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ECJ to be asked if Britain can cancel article 50

Scotland’s highest court has agreed to refer a question to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) as to whether or not the UK has the right to cancel article 50 unilaterally.

Memorabilia of iconic French brand LU sold at auction

French NGO lists ‘veg’ foods with animal ingredients

France decrees new laws on pedestrian and road safety

Hermione set to lure millions to Normandy in 2019

EU leaders 'back a final Brexit referendum' for UK

McDonald’s offers to keep troubled Marseille branch

French pizza chef makes Lille’s first cannabis dough

Government fights France’s growing fly-tipping problem

Nature group protests French charity plastic duck race

Pyrénées bear release has support of shepherds

Two offers for tiny, run-down Paris flat at €205,000

Macron to pay homage to French terrorism victims today

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French Inheritance Law Guide 2018-19

The 48 pages guide includes a chapter on the formalities following a death in France, issues of dependency, and reviews changes to French inheritance law affecting expatriates and second-home owners, which came into force on August 17, 2015

British expats in France after Brexit carte de sejour and rights

Brexit and Britons in France Guide 2018

Latest on Brexit negotiations for expats plus how to apply for a carte de séjour, impact on healthcare and pensions etc.

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Tips and tricks for gardeners indoors and out

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WICE-Paris Open House Sept 25th

Learn a new language or get creative in the kitchen, unleash an artistic talent or discover more delights of Paris - only a few of the many great WICE offerings. Everyone is welcome, so bring your friends and family. Refreshments will be available, along with prizes and special offers. As an additional incentive, you'll receive 50% off your WICE membership fee, and 10 euros off a future course if you sign up and pay for a course at the Open House.

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Going Underground - A Tour of Paris's catacombs

Do not watch this video if you are at all claustrophobic...

France's newest World Heritage Site from above...

It has taken 11 years, but Puy de Dôme is finally a UNESCO World Heritage site. Find out why with this aerial video

Castles fit for a king

The remarkable chateaux of the Loire Valley

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Find English-speaking tradespeople and firms serving your area

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Tour the Beaujolais vineyards

Behind the scenes at the vineyards that produce some of the world's best-known wines

Memorabilia of iconic French brand LU sold at auction

French NGO lists ‘veg’ foods with animal ingredients

France decrees new laws on pedestrian and road safety

Hermione set to lure millions to Normandy in 2019

EU leaders 'back a final Brexit referendum' for UK

McDonald’s offers to keep troubled Marseille branch

French pizza chef makes Lille’s first cannabis dough

Government fights France’s growing fly-tipping problem

Nature group protests French charity plastic duck race

Pyrénées bear release has support of shepherds

Two offers for tiny, run-down Paris flat at €205,000

Macron to pay homage to French terrorism victims today

EU leaders 'back a final Brexit referendum' for UK

More 'no deal' papers - but nothing about expatriates

'I'm disabled and can't queue for residency card'

Can second home owners apply for carte de séjour

Chatbot lets GP ‘speak’ to patients in English

My operation in France: Pacemaker

The role of the school nurse and (rare) doctor

Give specs second sight

'At source' tax WILL go ahead next year

How do I send money to a student in the UK?

Confusion over new ‘at source’ tax

What to do if you need more time to pay your tax

French Inheritance Law Guide 2018-19

Brexit and Britons in France Guide 2018

Work as a live-in carer

'At source' tax WILL go ahead next year

Houses on Internet: A global property network

How do I send money to a student in the UK?

Calculating the hidden cost of Brexit

Macron should have honoured WW1 fallen at Amiens

Macron must look to build a Sixth Republic

Joke is on all taking pride in their chauvinist views

School age matters in France

Tips and tricks for gardeners indoors and out

Craft fair is still open to welcome newcomers

Abandoned pets need more ‘amis’ to give them a life

Gardeners find time to chat, visit and share tips

French lawn bowls club offers coaching for newbies

WICE-Paris Open House Sept 25th

Summer Shakespeare in the Heart of Montmartre

Søren Kierkegaard & French Philosophy

Cancer Support France Beetle Drive

Existentialism: Kierkegaard’s Fear and Trembling

Going Underground - A Tour of Paris's catacombs

France's newest World Heritage Site from above...

Castles fit for a king

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Tour the Beaujolais vineyards