The French aid schemes to help people move to the countryside 6:38 AM (33 minutes ago)
Southern European countries often seek out foreigners to help revitalise emptying rural areas. Although France has 'rural revitalisation' initiatives including tax breaks and €1 homes, most of them are geared towards French people.
The below-the-radar French town named on European cultural heritage list 5:13 AM (last hour)
The Forbes of list of the 10 European towns with the best cultural heritage contains some well-known names like Florence, Dubrovnik and Bruges - plus one small town in south-west France that often flies under the radar, but contains some fascinating treasures.
French Word of the Day: Le corbeau 1:54 AM (5 hours ago)
This French word might come up around Halloween, or while watching a crime documentary.
What is France's 'franchise médicale'? 1:38 AM (5 hours ago)
French politicians are talking about increasing the 'franchise médicale' - here's what that means for your healthcare costs.
OPINION: Relax France, the world isn't laughing at you (not much, anyway) 27 Oct 7:54 AM (23 hours ago)
Is the whole world really laughing at France over its endless government dramas, jailed ex president and that Louvre heist? Perhaps, a bit. But it's not as bad as a lot of French people seem to fear, writes Emma Pearson.
9 French expressions that make French people laugh at you 27 Oct 5:25 AM (yesterday, 5:25 am)
It's not just 'sacrebleu' - unfortunately your French textbooks might have included quite a few phrases that will make your French friends laugh at you (affectionately, of course).
Explained: Payment limits on French bank cards 27 Oct 5:03 AM (yesterday, 5:03 am)
Foreigners in France might be surprised to find their French bank account blocked after making several big purchases - such as booking plane tickets - despite having enough money in their account. Here's why.
France tightens up bank rules for loans and overdrafts 27 Oct 3:47 AM (yesterday, 3:47 am)
The French government is set to bring in stricter regulations for bank overdrafts and loans. Here is what changes.
2 words to beware of in French property adverts 27 Oct 2:15 AM (yesterday, 2:15 am)
If you're browsing French real estate listings you might come across a few places that seem like incredible bargains - but there are two little words you need to check for.
French Phrase of the Day: Être dans la sauce 27 Oct 2:10 AM (yesterday, 2:10 am)
You don't want your team to be in the sauce.
French police investigate anarchist groups over sabotage on rail network 27 Oct 12:36 AM (yesterday, 12:36 am)
French police say they believe sabotage by an anarchist group may have been the cause of a fire on the French rail network that saw dozens of trains cancelled on Monday.
Ten people to stand trial over online harassment of French first lady 26 Oct 11:35 PM (yesterday, 11:35 pm)
Ten people go on trial in Paris on Monday for sexist cyber-harassment of Brigitte Macron, in the latest case sparked by unsubstantiated gender claims thrown at the French first lady for years by some in France and beyond.
Two suspects arrested after Louvre jewel heist 26 Oct 1:53 AM (2 days ago)
French authorities have detained two of the suspected robbers believed to have stolen precious crown jewels from the Louvre in a museum heist that stunned the world, officials said Sunday.
On the Agenda: what’s happening in France this week 26 Oct 1:19 AM (2 days ago)
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.
Selling homes, winter driving and seasonal festivals: 6 essential articles for life in France 26 Oct 12:43 AM (2 days ago)
How to sell your French property, inheritance tax’s ‘five-year rule’ explained, residency rights for pensioners, where snow tyres will be temporarily obligatory from next month, and our guide to the country’s best winter festivals
What changes in France in November 2025 17 Oct 2:20 AM (11 days ago)
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.
6 spooky French films to watch over Halloween 24 Oct 2023 7:03 AM (2 years ago)
With Halloween just around the corner you might be in the mood for a spooky film - but did you know that French cinema was a direct influence on some of the best known Hollywood scary movies? Here are 5 to try this autumn.
Tick tock: 15 French expressions for talking about time 25 Jan 2022 12:19 AM (3 years ago)
From soon to maybe to indefinitely to possibly, via the 'night of time' French has a lot of time-related phrases that don't translate literally, but will have you sounding like a true local if you use them. We break them down for you here.
Trêve hivernale: Why you can't be evicted in winter in France 4 Dec 2019 9:00 PM (5 years ago)
France has a lot of laws that protect the rights of ordinary people, and one of the most famous is the trêve hivernale, or winter truce. Here's what it means.
How do the French celebrate Halloween? 30 Oct 2019 11:10 PM (5 years ago)
Visitors from countries such as the UK and - in particular the USA - might be expecting to see the shops full of pumpkins, ghost costumes and mini candy, but in France things are a little more restrained around Halloween.