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What is happening in France that changes your trip: strikes, tickets, openings and seasons, with a traveler's angle.
Pope Leo XIV Heads to Lourdes: Paris Crowds and Cigarette Butt Fines
Pope Leo XIV is due in Lourdes after a Paris Mass. Expect bigger crowds and tighter cigarette litter enforcement in Paris, with volunteers helping the
Read more →Pope Leo XIV in France: Travel Advice for Paris, Lourdes and Metz
Pope Leo XIV visits France this Friday with stops in Paris, Saint-Denis, Lourdes and Metz. Expect likely disruption, crowds and busy trains. Plan ahead.
Read more →Pope in Paris: Metro Stations and Roads Closed This Weekend
Pope Leo XIV visits Paris on 25-26 September 2026. Expect metro station and road closures, security checks and longer journey times.
Read more →Bardot Auction in Paris Fetches Nearly 1 Million EUR, 20 Times Estimate
Bardot's personal items fetched nearly 1 million EUR in Paris, and the Sorbonne marks 70 years since the 1956 Congress of Black Writers and Artists.
Read more →France Airline Strike in the October Toussaint Holidays: What to Plan For
Pilots and cabin crew have called a five-day strike during the Toussaint holidays. What air, rail and fuel changes mean for France trips in October 2026.
Read more →France's Record Heat and Autumn Strikes: What to Plan Now
France's 2026 summer was its hottest on record. Strikes, protests and a papal visit add autumn disruption. Here is how to keep your trip flexible.
Read more →France's 2026 Rentrée: Culture Season and a Hot-Summer Warning
France's 2026 rentrée brings new exhibitions, films and festivals. RFI's report on Paris's abnormal summer is a reminder to check the forecast.
Read more →New Operators Are Challenging SNCF: Will French Train Tickets Get Cheaper?
New operators are challenging SNCF on French routes. What that means for ticket prices and how to book cheaper train travel in France for 2027.
Read more →Rouen Train Derailment: What It Means for Normandy Rail Travel
A regional train derailed near Rouen, injuring 44. If you plan rail travel in Normandy, check official operator updates before you go.
Read more →Normandy Train Derailment: What Rouen Travelers Need to Check
A train derailment near Rouen injured 44 people. If you are traveling through Normandy, here is what to check before you go.
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