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French eco-friendly cargo sailboats to set sail by 2026

French company raises €40million to build Cutty Sark-sized sailing vessels, promising faster, eco-friendly trans-Atlantic shipping

Thousands of property owners in France sent ‘empty home tax’ bills in error

The bills, payable this December, can run to thousands of euros

Electric ants spotted in south of France for second time

Fears of a large colony in the Var department and beyond, as aggressive animals threaten pets and local biodiversity

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Major French bank hits overseas clients with ‘admin fees’ of up to €300 a year

Many second-home owners in the UK and US are affected

14 recent and upcoming changes for living in France

We cover changes to doctor's fees, speed limits and the new limited traffic zone in Paris

What would it mean for France if the euro is weaker than the US dollar?

The exchange rate is at levels not seen since 2022 since the re-election of Donald Trump

Dozens fall ill in French train station as man pours toxic liquid on floor

The man spilled the liquid and then ‘calmly boarded a train’, police say

Marathon effort boosts cancer support in France

Runners join Nice-Cannes Marathon to fund English-language cancer support services in Alpes-Maritimes

French farmer protests: Interior minister says road blocks will not be tolerated

Major unions are demonstrating against the Mercosur trade deal in a bid to pressure the government to provide more support

Smartphone SOS alert saves driver's life in France after crash

Crash Detection system is triggered by violent movement and sends message to emergency services

EU faces legal challenge from French lawyer over weedkiller sale decision

Corinne Lepage fighting decision to allow glyphosate to be sold in Europe for another 10 years

Ignoring this increasingly common French road sign could cost you €135

New driving rule relates to areas designated a zone à trafic limité

Calm Saturday before rain arrives: French weekend weather outlook November 16 - 17

Storms may also hit the south-east, with the north mostly grey

French study tests psychedelics in alcoholism therapy

A groundbreaking experiment explores how psilocybin can be used to combat depressive symptoms in alcohol recovery

Snow arrives: opening dates of French ski resorts

Beautiful images show first snowfall of this winter in Alps

Cold snap brings snow: Weather in France this week November 11 - 15

Predictions for sun, storm, rain and temperatures across the next five days by area

France steps up HPV vaccination campaign in schools

Health authority aims for 80% vaccination rate among children by 2030 to combat HPV-related cancers

French rail workers to strike in December: Major disruption expected

‘A time of conflict with the SNCF is upon us,’ announce unions opposed to privatisation and the closure of the SNCF freight service

French hospitals’ revolutionary exoskeleton enables wheelchair-bound patients to walk

The technology improves their health and independence - and may soon be available for use in homes

Citroën faces backlash in France over airbag delays

Cars were recalled and drivers warned over faulty airbags

Anger as another area of France decides to return to 90 km/h on many roads

The measure is ‘anti-environmental’ and would worsen road safety, a campaign group says

AirBnb rental laws to be toughened in France

Tax reductions will be partially brought in line for long and short-term rentals, with communes having more power over the market

French pilots set to strike next week over plans to raise flight ticket taxes

Single day of action may be followed by future strikes, union warns

Rain returns, temperatures to drop: French weekend weather outlook November 9 - 10

The south-west will see the brunt of the rainfall

Popular lunch voucher system to be revamped in France

Scheme faces significant changes amidst digital shift and market competition

Debate rages over freelance worker status in France's hospitality sector

Covid led to many former salaried staff switching to freelance roles

Record rise in driving fines in France: what offences and how caught

There are over 1,000 offences that can result in fines

Driving through fog in France: rules and penalties for infractions

Many vehicles are now equipped with special fog lights

Dollar soars against euro after Trump’s election win

Strong exchange rate will be a boost for anyone planning to move from the US to France. Numbers have been rising post Covid

French rail strike call: wide-scale disruption expected later this month

Four unions are calling for protest action over privatisation plans

Photos: Hi-tech medical concept van to serve rural France unveiled

New vehicle aims to provide medical services in areas lacking doctors, equipped with advanced diagnostic tools

Why some cancer rates are rising more in women than men in France

Recent studies show a spike in lung and pancreatic cancers, attributed to smoking and lifestyle choices

Cars, energy, homes: what do France’s new climate targets change

We look at how people in France could be impacted

What do US presidential candidates pledge to change for Americans abroad?

The hopefuls have been targeting the nearly five million Americans who live overseas

Taxi drivers in Toulouse stage ‘snail’ protests against sector deregulation

Travel towards the airport or main train station is set to be affected by

What do the different number plate colours of cars mean in France?

Standard passenger vehicles must be white, but do you know what the other colours signify?

‘Contribution citoyenne’: What is this new residents' charge proposed by French mayors?

Return of taxe d’habitation for main homes has been ruled out but other options are under debate as communes look to raise funding

Warm and dry: Weather in France this week November 4 - 8

Predictions for sun, storm, rain and temperatures across the next five days by area

Row over mobile phone mast near listed French chateau

There are plans to build a 42-metre high mobile phone mast some 700m from the chateau

Key dates for tax payments this November in France

Second-home owners will receive their taxe d’habitation statements this month and many residents will see an income tax payment taken from their bank account

British teen refused French benefits for having 'wrong type of card'

Delay in receiving her post-Brexit residency card has left teenager unable to access housing and transport benefits during her internship

French wine production faces sharp decline

Adverse weather conditions across France's key vineyards forecast a 22% drop in output for 2024

When are doctor fees rising in France and will reimbursement be affected?

There will be two waves of increases

Rising cost of vehicle spare parts in France leads to increase in thefts

Official figures reveal a sharp increase in thieves targeting car parts such as bumpers and doors

Debate over whether to keep Olympic surveillance system in Paris

Decision on whether to retain the network is yet to be made, however civil rights groups have raised concerns about privacy

MAP: house price falls in France - see how your area fares in new notaire data

Only a handful of cities avoided a fall in price at the start of 2024

Firework and alcohol sales banned in multiple French departments for Halloween

Dozens of cars were burned on October 31 last year. The interior ministry has also released tips on how to stay safe tonight

Franco-Scottish climber, 20, climbs world's 14 highest peaks

Alasdair McKenzie is the second youngest to ever achieve the mountaineering 'grand slam'

UK autumn budget: What changes for Britons in France?

Announcements included 25% charge on pension transfers into EU/EEA 'Qrops' schemes

Further crackdown on tourist rentals under debate in France

Communes would be given more autonomy to manage tourist rental market as tax allowances drop

Some main homes in France targeted for capital gains tax under new plan

The length of ownership would be an important factor

These French roads will be exceptionally busy this week as school holidays end

Traffic will be heightened due to November 1 bank holiday and end of holidays

Planned French air travel tax hike will push up ticket prices, say easyJet

The tax increase would be part of the French government's efforts to reduce a €60bn deficit

Impact on appointments: French hospital staff are on strike today

Four major unions call for strike in response to 2025 budget

Train 'revolution' on its way in France as high-speed market opens to competition

New French companies, as well as established foreign operators, will compete with the SNCF on TGV lines across the country

Floods in the south-east of France: One department remains on high alert

Many more still at risk even as rain subsides in most areas

French inheritance law challenge: Ombudsman sets deadline

EU asked to give ‘fuller explanation’ of its delay in responding to complaint over affect on foreign law wills

Second weekend of school holidays in France: these roads will be very busy

Traffic is expected on major motorways as people depart cities for the country

17 new and recent changes in France

Many of the recently-announced measures will come into effect from January 2025

Ski chalet owners in French Alps hit with exit fees of up to €200,000

Several are taking legal action after being promised they would not face charges when leaving a popular tax-beneficial leaseback scheme run by companies such as Pierre & Vacances