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Clashes erupt as protests spread across France

Between 60,000 and 110,000 people expected to take part

Official tool identifies heating solutions for your French home

The free simulator compares potential costs, savings and installation requirements

EU ruling could make it easier for bank fraud victims to get refunds

Banks cannot refuse an immediate refund simply because they believe a customer was careless

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French government bonds renamed ‘Frogs’ due to rise in yield

Frogs stands for France’s Oversized Government and Social Security

Sixty-seven year old becomes oldest French woman to swim the Channel

Woman swam from Dover to Sangatte in just under 15 hours, without a wetsuit or fins, to raise money for Parkinson's research

French rugby players held up at UK airport due to ETA and passport rules

ETA is required to travel to the UK for non-UK/Irish citizens

Three more speed cameras vandalised in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

The incidents come amid a wider wave of damage to speed cameras

Nuit des Châteaux 2026: French castles and monuments open late this weekend

Light shows and wine tastings at sites rarely open to the public

Photos: France’s highest hotel reopens after 30 years

The renovated accommodation is connected to Pic du Midi via a private cable car

Latest poll shows Marine Le Pen widening lead in 2027 election

The race for second place remains tight, with several candidates running neck and neck

More than 1,300 protests planned across France this Saturday

‘Yellow Vests’ are set to join students, workers and other groups to protest against the cost of living

French MPs reject bid to increase tax on millions of pensions, including foreign ones

The measure could have affected 4.6 million tax households

Marine Le Pen vows to massively cut France’s funding to the EU if elected president

RN party seeks to cap France’s net contribution to the EU at €5bn

Rain and cooler temperatures forecast in France this weekend

Strong winds will make it feel colder

Doctors and dentists in France face action after failing to show fees

Nearly 40% of private healthcare providers investigated broke rules; how to avoid it happening to you

Map: Where water restrictions continue in France

67 departments face the highest level of restrictions

EasyJet will offer new UK route from Brittany in 2027

The airline will launch twice-weekly flights from Rennes to Luton Airport

Journées nationales de l’architecture: free events in France

Participants can attend thematic events, urban walking tours and practical workshops from October 15-18

Citroën unveils electric version of French classic

2028 launch earmarked for new 2CV

Electric ants infestations spread in south of France

Var department is at the epicentre of the battle to rid France of the invasive species

France to see temperatures plunge by up to 15C in 48 hours

Cooler weather is forecast from Friday, just as the Toussaint holidays begin

'Yellow vest' protests to return to France this weekend: what is expected

Hundreds of mobilisations are currently planned for Saturday, October 17

Just two days left for many Americans in France to meet crucial tax deadline

Missing October 15 deadline can have different consequences depending on your circumstances

French supermarket cyberattack destroys chilled and frozen food

Shops face disruption after freezer temperatures raised to 50C

French government says diesel prices will drop from November 1

It follows a government plan to release millions of barrels of diesel from France’s strategic reserves

Tefal faces possible legal action over ‘forever chemicals’ in France

Environmental groups say consumers could be exposed to the chemicals when using the company’s cookware

Clay-related cracks in French homes: Readers share their experiences

Retrait-gonflement des argiles can cause serious structural damage - but obtaining insurance compensation is not always straightforward

Brittany Ferries passenger ship sailing on blue water under a clear sky.

Historic UK-France ferry route closes early after 53 years

Final sailing of Brittany Ferries' Poole-Cherbourg service took place on October 12

French property taxes: bills to rise by €63 on average in 2027

'Some could face a significantly higher rise', property owners' group says

Why there are disparities in ‘contrôle technique’ success rates in different regions of France

Cars in the west are three times as likely to fail as those in Paris

Gas prices in France to rise 6.6% from November 1: six million households affected

Fixed-price gas contracts will not be affected

Supermarket apple juice recall across France

Affected cartons were sold at Leclerc stores

Raphaël Glucksmann smiles in a suit at a rally in Aubervilliers, with supporters behind him.

Centre-left chooses candidate for French presidential race

Raphaël Glucksmann takes 66% of the vote

Lorry drivers join protests against fuel prices, blocking motorway toll in south of France

Some 50 lorries are involved in the ‘go-slow’ demonstration, leading to traffic jams stretching nearly 10km in both directions

French weekly weather forecast October 12 - 16: unusually warm until Friday

30C expected in the south-west with conditions more typical of June than mid-October

Northern lights illuminate skies over France: weekend photos

Pink and purple displays reported from Normandy to Occitanie

easyJet Airbus A319 flying with landing gear down against a blue sky

EasyJet cuts another 700,000 seats from winter flights

Higher fuel prices put pressure on operating costs

Two men detained over death of British retiree in south-west France

Separate attempted murder triggers wave of arrests

‘Space flight is a uniting adventure’ - French astronaut’s speech after return to Earth

‘I searched for borders, I searched for division, and I did not see any of those’

Can a car fail a contrôle technique check due to missing its reversing camera?

Find out when a car can fail its inspection and how drivers can challenge the decision

17 cases of serious side effects reported in France linked to misuse of weight-loss drugs

Two-thirds of cases involve medicines such as Wegovy and Mounjaro obtained without consulting a doctor

Virgin unveils design of new Paris-London trains

The service would give passengers another option to Eurostar for crossing the Channel

Thousands of Dordogne residents to receive mobile phone alert

The test will simulate a violent winds warning

French scientists voice concern as two-thirds of water tables at below-average levels

Autumn rainfall is needed with only 7% of tables seeing levels rise at the end of September

Dordogne takes action to make cycling easier

New charter aims to create safer, better-connected routes across the department

Nomad train at Rouen railway station in Normandy, France, beside a covered platform.

Normandy rail strike: five lines disrupted this Friday and Saturday

Ticket inspectors walk out after a knife attack on a colleague, with four unions backing the action

French lycée pupils plan new national demonstration next week

Education minister begins to outline changes including 3,000 teachers added

Farmers attempt ‘go-slow’ road protest over fuel prices near Toulouse

Farmers also attempted blockade of oil depot before it was broken up by police

French finance minister becomes latest to back UK rejoining EU

‘Come back, anytime,’ said Mr Lescure, but what would rejoining look like?

France’s A69 motorway opening delayed as protesters gather

Weekend demonstrations planned against new road as toll prices are announced

French weekend weather forecast October 10 - 11: a return to calm

Rainfall limited to north as temperatures start to increase

Video surveillance of drivers spreads to over 500 French towns and cities

Hundreds of communes now track driving offences such as speeding and mobile phone use with CCTV

12 million French homes now at risk of clay-related cracks

Extreme weather is increasing risk nationwide, campaign group warns

Man accused of stabbing British toddler in French playground to stand trial

Abdalmasih Hanoun is accused of attacking 13 people and faces charges of attempted murder

Does EES affect the ability to stay in France after a six-month visa ends?

All entries are digitally recorded with system

Marine Le Pen plans to tax French companies €1,000 a year for hiring foreign workers

Tax outlined in far-right leader’s five-year budget would apply to all non-EU citizens including Britons and Americans

Sebastien Lecornu stands outdoors at a commemorative ceremony in Suresnes, France.

French PM says diesel stockpile release will cut prices by up to 18 cents per litre

Sébastien Lecornu used televised speech to promise release of ten million barrels of diesel and address lycée protests

France’s 'vampire' spider: Is it dangerous and what to do if you find one

Zoropsis spinimana is now found throughout the country and is less harmful than its name suggests

Owner of Paris studio fined €110,000 for illegal rentals

Rentals via Airbnb and booking.com exceeded limits

French prime minister's mobile phone number found by hackers of underwear store

Personal details of 25 of the 36 members of the government can reportedly be found on the internet after company hacks

Semaine du Goût: five French food and drink festivals to try in October

Autumn marks harvest season in France, with thousands of free culinary events across the country

Temperatures to drop by 12C as first snowfall to hit Pyrenees and Alps

Storms to continue in the south

French authorities mull early start to Covid jab campaign as cases rise

Concerns also raised about syringe shortages on eve of autumn campaign

A view of bags in overhead storage on a train

New EU hand luggage rules published, 2027 start date revealed

Not all flights from UK to EU will be subject to the rules

More direct US-France flights announced for 2027

United, American, Delta and Air France add new routes

SNCF launches flash sale of 450,000 TGV tickets at 45% off

Offer marks 45 years since the first TGV and runs until Thursday, for travel in October and November

TotalEnergies fuel stations and French refinery strike set for Thursday

The walkout raises fears for fuel supplies that are already under strain

Hundreds of thousands take to streets in French lycée protests

Teachers, politicians, and union security join protests to protect pupils and limit violence

Parisian suburb installs ‘bat boxes’ to combat tiger mosquitoes

Authorities in the commune of Suresnes hope the bats’ appetite for the insects will help cut numbers

Cover of one of world's most valuable books stolen from French arts centre

150kg cover created by Salvador Dalí taken but book remains safe

Robin Davis smiles at a café table in a warmly lit Parisian interior, wearing a black-and-white patterned dress.

‘France saved my life’: American moves to Paris - then survives breast cancer twice

As part of breast cancer awareness month, we talk to Robin Allison Davis about her journey of healing in France

Storm and flood alerts raised in southern France

Departments face second powerful ‘Mediterranean’ storm in as many weeks

‘It can’t be done’: US voter struggles to mail ballot from France

American readers report continued postal problems

Second-home owner in south-west France sues commune over loud church bell

Owner said bell was so loud ‘she could not enjoy an apéro’ on her terrace

France considers changes to DPE certificates over summer heat

The certificates are needed when properties are sold or rented

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Clashes erupt as protests spread across France

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EU ruling could make it easier for bank fraud victims to get refunds

French government bonds renamed ‘Frogs’ due to rise in yield

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Sixty-seven year old becomes oldest French woman to swim the Channel

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Toussaint holiday: Expect heavy traffic on major French roads today

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French village allows night-time shooting of wild boar

Map: Where water restrictions continue in France

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'Yellow vest' protests to return to France this weekend: what is expected

Just two days left for many Americans in France to meet crucial tax deadline

French supermarket cyberattack destroys chilled and frozen food

French government says diesel prices will drop from November 1

Tefal faces possible legal action over ‘forever chemicals’ in France

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Historic UK-France ferry route closes early after 53 years

French property taxes: bills to rise by €63 on average in 2027

Why there are disparities in ‘contrôle technique’ success rates in different regions of France

Gas prices in France to rise 6.6% from November 1: six million households affected

Supermarket apple juice recall across France

Centre-left chooses candidate for French presidential race

Lorry drivers join protests against fuel prices, blocking motorway toll in south of France

French weekly weather forecast October 12 - 16: unusually warm until Friday

Northern lights illuminate skies over France: weekend photos

EasyJet cuts another 700,000 seats from winter flights

Two men detained over death of British retiree in south-west France

‘Space flight is a uniting adventure’ - French astronaut’s speech after return to Earth

Can a car fail a contrôle technique check due to missing its reversing camera?

17 cases of serious side effects reported in France linked to misuse of weight-loss drugs

Virgin unveils design of new Paris-London trains

Thousands of Dordogne residents to receive mobile phone alert

French scientists voice concern as two-thirds of water tables at below-average levels

Dordogne takes action to make cycling easier

Normandy rail strike: five lines disrupted this Friday and Saturday

French lycée pupils plan new national demonstration next week

Farmers attempt ‘go-slow’ road protest over fuel prices near Toulouse

French finance minister becomes latest to back UK rejoining EU

France’s A69 motorway opening delayed as protesters gather

French weekend weather forecast October 10 - 11: a return to calm

Video surveillance of drivers spreads to over 500 French towns and cities

12 million French homes now at risk of clay-related cracks

Man accused of stabbing British toddler in French playground to stand trial

Does EES affect the ability to stay in France after a six-month visa ends?

Marine Le Pen plans to tax French companies €1,000 a year for hiring foreign workers

French PM says diesel stockpile release will cut prices by up to 18 cents per litre

France’s 'vampire' spider: Is it dangerous and what to do if you find one

Owner of Paris studio fined €110,000 for illegal rentals

French prime minister's mobile phone number found by hackers of underwear store

Semaine du Goût: five French food and drink festivals to try in October

Temperatures to drop by 12C as first snowfall to hit Pyrenees and Alps

French authorities mull early start to Covid jab campaign as cases rise