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LATEST NEWS & PRACTICAL UPDATES

French tax declaration: What boxes can families tick to reduce their liability?

Why many people in France will ‘faire le pont’ this week

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Trump tariff rises: which American items will be worst hit and when?

How security in schools is set to be increased across France after fatal stabbing attack

How the CFE tax works for self-employed and home businesses in France

Living in France

How can I donate blood in France – is it easy to do?

Rise in measles cases in France as one death recorded

Visas & residency

List: Who needs to pass new French language tests for residency?

Letters & Comment

Letters: People in France must stand up to Trump's tariffs

Your Questions

What will happen if French residency card holder is away when EES border checks start?

practical

Is an international driving permit needed to hire a car from a French supermarket?

Repairs on dry stone wall in France: Must stones be bought or can they be picked up?

Do inheritances in the UK need to be declared in France?

When is a woman madame and when is she mademoiselle in France?

How can I find an English-speaking lawyer in France?

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Property

Large increase in Americans buying properties on the Cote d’Azur

Boost for people doing home renovations in Dordogne

Hosting scheme in south-west France lets you sample lifestyle before you move

How long does it take to sell property in different areas of France? New study

Seller and buyer bypass contracted estate agent - and land €30,000 penalty in France

Extra ‘taxes’ imposed on high earners should be permanent, says French finance minister

Fines over missing Biens immobiliers French property declarations to start in 2026

Vast majority of French departments opt to increase property notaire fees

Property watch: See what €50,000, €180,000 and over €1million buys in Pyréneés-Orientales

Is any financial aid available to pay for installing a septic tank for our French property?

Tough Airbnb rules in Marseille prompt many property owners to sell

Closest ski resort to Paris for sale

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Learning French

Learning French: when and why do we say qui se ressemble s’assemble?

Spelling and pronunciation make odd bedfellows in English as in French

Why your accent should not hold you back when speaking French

Learning French: what does sacquer mean and when should it be used?

Learning French: the meaning of ça va le faire

Learning French: Have you ever dreamt in your target language?

Learning French: what does fastoche mean and when should it be used?

Learning French: when and why do we say montrer patte blanche?

Obligatory language tests for French residency: Differences between TEF and TCF

Learning French: what does pile-poil mean and when should it be used?

Learning French: four expressions featuring fil

Learning French: understanding 'backwards' abbreviations

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Money

Proposal to end 10% tax allowance for retirees in France: Key points

Price rises for Netflix in France

Which French motorway toll subscription offers the best deal?

France considers linking health reimbursements to income to curb deficit

Three ways to make bank transfers in France despite Easter pause

Millions to receive email as France changes benefits system

France's 2026 budget: how new plans could affect residents

Can a French bank account be opened before moving?

Does residency of children affect French gift tax limits?

Price drops for French mobile contracts - which offer cheapest deals now?

Cheque use falls in France - but fraud levels remain high

Bank transfers in France will soon be paused for a few days

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Magazine

The war grave gardeners who became French Resistance heroes

Comment: French rugby offers a community like no other

Comment: French solidarity is the antidote we need against ‘Thumpism’

Letters: End of BBC Sounds is too cruel for listeners in France

Spring reading recommendations: books about France in English

How to cope with a break-up while living in France

Comment: How caring for my cats taught me neighbourly etiquette in France

Quoi de neuf? Products, designs and ideas from around France

'I don't want my sister to move to my French town'

Five things you may not know about florists in France

Did you know? Marrying a dead person is possible in France

Comment: France needs to rethink Le Pen's ban from political office

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