Travel news in France
All the latest travel news for anyone in France or travelling to and from the country.
MAPS: Where will traffic be heaviest in France this Easter weekend?
France's traffic watchdog, Bison Futé, has issued a warning for motorists to expect much heavier-than-usual traffic on the roads heading into the Easter holiday weekend. Here's what to expect.
Revealed: France’s five worst rail lines for delays and cancellations
After frustrated passengers boarded the 'trains of anger' on Tuesday to protest chronic delays and cancellations along two French rail lines, The Local reveals which train routes are actually the worst for disruptions.
EXPLAINED: The Spring rail strikes that could hit train services in France
Two French rail unions are threatening strikes during the April Easter holidays and the long weekends of May - when France has multiple public holidays. So what's the risk of travel disruption?
Bears, lemons and pig-squealing: 9 of France's strangest festivals
From pig-squealing competitions to men in bear suits, these are some of France's most bizarre traditional festivals.
Second French rail union threatens strikes in May
A second French rail union has joined calls for strike action during the month of May in France, targeting the popular long 'pont' weekends when many people travel in France.
Traffic jams expected on Paris region roads due to early holiday getaway
France’s roads watchdog Bison Futé puts the greater Paris region on alert for difficult driving conditions this weekend, with a warning for the coming days as the grand Easter getaway nears.
'Disgraceful': British dual nationals express fury over UK's changing ETA advice
British dual nationals in Europe have been describing their anger and stress over misleading, vague and constantly changing information from the UK government on the subject of the new ETA travel visa requirements.
Ryanair launches four new routes from south-west France
Budget airline Ryanair has unveiled four new destinations from La Rochelle airport, which will go into service from April 2025, including one to the UK and two to Ireland.
Trenitalia wants to compete with Eurostar on Paris-London route
Trenitalia said on Tuesday it plans to launch a new high-speed rail service connecting London and Paris, as the days of Eurostar's three-decade monopoly on the line look increasingly numbered.
'Absolute shambles': Confusion deepens over ETA visa waiver for UK dual nationals
After weeks of confusion and contradictory information over the workings of the UK's ETA visa waiver for British dual nationals, the UK government has changed its advice once again - and created more uncertainty and anger for travellers.
Paris transport users warned of delays across services this week
If you are in Paris this week, you should beware that there may be some delays on public transport services. Here's what's going on and what to expect.
UPDATE: Is UK government set to enforce travel change for British dual nationals?
The UK government seemed to be planning a major change for British dual nationals - with a new rule that would force dual nationals to either use their UK passport to travel to the UK (or spend £550 on a Certificate of Entitlement). But then it appeared to back track.
UK rolls out ETA travel authorisation on Europeans
On Wednesday, April 2nd the UK's new ETA travel authorisation system became obligatory for European travellers. Here's how it will impact residents of European countries.
UK imposes online entry permit on European visitors
European visitors to the UK must hold a new online entry permit as the British government shakes up longstanding travel rules.
What changes for travel to the UK from France from April 2nd
Travel to the UK from France has new paperwork requirements for some travellers, with new rules coming into effect on Wednesday, April 2nd.
Flight cancellations: What's going on with Toulouse airport?
Since the budget airline easyJet announced that it would close its 'hub' in the south-west France airport of Toulouse, there has been a major shake-up of destinations.
Branson's Virgin signals step nearer rivalling Eurostar
Virgin Group, the conglomerate founded by British entrepreneur Richard Branson, said on Monday it is a step closer to starting a cross-Channel train service to rival Eurostar after action by UK regulators.
ETA application dilemma leaves some British dual-nationals in limbo
An issue with the application process for the UK's new ETA electronic visa-waiver is preventing some British dual nationals from getting the required travel authorisation - unless they lie, The Local can reveal.
France updates travel advice over new 'sex at birth' rules in US
The French foreign ministry has updated its advice to travellers planning a trip to the USA, warning that they must now specify their 'sex at birth' to American immigration authorities.
Ryanair boss: 'We will reduce flights in France in 2025'
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary said on Thursday that the company intends to reduce its operations in France in 2025.
When will Europe roll out its ETIAS visa waiver for non-EU travellers?
From April 2025 the UK will demand European travellers obtain an ETA travel authorisation, but when will the EU / Schengen area finally roll out its own equivalent visa-waiver for non-EU arrivals?
New flights announced to south-west France
Two new routes have been announced to south-west France, continuing the process of filling the gap left by budget airline Ryanair pulling out of Bordeaux airport.
Will Europe's high-speed ‘Metro-style’ rail network really happen?
A Copenhagen-based think tank has unveiled an ambitious plan to create a 21st-century integrated pan-European ‘Metro-style’ rail network by 2040. But how realistic is it?