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Second-home owners in France might be tempted to apply for a 12-month visa in order to avoid having to abide by the 90-day limit on visits to their property - but there are some things to consider before doing so.

This might be your worst nightmare if you have stage fright.

The lower house of the French parliament voted late on Thursday to nationalise the country's largest steelmaker, ArcelorMittal France, though the measure is opposed by the government and likely to be rejected by the Senate.

A French court has sentenced a man to 25 years in jail for killing his father, in a murder linked to the family’s champagne business.

Paris’ Louvre museum has announced it is to raise ticket prices for most non-EU visitors, meaning US, British and Chinese tourists among others will have to pay €32 to get in.

From the French school system to France's best sandwich, plus the French words that say something about French culture, this week’s La Belle Vie newsletter offers an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking, and living like a local.

The French government is advising all residents to create a survival kit to have in their home in the event of a crisis such as war, nuclear accident, cyber-attack or a natural disaster. Here's what they suggest you pack.

The European Commission wants to make rail trips between major European cities faster and easier for international travellers, and has launched a new strategy with this aim in mind.

The growing threat from Russia and the risk of renewed conflict in Europe have thrown a spotlight on the continent's varied military service models.

France will introduce a voluntary military service of 10 months beginning next summer, President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday, in the face of what he called a growing threat posed by Russia.

This French expression might come up while camping.

Two detainees at a French jail sawed through the bars of their cell and escaped using bed sheets overnight, a prosecutor said on Thursday, in the second such incident in recent weeks.

Unions representing French doctors have called for 'unprecedented' strike action starting on January 5th, in opposition to the draft 2026 social security bill.

The Talking France podcast is back and picking through the recent war-like rhetoric heard in France, as well as the crisis for the French wine industry, possible changes to the school day and and early look at next year's crucial elections.

French unions have called for strike action on Tuesday, December 2nd to put pressure on MPs regarding the 2026 draft Budget. Here's what to expect in terms of disruption.

Foreigners who have residency in France gain extra rights (and responsibilities) which are not open to those who simply own property here or visit regularly. Here's a look at what non-residents can and cannot access.

European travellers to the UK now require an electronic ETA visa waiver, with the UK government warning that they will start barring entry to those who don't have the required waiver. UK nationals are exempt, but what about their French partners, spouses or children?

If you're interested in explaining the news and major changes in France to our audience of international residents and regular visitors and think you have what it takes to be a journalist for The Local France, then read on.

If you are looking to take a French language test - whether that is for admission into French university or for residency/ citizenship purposes, here is what you can expect in terms of prices and where to find exam centres.

Some view it with suspicion but an increasing number of businesses in France are embracing the American tradition of 'Black Friday' sales.