Clermont-Ferrand is considering extending its free public transport offering from weekends to the full week - joining a growing list of local authorities offering free services in a bid to cut pollution and stimulate local economies.
Music can be an effective way of progressing in a language while having fun. Whether you're a beginner in search of vocab, or an advanced learner hoping to hone your accent and learn some cool slang, these musicians will help you improve your French.
Studying in France is all about travelling, drinking wine, and making friends... and studying, of course. But life here can get pretty expensive. The good news is there are lots of ways to save money when you're a student, from eating out to visiting museums.
From football to breakfast pastries, France contains some fierce local rivalries which are mostly fought through words and gastronomy, but occasionally spill over into physical battles. Here's a look at where near neighbours in France love to hate each other.
Applying for a visa for the first time can be a daunting, so we asked readers of The Local who had been through the process to share their tips for making the process as smooth as possible.
As France launches a major study into the effects of pesticides on people living near vineyards, we look at the growing movement of wine-growers who are turning their backs on chemicals.
When most people think of the north of France they picture Normandy, or the beaches of Le Touquet or Boulogne, not the département of Nord. But there are plenty of reasons to visit this overlooked part of the country.
Whether it's anti-vaccine sentiment or support for the far-right, French polls frequently throw up some surprising results - but how seriously should we take what the French tell pollsters?
The traditional French greeting of a kiss on the cheek has suffered during the Covid-19 pandemic, but two thirds of French people have now returned to old ways. We asked foreigners in France whether they're ready to kiss again.
It's not until 2022 but the French election campaign appears to be in full swing already with immigration emerging as a key issue. We asked the experts to take a look at some of the most common stereotypes around immigration.
Immigration has already emerged as a key theme of the 2022 French presidential election. But as candidates come out with statistics to fit their narratives, how many migrants really come every year, and what impact do they have on France?
France's National Assembly passed a bill on Wednesday which will impose a minimum delivery fee for books, as a way of helping independent bookshops compete with online multinationals.
France is one of the most popular destinations in the world for international students, but for those who are used to studying in English-speaking countries, there are a number of things about French universities, and student life, that take some getting used to.
It had been suggested that the French health pass could be lifted in certain parts of the country where infection rates are low, but the government has now announced that no relaxation will take place before November 15th.
Torrential rain hit the city of Marseille in the south of France on Sunday and Monday, just days after local waste collectors ended a week-long strike, leading to fears of "catastrophic" waste making its way to the ocean.
Summer may be over in France, but many people are still complaining of mosquito bites. With 12 areas of the country on orange alert for the insects, experts explain why they are so prevalent this late into the year.
France's health minister Olivier Véran has announced that two new shooting galleries will be created every year, as health authorities struggle to deal with problems caused by drug addicts.
French chef Davy Tissot won the 2021 Bocuse d'Or in Lyon on Monday, the first time France has come out on top since 2013. Here's everything you need to know about the world's most prestigious cooking competition.
France has undertaken its first tests of the hydrogen-powered trains which are set to replace diesel trains along several regional lines. Here's what you need to know about this "zero emission train".
It may be famous for its wine, but France is also the country with the largest number of breweries in Europe. This is how French beer changed its image from a "man's drink" to a refined beverage worthy of an apéro.
For a long time, France's proximity to the UK meant there was a steady stream of English speakers looking to teach in France. Now, language schools are feeling the combined effects of Brexit and Covid-related travel restrictions.
French president Emmanuel Macron has affirmed that the Covid health pass had 'produced results' in terms of vaccinations, and hinted that the pass could be lifted in parts of the country where the virus is under control.
More and more French administration is moving online, but after it was announced that hackers stole the data of 1.4 million people who took Covid tests in France, we asked cybersecurity experts whether we should be worried about our personal data.
Over 200,000 children attend boarding schools in France, but the experience is very different to the image we may have from English-language TV and film. A government project aims to make them more attractive.
