French news

Inflation, spending power, growth: Latest forecasts from the Banque de France

Ongoing trade dispute with the United States and persistently uncertain global outlook start to take effect

Fees for certain medical appointments are rising in France from July 1, 2025

It follows first set of rises in December last year

Fatal car crash in France linked to faulty Takata airbag: how to check models affected

The incident involved a Citroën C3 car from 2014

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Local chikungunya case in Occitanie prompts control measures

It is the second domestic case recorded in mainland France in as many weeks

French land agency reduces €1m field sale to €15,000

Intervention of rural land management agency causes massive price reduction in Brittany

French mobile network operator SFR hit by major outage

Texts, calls, and internet unavailable for many users

French health minister wants to ban screens for children under 3… but how?

Also communication campaigns will promote greater awareness amongst parents and caregivers on dangers of screen time

French 2025 'Bac' exams begin and why philosophy is always first

Philosophy is an obligatory subject in France. See this year’s questions for the exam

Hot weather to return: French weekly weather forecast June 16 - 20

Highs of 36C are expected in the south-west and over 30C in Brittany by the end of the week

Major trial underway for data leak that left 72,000 victims in France

Leak at French work agency Adecco resulted in one of the biggest data-related frauds ever uncovered in France

Temporary driving restrictions imposed in parts of France due to air pollution

High ozone levels and fine particle concentrations caused by heat, dust, and transatlantic wildfire smoke blamed

Two die and widespread damage as storms batter France this weekend

Property damage reported in several departments. Tornado hits central France

Rural bar proposal gains support of French MPs

The legislation to simplify licensing rules could help villages

First LGBT retirement home to open in France

Residents are set to move into the Maison de la Diversité (House of Diversity) in Lyon this autumn

Americans protest in Paris and Nice to oppose Trump ‘authoritarianism’ on Saturday

Calls to gather at Place de la Bastille and on the Promenade des Anglais

What is date of Father’s Day 2025 in France and how is it celebrated?

The holiday originates from some clever marketing by a Breton lighter company

French senators debate new ‘Zucman tax’ on ultra-rich: who would this affect?

Tax could reportedly bring in up to €20 billion per year in additional revenue

This weekend’s European archaeology festival sees hundreds of events in France

Dig sites usually closed to the public will be opened up, many with tours and workshops

EasyJet announces new Nice-Newcastle route for next year

Airline is opening major base at northern UK airport with 11 new flights

Famous Le Mans 24 hour is steeped in British tradition

The venerable competition takes place this weekend continuing a tradition that dates from the 1920s - and a a Bentley win. Cloudy conditions are expected

Macron announces France will ‘ban social media’ for under 15s if EU does not

Facial recognition technology could be used to assess age of social media users

Good news for people flying to France as EU clarifies luggage rule change

The EU previously ruled that airlines must accept hand luggage of a reasonable size but did not define ‘reasonable’

First heatwave alerts of year issued for much of south-west France

Highs of 37C are forecast before storms sweep in tonight, with four departments on tier-three orange alert

Fire smoke from Canada seen over France: is it a health risk?

The misty veil has covered much of the country since the start of the month

France’s home renovation grant system to resume in September

MaPrimeRenov' scheme is being paused for the summer to tackle fraud and backlogs

Over 100 drivers fined for filming motorway crash - what French law says

People who filmed lorry crash while driving face fines and points deductions

Bin collection strike enters second week in south-west France town

Many residents have no choice but to leave their rubbish on the streets in 38 communes

Major taxi protests expected this week in France

Unions call for coordinated protests over changes to patient transport fees and working conditions

Major road tunnel between France and Italy to reopen this month after 12 years of works

The new Tende tunnel will be inaugurated on Friday, June 27

Officials allowed to enter private land in Dordogne to record local flora

Around 20 villages are affected. Agents may cross walls, fences and other barriers if necessary

British Netflix series Adolescence on online violence to be shown in French schools

The aim is to encourage discussion with young people regarding their relationship with social media, said France’s Minister of Education

Briton dies after fall in French Alps

Alert was raised by the climber’s companion but he was confirmed dead at the scene

Hot and dry then storms: French weather outlook June 9 to 13

Temperatures of up to 36C are expected in the south-west

Population of France to grow to 70 million

It reached 68.6 million in January 2025

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

Spotify raises prices in France for second consecutive year

The music streaming platform says the increase is required to continue to offer the best possible experience

Wet south-east, dry north: France's reversed rainfall pattern March-May 2025

Precipitation exceeded seasonal averages by more than 60% in Alpes-Maritimes and Var

French rail union announces June - September strike action

Rolling strike attempts to catch rail operator off guard with last-minute walkouts

Two supermarket olive oil brands may pose health risk says French consumer organisation

Oil revealed as having the lowest level of pollutants is surprisingly affordable

State appeals ruling that restored EU voting rights to Briton in France

Lawyers had hoped the recent judgement would be final

Hail warnings as storms set to batter east of France again

Heightened weather alerts extended to Saturday morning in several departments

Flight delay compensation changes include travel to and from France

New EU proposals address delay periods and compensation levels, together with easier claim processes and re-routing requirements

What is the weather forecast for the long Pentecost weekend (for some) in France

Only the southern coast is expected to remain dry this weekend

400,000 illegal speed bumps can stay, French court rules

New bumps must comply with law

Jellyfish spotted at beaches in south of France: how to check which beaches are safe

Interactive maps can show where they have been noted in recent days

Nine more French departments to have unmarked speed radar cars

An increasing proportion of the cars will be operated by private contractors

EasyJet resumes Toulouse-London service for winter season

Airline will fly up to six flights per week on route during Christmas period

New tool launched to help students find accommodation in France

University places are now being offered for the start of the academic year in September

Guernsey sees record number of ferry visitors from France

We review the ferry routes between France and the Channel Island

Photos: greenhouses damaged and motorways battered as huge hailstones hit central France

Hail reached up to 6cm in diameter. Further storms are forecast today

UN Conference brings extra police checks to south-east France

Police in towns across Alpes-Maritimes are on alert

Strike to shut down public transport in Nice, other networks unaffected

The rail network and transport in other French cities remain mostly unaffected, although a major union called on workers across France to join action on June 5