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French Life
Thirty-Seven Departments Increase Speed Limit
Thirty-seven departments in France have re-introduced a 90km/h speed limit on some of their roads.
29 Nov 2021
Grants for Electric Cycles in France
There are both local council and central government grants available for the purchase of an electric cycle. UPDATED 7th January 2023.
08 Oct 2021
Winter Tyres Obligatory on French Roads
All vehicles in mountain areas of France must now be equipped with snow tyres or carry chains. UPDATED Nov 2023
28 Sep 2021
Guide to School Education in France
With the French school year now under way, we have recently updated our popular guide to the French school education system.
08 Sep 2021
Back to School in France 2021/2022
Some 12 million children returned to school (la rentrée) on September 2, with new Covid-19 health protocols in place.
08 Sep 2021
Best Markets in France
The market in the town of Étaples-sur-Mer, Pas de Calais has taken the laurels as the best street market in France 2021.
13 Aug 2021
Low Emission Zones in French Cities
The French government has decided to extend low emission zones to all cities and large towns in France.
13 Aug 2021
The Population of Rural France
One in three of the population of France live in a rural area, according to a new study by the French national statistical office.
03 Jun 2021
Battle Against Pussy Galore
The French government have intensified action against those who abandon their pets, with the identification of cats now made compulsory.
10 Feb 2021
Parcel Delivery in France
Whether late delivery, lost parcel or damaged goods, what can you do if you have a parcel delivery problem in France?*
04 Dec 2020
Older Drivers and French Driving Licences
The French government is continuing to resist regular calls for more stringent controls on driving licences for elderly persons.
10 Nov 2020
Hunting Accidents in France
The hunting season began in France last month, and within days several accidents are reported.
06 Oct 2020
Back to School in France
Children in France returned to school this month, but twelve schools are immediately closed due to outbreaks of the Covid-19 virus.
04 Sep 2020
International Schools in France
There are many so-called 'international' schools that exist in France, but it is a term that is widely misunderstood.
09 Jul 2020
Covid-19 France - Relaxation of Lockdown
The French government have announced a cautious and conditional plan for easing the lockdown, commencing 11th May.
05 May 2020
Covid-19 France - Departmental Figures
An analysis of the current number of Covid-19 cases in France by department.
05 May 2020
Covid-19 - Return to School in France
French children are to return to school from 12th May, against the advice of government scientists, so how will it be done?
05 May 2020
Covid-19 in France - News Digest
A summary of the main Covid-19 developments in France over the past month.
03 Apr 2020
Covid-19 - Where are the Cases?
What are the departments in France most affected by the pandemic?
03 Apr 2020
Inequality in French Schools
The French school system is one of the most unequal on the planet, and one in which pupils perceive the least support from their teachers.
10 Dec 2019
