Originally brought in a temporary Covid-related measure, expanded café terraces have now become a fixture of Paris in the summer, and this year once again return on April 1st.
From cheese and garlic to berets and sex, taxes and striking, France is heavily loaded with cultural stereotypes - and most of them are only partly accurate.
As a foreigner in France, following French news is a great way to become more integrated into the country - but it's not always easy to know how certain publications spin things, and what their political angle is.
France is 'tightening its belt', the finance minister has announced, and one of the changes will be the way the €500 annual budget for classes for employees is distributed. However, the Mon CPF scheme still offers great opportunities for cut-price classes, including French lessons.
Despite his suave image, French President Emmanuel Macron is not immune to a verbal blunder. Here is a selection of throwaway phrases that drew him criticism over the past year.
Oysters are a staple of French dining over the festive period. But after cases of food poisoning and a ban on sales in the Loire-Atlantique department, some are questioning their safety.
The Légion d'honneur is an award given to eminent figures who have brought glory to France. Actor Gérard Depardieu, who faces allegations of sexual assault, risks joining a notorious list of those who have had the title stripped from them.
With marches taking place across France to demand better protection for female victims of violence, President Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation promising tougher action.
Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the most important figures in French history, famed for his military prowess. But the great imperialist was also somewhat of a wordsmith. Here are some of his most profound insights and famous quotes.
Following a week-long pause, construction on the controversial A69 motorway started again on Monday, as law enforcement came in to remove activists from nearby trees in order to begin felling them.
It can be difficult to make friends when moving to a new place - and France is no exception. But these days, there are a lots of apps you can use to make the process easier. Here is our selection of some of the best.
Travelling by bike and train are good ways to reduce your carbon footprint. But transporting you bike on a train can sometimes be a little complicated - especially in France where the rules vary from service to service.
Among the key measures discussed during French President Emmanuel Macron's recent TV interview was a new 'fuel cheque' to help drivers deal with rising costs. But who could benefit and by how much?
Drinks like Cognac, Calvados and Armagnac are popular in France and thought to aid digestion after a big meal - but does any actual science back this up?
When 31 people died after their small boat sank off the coast of northern France in November 2021, there were hopes that the tragedy would push the British and French governments into working together to stop the highly dangerous crossings. But, one year on, the problem as bad than ever.
The Haidar family have welcomed eight people from Ukraine into their family home and a rented flat in the northern French city of Lille. They told The Local about their experience.
Pre-election polling suggests that the gap between incumbent president Emmanuel Macron and his closest rival Marine Le Pen is narrowing. We spoke to experts to ask how likely it is for the far-right candidate to win power.
Now the official campaigning period has begun in France, each of the 12 presidential candidates receives taxpayer funding to make a short film explaining their ideas. We've taken a look at their cinematic efforts, from the slick to the wobbly.
