Travelling from a French city to an international destination can mean navigating between a train ticket, a flight booking and a potentially stressful connection at the airport.
But there is an option that lets you book the whole journey on a single ticket and it is now being expanded to include SNCF’s low-cost high-speed Ouigo trains.
Explained: The single ticket for French plane and train journeys
The US midterms take place on November 3rd 2026, and Americans in France can still vote – but for some states, time is running out. Here’s who can vote, how to request and return a ballot, and what to do if yours hasn't arrived.
Americans in France: Deadlines for voting in the US midterms
Many of France’s far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen’s policies are contrary to French law and the constitution, so does that mean they will never happen? We spoke to legal scholar and specialist in human rights and civil liberties Dr Rim-Sarah Alouane to find out more.
INTERVIEW: We need to see the bigger picture, Le Pen is going after the rule of law
The French term ‘residence secondaire’ can be misleading to English-speakers, but it is an important one to understand, especially when it comes to taxes, healthcare and residency paperwork.
Is your French property a main residence or a second home (and why it matters)?
Gluten-free diets have become more common across the world, but in the country known for its bread and pastries, finding ‘sans gluten’ options can still be a challenge in France. Here, readers of The Local share their tips.
‘Take a back-up sandwich’ – How easy is it to find gluten-free food in France?
In France, autumn is an ideal time to stock up on high-quality French wine, as supermarkets, cavistes and websites alike hold the annual ‘Foire aux vins’ wine sales.
Foire aux vins: How to find bargains on high quality wine in France
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