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No penalty for driver caught at 275 km/h on French motorway

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Further temperature drop on way for France - and set to last for days

Update on plan to ease second-home visits and sample French MP letter

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Update on plan to ease second-home visits and sample French MP letter

From bonuses to bikes: Key dates and changes in December in France

Wednesday 29 November 2023

Flights, cars, metro: How Paris 2024 Olympics will affect travel

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41 arrests over tantric yoga group accused of sex abuse in France

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Trapped rock climbers rescued in south of France

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Chance to buy private island in the Loire - you will need a boat too

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France plans to ban smoking in more places - will it work?

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Alert over fake police officers after couple lose €3,000 in France

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€1bn plan announced to safeguard under-threat biodiversity in France

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French cricket clubs accused of faking women’s matches for funding

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More about how proposed electricity cuts will work in France

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How compensation for electricity power cuts works in France

22 November 2023

How to get help to pay for care home fees in France

21 November 2023

The six new US bills which could affect Americans in France

20 November 2023

Explainer: burials, cremations and funerals in France

16 November 2023

How to see a doctor if you cannot sign up with GP in France

14 November 2023

How to protect against carbon monoxide poisoning in French home

21 November 2023

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Who must cut overhanging branches in French garden?

17 November 2023

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Who must cut overhanging branches in French garden?

Under what circumstances can French police ask to see my ID?

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How can I oppose my neighbour’s building application in France?

22 June 2023

French property form: How do I make corrections after submitting it?

9 June 2023

How do Americans in France register for public health insurance?

25 May 2023

Leave a tax-efficient legacy to charity with French and UK assets

12 April 2023

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Q: Are all-season tyres allowed during winter in France?

A: Yes, all-season tyres are (for the 2023/2024 year) an acceptable alternative to fitting purpose-made ‘winter’ tyres in those areas that are subject to the Loi Montagne.

Q: Should French car hire firms provide winter tyres or chains?

A: Between November 1 and March 31 every winter, people driving in many mountainous regions of France must make sure that their cars are equipped with winter tyres, or have snow chains or fabric ‘socks’ in their boot.

Q: What can I do to stop my French neighbour’s regular garden bonfires?

A: Starting a bonfire in one’s garden – either as a social activity or to burn waste – is generally against the law in France, and is punishable by a fine of up to €450.

Q: Renovating a French property: be aware of planning rules before buying

A: Many buyers have big plans for their new French property.

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Price changes, rental strife, tax explainer: French property round-up

19 November 2023

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Seven key trends in new French property market data

Five key factors affecting property price drops in France

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Pools, insurance, tax bills: French property round up

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Stop stigmatising us during droughts, say pool owners in France

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21 November 2023

France’s ‘catastrophe naturelle’ insurance system: how to claim

21 October 2023

Explainer: DPE survey and new energy audit for properties in France

18 September 2023

Rise in solar panel scams in France and how to spot the tricks

11 September 2023

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Q: French property syndics: What can I do if mine stops responding?

A: There are several avenues that you might try to resolve your situation, but first, we explain what a syndic is and the role it should play in a shared block of flats.

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The six new US bills which could affect Americans in France

20 November 2023

Everyday Life

Americans in France should contact their congresspeople to voice their support for six upcoming bills that could help them, says an expat association

Explainer: burials, cremations and funerals in France

16 November 2023

Family

We look at the rules and procedures following a death

How to see a doctor if you cannot sign up with GP in France

14 November 2023

Health

You can still get treatment but will not be reimbursed the same as with a médecin traitant

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What is ‘automatic visa right’ backed by French senators for Britons?

12 November 2023

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What is ‘automatic visa right’ backed by French senators for Britons?

How does EU's 90/180-day rule work when visiting France?

Normandy senator: British homeowners should not be penalised by Brexit

16 November 2023

French senator waits to hear over plea for second-home Britons

30 October 2023

Ministry answers queries on under-18s and travel to and from France

10 November 2023

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How does EU's 90/180-day rule work when visiting France?

25 October 2023

Explainer: How to bring family to live with you in France post-Brexit

1 February 2023

Brexit: How to reclaim overpaid French social charges

2 March 2022

Post-Brexit tax rules recap: How to send gifts between UK and France

6 December 2021

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Q: Post Brexit: When do Britons need to swap to French driving licence?

A: This is one situation where Brexit has a reduced impact on Britons living in France due to a post-Brexit agreement on the issue.

Q: Post Brexit do I need a visa when leaving France for an EU holiday?

A: Europe’s upcoming Entry/Exit System is aimed at being a way of tracking the movements of non-EU visitors in and out of the Schengen area but it is important to note that it will not be equivalent to a visa.

Q: Should I swap five-year Brexit residency card for 10-year card?

A: For British citizens living in France, Brexit and the subsequent Withdrawal Agreement made it necessary to obtain residency permits to continue living here.