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Travel
Covid-19 - Travel to and from France
Covid cases are falling in France and over two-thirds of the population have been vaccinated, but the use of a health passport is essential for international travel and in internal public spaces.
08 Sep 2021
Flight Cancellation Rights in France
What are your rights as an airline passenger in the event of a delayed or cancelled flight to or from France?
13 Aug 2021
Summer Weather in France 2021
Météo France are predicting a hotter than normal summer in most of France.
04 May 2021
Speed Camera Controls in France
France is to substantially upgrade its speed camera network, as a campaign of destruction continues.
09 Mar 2021
Public Holidays in France 2021
The 11 public holidays in France for 2021 to put in your diary, as well as school dates.
11 Jan 2021
Flight Delays and Compensation in France
A French court has ruled that a passenger does not have to produce a boarding card to be entitled to compensation.
04 Dec 2020
Best Beaches in France
Where are the best beaches in France this year for the discerning holidaymaker?
11 Aug 2020
Brittany’s Airports Called into Question
The French national auditor has questioned the long-term future of several of Brittany’s airports.
03 Apr 2020
Relaxation of 80kph Speed Limit
The French government has relaxed the law on the 80kph speed limit, but the operational advice has emptied it of a great deal of substance.
07 Feb 2020
Public Holidays in France 2020
The 11 public holidays in France for 2020 to put in your diary, as well as school dates.
10 Jan 2020
Best Christmas Markets in France
Our selection of some of the best Christmas markets in France this year.*
10 Dec 2019
The Sunniest Departments in France 2018
According to figures recently released by Meteo France, last year there were near average levels of sunshine in the south, and around 10% higher in the north.
10 Dec 2019
Budget Alpine Ski Resorts in France
Our choice of some smaller, charming ski resorts in the Alps which retain their authenticity and affordability.*
10 Dec 2019
France's Regional TER Train Service
A blistering report by the French national audit office finds France’s regional train network to be seriously degraded, with little time to improve.
08 Nov 2019
Brexit: The PETS Travel Scheme
What are the implications for travelling with pets to and from France as a result of Brexit? Updated Jan 2021
08 Oct 2019
Summer Music Festivals in France 2019
Our choice of the best summer music festivals throughout France in this year to suit all ages, tastes and budgets.
09 Jul 2019
Top Tourists Sites in France
The French government have recently published figures on the top 100+ tourist destinations in France.
06 Jun 2019
Road Accidents Fuel Speed Limit Debate
Road accidents in France have shot up this year, as the radar network is trashed by protesters, and debate rages about the future of the 80km/h speed limit.
09 Apr 2019
Skiing Prices in French Ski Stations
A new study provides an insight into the comparative cost of skiing in around 50 ski stations in France.
07 Feb 2019
Public Holidays in France 2019
The 11 public holidays in France for 2019 to put in your diary, as well as school dates.
08 Jan 2019
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