Key dates in France in June for property owners, Britons and Tour fans

June 1

A number of new policies come into force on June 1, including new rules for rural addresses, increased mental health funding, and an expansion in the tasks of French pharmacists. 

You can read about them in our article covering June changes for residents and second-home owners in France. 

Read more: Changes in France for residents and second-home owners in June 2024

In Paris, the ‘Nuit Blanche’ will be held overnight between June 1 and June 2. The all-night event will see art installations and museums across the city open throughout the evening, with many of the events taking place outside in the streets. 

June 6

The last income tax return deadline (for Zone 3/departments 55 to 976) is 23:59.

Read more: When will French tax statements be sent to people in 2024?

A number of commemorative events on the 80th anniversary of D-Day will also take place in Normandy, including in Carentan. 

Heads of state including King Charles III, US president Joe Biden, and French president Emmanuel Macron are expected to attend events. 

Following this, president Biden will remain in France, conducting his first state visit to the country since beginning his presidency.

Read more: Normandy prepares for last major D-Day commemorations

June 8/9

European elections will be held on June 8 in parts of overseas France, polling stations in French embassies and consulates in North and South America, and on June 9 for the rest of France including in mainland departments.

Only European citizens can vote in these elections and residency card holders who do not have citizenship are ineligible.

Read more: Updating EU election poll: See changes in intention to vote in France

June 15

Tickets for the new ‘PassRail’ scheme, available to young people under the age of 27, are expected to go on sale from this date. 

A PassRail ticket will cost €49, and grant holders unlimited journeys on any TER (local or regional) train in France. 

The ticket lasts for a one-month period, and is available for dates in both July and August.

June 16

Father’s Day is celebrated on the same day in France, the UK and US.

June 18 

Britons living in France who wish to vote in the upcoming UK General Election (on July 4) must register to vote by June 18. 

Requests for a proxy vote (where someone votes on your behalf) must be made by June 26, but for a postal proxy, the deadline is June 19.

June 20

The Summer solstice, longest day of the year and start of astronomical summer.

June 21

The Fête de la Musique is held on this day. It is a celebration of all genres of music and is marked by free concerts in public spaces such as streets and parks. 

It began in 1982 in France and has since spread internationally. 

Read more: Did you know a US musician inspired France’s Fête de la Musique?

June 26

France’s summer sales (soldes d’été) begin. 

The summer sales period for shops will last for four weeks. Shops can offer considerable discounts that are not legally allowed at other times. 

Read more: When is the best time to shop for deals in France?

June 29

The men’s Tour de France begins in Florence, Italy. 

It concludes on July 21 in Nice, as opposed to its traditional final route down the Champs-Élysées in Paris.

The French capital is off-limits due to preparations for the Olympic Games set to start later that month in the city.

Read more: Tour de France 2024 route revealed: Will it pass near you?

June 30

Deadline for all owners of French property to make a first (or add changes to a previous) declaration for the biens immobiliers (property declaration) form is June 30. 

Homeowners must complete the form if the use of any French homes they own has changed since 2023’s declaration (or they did not make a declaration in 2023). 

Read more: What changes require you to make new property declaration in France?

Read more: Obligatory property declaration in France: paper forms now available