French Life

14th Jul 2023

Vehicle Low-Emission Zones

Changes have been announced to low-emission zones in cities, but the rules remain the same.

18th May 2023

Digital French Driving Licences

Your French driving licence will soon be available directly from your smartphone.

9th May 2023

Police and Gendarme Resignations

The French national auditor has highlighted a wave of resignations from the police and gendarmerie.

2nd May 2023

Drought Crisis in France

A government-commissioned report says more radical action is needed to deal with the drought crisis.

25th Apr 2023

The Cost of Vehicle Registration

What is the cost of a vehicle registration certificate (carte grise) in France?

21st Apr 2023

Speed Limit Offences and Penalties

The loss of a point on the driving licence for a minor speeding offence is to be relaxed.

29th Mar 2023

Water Wars in Deux-Sèvres

Large scale protests that have been taking place over the construction of a major reservoir in the Deux-Sèvres department illustrate the growing tension over the use of water in an era of climate change.

6th Jan 2023

French Public Holidays 2023

The 11 public holidays in France for 2023 to put in your diary, as well as school dates.

4th Nov 2022

Lights Go Out in France?

The energy crisis is obliging the government and local authorities to adopt more stringent controls on commercial and public lighting.

31st Oct 2022

New Plan to Fight Wildfires

After an unprecedented summer of wildfires in France, the government has set about building a fire and rescue service fit for the future.