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France has announced that its Covid vaccine booster shot programme will be extended to under 18s from Monday.

Here's the latest from the PM's press conference, where he announced the start of the vaccine pass, vaccine booster shots for under 18s and a 2-step lifting of restrictions

The French prime minister has announced a gradual programme of lifting certain Covid restrictions. Here are the key dates.

French Prime Minister Jean Castex is scheduled to give a press conference on Thursday evening, where he will lay out a timetable for lifting Covid restrictions.

We'll be updating this story live during this evening's press conference

Two deaths on the ski slopes in the space of a week have lead to questions about the safety of France's ski resorts. But in fact, fatal accidents remain rare.

Ducks, chickens and turkeys are being culled in some 226 municipalities in southwest France to prevent the spread of bird flu - much to the distress of farmers.

France has ordered the culling of more than one million birds after an avian flu outbreak in the southwest.

Farmers in France are clucking mad at the government's response to a bird flu outbreak.

The French Education Ministry has said that only 1.15 percent of primary school teachers and 2.18 percent of secondary school teachers have joined the strike on Thursday.

Thermal spa treatments in France are incredibly popular and can even be prescribed by doctors for conditions ranging from heart disease to digestive problems.

A court in Paris has ordered that social media giant Twitter must reveal the steps in will implement to tackle hate speech online after anti-discrimination groups launched a legal case.

Emmanuel Macron and the French government face a difficult choice over their Covid restrictions, and the considerations are more than just health-related, says John Lichfield.

Doctors in France can prescribe spa treatments for people suffering from heart conditions, digestive issues and much more. Here's how it works.

Twitter has been ordered by a French court to unveil the steps it will take to tackle hate speech online.

Caught between Covid and an upcoming election, what's a French government to do, asks @john_lichfield

This expression has long been associated with policing but has many other uses too, although you won't see it on a menu.

English kings, Irish writers, American singers and the supposed inventor of rugby: here's where you can find famous dead people in France.

While we assume that our readers are not involved in organised crime, we cannot be sure.

English kings, American superstars, Irish writers and the supposed inventor of rugby are among the famous figures buried in France. Here's where to find their graves to pay your respects.

US citizens who plan to stay in France for more than 90 days will need a visa - here's how to successfully navigate the application process.

Applying for a visa to come to France from the United States can be a complex process. We have broken it down for you.

The French government is meeting on Thursday to consider the latest health situation and will reportedly lay out a timetable for the lifting of Covid restrictions.

French ministers and health experts are meeting today to discuss the ongoing Covid situation and could announce the eventual lifting of certain restrictions.

Ministers are meeting today and will reportedly lay out a timetable for the lifting of Covid restrictions

French champagne sales rebounded last year to reach a record €5.5 billion as demand soared, particularly in English-speaking countries, producers said on Wednesday.

Teachers across France are walking out today, with demonstrations planned in several cities

The French actor - who has died, aged 37, following a skiing accident - had a successful film and TV career dating back to his childhood. Here is a reminder of some of his best performances in film.

Animal-loving Americans may wonder if they can bring their beloved pets with them when they travel to France - whether to live permanently or to stay for an extended period.

French actor Gaspard Ulliel, who played a young Hannibal Lecter and Yves Saint Laurent, has died at the age of 37 following a skiing accident, his family said on Wednesday.

The Paris farm show is back after being cancelled last year due to the pandemic. Set to be held one month before the presidential election, the 2022 event will be politically loaded.

Think positive social impact and business are two separate worlds? So did Julian Harzheim until he went to this top European business school – find out why he's never looked back. #Ad

This word has multiple meanings, most of which are positive.

French President Emmanuel Macron told the EU Parliament that he would seek to enshrine the right to abortion and environmental protection into the EU charter.

Macron is pushing for the right to abortion and environmental protection to be enshrined in the EU charter.

A crowded field of candidates is vying to challenge Emmanuel Macron for the French presidency in elections in April. Here's a quick guide to the main candidates.

French teachers are striking for a second time in a week and now their complaints include the Education Minister's honeymoon in Ibiza.

The field of possible presidential candidates just got a little smaller

European consumers are driving a sustainability revolution - here's how you can get involved. #Ad

French teachers will walk out again tomorrow, and now the Education Minister's holiday is among their list of grievances

France is changing its rule on blood donors, lifting a decades old and 'absurd' ban on gay men donating, but one group remains barred - Brits.

Entering an enclosed space such as a restaurant in Paris with more than 50 people inside carries a 98 percent risk that someone will be positive for Covid, according to the online calculator from the data scientists behind Covidtracker.

Soaring case rates mean that if you're in a room with 50 or more people, it's almost certain that at least one of them has Covid, leading to you getting a contact case alert

Paris city authorities have unveiled a 'manifesto for beauty' containing plans to spruce up the City of Lights where an online campaign highlighting ugliness and filth has piled pressure on mayor Anne Hidalgo.

Plans include removing temporary cycle lane markers and stepping up efforts against littering and graffiti

France now has 26 'unicorns', something Emmanuel Macron's government sees as a major success. Here's what this means and how it affects France's future.

Do the French have certain habits you just can't work out? Here, UK-based French journalist Chloé Farand lists a number of her typical Gallic traits or customs that leave her Anglo friends bemused or - if bread, jam and coffee are involved - disgusted.

Charles de Gaulle famously said of France 'how can anyone govern a country with 246 varieties of cheese?'. But the General had underestimated - France actually has closer to 1,000 different types of cheese, which can feel a bit overwhelming.

If you feel spoiled for choice by all those French cheeses, here is our guide to what to buy

We have some brie-lliant advice for you.