309g, Saumos has now become the youngest member of the fire station

Dozens more local bank branches set to close across France

Around 60 to 90 LCL French branches will shut down gradually, the bank confirmed

Information sign beside the small wooded car park near Chevaline in the French Alps.

Chevaline murders: Investigators hope to stage reenactment of 2012 attack with surviving sisters

Cold case remains unsolved after 14 years

European Heritage Days 2026: ideas for visits in France

Over 28,000 events are set to host visitors for free on September 19 and 20

France weather update: highs of up to 35C next week as high-pressure system returns

Lack of rain will lead to worsened drought conditions

Second home construction banned on Ile d’Yeu in western France

Island sees homes quadruple as population barely changes

Major La Poste outage disrupts letter and parcel services

A computer failure disrupted post offices across France

Protestors on gilets jaunes demonstration

Calls for new ‘gilets jaunes’ protests in October on social media

New round of protests may impact 2027 presidential election

Motorcyclist hospitalised after being struck by lightning in north-eastern France

The man was airlifted to hospital in Reims after the freak accident on road in Marne department

France outlines ambitious plans to 'electrify' more than 6,000 communes

Phasing out of gas boilers, taking some communes off gas grid – see how residents will be impacted

Senate report backs ending university access for all

The report also recommends a fivefold increase in tuition fees

Confusion over EU pet passport rules for UK to France travel

Several readers query advice given by Brittany Ferries

Notaires sign mounted on an ornate Parisian stone façade beside tall windows.

French notaires want to reduce taxation on family gifts

The aim is to encourage earlier transfers of wealth between generations

Marine Le Pen speaks at a podium against a dark background in Châlons-en-Champagne, France.

Marine Le Pen outlines ‘national preference’ policies for French housing sector

Far-right candidate wants citizens to have priority access to social housing and to exclude non-citizens from housing benefits

French easyJet pilots postpone strike but flights at risk September 24 and 25

Change follows new round of negotiation over pilot schedules

The Fontaine des Trois Grâces in Bordeaux’s Place de la Bourse, with historic buildings and visitors under a blue sky.

Highs of 35C in south-west France before sharp drop midweek

Country remains mostly dry with temperatures becoming more autumnal

‘Franchise médicale’ cap officially climbs to €140 next month

Future increases to be linked to inflation

France listed among countries to delay full EES border check rollout

Ferry operators say technology does not work well enough yet

Airbnb faces €8.6m fine over unpaid tourist tax in France

Platform failed to collect tax from holiday rentals

Regional train derails in France - possible sabotage

44 people were injured including one seriously

Hairdresser suspected of starting 17 fires in Charente-Maritime

The woman was arrested after a series of fires in several communes

Blue Alliance Police Nationale flags held aloft at a Paris gathering

September strikes: Police and energy sector workers protest in Paris

Strikes planned across several sectors throughout the month culminating in a mass mobilisation on September 29

Masked male thief entering an apartment through an open doorway, with high-rise buildings visible outside

France home insurance: couple denied theft claim after leaving window open

Court rules insurer entitled to reject claim after 2017 burglary

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Murder inquiry launched after Briton, 85, found dead at his home in Gers in south-west France

Why hornets can be more dangerous in France in autumn

New TGVs delayed as France opens railways to competition

Hiker rescued by helicopter after snake bite in French Pyrenees

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Anger over late-payment fees on France's tollbooth-free motorways

EasyJet announces new routes from France including three to the UK

Stolen car tracked across Paris before owner cuts engine to stop thieves

Covid-19 cases rise in France ahead of vaccination campaign

Where in France would the new plan for ‘wildfire’ second-home visas apply?

France to stop full refunds on low-benefit medicines for long-term illness patients

EasyJet announces new routes from France including three to the UK

Anger over late-payment fees on France's tollbooth-free motorways

Swimming pool owners in France warned over unsafe covers

Why are so many jobs classed as ‘liberal professions’ in France?

Hundreds of climate protests set to take place in France this weekend

Stolen car tracked across Paris before owner cuts engine to stop thieves

Weekend weather: Unseasonal heat expected across most of France

French forced heirship rules: government updates Service-Public website

‘We’ve been shocked by how many people have been ill’ - British couple caught up in suspected norovirus outbreak on Corsica trek

Covid-19 cases rise in France ahead of vaccination campaign

Pressure mounts on Burnham to deepen UK-EU ties

Ryanair rules out fuel surcharge as airlines respond to rising costs

Gironde wildfire: commune devastated by blaze takes legal action

Three swimmers die in separate incidents within 24 hours in Hérault

French farmers rip up speed cameras and dump them outside tax office

France 2027 presidential vote: polls show tight race for second place

More flights to launch connecting Var to Paris

Hundreds of Bordeaux residents selected at random to take part in mairie’s decisions

Brittany Ferries ends cross-Channel route earlier than planned

Why are property prices falling in France?

France interior ministry says it is speeding up processing times for residency cards following backlogs

Prefect near Paris accused of blocking residency renewals

Half-term travel disruption fears as French air crews call strike

Warm, but wet: forecasters give predictions for autumn weather in France

‘It is not enough to save lives’ - less than half of women in France screen for breast cancer

France advances plan for virtual points for foreign drivers

'I really connect with him': Americans in Paris count down to Pope Leo's visit

Survey uses machine-learning to rank best cities in France for cycling

‘Extraordinary’ British D-Day veteran Ken Hay dies at 101

EasyJet French pilots call off strikes planned for later this week

French health cost reimbursement forms can now be sent digitally

Forest fires spring up across France as dry weather persists

Lidl to open 30 new stores in France: see list of locations

Briton critically ill with West Nile virus in France

Flights to and from UK impacted by air traffic control issue

Scotland-France ferry plans axed as Forth Ports pulls out

Warm, calm, and dry: French weekly weather forecast September 21 - 25

All churches in France will ring their bells for seven minutes straight next Friday

British diver found dead in cave in south-west France

Hospital in Nouvelle-Aquitaine to make some parking spaces paid: how common is this in France?

Seven speed cameras vandalised in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Charente man sentenced to 12 years in prison for starting dozens of wildfires

Amazon drops free book delivery to its lockers in France

What is France’s new heritage pass and is it the same as the National Trust pass in UK

Delays: best and worst airports in France in summer 2026

Summer-like temperatures to return to France this weekend

France fuel crisis: one in nine service stations out of stock; Macron holds emergency meeting

Are older drivers in France required to use an ‘S’ sticker?

Revolut launches new insurance for borrowers in France

Should French restaurants start charging for bread?

France sees high demand for car stickers in support of firefighters

Heatwaves changing where people want to buy property in France, say estate agencies

Concerns over France’s new Asian hornet plan - no help promised for beekeepers or residents

Best places to retire to in France ranked in new study

Close to 600,000 sign up for Papal mass in Paris next weekend

Firefighters adopt cat saved from a bin during Nouvelle-Aquitaine wildfires

Dozens more local bank branches set to close across France

Chevaline murders: Investigators hope to stage reenactment of 2012 attack with surviving sisters

European Heritage Days 2026: ideas for visits in France

France weather update: highs of up to 35C next week as high-pressure system returns

Second home construction banned on Ile d’Yeu in western France

Major La Poste outage disrupts letter and parcel services

Calls for new ‘gilets jaunes’ protests in October on social media

Motorcyclist hospitalised after being struck by lightning in north-eastern France

France outlines ambitious plans to 'electrify' more than 6,000 communes

Senate report backs ending university access for all