Why did French pension body ask about UK National Insurance record? A reader asks if there is any link between the British and French pension systems and if it is possible to claim state pensions from both countries
How close to my neighbour’s fence can I build a shed in France?We look at the rules around building a garden shed in France, which may differ depending on where you live
Can I get an eye test at an opticians in France?You may be used to walking into an opticians and getting an eye test and new glasses, but the rules are slightly stricter in France
When is the best time to shop for deals in France?While the official sales periods are strictly regulated in France, many shops also host ‘ventes privées’ (private sales). We look at which events offer the best deals
Next door’s extension will block sun to my French home. What can I do?Even with authorised planning permission, new constructions that block sunlight can be contested
Can I get help meeting France’s mandatory garden clearance rules?While there is no financial aid, tax credits can be used to reduce bills for hiring people to clear your garden
Can you visit the French parliament and listen to a debate?The palais Bourbon building is no longer closed off to the public, but advance planning is needed to see inside
Can Americans stay in France for 90 extra days due to 1949 agreement?We look at whether this old agreement between France and the US is still in force
Pet travel: Can I take my dog or cat with me on a train in France? There are set rules for pet travel, including paying extra for your tickets
Can my British mother come live with us in France?British residents with a withdrawal agreement card in France can bring over a parent to live with them in specific situations
How can I use my French chèque énergie gas or electricity vouchers?This year’s vouchers began to be sent out last month and here we look at what you can do with them
Am I eligible for an interest-free loan to help buy a French property?We look at who can apply for the prêt à taux zéro (PTZ)
Do non-EU six-month visitors have to undergo a medical in France?And, if so, what happens if you fail?
Post Brexit: When do Britons need to swap to French driving licence?For UK nationals living in France, the rules for exchanging a UK licence for a French licence are flexible - but there are exceptions
How do Americans in France register for public health insurance?The process can be lengthy and many recommend applying for private health insurance when first arriving in the country
What is the UK equivalent of the French bavette d’aloyau cut of beef?A reader wants to know what to ask for in a British butcher's shop after discovering their favourite cut of beef while in France
Did I miss the deadline to declare French inheritance?John Kitching of French Law Consultancy replies to a reader who is worried she needed to declare the inheritance of her late husband’s property within 12 months
Do UK or French inheritances need to be declared on French tax return?There is often confusion between inheritances and ordinary income
Do we have to pay back eco grants when we sell our French home?It depends on which financial assistance you have received
Are freelancers entitled to France's professional training credits?The credits allow workers in France to develop their skills or even retrain
Must Americans declare their French bank accounts to the US?We look at the rules around FBAR declarations
Can we decorate our French balcony with plant pots? Balcony use will depend on apartment block rules but these are usually quite liberal
