After the French interior ministry reminded préfectures to more strictly consider 'French income' in citizenship applications ...

French bishops have asked the Archbishop of Toulouse to reverse his decision to promote a priest convicted of raping a minor ...

Large part of south west France have been placed on red alert - the highest level, indicating a potential danger to life - ...

A major French train station has opened a 'quiet space' for passengers who are sensitive to noise or light, in a pilot project for better provision for autistic people.

Firefighters tackling a massive wildfire in southern France face a "challenging day" with officials warning on Sunday that ...

French medics had to treat Eritrean migrants hidden in a UK-bound refrigerated lorry for hypothermia Saturday, after the ...

Inmates at a prison in southwestern France are struggling to cope as a heatwave grips the region, with high temperatures set ...

European leaders urged more "pressure" on Russia overnight Saturday, after the announcement of a Trump-Putin summit to end ...

British pensioners have spoken of their disappointment at being rejected for French citizenship because of a lack of income ...

If you are a foreign retiree living in France, The Local is looking to hear from you about your experiences applying for ...

One woman has died, thousands were evacuated and at least 13 injured in a massive wildfire in southern France - here's the ...

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