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French mayor increases water prices by seven to make residents pay attention to usage

Many areas across France are now at crisis level for water - see our map

UK-France flights impacted as easyJet withdraws from major UK airport

EasyJet said it will focus on routes that are more popular

Two boa constrictors found on loose within three days in Haute-Garonne

One snake was found in a car engine when the driver opened the bonnet to change the battery

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The latest tricks burglars are using to scam their way into homes in France

Methods are becoming more sophisticated

Revolut expands physical presence in France after gaining banking licence

The bank is also considering airport lounges in France

40,000 condoms sold in France found to be potentially faulty

Couples urged to get pregnancy and STI tests

Police launch homicide investigation after Briton found dead at his home in Burgundy

The 78-year-old man’s body was discovered in Nièvre earlier this month

France’s groundwater levels continue to fall, with 92% of sites affected

Dry conditions are putting pressure on groundwater reserves – see the levels in your area on our map

More than 2.1 million customer records stolen in SFR hack - are you at risk?

Exposed customer information could give scammers the details they need to make convincing calls, emails or texts

Digital radio arrives in French countryside

Most larger towns and cities have had DAB+ since 2024

Joyful chocolate Labrador rests its paws on a car door while looking out of the open window.

Ban on leaving dogs inside cars widens in France

Pet owners or carers risk fines, as pets face temperatures of 100C inside vehicles

How to (legally) download French books for free online

Enjoy your summer reading while brushing up your French

Sweden has ordered thousands of Britons to leave – could the same happen in France?

Sweden accounts for around a third of all removal orders issued to Britons across the EU

Euro hits three-month high against dollar - how will this affect Americans in France?

How Americans in France can protect their finances from currency fluctuations

French politician hospitalised by snake bite - where vipers are found and how to protect yourself

Incident involving France Insoumise MEP highlights dangers posed by snakes in the wild

Readers share their frustration over US-France postal problems

They describe refused letters, returned parcels and conflicting advice from local post offices

Pebble beach and seafront promenade along Nice, France, beneath a cloudy sky

Violent storms in southern France: several departments facing heightened alerts

Downpours of up to 50mm of rain in an hour forecast alongside hail and lightning

Couple ordered to pay €150,000 after bypassing estate agent in south of France

Court rules they negotiated a lower price on €2.5m property

Woman sacked for working remotely from France loses appeal

What happens to your UK job rights if you move to France

Third death recorded following Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Savoie

Spread of disease localised in Chambéry. All three deaths occurred in people aged 80 or older

Mosquito crackdown amid outbreak of Chikungunya in south-west France

Sixteen cases of the mosquito-borne virus identified in one Gironde commune

French government outlines aid for south-west France following summer wildfires

Fast-track rebuild permits, tax exemptions and tourism campaign to entice returning travellers

Will France introduce a per-kilometre tax on electric vehicles similar to the UK's new EV tax?

The UK is preparing to charge electric car drivers according to how far they travel

France’s tax authority hit by third data breach

A cybersecurity expert explains why France is so vulnerable to cyberattacks and how it compares with the UK

New packaging rules now apply in France: what changes for consumers

From takeaway containers to online deliveries, these changes are being introduced

Rain arrives in northern France as strong storms to hit south

Hail is possible tonight before intense storms and possible épisode méditerranéen on Thursday

France property tax: non-residents avoid social charge rise

Some experts had thought exemption applied only to residents

Close-up of a black police vest marked “POLICE”, with a Paris street scene inset.

Briton suspected of attempting to murder neighbour in Nice undergoing psychiatric evaluation

Man who showed 'heroic courage' in stopping attack on woman aged 59-60 awarded city of Nice medal

Travellers queue at Aegean Airlines check-in desks in Thessaloniki airport terminal.

Delays forecast for EU travel authorisation scheme after website changes

‘ETIAS’ scheme originally set to launch in autumn 2026

Technical issue impacts SAMU emergency phone number, 15, in Franche-Comté

People in the departments of Doubs, Haute-Saône, Jura and the Territoire de Belfort are urged to call 18 or 112 instead

Eurostar monopoly: Virgin gets green light for UK-EU trains

More operators should mean more departure times, greater choice and lower prices

What the recent wildfires mean for people seeking insurance in France

Fire is the country’s leading cause of home insurance compensation with premiums likely to rise in at-risk areas

Passengers board an EasyJet plane in Bordeaux

Further easyJet strike action possible in France following weekend chaos

Thousands of passengers impacted by flight cancellations last weekend

Euro banknote design is changing: EU asks people to vote

Anyone in Europe can take part in the online survey

France storm insurance: Briton’s payout delayed over proof request

Insurer sought evidence other homes were storm-damaged

Lightning strikes historic church tower in south of France

Fire caused severe damage to 41-metre-high tower

France’s Constitutional Court approves assisted dying bill, highlights reservations

The bill was approved in its entirety but three clarifications made

Airport runways and aircraft sit behind a vertical video showing a dense black smoke plume.

Dozens of cars destroyed in airport parking fire near Paris CDG

Holidaymakers return to learn fate of vehicle

Intense forest fire with bright flames and thick smoke over a dark tree line at night.

Wildfire in Landes declared contained as French PM visits site of July outbreak

South-east remains at high risk of blazes

A view of the impots.gouv.fr French tax website

French tax data leak: victims will be informed this week

People urged to be wary of scams after personal data belonging to 678,000 users stolen

Heatwave slowly ends, rain and storms forecast for end of week

Heat alerts remain in place in the south-east but have been lifted elsewhere

Explained: France’s ‘back to school’ grant for 2026

Money is intended to help fund children's school expenses, with payments of up to €466 per child

Calculator, British pound notes, notebook and pen used for household budgeting.

French bank charged €1,000 for UK transfer fees

Reader accrued fees over three years - before changing bank

France wildfire update: Landes fire stabilises as heatwave moves east

28 departments still on orange alert

Paris student faces €20,000 Airbnb fine after renting out flat

Court rules internship was not a 'professional obligation'

August 15 bank holiday in France: what is celebrated and will shops be open?

Many workers in France will not benefit from an extra day off this year

Someone holding a phone, with an alert graphic above it to show a scam

Bank impersonation scam in France: Briton reveals red flags

Reader Deirdre Rankin, 79, lost thousands to scammer

Asian Hornets in France - your questions answered

From finding a nest to dealing with a sting…how to deal with Asian hornets

Spike in Legionnaires’ disease cases in France leaves two dead

The Savoie department has seen an ‘unusual increase’ in cases since June

Landes wildfire: hundreds evacuated as firefighters battle 1,100-hectare blaze

Australian helicopter sent to help fight Landes fire

Interview: daughter of missing Briton in France explains how public can help

Stephanie Sparks Thomson, 75, disappeared from her home in January

Three million phone numbers accessed in data breach in France

600,000 of the numbers were registered with Bloctel

Strikes and heavy traffic make for a difficult weekend for travel in France

EasyJet cancellations, SNCF disruption and heavy road traffic are expected over the August 15 weekend

Storms set to hit France this weekend as heatwave eases

‘The fall in temperatures is expected to be very slow across the country’

A view of two men trying to break into a house

France sees spike in summer burglaries: tips on staying safe

The worst-hit areas and what you can do to put off burglars

France widens government aid for homes cracked by clay soils

Scheme aimed at departments with high numbers of claims

France tests road signs to protect endangered lynx

A three-year trial in the Haut-Jura aims to assess whether signs can reduce road collisions

France’s historic drought: most underground reservoirs at below-average levels

July 2026 saw water levels drop in 94% of aquifers

Why are firefighters striking in France today?

‘Every seven seconds, firefighters are called’

Heat brings early Bordeaux wine harvest — but not the earliest on record

Vineyards hopeful wildfire smoke will not affect taste of product

Briton launches campaign for free car ashtrays to help prevent forest fires in France

‘Let's not let a fire start in the first place’

British family who repeatedly defrauded motorway tolls handed €3,000 bill

The family had been avoiding the toll for some six months by lifting the barrier

Tuberculosis case in France prompts contact screening

Two others have since been found to have a less contagious form of the disease

French mayor issues bylaw banning barking dogs at night

Heatwave and open windows made incessant barking ‘unbearable’, with owners at risk of €135 fine

Volvic moves to 100% recycled water bottles in France

Popular bottled water brand previously faced criticism for ‘fully recycled’ bottle claims

Large crowd marching along a tree-lined avenue in Paris during a public protest, with flags and banners visible.

France's 2027 presidential election date criticised by right wing

May Day timing favours left-wing parties, says leader of Les Républicains

EasyJet cabin crew call strike for this weekend in France

Passengers could face disruption Saturday and Sunday as unions step up their dispute

Heatwave pushes up fruit and vegetable prices across France

From smaller apples to ruined vegetables, growers are struggling as the heat takes its toll on production

Today’s solar eclipse in France: how to make the most of it

Near-total eclipse will be visible across most of the country, with the Perseid meteor shower reaching its peak tonight

French heatwave update: highs of 40C with temperatures climbing tomorrow

Every mainland department will face heatwave alert of some kind on Thursday

Woman using an automated EES Entry/Exit System kiosk with a touchscreen.

Could the EU 'pause' full EES rollout in September?

Rules allowing airports to suspend certain checks may be extended past next month’s deadline, according to UK press reports

Could François Hollande make a comeback in France’s 2027 presidential election?

Former Socialist president can act as unifying ‘soft-left’ candidate… but would have a mountain to climb

a French residence permit or brexit withdrawal card inset against Lyon departmental prefecture

Brexit residency card renewals - and some delays - intensify in France

We look at when to apply, how long processing can take, and what to do if it takes longer than expected

Eurostar rival orders 19 new trains, confirms London-Paris route to open in 2029

Trenitalia expected to be the first operator to offer alternative Channel Tunnel service

Gas prices to rise (again) for millions in France this September

France’s energy regulator will increase its benchmark price by 5.6%

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French mayor increases water prices by seven to make residents pay attention to usage

UK-France flights impacted as easyJet withdraws from major UK airport

Two boa constrictors found on loose within three days in Haute-Garonne

The latest tricks burglars are using to scam their way into homes in France

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Videos: Torrential storms cause flash flooding in south-east France

Police launch homicide investigation after Briton found dead at his home in Burgundy

Sweden has ordered thousands of Britons to leave – could the same happen in France?

Irish driver crashes in south-west France after driving on wrong side of road

Couple ordered to pay €150,000 after bypassing estate agent in south of France

Mosquito crackdown amid outbreak of Chikungunya in south-west France

Can I enter France before my visa starts and if so must I register for EES?

Revolut expands physical presence in France after gaining banking licence

40,000 condoms sold in France found to be potentially faulty

Police launch homicide investigation after Briton found dead at his home in Burgundy

France’s groundwater levels continue to fall, with 92% of sites affected

More than 2.1 million customer records stolen in SFR hack - are you at risk?

Digital radio arrives in French countryside

Ban on leaving dogs inside cars widens in France

How to (legally) download French books for free online

Sweden has ordered thousands of Britons to leave – could the same happen in France?

Euro hits three-month high against dollar - how will this affect Americans in France?

Var set to ban hunting in communes impacted by forest fires

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French politician hospitalised by snake bite - where vipers are found and how to protect yourself

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Warm summer leads to more reports of ‘biting fish’ in French seas

How diesel prices vary in France by distributor

Five questions about France’s new ‘aid in dying’ law

Can an American move to France on an income of $2,000 per month?

Readers share their frustration over US-France postal problems

Violent storms in southern France: several departments facing heightened alerts

Couple ordered to pay €150,000 after bypassing estate agent in south of France

Woman sacked for working remotely from France loses appeal

Third death recorded following Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Savoie

Mosquito crackdown amid outbreak of Chikungunya in south-west France

French government outlines aid for south-west France following summer wildfires

Will France introduce a per-kilometre tax on electric vehicles similar to the UK's new EV tax?

France’s tax authority hit by third data breach

New packaging rules now apply in France: what changes for consumers

Rain arrives in northern France as strong storms to hit south

France property tax: non-residents avoid social charge rise

Briton suspected of attempting to murder neighbour in Nice undergoing psychiatric evaluation

Delays forecast for EU travel authorisation scheme after website changes

Technical issue impacts SAMU emergency phone number, 15, in Franche-Comté

Eurostar monopoly: Virgin gets green light for UK-EU trains

What the recent wildfires mean for people seeking insurance in France

Further easyJet strike action possible in France following weekend chaos

Euro banknote design is changing: EU asks people to vote

France storm insurance: Briton’s payout delayed over proof request

Lightning strikes historic church tower in south of France

France’s Constitutional Court approves assisted dying bill, highlights reservations

Dozens of cars destroyed in airport parking fire near Paris CDG

Wildfire in Landes declared contained as French PM visits site of July outbreak

French tax data leak: victims will be informed this week

Heatwave slowly ends, rain and storms forecast for end of week

Explained: France’s ‘back to school’ grant for 2026

French bank charged €1,000 for UK transfer fees

France wildfire update: Landes fire stabilises as heatwave moves east

Paris student faces €20,000 Airbnb fine after renting out flat

August 15 bank holiday in France: what is celebrated and will shops be open?

Bank impersonation scam in France: Briton reveals red flags

Asian Hornets in France - your questions answered

Spike in Legionnaires’ disease cases in France leaves two dead

Landes wildfire: hundreds evacuated as firefighters battle 1,100-hectare blaze

Interview: daughter of missing Briton in France explains how public can help

Three million phone numbers accessed in data breach in France

Strikes and heavy traffic make for a difficult weekend for travel in France

Storms set to hit France this weekend as heatwave eases

France sees spike in summer burglaries: tips on staying safe

France widens government aid for homes cracked by clay soils

France tests road signs to protect endangered lynx

France’s historic drought: most underground reservoirs at below-average levels

Why are firefighters striking in France today?

Heat brings early Bordeaux wine harvest — but not the earliest on record

Briton launches campaign for free car ashtrays to help prevent forest fires in France

British family who repeatedly defrauded motorway tolls handed €3,000 bill

Tuberculosis case in France prompts contact screening