May 1st is a public holiday in France with many workers given the chance to enjoy the day off to mark Labour Day - this year, ...

The European Commission is currently conducting a review of its rules on compensation due to passengers whose flights are ...

Rather, it refers to the ‘duty’ levied in international commerce, while douane is the French word for customs. When arriving ...

A top European court on Thursday condemned France for failing to protect the rights of three teenagers who reported rape.

From Americans' growing love for Nice to French attempts to entice US researchers and the rules for remote work in France, ...

A daughter of France's prime minister became on Wednesday the latest to accuse the clergy running a school in the Pyrenees of ...

French train operator SNCF has launched its new 'bistro style' menu for the high-speed TGV services, offering travellers a ...

It was perhaps inevitable, but planned tributes in France following the death of Pope Francis have led to a row about the ...

If you are planning a move to France, you will want to think carefully about whether or not to leave items in storage for an ...

Armed with 4,000 eggs and a truckload of sugar and cream, French pastry chefs on Wednesday completed a 121.8 metre long strawberry cake which they have claimed is the world's longest ever made.

A French court ruled that a Muslim school could continue to receive state subsidies after local authorities in 2023 cut funding over alleged "serious breaches" of teaching rules, the court and its ...

Are you an American retiree or soon-to-be retiree? The Local is interested in hearing about your experiences of accessing social security benefits from France. Please take a moment to fill out our ...