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How to contest incorrect speeding fines in France

Have you fallen victim to a defective camera or incorrect information? Here is what to do

French nationality and residency cards: tougher tests from 2026

Card changes relate mainly to newcomers invited to local Ofii offices for French test

EES: Eurotunnel estimates two minutes extra for UK-France travel

Lorries and coaches will be affected first with car travellers following later this year

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Photos: first snows of season in the Pyrénées, Alps to follow soon

Temperatures in mountain range dropped more than 20C over the weekend

France’s A9 motorway to be blockaded this weekend as farmers protest

The blockade will be part of a major day of action

‘Lizard’ road sign in France - this is what it means

Livestock, deer…lizard? The sign warning of a rare kind of animal hazard

How did populist parties perform in France compared to other countries in last EU elections?

Most - but not all - countries saw the right significantly outperform the left

Nice airport: near collision between easyJet and Nouvelair planes on runway

Planes were just metres away from serious crash - inquiry opened

14 recent and upcoming changes in France you may have missed in September

Including latest on Mont Blanc tunnel closure and changes to chèque énergie

Driver in Brittany dies after being swept away on flooded road

Woman was driving to work in the early morning after heavy storms

Changes make it harder to claim for flight compensation in France

The current free of charge route of filing a court claim is set to end

French weekly weather forecast September 22 - 26: cold snap and snow returns to mountains

Morning frosts are expected in central areas as showers persist across most regions

Flash floods hit Brittany and south - one dead

Woman dies as car swept away and streets in south submerged by torrential rain

Inquiry opened into French air controller who fell asleep on job

Aircraft left circling above Corsican airport for almost 20 minutes

Man dies from hornet attack whilst gardening in north of France

The 54-year-old went into fatal anaphylactic shock following multiple stings - we explain what to do if you discover a nest near your home

Extra security checks on French bank transfers from next month

You may wish to verify existing beneficiary details to avoid payments to them potentially being blocked

Pioneering French surgery restores sight to man using part of his tooth

Revolutionary operation allows people to regain most of their vision after their cornea is damaged

French policeman charged with rape of British tourist

The Marseille prosecutor opened an inquiry after the tourist filed a complaint

Roads blocked, trains disrupted: September 18 strike latest

Up to 90,000 police deployed in largest operation since gilets jaunes

Trial of burglars who invaded UK retirees' home in south-west France begins

Husband was knocked unconscious before intruders stole items including jewelry and cash

France’s egg consumption soars leading to shortages

Supply of French-origin eggs is struggling to keep up with demand

British retiree cycles Tour de France route for charity

Dyll Davies, 66, rode 6,400km over 41 days

18 French departments launch service to help elderly with administrative procedures

‘Help desks’ will be set up in public establishments such as town halls and post offices

Graphic: One in five French workers employed in state sector

There are nearly six million workers in the ‘fonction publique’ in France, covering several areas

‘Black day for travel’: French strikes on September 18 set to bring widespread disruption

Unions and parties on left are calling for massive turnout from workers across multiple sectors

Living near vineyards in France linked to higher pesticide levels, study shows

Children aged 3-6 are particularly affected

French association matches struggling students with helpers

Could you be a supporter for a student in need, or do you know one who could benefit?

French farmers call for major protest day: key details and impact

Demonstrators expected to target supermarkets and prefectures

French workers who fall sick on holiday can now get holiday days back

Landmark ruling seeks to apply EU law after France was warned of non-compliance

French weekly weather forecast September 15 - 19: A return to summer?

Plenty of sunshine and temperatures of 30C and above in the south-west bring a late summer bloom

New French PM targets 30-minute health access for all

Network of 5,000 'France Santé' centres planned by 2027

Why French air controllers called off September 18 strike and instead plan October action

Three-day stoppage will impact air travel early next month

Listen: Stag bellowing season to begin in French forests

Every year, nature-lovers gather to listen out for the sound and even compete to imitate it best. A 500-hour livestream is available of the bellowing season on TV this year

How a Brittany commune hopes to get strangers talking

A conversation bench is one of many initiatives being trialled to develop a spirit of friendship

Bordeaux's hidden stories revealed by hand-drawn maps

Architect Nicolas Coury captures Bordeaux's essence through a community-driven, memory-filled map.

Warning over fire risk as many in France flout rubbish sorting rules

Discarded batteries suspected to be cause of at least some of the fires

Video: raccoon spotted in French Pyrenees

Local animal experts say this is ‘not good news’ and ask the public to report any further sightings

Man in custody over death of French jogger was previously imprisoned twice for rape

DNA of jogger, 28, was found in the man’s car

Which flight routes connect France to Bournemouth airport?

There are links from three French cities

French weekend weather forecast September 13-14: Rain for most areas

Summery conditions will only be present in the south on Sunday

How France is preparing for the age of longer lifespans

The Connexion visits the Genii Longevity conference in Geneva to talk to experts on new technologies, lifestyle changes, and future medicines

Make sure you sell before buying a new French property, say notaires

Buoyant market in some parts of France had tempted some to buy before confirming sale

‘Living in France is an advantage for longer life’

Best way of ageing slowly is prevention, a healthy lifestyle and seeing your doctor, says longevity expert

Can you name, in order, France's seven prime ministers since 2017?

President Macron has appointed a joint-record number of people to the position

Petition against France loaning Bayeux Tapestry to the UK reaches 72k signatures

People are concerned the 11th Century artefact could be damaged during transportation

Air France rolls out free on-board WiFi service

All planes should have technology by end of next year

Will ‘Bloquons tout’ protests continue in France?

Around 200,000 took part in action on September 10 according to official figures

Carrefour store found guilty of presenting foreign fresh produce as French

Widespread checks in 2024 found many shops fall foul of general commerce rules

Only one in 10 in France feel confident giving first aid

Training rate is far below most other European countries

Dordogne town intensifies mosquito-control operations as disease rates rise

Bergerac has reported 52 cases of chikungunya

Roadblocks, protests, arrests: Update on Bloquons Tout actions around France

Strike action is so far not causing the threatened mass disruption everywhere

Meet Sébastien Lecornu, France’s new prime minister

Macron’s close ally has been perennial cabinet figure but inherits political chaos of predecessors

Fines for failure to uproot abandoned French vineyards

Rule applies to landowners with sizable vines on their property

Americans end up on flight to Tunis after asking to go ‘to Nice’

How the two women missed the airport gate sign has not been explained. They shared their unexpected trip online

Le Pen: date set for appeal that will determine if she can run for president in 2027

Marine Le Pen lawyer criticises timing saying it will disrupt municipal elections

French doctor on trial for ‘poisoning’ 30 patients

Anaesthetist was on hand to resuscitate patients and ‘act like a hero’

Home renovation grant rules tightened in France

Firms must now provide clients with proper documentation

Birth rate eclipsed by deaths in France for first time in 80 years

Development will mean changes in strategy and planning for the country

Call for elections, impeachment and a ‘negotiator’: Political reaction after fall of French prime minister

Politicians across the spectrum were quick to react to the historic vote

What’s next for France as prime minister falls in confidence vote?

New prime minister, new elections, or presidential resignation all touted as possibilities

French prime minister toppled after vote of no confidence

François Bayrou must resign after 364 MPs went against his government in critical vote

‘Block everything’: France braces for ‘shutdown’ protest on September 10

Major protests are planned in cities and towns across France

‘Family-friendly' label launched to counter rise in child-free spaces

54% of French people are in favour of adult-only spaces

10% of France’s green energy wasted in first half of 2025

Problem attributed to the intermittent nature of solar and wind power

France 2021 inheritance law: EU deadline for reply is 'excellent news' says law professor

Controversial law offers children 'compensation' where foreign inheritance rules are set to apply to estate

France looks to digitalise traffic fines

Online platform set to simplify administrative procedures and end the problem of fines getting lost in the post

September 7 ‘blood moon’: how best to see it in France

The total lunar eclipse will be visible across all of France

French weekly weather forecast September 8 to 12: cooler and lots of rain

Unsettled conditions are set to return across France after a short-lived return of summery weather at the weekend

More retirees turned down for French citizenship over foreign income tell their stories

A growing number of readers report refusals after minister's prefecture letter called for tougher attitude

When does EES start for Eurotunnel and how will it work?

We look at how lanes and pre-registration booths are being organised

Anger over €1.89 bottles of Bordeaux wine sold in French supermarkets

Winegrowers say the low prices undervalue their products

Couple fined for keeping panther at their home in northern France

The animal, named Louise, was spotted prowling rooftops near Lille

‘Increasingly concerned’, ‘terrible’, ‘not great for the region’: Readers respond to Ryanair French route cuts

Axing of France-UK winter services affects many readers

French animal shelters struggle as number of pets brought in remains high

Animals taken to shelters this summer due to abuse over double that of last year

EES start date confirmed for Dover to Calais ferries

Non-EU nationality travellers will be directed towards a new area to use pre-registration kiosks

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French nationality and residency cards: tougher tests from 2026

EES: Eurotunnel estimates two minutes extra for UK-France travel

Photos: first snows of season in the Pyrénées, Alps to follow soon

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Man dies from hornet attack whilst gardening in north of France

New Covid strain named ‘Frankenstein’ expected to spike in France this autumn

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France set to require amateur sea fishers to declare key catches

France’s A9 motorway to be blockaded this weekend as farmers protest

‘Lizard’ road sign in France - this is what it means

How did populist parties perform in France compared to other countries in last EU elections?

Nice airport: near collision between easyJet and Nouvelair planes on runway

14 recent and upcoming changes in France you may have missed in September

Driver in Brittany dies after being swept away on flooded road

Changes make it harder to claim for flight compensation in France

French weekly weather forecast September 22 - 26: cold snap and snow returns to mountains

Flash floods hit Brittany and south - one dead

Inquiry opened into French air controller who fell asleep on job

France set to require amateur sea fishers to declare key catches

SFR sale may affect millions in France

New Covid strain named ‘Frankenstein’ expected to spike in France this autumn

Man dies from hornet attack whilst gardening in north of France

Heritage Days in France: ideas for visits this weekend plus photos

Row over porn access as Free adds VPN to French mobile contracts

Ryanair new boarding pass requirements: French flights impacted

French unions issue ‘ultimatum’: new strikes expected

French weekend weather forecast September 20 - 21: storms return but temperatures stay high

Extra security checks on French bank transfers from next month

Pioneering French surgery restores sight to man using part of his tooth

French policeman charged with rape of British tourist

Roads blocked, trains disrupted: September 18 strike latest

Trial of burglars who invaded UK retirees' home in south-west France begins

France’s egg consumption soars leading to shortages

British retiree cycles Tour de France route for charity

18 French departments launch service to help elderly with administrative procedures

Graphic: One in five French workers employed in state sector

‘Black day for travel’: French strikes on September 18 set to bring widespread disruption

Living near vineyards in France linked to higher pesticide levels, study shows

French association matches struggling students with helpers

French farmers call for major protest day: key details and impact

French workers who fall sick on holiday can now get holiday days back

French weekly weather forecast September 15 - 19: A return to summer?

New French PM targets 30-minute health access for all

Why French air controllers called off September 18 strike and instead plan October action

Listen: Stag bellowing season to begin in French forests

How a Brittany commune hopes to get strangers talking

Bordeaux's hidden stories revealed by hand-drawn maps

Warning over fire risk as many in France flout rubbish sorting rules

Video: raccoon spotted in French Pyrenees

Man in custody over death of French jogger was previously imprisoned twice for rape

Which flight routes connect France to Bournemouth airport?

French weekend weather forecast September 13-14: Rain for most areas

How France is preparing for the age of longer lifespans

Make sure you sell before buying a new French property, say notaires

‘Living in France is an advantage for longer life’

Can you name, in order, France's seven prime ministers since 2017?

Petition against France loaning Bayeux Tapestry to the UK reaches 72k signatures

Air France rolls out free on-board WiFi service

Will ‘Bloquons tout’ protests continue in France?

Carrefour store found guilty of presenting foreign fresh produce as French

Only one in 10 in France feel confident giving first aid

Dordogne town intensifies mosquito-control operations as disease rates rise

Roadblocks, protests, arrests: Update on Bloquons Tout actions around France

Meet Sébastien Lecornu, France’s new prime minister

Fines for failure to uproot abandoned French vineyards

Americans end up on flight to Tunis after asking to go ‘to Nice’

Le Pen: date set for appeal that will determine if she can run for president in 2027

French doctor on trial for ‘poisoning’ 30 patients

Home renovation grant rules tightened in France

Birth rate eclipsed by deaths in France for first time in 80 years

Call for elections, impeachment and a ‘negotiator’: Political reaction after fall of French prime minister

What’s next for France as prime minister falls in confidence vote?

French prime minister toppled after vote of no confidence

‘Block everything’: France braces for ‘shutdown’ protest on September 10

‘Family-friendly' label launched to counter rise in child-free spaces