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Brexit cards: what are the rules around passport renewal and residency cards in France?

It is highly recommended that Britons in France retain a valid UK passport

What are the jobs you cannot do in France with ‘auto-entrepreneur’ status?

The status offers tax and administrative advantages, but has strict rules about the professions allowed

Is compensation possible if a neighbour’s pet damages garden at French second home?

Disorderly pets can wreak havoc on gardens

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Repairs on dry stone wall in France: Must stones be bought or can they be picked up?

You may need to consult your neighbour to repair border walls

Tips for Americans considering a French mortgage

With the number of Americans moving to France on the rise, we ask the experts for some tips for those considering applying for a French mortgage

Do inherited estates in the UK need to be declared in France?

There is an inheritance tax treaty between France and the UK

Tips and tricks for cleaning old French brickwork

Columnist Nick Inman says it can be a thing of wonder if treated properly

Doctors threaten strike against bill mandating where they work in France

The new bill aims to combat ‘medical deserts’ but young doctors say it will ‘deteriorate access’

Entry/Exit System: What happens when travelling to EU with a French spouse?

The rules are different for the family members of EU citizens

New language tests for French residency cause confusion

The testing centres themselves say they are in limbo

April 2025: changes in France you may have missed

Rising costs for gas, notaire fees, and UK passport renewals, bank closures and an update to allergy maps all make the list

Drivers in France reminded of this little-known, strict car wash rule to avoid large fines

Environmental regulations impose a €450 fine – even outside drought periods

France Identité app to be extended to all residency card holders

The system is only available for French citizens, but plans are in place to extend the service to everyone with a card

Easter Monday in France: what shops can you expect to be open?

Some supermarkets will be open but not all

Is compensation available for people injured in public in France?

Victim must show that the accident occurred in a publicly accessible area and that it caused physical harm or financial loss

Check traffic warnings near you in France for busy Easter weekend

Several regions are facing warnings across the period

Fines for driving in central Paris delayed until September

‘Educational period’ to be extended with drivers only cautioned for breaking rules

Three ways to make bank transfers in France despite Easter pause

Traditional payments are unavailable over four-day period

Millions to receive email as France changes benefits system

Pre-filled forms aim to simplify French benefit claims

France's 2026 budget: how new plans could affect residents

Cuts to public and administrative spending, home renovation aids, and pensions are all on government’s horizon

Can a French bank account be opened before moving?

Online and physical banks compete with brokers in finding best solution for those on the hunt for a property

90/180 days rule: Can visa-free days be used to enter France before start of visa?

Be wary of spending too much time in France or you may be seen as a tax resident

Are there smartphone apps that show the location of parking spaces in France?

There are several digital methods to pay for a parking spot

Official tool lets you see how much French income tax others in your commune pay

Data shows huge variations in average tax bills from Paris and the Riviera to rural areas

Does residency of children affect French gift tax limits?

The 2025 budget updated certain rules on gifts between parents and children

Must address on UK driving licence be changed after moving to France?

UK drivers may have to exchange their licence for a French one after moving

Key points to remember in your French income tax declaration

Checking pre-filled information is important to ensure you pay correct amount of tax

Travellers to the UK from France cannot bring in meat and dairy items amid disease fears

Britons bringing gifts of saucissons and cheese to family among those impacted by restrictions

Foreign drivers in France: three ways that new licence rules could impact you

New rules on exchanging a driving licence are among those scheduled to come into place

New roadside boxes puzzle drivers in south-west France: what are they?

Some drivers believed installations were new type of speed camera

Two rules to not fall foul of around vide-greniers sales in France

There are several regulations around what can be sold – and how - at these car-boot-style events

What to do if your local pharmacy in France is out of stock of your medicine

Pharmacies may be able to direct you to nearby stores where drug is available

Second union backs May train strikes in France

Travel on long weekend around May 8 holiday at risk over combined action

Let your lawn grow, water for birds: how to help wildlife in your French garden

‘It is acceptable to have untidy hedgerows,’ says biodiversity spokesperson.

Glasses, dentistry, hearing aids: Major changes to reimbursement rules proposed

‘We have to change healthcare spending to make our system sustainable,’ says mutuelle top-up boss

Group purchase offer for wood pellets launched by French consumer association

Highly competitive prices pledged with applicants given a quote they can choose to take up (or not)

Top French court clarifies rules on foreign language wills

Certain conditions must be met for a language to be accepted if it is unknown to the testator

Fines over missing Biens immobiliers French property declarations to start in 2026

Property owners must still declare any 2024 changes to property by July 1 this year

Warning over overuse of anxiety and insomnia medication in France

France is second biggest user in Europe of this type of prescribed medication

Explained: How an amicale laïque can help you get involved in France

The organisation offers a range of community events and festivals

Driving in France: more ‘autonomous mobile’ radars in use - what are these?

New radars have been spotted in both the north and east of France

How to make a first online income tax declaration in France

The majority of annual declarations are made online

Bank transfers in France will soon be paused for a few days

The European payment system will take a break for Easter

What is new as French income declarations open online

Updates were given today on property ownership declarations, tax credits and tax for high earners among other points

France’s ‘simplification’ bill - six changes proposed for everyday life

Simpler administrative procedures form the basis of wide-reaching bill

Drivers in France warned of ‘summer black ice’ risk this weekend

First rainfall after dry spell can make roads dangerously slippery

Self-employed workers in France must switch to electronic billing - what will it cost?

Union leaders warn sector is ‘in jeopardy’ over new rules

Property watch: See what €50,000, €180,000 and over €1million buys in Pyréneés-Orientales

Pyréneés-Orientales is one of the few departments in France where residents can go to ski resorts as well as the seaside

Partner article: Where should Britons in France invest – and why?

A balanced portfolio can include offshore investing in a neutral jurisdiction

Partner article: What Americans need to know about filing US tax returns in France

US citizens must declare income regardless of their place of residence

Obligatory language tests for French residency: Differences between TEF and TCF

We speak to an official language assessment centre about why candidates may prefer the more modern and flexible TEF exam

Tefal launches nationwide pan collection scheme in French supermarkets

Shoppers can receive a discount voucher for recycling used cooking utensils - all brands accepted

French hospital blacklists patients who do not turn up to appointments

One hospital division alone saw 1,000 no-shows in 2024

How to save money on cultural activities in France

Including access to books, cinema and theatre tickets

What are the rules on installing a cat flap or doggy door at my French home?

Local heritage rules must be respected

French residency permits: Must they be handed back when leaving?

Permit holders retain rights for a certain number of years

Is any financial aid available to pay for installing a septic tank for our French property?

Homeowners installing a tank must work closely with local authorities

11 million in France to receive this email from tax officials - what to do if you get it

Email can help speed up income tax declaration

What new licence rules are set to change for older drivers in France

Changes expected to be implemented across the EU in the coming years

Reader feedback: How long does it take to get a carte Vitale in France?

It took much longer than the official advice of two to three weeks for most respondents in our survey

What are the rules on gifting a share of French property to a child?

A notaire is required to prepare the deed of gift

Are all S1 form-holders exempt from French social charges?

Discover how S1 forms can exempt some retirees in France from substantial social charges

What is the difference between chasse réservée and réserve de chasse in France?

The similar signs have quite opposite meanings

Who is liable for repair costs after the sale of a property in France?

Sellers can be liable for repairs in the case of hidden defects

How to check French second hand car is not stolen

Advice follows police seizure of a vehicle which was bought in good faith for €25,000

French wealth tax: Six ways to reduce what you have to pay

The property valuation threshold for France's impôt sur la fortune immobilière (IFI) in 2025 is €1.3million per tax household

Remote working is ‘here to stay’ in France

Télétravail is deeply rooted in the workplace having become widespread during the Covid-19 pandemic

Why authentic sand is so crucial in restoring a French farmhouse

Columnist Nick Inman realises that finding the right shade of lime mortar is not so straightforward

New natural disaster zones declared in south-east France

Property owners have 30 days to make a claim due to damage by landslides, mudslides, or flooding

New rules for British dual nationals entering UK: How are those in France affected?

Changes will take place due to the rollout of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

Is a new will required in France after getting married in the UK?

Mariage to a foreign national can leave you intestate

What are the rules concerning barking dogs in France?

Repetitive noises such as barking dogs can lead to fines – even if they happen during the day

List: The French departments where property notaire fees have risen (or will soon)

Only nine have declined to increase them

Map: where are there free motorways in France?

Only around one-quarter of France’s main road network is free from tolls

Motorcycle riders in France face significant rises in insurance fees

We look at how age and where the vehicle is parked impact costs

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Brexit cards: what are the rules around passport renewal and residency cards in France?

What are the jobs you cannot do in France with ‘auto-entrepreneur’ status?

Is compensation possible if a neighbour’s pet damages garden at French second home?

Repairs on dry stone wall in France: Must stones be bought or can they be picked up?

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Phased launch of EES border checks advances

New language tests for French residency cause confusion

Measures to increase tax on well-off retirees under consideration for 2026 French budget

Proposal to end 10% tax allowance for retirees in France: Key points

Learning French: what does sacquer mean and when should it be used?

May will be difficult month for train travel in France, warns minister

Larousse dictionary adds 150 new French words - which ones do you know?

Tips for Americans considering a French mortgage

Do inherited estates in the UK need to be declared in France?

Tips and tricks for cleaning old French brickwork

Doctors threaten strike against bill mandating where they work in France

Entry/Exit System: What happens when travelling to EU with a French spouse?

New language tests for French residency cause confusion

April 2025: changes in France you may have missed

Drivers in France reminded of this little-known, strict car wash rule to avoid large fines

France Identité app to be extended to all residency card holders

Easter Monday in France: what shops can you expect to be open?

When is a woman madame and when is she mademoiselle in France?

How can I find an English-speaking lawyer in France?

Paper tax forms reduced in France as more switch to online declarations

Is compensation available for people injured in public in France?

Useful vocabulary to help understand your French income declaration

How to check whether you have been issued a speeding fine in France

Grand crème, café crème, au lait: how to order coffee in France?

Look out for these three new French road signs to avoid €135 fine

France considers linking health reimbursements to income to curb deficit

Check traffic warnings near you in France for busy Easter weekend

Fines for driving in central Paris delayed until September

Three ways to make bank transfers in France despite Easter pause

Millions to receive email as France changes benefits system

France's 2026 budget: how new plans could affect residents

Can a French bank account be opened before moving?

90/180 days rule: Can visa-free days be used to enter France before start of visa?

Are there smartphone apps that show the location of parking spaces in France?

Official tool lets you see how much French income tax others in your commune pay

Does residency of children affect French gift tax limits?

Must address on UK driving licence be changed after moving to France?

Key points to remember in your French income tax declaration

Travellers to the UK from France cannot bring in meat and dairy items amid disease fears

Foreign drivers in France: three ways that new licence rules could impact you

New roadside boxes puzzle drivers in south-west France: what are they?

Two rules to not fall foul of around vide-greniers sales in France

What to do if your local pharmacy in France is out of stock of your medicine

Second union backs May train strikes in France

Let your lawn grow, water for birds: how to help wildlife in your French garden

Glasses, dentistry, hearing aids: Major changes to reimbursement rules proposed

Group purchase offer for wood pellets launched by French consumer association

Top French court clarifies rules on foreign language wills

Fines over missing Biens immobiliers French property declarations to start in 2026

Warning over overuse of anxiety and insomnia medication in France

Explained: How an amicale laïque can help you get involved in France

Driving in France: more ‘autonomous mobile’ radars in use - what are these?

How to make a first online income tax declaration in France

Bank transfers in France will soon be paused for a few days

What is new as French income declarations open online

France’s ‘simplification’ bill - six changes proposed for everyday life

Drivers in France warned of ‘summer black ice’ risk this weekend

Self-employed workers in France must switch to electronic billing - what will it cost?

Property watch: See what €50,000, €180,000 and over €1million buys in Pyréneés-Orientales

Partner article: Where should Britons in France invest – and why?

Partner article: What Americans need to know about filing US tax returns in France

Obligatory language tests for French residency: Differences between TEF and TCF

Tefal launches nationwide pan collection scheme in French supermarkets

French hospital blacklists patients who do not turn up to appointments

How to save money on cultural activities in France

What are the rules on installing a cat flap or doggy door at my French home?

French residency permits: Must they be handed back when leaving?

Is any financial aid available to pay for installing a septic tank for our French property?

11 million in France to receive this email from tax officials - what to do if you get it

What new licence rules are set to change for older drivers in France

Reader feedback: How long does it take to get a carte Vitale in France?

What are the rules on gifting a share of French property to a child?

Are all S1 form-holders exempt from French social charges?

What is the difference between chasse réservée and réserve de chasse in France?