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This column is by Bill Blevins of Blevins Franks financial advice group. He has decades of experience advising expatriates in France and co-authored the Blevins Franks Guide to Living in France

Cancer Support France, which provides support to English-speakers touched by cancer, is continuing the enhanced service it began during the Covid-19 lockdown: supporting anyone who is elderly, vulnerable, isolated or has any kind of health issue.

Patients who go into hospital for an extended stay are always asked if they have named a personne de confiance. What does it mean?

Tiger mosquitos are more present than ever this year in France leading to fears they could spread Covid-19 – but this is false and there is no evidence for this.

Homeowners in France looking to claim on insurance after their home is hit by lightning in a storm may be required to obtain an "attestation de foudroiement" to do so. We explain what this is, and how to get one.

Maisons en meulière are an important part of the cultural heritage of the outer suburbs of Paris.

20,000 jobs at risk as property experts mark time until Covid-19 lockdown ends