https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Europe in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed They're better for the planet, they won't be cancelled because of jet fuel shortages and you can take your own wine on board (100ml limits? What are they?) - here are some suggestions for a French train holiday this summer. https://www.thelocal.com/20260428/12-beautiful-routes-for-french-train-holidays-this-summer Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:49:41 +0200 12-beautiful-routes-for-french-train-holidays-this-summer From Robert Capa to Auguste Renoir - via Lee Miller and Louis XIV carpets - French museums are preparing their temporary exhibitions for the upcoming year. https://www.thelocal.com/20260123/15-art-exhibitions-to-look-forward-to-in-france-in-2026 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:04:16 +0100 15-art-exhibitions-to-look-forward-to-in-france-in-2026 French political drama, cultural landmarks, key public figures and a bit of French language - see how much you remember about 2025 in France with our quiz of the year. https://www.thelocal.com/20251224/france-in-2025-the-big-quiz-of-the-year Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:31:37 +0100 france-in-2025-the-big-quiz-of-the-year The Forbes of list of the 10 European towns with the best cultural heritage contains some well-known names like Florence, Dubrovnik and Bruges - plus one small town in south-west France that often flies under the radar, but contains some fascinating treasures. https://www.thelocal.com/20251028/the-below-the-radar-french-town-named-on-european-cultural-heritage-list Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:13:15 +0100 the-below-the-radar-french-town-named-on-european-cultural-heritage-list Celebrations of truffles, wine, farming and lemons - as well as Christmas and New Year festivals and a long dog-sled race - give winter a festive feel in France. https://www.thelocal.com/20251022/19-must-visit-winter-festivals-and-events-in-france Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:09:36 +0200 19-must-visit-winter-festivals-and-events-in-france If you're visiting one of France's many museums, art galleries or national heritage sites you may not have to pay for your ticket - here's a look at the groups who can benefit from free entry into French museums. https://www.thelocal.com/20240118/do-you-qualify-for-free-entry-to-french-museums Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:27:53 +0100 do-you-qualify-for-free-entry-to-french-museums We asked readers of The Local what they consider to be the most over-rated and disappointing tourist site in France - and there was one clear winner. https://www.thelocal.com/20250819/readers-reveal-the-most-disappointing-tourist-sites-in-france Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:49:05 +0200 readers-reveal-the-most-disappointing-tourist-sites-in-france Whether you're planning a trip to France or you already live here and are looking for ideas for the summer break, here are our suggestions for exploring some of the country's best off-the-beaten track attractions. https://www.thelocal.com/20250723/7-ideas-for-your-french-summer-holidays-this-year Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:24:40 +0200 7-ideas-for-your-french-summer-holidays-this-year From what to take to where's best to spend the night, The Local's Ben McPartland shares some tips and insights into how to ensure your French campervan holiday goes smoothly. https://www.thelocal.com/20240729/essential-tips-for-your-campervan-holiday-in-france Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:39:02 +0200 essential-tips-for-your-campervan-holiday-in-france As he prepares to welcome the Tour de France to his Normandy village, John Lichfield reflects on why the world's greatest cycle race remains as popular as ever with the French, despite their 40-year losing streak. https://www.thelocal.com/20250709/opinion-tour-de-france-remains-a-great-french-festival-even-if-the-french-no-longer-win Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:21:09 +0200 opinion-tour-de-france-remains-a-great-french-festival-even-if-the-french-no-longer-win Known affectionately as 'blue gold,' France’s lavender fields are a popular tourist attraction every year. https://www.thelocal.com/20220524/what-to-know-when-visiting-frances-lavender-fields-this-summer Tue, 24 May 2022 14:29:04 +0200 what-to-know-when-visiting-frances-lavender-fields-this-summer The usually obscure French territory of Saint Pierre et Miquelon found itself the centre of global attention on Thursday when Donald Trump slapped the highest rate of 50 percent tariffs on it - here's what you need to know about these two tiny islands. https://www.thelocal.com/20250403/saint-pierre-et-miquelon-why-does-france-have-two-islands-off-the-canadian-coast Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:00:03 +0200 saint-pierre-et-miquelon-why-does-france-have-two-islands-off-the-canadian-coast It's been named as the top French city to visit in 2025 by the travel guide Lonely Planet - so here are seven reasons why we think you should visit France's fourth-largest city. https://www.thelocal.com/20250114/7-reasons-to-visit-frances-top-city-of-2025 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:36:21 +0100 7-reasons-to-visit-frances-top-city-of-2025 It won't reopen for another week but on Friday media were allowed inside the newly-restored Notre-Dame cathedral for the first time, as president Emmanuel Macron visited to thank the 2,000 people who have worked on the incredible restoration. https://www.thelocal.com/20241129/in-pictures-inside-paris-newly-renovated-notre-dame-cathedral Fri, 29 Nov 2024 15:33:45 +0100 in-pictures-inside-paris-newly-renovated-notre-dame-cathedral With overcrowding an increasing problem, authorities in France are putting in booking systems - or even trying to discourage visitors - are certain tourist hot-spots. Here's a look at the most crowded places, and some quieter alternatives. https://www.thelocal.com/20240603/the-10-french-tourist-spots-most-likely-to-be-overcrowded-this-summer Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:25:22 +0200 the-10-french-tourist-spots-most-likely-to-be-overcrowded-this-summer The Olympic torch is now on its way around France, visiting hundreds of towns, villages ans tourist sites - here's the complete list of places it will pass through on its 11-week journey around France. https://www.thelocal.com/20230623/map-where-will-the-olympic-torch-visit-on-its-journey-through-france Fri, 23 Jun 2023 17:09:58 +0200 map-where-will-the-olympic-torch-visit-on-its-journey-through-france They're popular with tourists for both their beauty and their wilderness - but what's it like to actually live in the Pyrenees? Author Stephen Cracknell spoke to residents on both the French and the Spanish side of the mountains about what brought them to the area and why they remain. https://www.thelocal.com/20240506/they-treated-me-like-a-son-the-secrets-of-integrating-in-a-pyrenees-community Mon, 06 May 2024 14:33:57 +0200 they-treated-me-like-a-son-the-secrets-of-integrating-in-a-pyrenees-community France has, once again, been named the most-visited tourist destination in the world - so just what is it that makes the country so popular with visitors? https://www.thelocal.com/20210816/six-reasons-why-france-is-so-popular-with-tourists Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:59:00 +0200 six-reasons-why-france-is-so-popular-with-tourists Looking to enjoy an overnight trip to the mountains in France? French mountain refuges offer an excellent and affordable way to see the sights and get some hiking done. https://www.thelocal.com/20230918/everything-you-need-to-know-about-staying-in-a-french-mountain-refuge Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:53:57 +0200 everything-you-need-to-know-about-staying-in-a-french-mountain-refuge Whether you're a sun-seeker or hoping to avoid the heat - here are the towns in France that have recorded the hottest temperatures in recent years. https://www.thelocal.com/20230821/map-which-are-the-hottest-towns-in-france Mon, 21 Aug 2023 13:35:09 +0200 map-which-are-the-hottest-towns-in-france