Can I belong to US Medicare and the French healthcare system?We look at the rules for Americans living in France who want to retain their Medicare health plans
How do I make use of my French chèque énergie voucher?There are several ways in which these energy vouchers can be used to pay your bills
Can we still retire to France? Are certain income levels now required?We explain how visas and cartes de sejour work for non-EU citizens moving here
What happened to France’s ban on restaurant terrace heaters? This is the first winter in which restaurants in France can no longer heat their outdoor seating areas, but there are several exceptions to the new rules
France taxes at source so why do I have to complete a tax return?Understanding the income tax system is important to anyone making a permanent move to France
Is a French Pacs valid in the UK?We look at whether France’s equivalent of a civil partnership is still recognised once a couple leaves the country
What help is there to adapt homes in France for old age?We look at the aid schemes currently available in France to help older people to continue living at home
Do France’s low-emissions zone rules apply to disabled drivers?Several French cities require drivers to have a Crit’Air clean air certificate to enter the city centre, but does this apply to people with a disabled parking badge?
French solar panel firm is delaying installation: what are my rights?Service providers in France are required by law to complete the work in a specific timeframe
Could you save money in France by renting children’s toys?An increasing number of businesses in France offer toy rentals, meaning you can exchange them as soon as the kids or grandkids get bored
If I gain dual nationality can English law still apply to my estate?We look at the options you have when it comes to governing your estate
What penalties are given for driving in Nice’s low emission zone?We look at the restrictions currently imposed in the south of France city’s zone à faibles émissions
Can I get a refund or exchange on an item bought in sales in France?We look at the rules surrounding returns during the soldes, which are currently underway in France
How can I find out updated French tax reduction caps for pensioners? We look at how French income tax factors in expenses for retirees including those with foreign pension income
What medical insurance should I get to visit my second home in France?We look at the different options available for second-home owners to get health cover while in France
Do I need to inform the French authorities of my new EU passport?If you become a citizen of another EU country, you are free to live in France, but what happens if you already have a residency card?
Can you rent an armchair suitable for a disabled person in France?We take a look at the rental options in France for when you need to adapt your home to welcome an elderly or disabled visitor
What is the best way to renew my British passport from France? We look at HM Passport Office processes applications coming from overseas
What help is there towards top-up healthcare insurance in France?Most people choose to ‘top up’ their healthcare cover through a private insurance provider but a system called complémentaire santé solidaire pays for this in some cases
Must British EU residents give biometric data in new border controls?We look at how the incoming Entry-Exit System will work with regards to foreign nationals resident in the EU
Can guests drive down our ‘residents-only’ road to visit us in France?We look at the rules surrounding roads with ‘(interdit) sauf riverains’ signs
How do I get a French Crit’Air sticker for foreign classic car?We look at the urban driving restrictions for the most polluting vehicles and how cars over 30 years old can avoid them
