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

Visa would allow British homeowners to gain easier access to their properties in the face of wildfire risks

Covid-19 cases rise in France ahead of vaccination campaign

Presence of virus lower than last year; Covid and flu vaccines can be received at once

Pressure mounts on Burnham to deepen UK-EU ties

Talks on issue likely at upcoming UK-EU summit

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Ryanair rules out fuel surcharge as airlines respond to rising costs

Wizz Air is cutting capacity, while Air France has raised fares to offset fuel costs

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

Three swimmers die in separate incidents within 24 hours in Hérault

Victims all found unconscious in coastal waters, as authorities caution swimmers about powerful currents and reduced lifeguard coverage

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

Hundreds joined protests over rising fuel costs as lorry drivers threaten action next week

Four formally dressed political figures shown in separate portrait panels.

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

Far-right keep commanding lead polling at an average of 34%

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

English-speaking notaires can help with forced heirship issues in France

The Connexion has compiled directory of notaires with experience to help untangle 2021 law heirs' compensatory levy rule

More flights to launch connecting Var to Paris

Transavia will add two weekly return services from November

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

Citizens will be able to raise neighbourhood concerns, suggest projects and advise on how local funds are spent

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

‘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

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

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

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

West Nile virus spreading in Europe - 56 cases in France this year

In three French departments the virus has been detected for the first time

This is the time of year to join clubs and associations in France

Free trial classes are often on offer in September

Céline Dion set to begin Paris comeback this weekend

Superstar singer's return to the stage after six-year hiatus marked by TV tributes, live karaoke events

Hand adjusting a gas flame beside cooking pots on a kitchen stove

Gas prices to rise in October for around six million households in France

See ways to cut down on gas use and save money on bills

Michelin-starred chef dives into Dordogne river to save dachshund

‘It just jumped straight into the river…so I decided to strip down and swim’

Warm, sunny weather across France this weekend; rain forecast in north

The prolonged lack of rain is likely to deepen drought concerns as temperatures rise

Hands using a calculator beside a miniature house and property paperwork

Equity release in France is 'too complicated' say UK couple

Prêt viager hypothécaire required many hours of paperwork

Gun found by British tourists in Annecy lake not linked to Chevaline murders

Killing of four people including members of a British-Iraqi family remains unsolved after 14 years

House prices in France fall again, but not everywhere

Prices for non-new build homes dropped nationally by 1% in the second quarter while property sales remained steady

Dripping chrome tap beside an inset map of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Drought: 64,000 people in France remain without tap water

Millions remain affected by water usage restrictions following record summer drought

Can you trim garden hedges in France in September?

Failure to take account of nesting birds can lead to significant penalties

Crowd walking and sitting at café terraces on a historic street in Bordeaux, France

Temperatures of 35C forecast in Bordeaux, Rhône Valley next week

Highs of 33C elsewhere in south as Brittany and Paris in the north may see highs of 30C

Town in south-west France bans hanging laundry out to dry

Decree aims to ‘preserve heritage and tourism’

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

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

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France advances plan for virtual points for foreign drivers

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

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

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

French fuel crisis: summer diesel extended; 14% shortages at pumps

Three swimmers die in separate incidents within 24 hours in Hérault

Prefect near Paris accused of blocking residency renewals

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

English-speaking notaires can help with forced heirship issues in France

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

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

Confusion over EU pet passport rules for UK to France travel

French notaires want to reduce taxation on family gifts

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

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

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

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

France listed among countries to delay full EES border check rollout

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

Regional train derails in France - possible sabotage

Hairdresser suspected of starting 17 fires in Charente-Maritime

September strikes: Police and energy sector workers protest in Paris

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

West Nile virus spreading in Europe - 56 cases in France this year