How bad is the drought in France? See restrictions in your departmentSee the breakdown of the departments under drought warnings, alerts and crisis-level alerts
Flights, cars, metro: How Paris 2024 Olympics will affect travelRestrictions are set to include no-fly zones, traffic bans, and double-price metro tickets
41 arrests over tantric yoga group accused of sex abuse in FranceMore than 25 women were allegedly being kept against their will in ‘deplorable conditions’, by a self-styled ‘guru’
Update on plan to ease second-home visits and sample French MP letterWe look at progress in parliament on the ‘automatic visa’ law and a positive email from a majority party MP. We also provide detailed help for writing to your MP
Chance to buy private island in the Loire - you will need a boat tooThe island has 33 hectares of land for agricultural use and a nineteenth century hunting lodge to restore
France plans to ban smoking in more places - will it work?Campaigners say it is not enough to make a significant difference
Alert over fake police officers after couple lose €3,000 in FranceThe criminals lured the couple from their home, saying their car window had been smashed
€1bn plan announced to safeguard under-threat biodiversity in France The initiative includes the planting of a billion trees and the establishment of more protected areas. Environmental groups say it is not enough
French cricket clubs accused of faking women’s matches for fundingSubsidies paid to develop the women’s game were linked to matches that never happened according to a TV investigation
From bonuses to bikes: Key dates and changes in December in FranceStay up-to-date with what is new - and what is ending
More about how proposed electricity cuts will work in FranceLinky meters may reduce the kVA power levels to minimum in case of an energy shortage
Heating oil and wood pellet prices lower than last year in FranceThe steep rises seen in autumn have already subsided
‘I’m proud to be a citizen here’: Rugby’s Rory Kockott becomes FrenchThe South African-born scrum-half played for the French national side and won two titles with Castres
Wife of French serial killer in court over 3 murders including BritonMichel Fourniret is said to have asked for her help to ‘hunt virgins’
Streaming sites to legally watch films for free in FranceSome sites also host TV shows, one is even focused on providing English-language content
Praise for French student who wrestled knife from attacker in DublinPresident Macron contacted the 17 year-old to thank him for his bravery
Is Spain calling for easier second-home visits as French senators are?Several media reports have linked the French ‘automatic visa’ proposal and alleged actions by Spain
Change to France’s school holiday zone system under reviewThe long-used ‘three-zone’ system could change soon, but critics question the possible economic impact
20 Ryanair passengers left at Carcassonne airport as plane takes offTravellers left grounded included a woman on the way to her daughter's wedding and a mother and son travelling for a chemotherapy appointment
Information meeting about radon gas in houses in DordogneMeeting affects 14 communes which have been classed at highest risk level for gas. Free radon measuring kits will be handed out
