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News from France, French politics, French travel, French bureaucracy, moving to France, jobs in France, French property, learning French, by The Local, published from Paris. The Local's goal is to give you all the news and essential information you need about France.
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Brigitte Macron's "fairytale journey" from schoolteacher to first lady is to be recounted in a French TV series, the producers said Tuesday ..read more
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Before you move to France - or spend an extended holiday here - you might want to brush up on French culture and history. Here are eight recommendations from the team at The Local France ..read more
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A direct rail route between Barcelona and Paris which was set to launch in time for the Summer Olympics has been delayed due to setbacks in France, as has another new sleeper train between Barcelona and Amsterdam ..read more
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The EU's new passport control Entry & Exit System (EES) is scheduled to come into force later this year and is already causing anxiety for many travellers. We've answered your questions on the new system and how it will work ..read more
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'Mai à vélo' is a month-long, government-backed scheme intended to encourage people in France to choose cycling over other modes of transportation ..read more
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This French word might sound idyllic, but it’s a bit more complicated than that ..read more
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The hero Frenchman hailed as 'bollard man' for his role tackling the assailant during the Sydney shopping centre attack has been told by the country's president that he is "welcome to Australian citizenship ..read more
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A new Covid-19 vaccination campaign began in France on Monday, with elderly and vulnerable people encouraged to get a booster shot before the start of the Paris Olympic Games ..read more
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The French government has created a website - called 'Anticiper les jeux' - which is intended to help people in Paris plan ahead for disruption during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Here's how to use it ..read more
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This French word might be tossed around when trying to split the costs with friends or family ..read more