Tips for seeing this summer’s shooting star display from France Perseids spectacle will light up skies until end of August. On some nights you may see up to 100 shooting stars per hour
Eating, GPS, littering, sleeping: Driving rules to know in France Avoid landing a fine when using the nation’s roads and motorways this summer
What are most dangerous animals found in France and where are they? Hornets, ticks, snakes, fish…and sharks? Move over Australia, France has danger too…
news Did you know French police can check your home when you are away? Here is how to sign up for the service, as well as a special check for elderly people. Plus, advice on how to avoid ‘fake police’ scams
MAP: Which areas of Paris have had the biggest property price drops? Drops of around 10% (up to €1,100 less per m2 in real terms) have been seen in several arrondissements. Only one has not seen a significant drop
Eight scams doing the rounds this summer in France Summer travel means one thing: More scammers, especially on the roads and at transport hubs. Here are tips to avoid falling victim
VIDEO: Huge rockslide blocks major road near Grenoble Tens of thousands of cubic metres of rock fell causing dust plumes up to 300 metres high
Storm and heatwave alerts: French weekend weather outlook July 26 - 28 A brief return of summer storms will hit parts of the south before temperatures climb again
Career to date of French left’s prime ministerial candidate Lucie Castets The senior civil servant works for the City of Paris and is a graduate of the now defunct elite ENA political school
Why do they speak French at every Olympic opening ceremony? The French language plays an important role in every Olympic Games, not just those held in France
Train chaos as arsonists sabotage TGV and Eurostar services Passengers asked to delay journeys after ‘massive attack’ on a number of lines, with up to 800,000 journeys affected. Disruptions expected to last until Monday
A guide for those in Paris during the Olympic and Paralympic games Closed transport stations, road traffic, large crowds, hot weather, restricted areas: Here is how to navigate the city as the global sporting event gets underway
Holidays and Olympics: Drivers in France warned of ‘black’ traffic day See traffic predictions for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
6 non-sporty things to look out for at the Paris Olympics Keep your eye out for everything from elaborate outfits to cardboard beds Cost of sending letters and parcels to rise in France: see new rates French postman took 13,000 letters home after failing to deliver Comment: France has entered its ‘deckchairs on the Titanic’ moment
Lyon firefighters strike over Olympic holiday restrictions Two-week limit on summer holidays and small bonus are behind decision, says union Heatwave alert raised for south of France - how hot will it be? Breastfeeding increases in France but still way behind UK and US French left’s PM candidate: who is she and Macron’s reaction Foreign driver’s family expelled from France over farmer’s death French Alps officially win 2030 Winter Olympics (with some conditions)
French inheritance and foreign law wills: calls for change grow 2021 rules forcing notaires to offer compensation to children who ‘miss out’ on their French-law reserved portions are being examined by the European Commission
5 questions about the Paris Olympic QR codes Why, when and where do you need to show the code during the Games?
‘I won’t be dissolving parliament again,’ says President Macron He also speaks about Céline Dion’s possible appearance at the Olympics, the left’s candidate for PM - and the far-right - during a TV interview
Olympic zones disrupt parcel deliveries in Paris: What to expect La Poste and Amazon in particular have warned customers that some at-home deliveries may be unavailable or delayed - here is how to check the Olympic zone areas
French supermarket to trial payment by…the palm of your hand The trial will coincide with the Paris Olympics. The technology is already used in the US and China
EasyJet to open London to Strasbourg route in November Up to five flights per week will run between the two cities this winter
Tax, immigration, pensions: right-wing French MPs list what they will support Group also says what its 47 members will not support. It says it wants to ‘unblock’ the country from current political stalemate but will not form a coalition
Drones, divers, dogs: the massive job of making Paris Olympics secure Soldiers from across a wide range of specialist regiments are already patrolling and checking the area, less than one week before it all starts
French innovator patents drone system for scattering human ashes Franck Siguier says the unique idea does not break any of France's strict rules on scattering ashes
Macron praises courage and sense of duty of Joe Biden Letter to US president also called on French-US relations to retain ‘spirit of partnership’
Push to reduce 200 more no-reception phone zones in France A total of 200 sites are covered by a new decree. You can search a full list online to see if your area is included
Paris airport workers file strike motion for Olympics opening ceremony Union does not agree with recent agreement with airport management and wants a bonus increase
Australian woman allegedly raped by several men in Paris She entered a restaurant at 05:00 on Saturday morning asking for help
Hopes rise for simpler French visas and residency after new decree MPs and senators also seek to bring back ‘automatic visa for British second-home owners’ proposal
French inventors convert food waste into biodegradable plastic Former university friends develop a sustainable alternative packaging and secure millions to help their firm grow
‘We will continue’: Up to 10,000 at mega-reservoir protest in France Some clashes broke out but activists are hailing the movement a ‘success’. It comes as emerging science states that the reservoirs are a ‘maladaptive’ solution to climate change
What is now known about Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony on Friday Route, tickets, weather, a clever start time - we look at plans for this historic event
French watchdog publishes map of beaches where swimmers risk illness Find your nearest beach: the interactive map lets you search and zoom in, and shows a colour-coded legend of whether to avoid a beach or not
Meat sold in French supermarkets recalled over health fears Sausages, burger patties and minced meat are affected
PHOTOS: Damage left by violent storms in central-east France Streets and homes were left flooded and a care home roof was ripped off by strong winds
Helicopter rescues hiker in Alps after ‘patou’ dogs attack The woman was rescued after calling the police and taking refuge in a tree
Weather in France July 22 – July 26: Forecast by area this week No storms, temperature variation between south and north. Predictions for sun, storm, rain and more around France for next five days
British man seriously injured in boat boom accident at Brest festival Medics spent an hour attending to him on the quayside
France changes its deadline rules for burials and cremations Longer time between issue of death certificate and service now allowed
What to expect from this weekend’s ‘mega-reservoir’ protests in France See what protests are planned and where, and why authorities are on such high alert
See 7 French supermarket items on watchdog’s ‘scam products’ list ‘Basil’ soup with 0.2% basil, and ‘olive’ breadsticks that use palm oil are among products highlighted in the group’s new hit list
Qantas launches direct Paris to Australia flight The flight takes 17 hours to Perth and is the first Paris Qantas route for almost two decades
Air France flights and French TV disrupted in major Microsoft bug Airports remain open but passengers should be aware that delays are possible
French MPs reelect centrist as parliament president: what vote shows Macronist candidate won by 13 votes. We also look at what this key role involves and reaction to the result
Spot dolphins and whales on cross Channel UK-France ferry Passengers are invited to access the ferry decks and record observations on a special app
Medicine, summer heat, sun cream: Official French health agency advice The annual hot weather reminder includes tips for sun protection, medicine storage, and how to prevent dehydration
Highs of 40C, then storms: French weekend weather outlook July 20 - 21 Temperatures will fall by 10C in some areas over the weekend
Innovative bank card aids France's homeless New card system in Lille enables secure donations for essentials, boosting support for homeless individuals.
French eco-firm has chance to win €50 million prize from Elon Musk NetZero is one of 20 global firms competing for a major environmental award for transforming agricultural waste into biochar
Why are water mega-reservoirs the cause of so much tension in France? Controversy has erupted again ahead of major planned protests this weekend, with 3,000 police on alert
Olympic QR codes begin: what Paris residents and visitors need to know See the red and grey zones now in force, plus how to get a pass if you need one
Dover warns of Channel ferry delays this summer due to Olympics Port will be ‘exceptionally busy’ with tens of thousands of extra passengers travelling to the Games at a time when work for new border controls reduces space available
First heatwave warnings of 2024 in France with up to 40C expected Alerts have been raised in parts of the south
Paris Olympic dancers file strike motion for opening ceremony A second strike date for the Paralympic opening ceremony has also been announced
New delay for EU biometric border controls reported It is also suggested that some passengers may travel without handing over all biometric data to ease queues when the EES system launches
France’s Abbé Pierre accused of sexual assault by seven women The Catholic priest was known for his work to tackle poverty and homelessness
Seven die, including children, in fire at flats in Nice - arson suspected People wearing balaclavas were spotted near the building at the time of blaze. Victims are reported to be from the same family
French building industry taps into the power of hemp Innovative hemp-based materials are making a comeback in France, offering enhanced insulation and lower carbon emissions
Bayonne festival: man, 58, dies after being punched It follows a row, which broke out on a bus, between two attendees
PM resigns and transition government begins - is France at a standstill? The new ‘caretaker’ government has limited powers and can only pass laws in exceptional circumstances
French residency card changes: what is meant by Republican principles? How could those applying for a carte de séjour be affected - and how could you be deemed to fall short of these principles?
Photo: Paris mayor keeps her pledge and goes for a swim in Seine Athletes will compete in the river during several events of the Olympic Games
‘Foreigners out’ event: Dijon mayor to ban new extreme-right gathering ‘Racism is not an opinion but a crime’ say local authorities
No sharks…but a crocodile, snake and piranha: animals found in Seine The Paris mayor has kept her pledge to swim in the river ahead of the Olympics…but we look at some of the exotic creatures that have been found in its waters in recent years
Couple sue French commune for letting acorns fall on their roof They claim the acorns caused damage totalling €6,000
Act now to buy Paris transport tickets before prices rise for Olympics See the imminent price increases and how you can save
Forests closed to public in south of France due to high risk of fire Access is forbidden outside of special zones as temperatures set to reach 35C amid Mistral winds
La Poste hit by IT bug: parcel collections and some letters delayed Postal workers could not locate where packages were being kept
Paris airport staff call off strike after last-minute agreement Action would have seen delays to passengers in two major airports. Deal means workers are unlikely to strike during Olympic period
New rules come into force for foreigners and French residency cards A decree has also been published that aims to put more French visa procedures online
Macron ‘to accept PM resignation’: What happens next for France? Final meeting of government ministers has taken place before new MPs take up their seats in the Assemblée nationale on Thursday
Warning over scam QR codes on parking meters in south of France The fake codes take users to a website designed to steal their banking details
Fines, banned vehicles: Rules for new Olympic lanes on French roads The special lanes open today and their use will be strictly enforced by police
‘Traumatised’: Patou dogs attack puppy and owner in car park in Alps ‘My dog was on a lead,’ says the man. The farmer who owns the two Patous says the guard dogs may have been overwhelmed by the soaring numbers of visiting tourists
Great sea views: summer tourist train to launch from Nice to Milan Dining car and bar included onboard for the six-hour trip