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‘En train’ de manger? Friends dine out on Paris Métro

A group of friends sparked amusement on the Paris Métro this week after casually sharing some wine, charcuterie, and raclette on a dining table in a standard train carriage.

Public sector worker strike causes industry chaos

Missing pet found alive and well after two years

Fewer recycled meds signal drop in over-prescription

Flying river taxis return to Seine

Brace for a week of strikes and protests

What's different about May's final jour férié

New Mercedes electric car to be made in France

One fifth of flights could be cancelled this Tuesday

France could run out of rosé as global demand soars

Birdwatching from the comfort of home

Who’s a good boy? Cannes Palm Dog awards are today

17-year-old awarded doctorate from University of Lille

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Brexit and Britons in France 2018 (PDF version) - 96 pages ORDER NOW, SAVE €2

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

Help declaring my income for French tax 2018

French Income Tax 2018 (Income 2017) PDF version - 68 pages

What is new for 2018 - Especially written for Britons living in France

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A WORLD tour might be next for the Hermione, the magnificent replica 18th century frigate which returns home to Rochefort, Charente-Maritime, this month after a Mediterranean cruise.

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Six cyclists in blue tops with bicycles and the Canal du Midi behind them

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Time-lapse Paris

A time-lapse tour of the City of Light

Mercy by Madame Monsieur

Here it is... France's Eurovision 2018 entry

Astonishing Colmar

As Colmar was voted the third-best European destination for tourists, we thought we'd show you the Alsace town's delights right here

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Tour the Beaujolais vineyards

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

Public sector worker strike causes industry chaos

Missing pet found alive and well after two years

Fewer recycled meds signal drop in over-prescription

Flying river taxis return to Seine

Brace for a week of strikes and protests

What's different about May's final jour férié

New Mercedes electric car to be made in France

One fifth of flights could be cancelled this Tuesday

France could run out of rosé as global demand soars

Birdwatching from the comfort of home

Who’s a good boy? Cannes Palm Dog awards are today

17-year-old awarded doctorate from University of Lille

Take part in survey to help secure post-Brexit rights

New red-tape for Britons visiting France after Brexit

Apply now for cartes, ministry tells UK expats

A form of European civil war reappearing, says Macron

Warning as tick season enters full swing

App forecasts relief for allergy sufferers

Concern as cases of measles rise

MY OPERATION: Double knee replacement

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Your income tax questions answered

Deadlines for French income tax declarations in 2018

Macron vows to end 'exit tax'

Brexit and Britons in France 2018 (PDF version) - 96 pages ORDER NOW, SAVE €2

French Income Tax 2018 (Income 2017) PDF version - 68 pages

Medical first allows patients to breathe easily

Warning as tick season enters full swing

Deadline for new wealth tax extended

App forecasts relief for allergy sufferers

Holiday insurance so simple to sort out

Wartime history resonates more powerfully in France

Strikes will continue until public mood truly changes

Summer of misery won’t stop Macron’s "Maggie Moment"

Strikes see Macron reap whirlwind as Whirlpool closes

A WORLD tour might be next for the Hermione, the magnificent replica 18th century frigate which returns home to Rochefort, Charente-Maritime, this month after a Mediterranean cruise.

Cancer charity cyclists ride from Atlantic to Med

Volunteers needed as Alzheimer’s support grows

Only here for the beer and a laugh

Who will do the donkey work now?

PRIVATE GARDEN OPEN for the charity "JARDINS ET SANTE"

3 GARDENS OPEN for CHARITY “JARDINS ET SANTE”

PRIVATE GARDEN OPEN for CHARITY “JARDINS ET SANTE”

Time-lapse Paris

Mercy by Madame Monsieur

Astonishing Colmar

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Tour the Beaujolais vineyards