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Visas & residency

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Letters & Comment

Letters: How are hybrid cars supposed to carry a spare tyre in France?

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When is a CT roadworthiness test needed to sell a vehicle in France?

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How long can someone remain outside of France before residency permit is invalid?

Is it necessary to pay a French driving fine before contesting it?

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Property

This will be the minimum property tax increase in 2025 in France

Weighing up costs of renting a home versus buying in France

Historic urban developments face demolition in Roubaix

How to solve higher DIY challenges in France

Off peak hours, Linky meters: electricity and gas bills are set to change in France

New tough tax rules apply on French holiday rentals from 2025

Notaire fees expected to rise for home purchases in France

Must you remove snow in front of home in France? Rules to respect

What is process for building work near a site listed as historic monument in France?

Neighbour’s chimney blows smoke into our French home: what can we do?

Property slump eases in France but sellers still need to be patient

Thousands of property owners in France sent ‘empty home tax’ bills in error

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Learning French

Learning French: what is the meaning of j’avoue and when should it be used?

Beware ‘false friends’ but take heart - the French struggle with them too

Why bon is always a good word to use in France

Watch out for the rules about French verb 'tomber'

Learning French: être dans le vent and other wind expressions

What are the longest words in the French language?

Tips for getting a (French) word in edgeways

Learning French: what does casse-croûte mean and when should it be used?

Learning French: the origins and meaning of casser du sucre sur le dos

Learning French: tout est bon dans le cochon and other pig expressions

Learning French: the origins and meaning of bon gré mal gré

Learning French: when and why do we say sentir le sapin?

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Money

GPs and specialists: List of new fees starting December 2024 in France

Inheritance alternatives for non-blood relatives in France

Parcel frauds on increase in France: How to stay alert and avoid them

The top 20 cheapest ski stations in France named in new study

Foreign bank accounts: French court clarifies rules after US account case

Extra fees start soon for French homes without Linky smart electricity meter

Retirees need at least €15,000 a year to live comfortably in France, finds report

The ‘windscreen mafia’: Drivers in France warned of major repair scam

Parking ticket fraud on rise in France – how to avoid being scammed

France’s 2024 Christmas bonus: who is eligible and how much is it?

Fact check: Does France offer world’s most generous health reimbursement?

Why parking fines in France are now more likely to be cancelled

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Magazine

Legendary British cookery writer was inspired by Antibes - and its market

The basics of French cheese and wine pairing

Photos: ‘How we prepare our garden in south-west France for winter’

Mentor migrants to success in France

How to build a support network when you move to France

New trend serves companionship up on a plate in France

Fencing helps breast cancer recovery in France

Photos: Magical images as Lyon launches its 25th Fête des Lumières

Letters: The number of cold calls to French phone is maddening

What is Saint Nicholas Day celebrated in France on December 6?

Letters: France must not tolerate political corruption

Letters: Men’s cancers are too often ignored in France

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