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Important changes for drivers in central Paris from November 4

A 5.5 km2 zone in the centre will now have traffic limitations in place

Man fatally shot while taking part in hunt in Dordogne

The 49-year-old was found with a gunshot wound to the stomach

Learning French: the origins and meaning of c’est de la daube

Find out how to express dislike in the manner of a native French speaker

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Flash sale of high-speed TGV French train tickets

200,000 cut-price tickets are on offer

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

Website shares list of cars acting as speed cameras in France

Unmarked vehicles operated by private companies perform the role in many departments

Netflix, BeIN, Disney: half-price deal to mark French TV giant Canal’s anniversary

Deal includes sports channels that show Premier League and Champions League football, NBA basketball as well as access to Disney+, Apple TV+ and Netflix

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

Why have thousands of hospital beds closed in France?

A new report shows that the number of full hospitalisation beds has dropped by more than 10% in 10 years

Brittany steps up fight against rising numbers of wild boar

Global warming is enabling the boar to proliferate which brings higher risks to roads, trains, farms, and private residents

How young Britons in France can get a residency card at 18

The children of Brexit Withdrawal Agreement card holders need to apply for the right to stay

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

Farmers step up protest action in south-west France

Farmer protest placards include the slogan: ‘Those who feed you are dying of hunger’

Thousands of jellyfish wash up on Brittany beaches

The species, usually found in warmer Mediterranean waters, were brought in by storms

How does France's public debt compare with the rest of Europe?

The new government has made it a priority to rein in the deficit

French films and TV shows to improve your language in November

Watching shows and films can useful to improving your language learning

Reader experiences: Travelling to France with dogs

Four dog owners tell The Connexion about their struggles since Brexit

French property market: Six key points from latest notaire data

Signs of recovery in view from post-Covid slump although sales numbers and prices remain low

Does working on a bank holiday in France impact pay?

The company, sector, and collective staff agreements can all affect workers’ entitlement

How to get help to tend a grave in the UK or US if you live in France

Organise regular visits to trim, tidy and place flowers for your loved ones

Dog thefts on rise in France: what breeds are being targeted and where

More than 20,000 dogs were reported as lost nationwide in 2023

How and when to see shooting star shower in France this November

Consider these dates and locations to get the best views

Driver fails to register change of address and amasses €14,500 in fines from same French radar

The drive was unaware he was accruing fines as they were sent to old home

Learning French: when and why do we say rendre la monnaie de sa pièce?

This money-based expression can refer to a bid for revenge or a reminder that actions have consequences

Will the severe storms and rain in Spain also reach France?

France saw storms along the Mediterranean coast last weekend

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

Search goes on for body of missing British hiker in France in act of solidarity

Tom Doherty is presumed dead after disappearing on August 6, but search continues in ‘wave of solidarity’

French residency cards: Key terms to know (and understand)

The application process is much easier if you understand the vocabulary

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

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

Passenger killed as concrete block dropped onto French motorway

The national gendarmerie is appealing for witnesses and has launched a murder investigation

Concern over Mercury levels in canned tuna sold in France

Organisations are calling on limits to be much stricter. French brand ‘Petit Navire’ had mercury levels 13 times higher than fresh fish limits

Learning French: the origins and meaning of fada

This regional slang word is connected to fairies and a major French football club

Further crackdown on tourist rentals under debate in France

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

These are the average funeral costs per region in France

Normandy has the highest average cost and Occitanie has the lowest

Drought, floods: French communes find insurance contracts cancelled

Climate change claims are rising, but local authorities say that without insurance, ‘society is undermined’

Visa advice: Moving to France with adult children

Readers ask for advice on visas and residency card issues

How much does a wine estate in France cost?

Winemaker Jonathan Hesford provides an inside look at the many hidden costs awaiting prospective owners

Bank holidays, Beaujolais Nouveau, taxe d'habitation: Key dates in November

Find out the important events taking place in the penultimate month of the year

How is France affected by delays to new EU border controls?

Digital 'Entry/Exit System' was widely expected to start on November 10, but latest delay will give French ports and airports more time to prepare

Comedian who found fame in France talks multicultural comedy

I still feel 80% British in France, says Paul Taylor

Tour de France 2025 route revealed: will it pass near you?

Both the men’s and women’s races will be held entirely in France

Tiger mosquitoes continue to spread at abnormally high levels in France

Mild autumn temperatures have enabled the insects to proliferate, amid record dengue cases

Learning French: arriver comme un cheveu sur la soupe and other soup expressions

You might say this when an unexpected guest is out of earshot

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

How to identify and destroy toxic plants that grow in French gardens

Some can cause illness or even be fatal if eaten

French 10-year residency cards: The three types and who can apply for them

There are several kinds of carte de résident which give wide-ranging rights to foreign residents

Speed limits to be lowered on more Paris roads from November

Two sections of motorway in the Paris area will be lowered in a bid to reduce noise pollution

Mystery lottery winner of €1m in French Alps has until Friday to claim

The winner has still not come forward, almost two months after their win

Learning French: when and why do we say se jeter dans la gueule du loup ?

This wolf-based phrase could warn someone against making a dangerous decision

New and upcoming changes in France in November 2024

Snow tyre rules, border checks, and pensions will all change in November

Weather in France October 28 - November 1: Forecast by area this week

Warm afternoon temperatures and a dry week is expected. Predictions for sun, storm, rain and temperatures across the next 5 days

Vehicle ‘malus’ increase rejected by French parliament - but could it still come?

Even MPs from the prime minister’s own party called the measure ‘too negative’

DNA of pet dogs to be used to trace mess on streets in village near Nice

The town in Alpes-Maritimes already spends €25,000 a year to clean it up

Free Mobile data theft: clients in France warned to look out for scams

The mobile phone provider was hit by a major cyber attack in October

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

Car registration fees in France: Normandy rise highlights national variations

By January 1, 2025 the cost for a carte grise in Normandy will have risen by 72% in two years

Widow loses right to live in French property due to lack of maintenance

‘Total and long-standing failure’ to maintain home means it requires complete renovation

France looks to authorise online casinos

It is one of only two EU countries that still bans this. Physical casinos warn of ‘catastrophic consequences’ of legalisation

Key safes targeted in latest anti-Airbnb measure in Marseille

The mairie has said it will remove all lock boxes if hosts do not take them down in time

Confirmed: France’s minimum wage will increase in November

A 2% rise will see the wage rise above €1,800 per month for the first time

Why many in France will see tax payment debited from bank account today

We also explain how to spread property taxes out monthly for next year

French speed cameras set to detect more types of offences

Cameras set to use AI technology to help spot infractions such as driving without a seatbelt

Nine French false friends that appear in everyday conversation

From sans doute to déception, here are some terms to familiarise yourself with to avoid confusion

Temperature drop and storms: French weekend weather outlook October 26-27

Two departments are on heightened alert due to risk of flooding

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