Travel and transport

Sail across the Atlantic on a cargo yacht from France

New transatlantic service takes around 15 days and will cost €2,000 to €3,000

World War Two bomb found at Gare du Nord: UK-France Eurostar services cancelled

All services in and out of the station have been halted

Change to Ryanair boarding process delayed to November 2025: French flights affected

Airline also encourages more people to use its app as part of digital shift

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What is the best way to travel between London and Paris?

Comfort, price, journey length are all key factors in choosing the best option for yourself

Strikes at French ports to continue during March: List of dates

Ferry services may be affected if action stepped up

Nice mayor backtracks on banning large cruise ships

Plans welcomed by ecologists were heavily criticised by local businesses

Prosecutor investigates private parking companies near French airports

Some clients say their cars had been driven for up to 1,200 km whilst they were away and had been damaged

Port strike affects UK-France ferry crossings

Operators are warning of delays and cancellations especially between Dover and Calais

Eurostar to end summer service between the Netherlands and Belgium to south of France

Operator chooses to focus on core cities but will still run winter Alpine service

Low-cost airline to charge passengers extra tax on already booked French flights

Passengers will need to pay difference in cost or could be denied boarding

What is a Ghic card and does it work in France

Cards cover medical necessary health costs

Calais and Dunkirk ports strive for all-electric ferry-crossings

Battery-powered ships will recharge in less than 45 minutes

How to save money on train travel in France

If you are planning a trip, try these handy hints to ensure you get the best deals

EasyJet to stop two flight routes connecting Paris to major UK airports

Airline says it is concentrating on routes which are more popular

Photos: Monaco and two French Mediterranean jewels named as Best European Destinations

The three French-speaking destinations appeared in the 2025 top 20 rankings

New Bordeaux-Edinburgh flight route announced by easyJet

Flights will operate twice a week from the end of June

Germany to prolong France border checks

The ‘exceptional’ measures have been extended before key election

New London - Brest easyJet route announced for June

It is the second route between the two cities

What is the process if Brexit card holder’s passport is stamped by mistake?

Manual stamping of passports will soon be phased out

Repeat incivilities on public transport in France may soon be punishable by jail time

Offenders who spit, put their feet on seats or play music too loud are targetted by new proposal

Air France customers can now buy train tickets using air miles

Expansion of ‘Train+Air’ scheme sees vouchers of up to €100 available

Breaking: Nationwide computer failure affects local trains in France

Delays are worst in south-east and around Paris

Inquiry gives its support to Nice airport expansion, recommends environmental checks

The airport wants to increase capacity to over 18 million – currently around 14.5 million – and is constructing a 25,000m² extension to one of its terminals

Passenger exits plane by emergency slide as aircraft taxies on Paris airport runway

The man was intercepted by transport police and other passengers were evacuated from the plane

CONFIRMED: Major road connecting ski stations in French Alps will reopen today after rockfall

Authorities feared up to 15 hours of traffic build up if road was not opened before school holidays began

Bordeaux changes streetlight hours to improve public safety

Cutting back the hours streetlights were on at night has saved council over €1 million since 2023

Port of Dover expects new EU border controls to be in place by November 2025

UK authorities are working on assumption that measures will be phased in over six-month period

Ryanair threatens to reduce flights in France as tax increases back on agenda

‘France is going against the tide’, said Ryanair’s CEO

This free option on Air France flights will soon be chargeable for some passengers

It is one of several moves by the airline to change its model

Good news for skiers in south of France as four resorts are open

Recent snowfall has benefited the resorts

London-France Eurostar ends biometric check-in as station prepares for Entry-Exit System

The service has been in place since July 2023

Public transport to be free for over 65s (and under 10s) in Aix-Marseille

The new measure will apply to 240,000 children and 500,000 over-65s

French port workers start two-day strike: what impact on travellers?

Unions claim government is withholding information on asbestos study

What is the purpose of the EU’s 90/180 days rule that applies in France?

Regulation has taken on more significance for UK residents since Brexit

Paris - Milan train route to reopen in March

Landslide in Alps blocked tunnel for some 19 months

New way for travellers to show identity now accepted on some French trains

Digital QR code can be used by many (but not all) passengers instead of physical ID and ticket

Clues that Virgin Group plans to challenge Eurostar on Channel Tunnel route

Spanish train company confirms that the multinational has asked it to source trains

What will expected new European regulations mean for French air travel?

New regulations are likely to be in force before summer holiday season begins

No ETA permit needed for Americans and others only transiting in UK

However, the fee for those who do need ETAs is likely to rise

France’s SNCF train company told it must not ask passengers’ gender

European courts rule information is not required when buying a ticket

Ryanair announces new seasonal French-UK route

The airline is now responsible for half of all routes out of Clermont-Ferrand airport central France

EasyJet confirms closure of Toulouse base from April: UK flight maintained

The company will more than halve the number of destinations it serves from the airport

New UK travel permit rules: how are travellers from France affected?

We answer key questions on the Electronic Travel Authorisation and look at when similar rules for Britons may be coming in with regards to travel to the EU

Two days of discount Ouigo train tickets in France

Cap of €19 on 300,000 spring tickets

Three new UK routes among easyJet French expansion

Airline adds 20 new routes to and from seven French airports

Major changes to Paris public transport tickets begin this January

Simplified fares and a flat ‘tourist pass’ fee are among the new ticket options

New London-Dordogne air route announced for summer 2025

British Airways will compete with Ryanair on route

Dozens of new flight and ferry routes for France in 2025

The SNCF is also to introduce its long-awaited TGV M in the new year

EasyJet, Ryanair, Air France: which airlines fared worst for late flights in 2024?

Low-cost carriers registered fewer cancellations but had more delays overall in the study by air travel compensation group Flightright

Remember: New TGV luggage limits now apply in France

Changes affect the number and size of bags allowed per person

Ryanair does U-turn on starting flights to and from major Paris airport

Planned routes to Slovakia and Italy – the first for the company from either of the capital’s main airports – have been scrapped

Will French air traffic control strikes continue over Christmas?

We cover refund and compensation rights in the event of strikes causing cancellations or delays

French air traffic controllers strike to ground flights at several airports

Other airports in the south are affected as well as those in Lyon and Corsica

Cable damage stops opening of world-famous French cable car for skiers

Alpine area famous for off-piste routes faces tourism hit

EasyJet announces nine new flight routes from France including to UK

A service from Bordeaux to Birmingham is among the new announcements

Bordeaux-Ireland flights: Aer Lingus to replace Ryanair

The three flights per week will replace a service previously offered by Ryanair, which has now stopped all flights to and from Bordeaux

Conductors on French public transport will soon be able to check your address

Move is part of anti-fraud plans to prevent people from giving false information during fines including on SNCF trains

December French rail strike: Less disruption expected than forecast

High-speed services should not be affected during the Christmas season

Airlines told to cancel some flights to and from France due to Thursday’s public servant strikes

Some airports will see 20% plus of flights affected at certain times of the day on December 5

Ryanair to begin flying from major Paris airport

Two new UK routes also announced by easyJet and WizzAir

France – US flight diverts to Ireland because of passenger disruption

Irish police arrest man on Delta Airlines’ Paris-Atlanta route

French airport trials free ‘no queue’ security lane booking system

Passengers at Lyon Terminal 1 can reserve 15-minute slots to pass through security

Did you know: the Paris Métro has underground 'ghost stations'

They are hidden from passengers but some are used as film locations

Ryanair threatens to end flights to ten regional French airports over tax plan

Airline boss says it will reduce traffic to France by 50% if proposed tax increases on tickets are approved

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

Strike action poses minimal disruption to French TGV services

Although overall disruption will be limited, no night trains will be running and local services may still be impacted during tomorrow’s strike

SNCF train tickets open for early 2025 bookings

International destinations and skiing stations within France are included in the seats now available

Bus stop opens on French motorway near Strasbourg

It will link to tram stop and cut travel times for people in city suburbs

Eurostar anniversary sale launches - and includes London-Paris tickets

Discounts of up to 30% are available to celebrate its 30 year history

EasyJet and major French airlines not expected to be impacted by Thursday pilot strike

Travellers should however check the status of their flight before arriving at the airport

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

Major train travel disruption as Paris-Lyon TGV route closes for four days

Services across France – and internationally – will see journey times increased or be cancelled

Does 90/180 day rule affect visiting France if I have Spanish residency?

Rules on spending too long in another EU country are in place for everyone

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

Cheapest destinations and best days to fly for a Christmas getaway from France

These are the best low-price offers and dates to fly on according to a French consumer website