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ANALYSIS: Are Le Pen's 'French preference' plans feasible or even legal?
France's Marine Le Pen has reiterated her support for the idea of 'French preference' - a policy that would exclude legal long-term foreign residents of France from certain types of housing, benefits and jobs. But could this ever actually happen?
MAP: France's 7 'cool refuges' as the summers heat up
With France experiencing hotter summers and more heatwaves, interest is growing in the coolest areas of the country to either move to or stay in over the summer - and now a group of experts have listed seven 'cool refuges'.
France's 'Gilets Jaunes' protesters urged to take to the streets again
In a blast from the past, calls are once again circulating in France for the 'yellow vests' to take to the streets and roundabouts, in a protest against the rising cost of living.
Saint Pierre et Miquelon: Why does France have two islands off the Canadian coast?
The usually obscure French territory of Saint Pierre et Miquelon with be the site of a joint visit from French president Emmanuel Macron and Canadian prime minister Mark Carney in response to another outbust from US president Donald Trump - here's what you need to know about these two tiny islands.
The new 'tipping culture' that is sparking fury in France
'It's theft', 'I won't use it' - credit card machines with a tipping option are gradually becoming more common in France, but not everyone is happy about it.
PODCAST 🎧: Le Pen's 'vile' election pledge and why French cheese could lose its taste
The Talking France podcast is back with a 'rentrée special' on France's latest political developments, Marine Le Pen's proposed hijab ban, whether the French really hate Parisians, big changes to French cheeses and why September is the best month of the year in France.
Is the English language really just 'badly pronounced French'?
A French linguist has been making waves with his boldly titled book 'The English language does not exist - it's just badly pronounced French', but does the professor actually have a point?
French pilots file September strike notice
French pilots have filed a three-day strike notice for September, adding to a busy calendar of strikes called in France this autumn.
The 5 big challenges facing France this September
As France goes back to work, politicians are now turning their attention to the challenges ahead - and there are some big ones looming in la rentrée.
Paris Seine parade to celebrate opening of new Hindu temple
Parades will be held in Paris and along the River Seine in September to celebrate the opening of a new Hindu temple just outside the French capital.
UPDATE: 40 flights cancelled as French easyJet staff strike
Around 40 flights have been cancelled, with likely more to come, as French cabin crew at easyJet begin a weekend strike.
Factcheck: Will this year's French wines really taste smokey?
The vineyards of Bordeaux escaped the huge wildfires in the region, but the smoke has blown over a large area - so will this affect the taste of 2026 vintages?
French airline staff file strike notice for August
Three unions representing French cabin crew have filed a strike notice running from Friday, August 7th, until Wednesday, September 2nd, in a dispute over working conditions.
'Crisis' level water restrictions imposed in 60% of French départements
Two thirds of départements in France are suffering such severe drought that 'crisis' level water restrictions have been imposed. From gardens to swimming pools and drinking water - here's what those restrictions mean for households.
In numbers: Yes, summers in France really are getting hotter
Summers in France have always been hot, especially in the south, so do the latest wave of extreme weather warnings really mark a rise in temperatures? Or just a change in weather forecasting techniques and media attention?
The story behind the viral photo of French wildfires
The photo has gone around the world as the defining image of French wildfires, and of the climate crisis - but who took it, where is it and what does it actually show?
Should you cancel your French holiday due to wildfires?
Headlines in France in recent days have been dominated by a series of huge wildfires, with thousands of hectares burned, homes evacuated and others left without power. So is it still safe - and advisable - to holiday here?
Your key questions answered about the Schengen area's 90-day rule
The EU/Schengen area's '90-day' rule is a complicated one that causes much confusion for travellers - here we answer some of the most common questions from readers of The Local.
LATEST: 'Calmer night' but Bordeaux wildfires still burning
Firefighters battling the giant wildfires in south-west France have reported a 'calmer night', but Wednesday brings a return of scorching temperatures to the region.
Explained: The causes of France's increasingly severe wildfires
France, like its Mediterranean neighbours, is seeing an increasing number of severe wildfires, with thousands of hectares burned already this summer.
Can your boss ban you from working remotely from France?
If you're planning on combining a holiday in France with a couple of days of work this summer, you may need to check whether your company allows this.
EES passport checks caused 'no major congestion' in France, says government
The EU's new EES biometric passport checks have been the subject of controversy and complaints about travel delays, but France's Interior Ministry says they 'protect European citizens on a daily basis', adding that France was taking a 'pragmatic' approach to the rollout.
Why is Paris so dangerous during a heatwave?
When heatwaves strike, Paris is not usually the hottest part of France - but the capital is over-represented when it comes to excess deaths during hot weather. Here's a look at what makes heat so dangerous in Paris.