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Visas for France: how often are they refused and for what reasons?

Nearly 3 million visas were requested in 2023

Can I delay the start date of my one-year French visa?

Visas may need to be validated after certain time but this is not linked to the start date

Paris chapel named one of best hidden secrets in tourist poll

The monument on the Ile de la Cité dates back to the thirteenth century

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Give second home owners in France a special visa, says senator

Five-year visa would allow annual six-month visits

7 places to visit in France for free with this weekend’s Heritage Days

We list some sites that are not yet full for reservations - but be quick

Concerns over end of six-month visas for France dismissed

After non-EU visitors flag problems getting a VLS-T, we asked the French Interior Ministry to clarify its visa policy

France overtourism: five alternatives to the most popular destinations

The French government says 80% of tourists in France focus on just 20% of the country

Tips on how to avoid mobile phone roaming charges when in France

It comes as more UK operators begin charging customers extra for using their phones in mainland Europe

‘Enormous impact’: Readers on how EU rule has hit their France visits

Connexion readers detail how the 90/180-day rule has slashed their holiday time and pushed them to sell their French homes

Can you visit the French parliament and listen to a debate?

The palais Bourbon building is no longer closed off to the public, but advance planning is needed to see inside

Can visitors to France have a mutuelle top-up policy?

We look at the health insurance options that are available to you as a visitor to France

Visas to stay in France for six months: Q&As on appointment process

We look at visa fees, waiting times, documents - and income levels - required, whether you always have to visit in person and more

French senator backs campaign for easier visas for second-home owners

Campaigners argue that France has the freedom to act if it chooses to do so

France’s oldest active lighthouse reopens to public - tides allowing

The phare de Cordouan, which lies off the west coast of the country, has been closed for nearly a decade due to restoration work

Student aims to visit all France's 101 prefectures: 45 visited already

The 22-year-old came up with the idea in a bid to get to know his country better

Historic ship Hermione confirms more details for 2019

The 'Normandie Liberté' tour of the historic ship will begin in May 2019, after successful tours in the Americas and the Mediterranean in 2015 and 2018.

Dordogne named one of world’s most exciting places

The Dordogne has been named as one of National Geographic’s top five world’s most exciting destinations to visit in 2019, due to its “picturesque and historic” attractions and culture.

What lies beneath these French subterranean sites

Away from the prehistoric caves that lure visitors in their droves, France has plenty of lesser-known underground sites to explore. Samantha David selects some of her favourites

Would you like to greet visitors?

The Greeters Association in France is calling on our English-speaking readers to join them as volunteer tour guides and show visitors around their local town or area.

Can I greet in English?

I have read your feature on greeters (August edition, Community pages) and their need for English speakers. However, I have visited their site and they say that you have to speak French.

France still hanging out tourist welcome

Anti-tourism protests have spread from Spain into the Pays Basque with posters in Biarritz saying Parisien dégage t’as Paris plage ( Parisian, go away, you’ve got your own beach).

Visiting france

Visas for France: how often are they refused and for what reasons?

Can I delay the start date of my one-year French visa?

Paris chapel named one of best hidden secrets in tourist poll

Give second home owners in France a special visa, says senator

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Father’s anger at wine used in meals served to girl, 3, at state creche in Nice

Fines levied for failure to declare bank accounts held out of France

7 places to visit in France for free with this weekend’s Heritage Days

Concerns over end of six-month visas for France dismissed

France overtourism: five alternatives to the most popular destinations

Tips on how to avoid mobile phone roaming charges when in France

‘Enormous impact’: Readers on how EU rule has hit their France visits

Can you visit the French parliament and listen to a debate?

Can visitors to France have a mutuelle top-up policy?

Visas to stay in France for six months: Q&As on appointment process

French senator backs campaign for easier visas for second-home owners

France’s oldest active lighthouse reopens to public - tides allowing

France voluntary quarantine rules on trips less than 14 days

Visitor visa for France: How do we prove we own our second home?

Can visitors to France have a mutuelle top-up policy?

Student aims to visit all France's 101 prefectures: 45 visited already

What income must Britons show for a six-month visitor visa for France?

French regions are offering cash rewards to visitors

French departments give €1m in summer tourist vouchers

A gardeners’ garden in the Loire

Louvre to make pre-booking mandatory this year

Historic ship Hermione confirms more details for 2019

Dordogne named one of world’s most exciting places

What lies beneath these French subterranean sites

Would you like to greet visitors?

Can I greet in English?

France still hanging out tourist welcome