https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from France in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed France plans to impose stricter limits on the acceptable level of a toxin called cereulide in infant formula after potentially contaminated products were recalled over 60 countries. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260131/france-tightens-infant-formula-rules-after-toxin-scare Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:59:32 +0100 france-tightens-infant-formula-rules-after-toxin-scare France's Health Minister on Friday sought to reassure consumers that all suspicious infant formula had been withdrawn, as an investigation began into the deaths of two babies who drank possibly contaminated powdered milk. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260124/france-probes-deaths-of-two-babies-after-powdered-milk-recall Sat, 24 Jan 2026 08:36:08 +0100 france-probes-deaths-of-two-babies-after-powdered-milk-recall A new restaurant opened its doors in Paris on Saturday, founded by a Palestinian from Gaza and a Franco-Israeli, aiming to promote reconciliation through food. https://www.thelocal.fr/20251012/taste-of-peace-palestinian-israeli-join-forces-in-paris Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:10:31 +0200 taste-of-peace-palestinian-israeli-join-forces-in-paris France is well known for its food - but did you realise just how many different types of alcoholic drink the country produces? This may make you want to have an early apéro . . . https://www.thelocal.fr/20181004/is-this-the-most-important-map-of-france-ever-made Thu, 04 Oct 2018 13:27:47 +0200 is-this-the-most-important-map-of-france-ever-made Why bedbugs are a growing concern in France, renewing your carte de séjour, a new recipe for your traditonal baguette, getting a mobile phone contract, property rental terms, and autumnal travel - your six must-reads from The Local https://www.thelocal.fr/20231001/bedbugs-baguettes-bureaucracy-essential-articles-for-life-in-france Sun, 01 Oct 2023 10:17:07 +0200 bedbugs-baguettes-bureaucracy-essential-articles-for-life-in-france Whether you're taking home a little taste of France at the end of a trip or want to introduce your American friends and family to the delights of French cheese, sausage and wine - here's what US customs regulations say. https://www.thelocal.fr/20230516/what-are-the-rules-on-bringing-cheese-meat-and-wine-to-the-us-from-france Tue, 16 May 2023 15:04:11 +0200 what-are-the-rules-on-bringing-cheese-meat-and-wine-to-the-us-from-france It remains an uncomfortably foreign idea for some, but even the wine-loving French are experimenting with non-alcoholic drinks these days. https://www.thelocal.fr/20230102/can-the-french-embrace-cuisine-sans-booze Mon, 02 Jan 2023 17:29:41 +0100 can-the-french-embrace-cuisine-sans-booze Blessed are the French cheesemakers as a court in Paris has ruled in their favour, following a decade of lobbying https://www.thelocal.fr/20221123/french-court-rules-on-the-appearance-of-striped-cheese Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:13:03 +0100 french-court-rules-on-the-appearance-of-striped-cheese From how to avoid that pesky, disease-carrying insect to the tastiest, most refreshing beverages in France and whether you can plan on a summer of delays and cancellations on train lines, here are the six essential articles for life in France. https://www.thelocal.fr/20220710/rail-strikes-summer-drinks-and-avoiding-ticks-six-essential-articles-for-life-in-france Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:47:20 +0200 rail-strikes-summer-drinks-and-avoiding-ticks-six-essential-articles-for-life-in-france The Michelin Guide launched its 2022 edition on Tuesday, celebrating the resilience of the French food industry after two difficult years of pandemic, but calling for more women chefs.  https://www.thelocal.fr/20220323/new-michelin-guide-celebrates-resilient-french-cuisine Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:26:01 +0100 new-michelin-guide-celebrates-resilient-french-cuisine