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French mayor bans foie gras from Christmas market

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Société Générale will reportedly close 148 sites across France, including 40 bank branches

French authorities race to remove thousands of parking spots by year-end deadline

Under pedestrian safety rules, parking spaces adjacent to crossings must go

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Property

See what €50,000, €250,000 and over €1m buys in Vaucluse

Do we need permission to repaint the outside of our French home?

Why some French homes and gardens attract more bats

Map: tap water restrictions remain in place across France

More than a third of departments at the highest ‘crise’ level as November begins

16th-Century Alsace house saved from demolition and rebuilt near Strasbourg

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Banning air drying laundry on balconies: a tale of two sides

How flat prices have changed near you in France

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How to use AI to cost a renovation project in France

Can I install a camera to face my street, and if not can I ask my mairie to do it?

New ‘fake roofer’ scam involving drones reported in Nice

Claims deadline approaches for investors in failed French holiday home village

How can we get better internet at our new home in rural France?

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Learning French

La veille: watch out for this word in French

French food metaphors every learner should know

Five ways to say you have a cold in French

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Understanding when tu vs vous can cause offence in France

Plus, a handy diagram to help work out when certain ‘rules’ apply

What are the origins and meaning of the phrase dès potron-minet?

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What does caisse mean and when should you use it?

'My French postman said it is sexy to say vous to your lover'

What does c'est fort de café mean and when should it be used?

When and why do we say ne pas être fute-fute?

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Money

UK-France capital gains: best time to sell is not always obvious

Additional €2 fee on parcels comes into force in France from November 1

British motorists living in France may be eligible for car compensation

New ‘riot tax’ set to be levied on insurance policies in France

A 0.8% increase to home and vehicle insurance is planned to be introduced from 2027

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UK Autumn Budget 2026: What could affect Britons in France?

Why the €5 note in your pocket could be worth thousands

France plans major tax breaks for family gifts

Good news for Britons in France as GBP hits 17-month high vs EUR

Inflation hits French households, fresh food prices rise sharply

Americans in France face bank closures linked to new EU ruling

I'm a financial adviser and these are the common mistakes that people make when moving to France

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British woman waits months for €1,664 IKEA France refund

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Normandy firm invents solar glass to withstand hailstones

Trees in new La Rochelle park aim to put maritime history in the spotlight

English-French crossword (intermediate): November 7, 2026

French caviar producers call for clearer origin labels as Chinese imports grow

Producers in Aquitaine want clearer labelling and traceability as cheaper Chinese imports gain market share in France

Breton village bakery reopens after nine months without local bread

France’s boiled bread festival: see the ancient rye tradition in the Alps

Guinguettes: Why open-air dining venues are booming

Music choice: Niagara's album Encore un dernier baiser

Why French beef can seem tougher than British steak

November gardening tips, from bird feeders to bird protection

Five French films and series to watch this November

Test your knowledge: fun French facts

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