March, here we come. Every month in France is accompanied by changes, with the entry into force of certain measures that can have a major impact on the French economy and society. From education and health to traffic, public transport and energy costs, many aspects of the daily lives of the people of Ile-de-France and the rest of France may be affected by these changes, which can have an impact on our budgets and our daily lives. So it's important for citizens to keep abreast of and anticipate these changes.
So, what' s changing in March 2025 in the Paris region and across France? We take a look at what's in store for us this month, and when it comes into effect.
As of March 1, the system for declaring social benefits has been simplified. Recipients of the Prime d'Activité and the RSA will now be able to benefit from a system similar to that for tax returns, with a pre-filled declaration of resources on the CAF (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales) website.
All you need to know about carpool lanes in Paris activated this Monday, March 3, 2025!
Announced as part of the Legacy of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games project, car-sharing lanes on the Paris ring road, as well as on the A1 and A13 freeways, will come into service from March 3, 2025. This initiative aims to encourage shared mobility and reduce traffic congestion on the outskirts of the capital. We tell you all about it. [Read more]
Theincome tax scale has been adjusted in line with inflation. Income tax now starts at €11,498 in annual income, compared with €11,294previously.
The "Coluche" scheme, which provides tax relief for donations to associations helping people in difficulty, has also been extended, and now also covers actions to combat violence against women and domestic violence.
The "Loc'Avantages" scheme has also been renewed until 2027, enabling landlords to benefit from a tax reduction on condition that they offer housing at below-market rents to people on modest incomes.
A monthly subsidy is now available for students "who do not have a local catering solution at a moderate price". This is a virtual prepaid card. The amount of this aid varies according to the student's situation.
For smokers, depending on the brand, some cigarette packs should see a general increase of around twenty cents. But surprise: for other references, the price of tobacco is also down by around twenty centimes. Details can be found on this page.
As of March 1, the penalty for the purchase of a polluting vehicle is effective from 113 grams of CO2 emitted per kilometer, and the amount of this tax is increasing.
Gone are the days of winter, still life and cold: spring arrives in France on March 20, 2025. As a reminder, the change of season doesn't mean a sudden change in the weather: keep your coats ready to avoid a bad cold.
Spring equinox 2025: what does it mean and why does it start on March 20?
The spring equinox begins this year on Thursday March 20, 2025. But what exactly is the vernal equinox, and why does it begin this year at 10:01 a.m. precisely? We answer. [Read more]
After switching to winter time last October, it's almost time to switch back to summer time. In concrete terms, we'll have one hour less sleep on the last weekend of March, but one hour more light at the end of the day.
The days are getting longer and the nights are getting shorter: there's no doubt about it, the switch to daylight saving time is just around the corner! On the night of Saturday March 29 to Sunday March 30, 2025, it's time to change the clocks. We'll lose an hour's sleep and have to set our clocks ahead by an hour. [Read more]
Spring equinox 2025: what does it mean and why does it start on March 20?
Time change in 2025: daylight saving time coming soon!
