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Why rural areas in France are expected to be worst hit by power cuts

Why rural areas in France are expected to be worst hit by power cuts

The big freeze: Temperatures set to plummet across France this week

The big freeze: Temperatures set to plummet across France this week

Where are Covid cases rising most in France?

Where are Covid cases rising most in France?

Power cuts in France: what plans for transport, lifts and healthcare?

Power cuts in France: what plans for transport, lifts and healthcare?

The big freeze: Temperatures set to plummet across France this week

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Fuel, Prime de Noël, Covid: 9 December 2022 dates to note in France

Fuel, Prime de Noël, Covid: 9 December 2022 dates to note in France

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Miss France attempts to modernise image with rule changes

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UK Border Force to strike for eight days over Christmas

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At what times would controlled power cuts occur this winter in France?

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Fuel aid France: Around 10 million workers to get extra €100

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French power cuts: will we be notified in advance if in area affected?
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French smart thermostat being given away in exchange for energy data
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If required how often would the controlled power cuts be in France?
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How to avoid driving in French low-emissions zones
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French firm masters flying planes with sugar beet fuel in engines
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Pet thefts on rise in France: what to do if it happens to your animal
Pet thefts on rise in France: what to do if it happens to your animal

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How to build a snake hotel in your French garden as population falls
How to build a snake hotel in your French garden as population falls

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How to find a doctor out of hours in France
How to find a doctor out of hours in France

30 November 2022

French expressions about money: Should I use thunes or argent?
French expressions about money: Should I use thunes or argent?

25 November 2022

How to get a social security number and carte Vitale in France
How to get a social security number and carte Vitale in France

16 November 2022

How to find a doctor in France who speaks good English
How to find a doctor in France who speaks good English

29 November 2022

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Renovation loans, evictions, house swaps: Five French property updates

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Seven key points from latest notaire data on French property sales

France looks to make eco-renovations easier for flat owners

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Interior decorator brings feel-good design to poorer Paris suburbs

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French property watch: More new builds than bargains in affluent Isère

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How to find the price of a property that has sold near you in France
How to find the price of a property that has sold near you in France

14 September 2022

What to do if structural cracks appear in your French property
What to do if structural cracks appear in your French property

29 July 2022

Solar panels on French property: how to make your own electricity
Solar panels on French property: how to make your own electricity

12 July 2022

Explainer: how to get police to check on your home in France when away
Explainer: how to get police to check on your home in France when away

5 August 2022

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Q: Can I deduct furniture from notaire fees when buying a French house?

A: Notaire fees are based on the value of the property, not other goods the seller includes.

Q: Can we modify porch plans in France without reapplying for permission?

A: It would be advisable to seek legal advice on your specific circumstances, as you might need to reapply for permission. 

Q: French property sales: Why do some listings not have energy ratings?

A: When a property is put up for sale or rent in France, its owner must hire a professional to carry out a diagnostic de performance énergétique or DPE (energy performance certificate).

Q: Can I pull out of a house sale in France after making a written offer?

A: Once you have decided to buy a property, you will (of course) make an offer to buy, whether at the asking price or below.

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Covid France: wear masks around the at-risk and on transport, says PM

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Why is uptake of the Covid Omicron vaccine so low in France?

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How to get a Covid recovery certificate in France and as a tourist?
How to get a Covid recovery certificate in France and as a tourist?

29 January 2022

US and other non-EU visitors to France: how to get a vaccine pass
US and other non-EU visitors to France: how to get a vaccine pass

16 February 2022

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Q: France Covid: How long after my fourth vaccine dose can I have fifth?

A: A new Covid booster vaccine campaign was launched in France on October 3, as the eighth wave of the virus continues. 

Q: How do I get an Omicron-targeted Covid booster jab in France?

A: Our reader is referring to our article: France approves three vaccines adapted to Covid Omicron subvariants.

Q: Is Covid health pass still needed for hospital appointment in France?

A: When France’s vaccine pass system came to an end on March 14, health pass requirements remained in place for non-emergency visits to health and care settings. 

Q: Can I get Covid booster jab while not yet in French healthcare system?

A: Everyone who is a resident in France has the right to get Covid vaccinations for free, whether they are in the healthcare system or not. 

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Pet thefts on rise in France: what to do if it happens to your animal

Pet thefts on rise in France: what to do if it happens to your animal

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There are 22 million pets in France and they are increasingly being targeted – often to order – by thieves

How to find a doctor out of hours in France

How to find a doctor out of hours in France

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Health

There are plenty of options in France to find healthcare as and when you need it if your doctor is not available

How to get a social security number and carte Vitale in France

How to get a social security number and carte Vitale in France

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Health

Obtaining a social security number is typically one of the first things to do upon arrival in France as it allows you to enter the healthcare system

Brexit

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Young Brexit agreement Britons facing residency difficulties in France

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Guide dog owners continue to fight Brexit pet travel rules EU-UK

UK families in France struggle to gain Brexit WA cards for children

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What would UK-EU ‘Swiss-style’ relationship mean for Britons in bloc?

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Brexit news in brief: French visa proof of income update, 90/180 rule

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Brexit: How to reclaim overpaid French social charges
Brexit: How to reclaim overpaid French social charges

2 March 2022

Post-Brexit tax rules recap: How to send gifts between UK and France
Post-Brexit tax rules recap: How to send gifts between UK and France

6 December 2021

Visitor visa for France: How do we prove we own our second home?
Visitor visa for France: How do we prove we own our second home?

9 December 2021

A guide to the temporary long-stay visa for France and how to apply
A guide to the temporary long-stay visa for France and how to apply

9 December 2021

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Q: Can we renew a carte de séjour online in France?

A: You do not specify which type of carte de séjour you have, so we will look at both standard and Brexit Withdrawal Agreement residency permits.

Q: Can I return to UK after French visa then come back for short stay?

A: British citizens who do not hold a French long-stay visa may stay in the country for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period. 

Q: Is it viable to still use my French mobile in the UK post-Brexit?

A: Now that the UK has left the EU, if I go over to England for a short holiday, will I still be able to use my French Mobile (with a Leclerc SIM Card) in the UK and, if so, will I  incur roaming charges? Alternatively, will my French-registered mobile accept a UK SIM card?

Q: Can I get a withdrawal agreement S1 when I turn 66 this year?

A: Reader Question: We're resident in France thanks to the withdrawal agreement with an S1 that covers us both because my husband was old enough for one and I came in under his as his wife. 

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Meet the British couple growing ‘microgreens’ for French chefs

Meet the British couple growing ‘microgreens’ for French chefs

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Remote French village reinvigorated by women farmers and Basque pigs

Remote French village reinvigorated by women farmers and Basque pigs

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‘Ne pas avoir la lumière à tous les étages’: French phrase of the week

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Mental benefits of learning French depend on using it in real life

Mental benefits of learning French depend on using it in real life

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This month in history – December 10, 50 and 100 years ago in France

This month in history – December 10, 50 and 100 years ago in France

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French sparkling wines to rival Champagne on price and taste

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