Smokers in Paris are facing further restrictions on lighting up, as 10 percent of the city's green spaces are set to go smoke free, and there are also bans on several of the country's beaches coming in to force in June.
Starting a new life abroad is daunting at any age. And for children, who might not have a say in the big move, there is lots of excitement and anxiety about the new place they will soon call home.
A driver of a double-decker Paris tourist bus has been charged with murder over a road fight in the French capital that left a car driver dead, prosecutors said.
Readly - the 'Spotify of magazines' - is offering readers of The Local a free month's worth of unlimited all-you-can-read magazines. All you need to do is answer one quick question.
Whether you're heading to France in your car this summer, or you live here, you'll need to be well informed on the country's driving laws. Take our test to find out how much you already know.
Your profession may take you to risky destinations but it’s your job to make sure you’re protected.
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France likes to think of its food and its wine as rooted in the soil and soaked in tradition. It boasts of its farm produce as authentic and life-affirming. But there is another story, writes John Lichfield.
The deadline is looming for the annual tax declaration in France, so here's what you need to know about the important task and what's different about it this year.
This week's My French Business features a unique spot in idyllic rural northern France for those seeking rest, relaxation and perhaps a bit of fly fishing. James Hughes tells us about La Cascade, and offers some crucial advice for anyone setting up business in France.
A high speed rail link between France and Italy is now more likely to go ahead after election woes for Italian opponents to the plan.
A British man living in France has been elected to the European Parliament - as a Brexit party MEP.
Which type of American expat in France are you?
Working in a French office can be daunting, especially if you aren't yet fluent in French. But fear not, we've put together a list of vital phrases to use at work, whether for chatting to colleagues, asking for a pay rise or quitting.
The 'yellow vests' might be getting most of the coverage but they aren't the only ones protesting in France at the moment, with French high school students jumping on the bandwagon to vent grievances of their own.
Nobody wants to be the embarrassing old person who gets their LOLs mixed up, and it's even harder if you're messaging someone in a second language.
This weekend, most of the Hexagon will be bathed in sunshine - so here are some sunny French expressions to celebrate the occasion.
Doing any renovation is a complicated and lengthy project - but doing it in a foreign country adds a whole new level of challenge. Here is our A-Z guide to renovating a house in France.
Ten French villages you should really visit.
Paris's annual giant chic picnic broke records on Sunday.
There are a few thousand Australians in France and probably a few more we don't know about. Here's where you're most likely to find them.
"This is not science-fiction any more."
Known as the 'gastronomic capital of France', Lyon is the country's third largest city. We asked our Lyon-based readers to tell us the best - and worst - things about living and working in the city.
"Parasite", a black comedy about a family of clever scammers from South Korea's underclass, won the Palme d'Or top prize at Cannes on Saturday, the first time a Korean director has scooped the coveted award in the film festival's 72-year history.
