New Winter Flights to France for 2026-27, Plus Louvre Renovation

New winter flights to France

Airlines are rolling out their winter 2026-27 schedules, and France is gaining new routes to destinations across Europe, America, North Africa and more, according to The Local France. If you are planning a trip between now and spring 2027, this is the moment to compare your usual connection with what is newly on offer. Travellers flying from the United States may find better one-stop options. Drivers and rail passengers arriving from Belgium, Germany or the Netherlands should still check the list, because a new air route can change the whole journey. Winter timetables shift quickly, so confirm the schedule with the airline before you book a non-refundable hotel.

Louvre renovation: what it means for visitors

The Louvre's new director says the museum's major renovation plan will be "extremely complex", according to RFI France. Nearly a year after a jewellery heist, the museum is still addressing security gaps and the scale of the work will require further investment. For travellers, the practical result is uncertainty. The report does not set out a room-by-room timetable. Before you buy a timed ticket, check the official Louvre site for closures and entry changes. If the Louvre is the reason for your Paris trip, book an early slot and keep a second museum as a backup. Do not plan a single day around one gallery. If you are in Paris for 2-3 days, put the Louvre on the morning of your first full day, when you can adjust the rest of the itinerary. The report does not include a full closure calendar, so treat any specific room as unconfirmed until you check.