Your Questions

Do you have a question about life in France? Email Liv Rowland, at news@connexionfrance.com

Why can I not cancel health policy with a month’s notice?

My health mutuelle provider says I cannot cancel with a month’s notice but need to wait until the anniversary date. Do mutuelles not come under the same rules as other contracts which you can cancel with a month’s notice? J.G.

Do hunters in France have to put up signposts?

The hunting season in France generally runs between September and February and is hugely popular around the country

Can I travel from France to US for Christmas?

The US State Department put France on an amber travel alert in August

Will Macron announce big changes in Covid-19 speech?

France’s president has a televised interview and could announce new restrictions to stem the spread of coronavirus, with cases increasing rapidly.

Will Brexit mean mobile roaming fees for UK-France travel?

Several UK and French mobile operators have stated that they will not introduce extra roaming charges for people travelling between the countries after the Brexit transition period.

Covid-19: What happens to data I give to Paris restaurants?

Anyone dining out in Paris or other maximum alert zones in France now have to provide their contact information, sometimes handwritten in a notebook.

How do I find out the Covid measures where I live in France?

President Emmanuel Macron has called for “more restrictions” to fight coronavirus, while Lille, Grenoble, Saint-Étienne and Lyon may all soon be placed in the maximum alert zone

Will 5G be available in rural France?

France is preparing to roll out the new super-fast mobile internet technology to some areas before the end of the year - but there are also obligations in place to improve 4G.

Will new Paris restrictions affect travelling to France?

All bars and some restaurants in France’s capital and surrounding departments will close today in line with new coronavirus-related restrictions.

Which departments in France are low risk for coronavirus?

Reader question: I see a lot of news about France’s high alert zones, but I want to know which areas of the country are the safest to visit?

Can I visit the UK from France for less than 14 days?

Reader question: I live in France but want to go to the UK for a week or so to visit family. Is it possible to do this as we are expected to quarantine for at least two weeks?

Can I go to the gym or sports centre in my French town?

Reader question: I saw that gyms and sports halls are now closed in parts of France and I wanted to know where, what the rules are and when they will be open again?

Where is the safest place in France to live?

France’s safest department of 2020 has been named, and it is geographically closer to Australia than it is to France.

Should I wash my fabric face mask at 60 degrees?

Reader question: How often should I wash my reusable mask and is it true that I have to wash it at 60 degrees?

Do siblings have to help each other financially in France?

Reader question: I have heard of the obligation alimentaire, which means that you must financially look after needy parents. Does this exist between siblings? F.D.

Tour de France: How close can I get to the race?

Reader question: The director of the Tour de France has tested positive for Covid-19 but the race is still on and is going to pass through my area, how close can I get if I go to watch it?

Is France still on the UK's quarantine list?

Reader question: With the number of coronavirus cases increasing in the UK at the moment, I wondered if France was still considered unsafe and is still on the UK’s quarantine list?

Free masks in France: Who is eligible?

Reader question: I have heard that some people have received masks for free from the French government and I was wondering who was eligible for that and how to get one?

Where internet broadband speed is best in France

Reader question: Which departments or areas in France have the best broadband coverage? I am planning to move house and I need to have a fast connection.

Brexit: when will the 90/180 day rule start?

From January 1, British people travelling to France will face new travel restrictions related to Brexit. We explain when those rules will apply and how it will affect British people travelling to France around the New Year.

Do UK quarantine rules apply if I transit in France?

I’m planning a short holiday to a country on the UK’s travel corridor list and a cheap option to fly back to the UK involves transiting in Paris. Would I need to quarantine on return to the UK, even if I don’t leave the airport?

La rentrée: will the French state provide masks for my kids?

My two kids, aged 13 and 15, are set to go back to school on September 1 and I have been told they will need to wear masks. Will these be provided or do I have to pay?