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SOCIAL

What to expect from traffic during upcoming three-day weekend in France
TRAVEL NEWS

What to expect from traffic during upcoming three-day weekend in France

US Voters: These midterms matter – here’s how to request your ballot
PARTNER CONTENT

US Voters: These midterms matter – here’s how to request your ballot

MAP: Where in France can you buy property for less than €100k?
PROPERTY

MAP: Where in France can you buy property for less than €100k?

While French cities such as Paris are notoriously expensive, there are many areas outside the cities where it is still possible to buy spacious homes for less than €100,000 - particularly if you don't mind a bit of renovation.

IN PICTURES: French drought intensifies as River Loire dries up
CLIMATE CRISIS

IN PICTURES: French drought intensifies as River Loire dries up

Reader question: Are there private beaches in France?
TOURISM

Reader question: Are there private beaches in France?

FRENCH WORD OF THE DAY

French Word of the Day: Soixante-huitard

French Word of the Day: Soixante-huitard
MAP: Where in France are there water restrictions and what do they mean?
ENVIRONMENT

MAP: Where in France are there water restrictions and what do they mean?

Yes, train travel from France across Europe is far better than flying – even with kids
TRAIN TRAVEL

Yes, train travel from France across Europe is far better than flying – even with kids

French history myths: The Bastille was stormed to free hundreds of political prisoners
FRENCH HISTORY

French history myths: The Bastille was stormed to free hundreds of political prisoners

Retiring overseas? Ageing, stress and how to ensure a healthy life abroad
PARTNER CONTENT

Retiring overseas? Ageing, stress and how to ensure a healthy life abroad

‘Public opinion is ready’ – These French senators want to legalise marijuana
POLITICS

‘Public opinion is ready’ – These French senators want to legalise marijuana

LATEST: South west France hit by more wildfires as 6,800 hectares burn
WILDFIRES

LATEST: South west France hit by more wildfires as 6,800 hectares burn

Protect yourself from the rising costs of living
PARTNER CONTENT

Protect yourself from the rising costs of living

Tenants in France: How to make your home more energy efficient
PROPERTY

Tenants in France: How to make your home more energy efficient

How to adopt a pet from a French animal shelter
ANIMAL WELFARE

How to adopt a pet from a French animal shelter

French doctors advise ‘be more Spanish’ as heatwaves continue
CLIMATE CRISIS

French doctors advise ‘be more Spanish’ as heatwaves continue

French phrase of the Day: Trier sur le volet
FRENCH WORD OF THE DAY

French phrase of the Day: Trier sur le volet

Can second-home owners in France get a carte de séjour?
SECOND HOMES

Can second-home owners in France get a carte de séjour?

Ten of the best day trips out of Paris
TOURISM

Ten of the best day trips out of Paris

Whether you live in Paris or are just visiting, you might be looking for ideas for day-trips - here are some of our favourite spots within easy travelling distance of the City of Light.

French history myths: A masked ‘phantom’ once lived below Paris Opéra
FRENCH HISTORY

French history myths: A masked ‘phantom’ once lived below Paris Opéra

France introduces stricter wine rules for restaurants, bars and cafés
FOOD & DRINK

France introduces stricter wine rules for restaurants, bars and cafés

ENVIRONMENT

Ask the expert: Why is France’s drought so bad and what will happen next?

Ask the expert: Why is France’s drought so bad and what will happen next?
Airport chaos in Europe: What are your rights if flights are delayed or cancelled?
TRAVEL NEWS

Airport chaos in Europe: What are your rights if flights are delayed or cancelled?

French Expression of the Day: Chanter faux
FRENCH WORD OF THE DAY

French Expression of the Day: Chanter faux

ANALYSIS: Is water likely to be rationed as France’s drought worsens?
WEATHER

ANALYSIS: Is water likely to be rationed as France’s drought worsens?

10 French phrases that English really should have too
LEARNING FRENCH

10 French phrases that English really should have too

What are the new Covid rules as France scraps its State of Emergency?
HEALTH

What are the new Covid rules as France scraps its State of Emergency?

French history myths: France is the birthplace of wine
FRENCH HISTORY

French history myths: France is the birthplace of wine

French ex-firefighter detained over starting wildfires
WILDFIRES

French ex-firefighter detained over starting wildfires

Property taxes, food and tunnels: 6 essential articles on life in France
LIVING IN FRANCE

Property taxes, food and tunnels: 6 essential articles on life in France

‘Don’t sleep naked’ – How to get a good night’s sleep in a French heatwave
WEATHER

‘Don’t sleep naked’ – How to get a good night’s sleep in a French heatwave

Is there really a minimum cash requirement for British visitors to France?
TRAVEL NEWS

Is there really a minimum cash requirement for British visitors to France?

Brexit has ushered in a host of travel changes for Brits coming to France, but is there really a minimum amount of cash you need to enter the country? We look at financial requirements for visitors.

France lifts all Covid-related travel restrictions as State of Emergency ends
TRAVEL NEWS

France lifts all Covid-related travel restrictions as State of Emergency ends

‘Save the Kévins’ – French film aims to rehabilitate the much-mocked name
CULTURE

‘Save the Kévins’ – French film aims to rehabilitate the much-mocked name

FRENCH POLITICS

What now for France’s public service broadcasters after TV licence axed?

What now for France’s public service broadcasters after TV licence axed?
MAP: The speed limits in different parts of France
TRAVEL

MAP: The speed limits in different parts of France

Warning: 6 of the most common scams in France to watch out for
ECONOMY

Warning: 6 of the most common scams in France to watch out for

France’s most toxic plants and berries to watch out for
ENVIRONMENT

France’s most toxic plants and berries to watch out for

The best banks for Americans living in France
MONEY

The best banks for Americans living in France

Travel to France: What has changed since Brexit?
TOURISM

Travel to France: What has changed since Brexit?

Tax hikes of up to 60% for French second home owners
SECOND HOMES

Tax hikes of up to 60% for French second home owners

Airport chaos: Your rights on lost bags and delayed or cancelled flights in France
TRAVEL NEWS

Airport chaos: Your rights on lost bags and delayed or cancelled flights in France

How to avoid huge ‘roaming’ phone bills while visiting France
MONEY

How to avoid huge ‘roaming’ phone bills while visiting France

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