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More French towns put bans and taxes on new second homes

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French budget stand-off, potential new elections and why November 15 is key date

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Living in France

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Try new French civic knowledge test with our quiz

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Property

Barn for conversion in French Alps on market for €278,000

Undergrowth clearance rules now in place across Var

Mushroom contamination makes French couple’s home a ‘health risk’

Refuse collection charges in France set to rise amid pollution tax hike

No notaire fee increase for 17 departments in France for property purchases

Bin charges soar in many areas of France

French property tax payment deadlines begin today – check your bills for errors

Heat pumps three times more efficient than oil or gas boilers, French study reveals

How is capital gains tax calculated for en viager properties in France?

Plastic versus copper plumbing in France

French home insurance: average costs are on the rise

Our French gîte: A fortified house far from the beaten track

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Learning French

What does lire dans le marc de café mean and when should it be used?

Adding ing does not make a phrase English

What does carré mean and when should it be used?

How workers can enjoy the silence at the bibliothèque

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Learning French: beware of red herrings when using English idioms

What are the rules for correct French email etiquette?

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Money

Could France soon become cashless?

What are the proposed changes to child allowance rules in France?

Brittany island’s only ATM shuts, limiting cash access for residents

Errors to avoid when making French bank transfer after October 9

Receive French tax credits? If so it is good to update your information

What to do with your low denomination euro coins in France

Who is eligible for France's new electric vehicle leasing scheme?

Navigating French gift tax – a simple guide for residents - Partner article

European Central Bank recommends keeping €70 - €100 in cash at home

What are the regulations on trusts in France? - Partner article

Do you need to declare a UK inheritance in France? - Partner article

Budget could cut tax reduction for parents of secondary school children in France

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Interview: Director of Gîtes de France evokes 'rediscovery' of rural dream

'The French pension system is becoming unsustainable’

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: putting the tour in tourism

Erotic ‘bonkbusters’ do not exist in France - but they should

I started playing netball again and made new friends after moving to France

‘I want to share our gardens – to be able to help charities is wonderful’ says Charente gardener

Lower back pain in France: how new apps can help relieve it

Macron plays Pontius Pilate on debt crisis

I'm not confident enough with my language skills for French interviews

Free public transport in France criticised by judges

November gardening: tips for the perfect 'hot bed'

Inside Coco Chanel’s avant-garde Riviera villa

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