New year, new transport rules - here is a roundup of everything that will be changing - or not - in Paris, from public transportation, bike lanes, and car rules.
From new rules on French language tests and civics tests to changes in travel, healthcare and museum entry prices, here's what changes for foreigners living in France in 2026.
Pupils across head France head back to school after the Christmas holidays - but the celebrations aren't entirely over, while health workers plan a strike, and Brigitte Bardot is laid to rest
France in 2026 brings municipal elections (and maybe more), a consequential legal ruling for Marine Le Pen, new flights, extra requirements for foreigners in France and some important legal changes.
It's been a rollercoaster ride through parliament, but now the part of France's budget that covers social security spending is finally passed, with changes coming into effect from January 1st 2026. Here's what's in it.
Christmas may be coming, but there are more strikes in the offing, and some taxes are due — but, good news for children, schools break up for the holidays.
A very important budget vote is due, a Toulouse court is set to decide the future of the controversial A69 motorway in south-west France, it’s a busy week for sport, and the Mont Blanc tunnel reopens.
It’s another big week for France’s politicians, as the 2026 Budget bill crawls its way through the Parliamentary process, Nicolas Sarkozy is back in court, while Americans in France celebrate Thanksgiving, and a very busy day’s shopping is in store…
From Armistice Day and the anniversary of the November 13th terror attacks to strikes and a busy week for France’s international men’s rugby and football teams, here's what is happening in France this week.
Millions of children head back to school, Budget wrangles continue in parliament, a controversial store opens in Paris, and retirees stage a day of action.
New European border checks are extended at the Port of Dover, France marks Armistice Day, and motorists in parts of France need to be properly equipped for winter, Christmas is officially coming, and the taxe d'habitation bills for second-home owners.
A busy week ahead, including the start of the trial of 10 people accused of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron, Halloween, a public holiday, and several new or seasonal laws coming into effect.
From a property tax bill deadline to another volume of France's favourite comic book series and a spicy festival, here's what is happening in France this week.
A big week in French politics begins, a former president learns the date of his prison fate, there’s another strike, and schools break up for two weeks.
From the start of the EES passport checks to the first meeting of the new government and a new addition to the Panthéon, here's what is happening in France this week.
From more strikes to new help buying a car and installing a heat pump, plus tax deadlines, school holidays and an important date for Christmas travel, there’s a lot going on in France in October.
More strikes and protests are planned this week, while the new Prime Minister is set to lay out his plans to MPs, a civil hearing linked to the robbery of Kim Kardashian starts, and Paris Fashion Week gets under way on another busy week in France.
From a union ultimatum and farmer protests to wine sales, a cup final and a moment of judgement for ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy, here's what is happening in France this week.
National protests on Thursday dominate this week’s diary in France, while the country’s unique culture gets an airing on the weekend’s Journées du Patrimoine and a lot of trucks gather at Le Mans.
