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Are laws on heating homes in France set to change?

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What is the best way to top up a French SIM from the UK?

Many providers have a separate number to replenish from abroad

POPULAR QUESTIONS

Reader tips and experiences on...

...getting a carte Vitale

...French citizenship applications

...getting a visa for France?

...exchanging a foreign driving licence?

How can I stop wasps nesting in my French second home?

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Do I have to declare my pension fund in French tax return?

Is car park surge pricing already in France?

Can badgers be removed if they are damaging property in France?

I moved back to the UK but still visit France - can I keep my French residency card?

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

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

Which government bodies must I inform when changing address?

Young asian siblings care for their elderly father in a wheelchair at home.

Can I bring elderly Sri Lankan father with me to France?

Woman using an automated EES Entry/Exit System kiosk with a touchscreen.

How can I check my French EES days?

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Can a discount on a heat pump affect eligibility for the 5.5% VAT rate in France?

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Could there be future benefits retaliation in France in wake of possible Reform win in UK?

I am still getting unwanted sales calls despite new regulation - how can I stop them?

Will weekend protests affect rural areas of France?

Rats in my French home: does the mairie have to help?

Floodwater covers the floor of a modern kitchen beneath white cabinets and large windows.

Is funding available for anti-flood works at our French home?

Does the DPE show whether a French home stays cool in summer?

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Can I get sport activities on prescription in France?

Can you remove your husband’s surname as your nom d’usage?

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Can you visit your second home in France without a return ticket?

Can we get a loan to finish our property project in France?

Do hunters in France have to have eye sight tests after a certain age? Can they hunt up to any age?

Does home insurance cover Asian hornet nest removal?

Does EES affect the ability to stay in France after a six-month visa ends?

What is deemed a ‘modest income’ when referring to grants and benefits in France?

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Concerns over leaving septic tank for winter in French house

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Where can I throw away old x-rays in France?

Gîtes de France sign beside a rural lane and houses in Puy-de-Dôme, France.

Moving to France on a self-employed visa to open gîtes – is it possible?

What can I do about an ant infestation in my property?

A builder and power tool get to work on a brick wall.

Do you need to inform your insurance company about renovations to French property?

Why are so many jobs classed as ‘liberal professions’ in France?

Where in France would the new plan for ‘wildfire’ second-home visas apply?

What happens to items confiscated by French airport security?

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Do French bakeries charge to slice bread?

Can French banks require a French mobile number?

Round notary sign mounted on a building wall in Paris, France.

Notaire may have made an error in house purchase - what should I do?

What can I do if neighbour’s hedge leans over into my property?

Driving licence is set to expire before exchange in France – what can I do?

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Do I have the right to see my grandchildren in France after a big family row?

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Should my Irish passport have been stamped when entering France?

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Why was my French GP visit reimbursement so small?

What are rules for sweeping chimney in France and is October good time to do it?

Fishing boats in a port surrounded by colourful buildings

Do I need licence to use a rowing boat in France?

Yellow Renault SUV parked in a lot with other cars and trees behind it.

What happens to a car lease in France if the leaseholder dies?

What costs and taxes are involved in selling our second home in France?

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Is all pension pay declared ‘private’ in France?

Why there are more flies in France this summer - and how to get rid of them

Can you pick fruit for free in France?

Why are we seeing so many food recalls in France?

Are you responsible if your dog bites a burglar in France?

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Why are school children’s bags so heavy in France?

What is the average number of pupils in a French state school class – and how does it compare with the UK and US?

Who is responsible for repairing the electrical system in a new house in France?

Woman opening a cardboard parcel on a wooden table at home.

What are rules for sending or receiving small parcels between France and the UK or US?

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Renovating a house in France: what help is available for foreigners?

Are SCI property owners affected by France’s new e-billing rules?

Do taxe foncière exemptions extend to second homes in France?

Why are French car models most targeted for thefts of parts?

Why was my birth certificate rejected in France for being too old?

Close-up of a France Schengen visa sticker in a passport.

Can I obtain a visa to come to France and look after my elderly mother?

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I was victim of crypto scam, but recovered my assets: will any gains be taxable in France?

What are the possible exemptions and reductions for France’s taxe foncière?

Does travelling with an EU/Swiss spouse affect the Schengen 90/180 days rule for British citizens?

Should Asian hornet traps be installed towards the end of the summer?

When does ‘mosquito season’ end in France?

Will France introduce a per-kilometre tax on electric vehicles similar to the UK's new EV tax?

Travellers wait in a queue with luggage inside a Paris airport terminal.

Can I enter France before my visa starts and if so must I register for EES?