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Airline boss tells travellers to arrive three hours before flights from France to the UK

The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) causes lengthy queues

Water restrictions imposed across parts of France

Officials warn that conditions could worsen in the coming weeks

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France restricts free cadmium screening despite doctors’ warnings

Experts say criteria for patient inclusion is too narrow

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4G antennas near homes in France spark legal and planning disputes

Applications already approved for 3,760 more

€30m clay subsidence scheme helps only 19 cases in France

'We cannot hide it: the result is not good', minister says

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France 2021 inheritance law: Why wills choosing Scots law may be exempt from forced heirship

The same may also apply to wills electing law from one US state

France records over 90 cases of mosquito-borne diseases in May

All infections were linked to travel abroad

Spain’s new speed cameras can catch drivers ‘before they have time to brake’

The new laser-based AI speed cameras can identify vehicles from over 200 metres away

Authorities in south-west France seek to improve beach safety following recent drownings

Police lifeguard union call for changes after four drowning deaths in a week

Air quality improves in parts of France as heatwave eases

Île-de-France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur were the most affected during the early-season ozone episode

Videos: 5cm hail batters Normandy during sudden storms

Greenhouses, roofs and cars damaged as winds reach 91km/h

French weekend weather forecast May 30 - 31: heatwave ends, storms in east

Temperatures will drop in the west but remain high in east and along Mediterranean

Blood donor rules, gas price drop: what changes for residents in France in June 2026

Fuel aid payments will also begin

Two travellers with luggage pass through an airport security Parafe gate marked 12.

Britons and Americans living in France can use PARAFE e-gates again, government confirms

The same nationalities may be invited to use them if going through EES visitor checks

France becomes first EU country to refund obesity drugs

France will begin covering the cost of Wegovy and Mounjaro under strict eligibility rules

France conducts world’s first eight-person kidney transplant

Four hospitals worked together to perform the ‘new milestone’ in transplant history

Swimmer deaths in south-west France: why rip currents are so dangerous

Authorities have advised people on the best way to escape being dragged out to sea

France's Mint launches €4,000 solid gold investment coin

The ‘Marianne’ coin is the first gold bullion minted in France in a century

EU approves new legislation for cats and dogs

Rules include stricter welfare and identification requirements for breeders and sellers plus a new 'pet travellers' database'

Speed limits reduced across France as heatwave drives ozone pollution alerts

Regional measures aim to reduce emissions and limit health risks during peak temperatures

Video: long queues this morning for Nice airport passport control

Problem was not related to the EES digital border scheme

A damaged roadside speed camera stands near a rural road, with two police officers and a vehicle nearby.

Drivers in France destroy ‘abusive’ countryside speed camera on hill

‘You can easily hit 100km/h without realising’

20,000 volunteers sought for lung cancer screening in France

Programme looking for current or former heavy-smokers

France heatwave update: 13 departments under orange alert and highs of 38C expected

Warnings have been extended across parts of western France as authorities urge residents to stay vigilant

A stock photo of a WA residency card and a red line drawn between the UK and the EU on a map

Post-Brexit rights still cause problems for Britons in France

However France performs better on residency card waiting times than neighbouring countries

‘Brown foam’ appears in sea across south-east France amid record May heat

People reported unusual yellow-brown patches in the water during the Pentecost weekend heatwave

Do not buy: French authorities warn of 52 dangerous items sold online

Recalls include children’s toys and electrical items such as hairdryers

Heatwave: Eight French departments placed under orange alert

See the map of affected departments

A garden sprinkler sprays water next to model houses and a British passport.

15 recent and upcoming changes in France you may have missed in May

Includes water restrictions, residence permits and ETAs

France braces for hottest day of heatwave as seven deaths linked

Temperatures are expected to exceed 35C in parts of western France as officials warn residents to stay vigilant

France homeowner faces legal trouble over 4cm land encroachment on neighbour’s property

Any construction encroaching on a neighbour’s land may be required to be removed

Notaire fees on French property sales rise

97 French departments have now decided to apply the higher fees

French justice minister calls for three-year halt to legal immigration

‘We have reached the limits of our capacities for integration and assimilation’, Gérald Darmanin says

Two die after being swept away by sea currents in south-west France

Heatwave draws bathers to unsupervised beaches

Sun flare on a blue background next to a coloured map of France.

France heatwave: Paris and western regions on alert

Heat forecast to intensify on Tuesday

Whit Monday holiday: how it works in France and how much it raises for state

It used to be a simple bank holiday like any other - but the tragic events of 2003 changed everything

French heatwave set to continue amid record May temperatures

Hottest days and nights to come in next few days, warn forecasters

France suspends Dover’s EES border checks amid long queues

Waiting times reduced and traffic ‘free flowing’ on Sunday, says port

How a Paris tasting changed views on French and US wine

May 24 marks 50 years since the ‘Judgement of Paris’ when Californian wines triumphed

Commercial aircraft taking off above a Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport sign.

Paris airport strike on June 18: which routes are at risk of delays?

One-day strike called by ground staff at Charles de Gaulle Airport

Nice airport letting foreign travellers use e-gates

Riviera destination is easing the checking process for Britons and Americans

Shoppers in France warned after ham recalled from supermarkets over listeria fears

Consumers urged not to consume affected batches of Aoste ham

France’s EV charging points: survey highlights frequent breakdowns and uneven pricing

Consumer group points to only two-thirds of public chargers fully operational in 2025 and price variations of nearly 500%

Dover ferry delays: Bank holiday queues grow as Entry-Exit System slows crossings to France

Passengers travelling from the UK warned to expect long waits

France sees early-season heat: how long will it last?

Temperatures are set to reach up to 35C

Constitutional Council blocks removal of low-emission zones for drivers in France

Vote to end zones à faibles émissions (ZFEs) overturned on review

Tick season returns in France: where and when the risk is highest

Most bites occur during everyday outdoor activities such as gardening and going to parks

More than 600 Ferraris to descend on village in Vienne

Formula One, vintage and modern Ferrari models will take to the track for this unique event

Patients in France face delays of over five months to see specialists

New survey reveals large variations in waiting times between different departments

Skies in western France set to turn orange as Saharan sand dust arrives

Sand particles could pose health risks for those with respiratory conditions

EES flags nearly 7,000 Schengen overstayers since launch

We look at how to make sure you follow 90/180 days visiting rule to avoid being caught out

Hot spell in France: what temperatures to expect this week?

Many towns and cities will experience their first 30C of the year says Météo-France

Rave parties on the rise in France as tougher law proposed

Recent gatherings have drawn crowds of up to tens of thousands of participants

French residents warned over fraudulent ‘Assurance Maladie’ emails

Scammers are using urgent requests for personal details to target recipients

French woman to pay €30,000 in compensation for beating lynx to death

Woman hit lynx as it entered her chicken coop

The Grand Palais in Paris lit up at night beside a wet, reflective street.

French museums open free for European Night this Saturday May 23

From pyjama parties to lightsaber workshops, find events and participating museums near you

Bullfight suspended in south-west France commune

Event stopped after organisers failed to prove the presence of an ongoing tradition of bullfighting locally

France’s iconic 2CV to be made again - but in electric version

The aim is to ‘recapture the spirit’ of the instantly-recognisable design

SFR takeover talks extended until June: key points customers in France should know

Deal involving Bouygues Telecom, Free and Orange could affect millions of mobile and internet users in France

A view of an Urgences hospital sign in France

Why doctor waits are rising in France and where delays are worst

Waiting lists to see specialists are growing, survey shows

France rallies to find donor for seriously ill boy

French president among those who helped publicise the case of four-year-old Elio suffering from rare form of leukemia

New law proposed in France would widen the use of ‘smart’ CCTV cameras

A new bill aims to expand AI-powered surveillance but faces criticism from pro-democracy groups

Porcelaine de Limoges becomes first craft to receive EU-wide geographical protection

French product’s designation marks a major milestone in preserving Europe’s craft heritage

TGV passengers in France spend night on train after fatal accident causes widespread delays

Rail passengers suffer seven-hour delay after man killed by train on Paris–Lyon rail line

Transavia launches five new international flights from western France

Low-cost carrier targets winter sunseekers with new expansions

Mbappé–Bardella clash highlights France's identity divide

Discussions risk becoming less political and more personal, says think tank leader

Where in France you are most likely to see a viper

This year is looking similar to last when it comes to the snakes’ presence

Is there a way to check if an email address has been hacked in France?

Following several recent data breaches in France, readers are asking how to spot suspicious activity on their accounts

Labelling change for honey sold in France

The European ‘Breakfast Directive’ will bring changes for fruit juice and jam too

Measles cases rise by 80% in France

People are urged to get vaccinated as their best protection against the illness

Latest on EU extra free cabin bag and flight payout reforms

MEPs overwhelmingly supported proposals to allow all passengers extra hand luggage in January

France hantavirus update: contact cases continue to test negative

‘Nothing suggests variant is more dangerous or transmissible’ says health minister

Plumber on the kitchen floor repairing pipes beneath a sink unit

French court warns DIY home renovators can face hidden defect claims

Couple obliged to pay back €120,000 house sale proceeds

French melon growers optimistic for the season ahead

Warm weather and recent rainfall have created favourable growing conditions ahead of next month’s harvest

Mercury in canned tuna: what the tests show in France

The testing was part of a campaign launched by well-known brand Petit Navire

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Airline boss tells travellers to arrive three hours before flights from France to the UK

Water restrictions imposed across parts of France

France restricts free cadmium screening despite doctors’ warnings

4G antennas near homes in France spark legal and planning disputes

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€30m clay subsidence scheme helps only 19 cases in France

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France becomes first EU country to refund obesity drugs

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20,000 volunteers sought for lung cancer screening in France

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France suspends Dover’s EES border checks amid long queues

How a Paris tasting changed views on French and US wine

Paris airport strike on June 18: which routes are at risk of delays?

Nice airport letting foreign travellers use e-gates

Shoppers in France warned after ham recalled from supermarkets over listeria fears

France’s EV charging points: survey highlights frequent breakdowns and uneven pricing

Dover ferry delays: Bank holiday queues grow as Entry-Exit System slows crossings to France

France sees early-season heat: how long will it last?

Constitutional Council blocks removal of low-emission zones for drivers in France

Tick season returns in France: where and when the risk is highest

More than 600 Ferraris to descend on village in Vienne

Patients in France face delays of over five months to see specialists

Skies in western France set to turn orange as Saharan sand dust arrives

EES flags nearly 7,000 Schengen overstayers since launch

Hot spell in France: what temperatures to expect this week?

Rave parties on the rise in France as tougher law proposed

French residents warned over fraudulent ‘Assurance Maladie’ emails

French woman to pay €30,000 in compensation for beating lynx to death

French museums open free for European Night this Saturday May 23

Bullfight suspended in south-west France commune

France’s iconic 2CV to be made again - but in electric version

SFR takeover talks extended until June: key points customers in France should know

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France rallies to find donor for seriously ill boy

New law proposed in France would widen the use of ‘smart’ CCTV cameras

Porcelaine de Limoges becomes first craft to receive EU-wide geographical protection