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From Breizh to kenavo: 10 Breton words you'll see across Brittany

If you're vacationing in France's Brittany, you'll quickly notice that road signs, shop names and even restaurant menus often feature Breton words.

The Local France · 2 hrs ago

6 seasonal French cakes and pastries you should know

France is the home of many excellent gâteaux and pastries - but some of them are traditionally eaten at a certain time of year. Here's your guide to French cake season.

The Local France · 3 hrs ago

EU chief urges 'united action' on borders after Spain's Ceuta migrant rush

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called Monday for "united action" on border security after a migrant rush on Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta triggered a public spat between…

The Local France · 3 hrs ago

France braces for violent storms as heatwave continues

Parts of south west France are bracing for severe thunderstorms on Monday afternoon, while 20 départements in eastern and south-eastern France remain on orange heatwave alert.

The Local France · 5 hrs ago

French Expression of the Day: Finir en eau de boudin

This French expression doesn't only have culinary origins.

The Local France · 6 hrs ago

Factcheck: Do French people really take off the entire month of August?

There is a common belief that French people take off the entire month of August, much to the envy of workers in other countries. But is that truly the case?

The Local France · 734 days ago

€190 fare: How fake taxi drivers target tourists at Paris airport

For many tourists visiting France, one of the easiest ways to lose money is being scammed before they've even left the airport, here's a look at how the scammers operate, and how…

The Local France · 7 hrs ago

How to protect your French property from wildfires

France has already experienced devastating wildfires in 2026 and we're only halfway through the summer - so what steps should you take if you live in France or own property there?

The Local France · 1475 days ago

What happens if you need medical care while your French doctor is on holiday?

The month of August in France is known as the month when much of the country slows down. Schools are closed, many businesses shut for several weeks, and, yes, doctors take holidays…

The Local France · 7 hrs ago

MAPS: Where are all the wildfires and warnings in France right now?

Although the huge wildfires in south-west France have been declared under control, fires have broken out over the weekend across the south of the country. With heatwave and…

The Local France · 26 days ago

On the Agenda: What’s happening in France this week

It’s August in France – that means it’s peak festival season.

The Local France · 1 day ago

Smoke from industrial waste fire confines 30,000 indoors in France

An industrial waste warehouse in northeastern France caught fire on Sunday, spewing foul smoke that gave residents headaches and caused authorities to briefly urge some 30,000…

The Local France · 23 hrs ago

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