Your Questions

Do you have a question about life in France? Email our man in the know, Oliver 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.

Covid-19: Travelling through France to UK

Reader question: We need to travel through France from Spain to the channel tunnel. Are B&B hotels open and are we allowed to leave the motorway for overnight stops?

When will campsites open in France?

Reader question: Will campsites also open on June 2 in France? We live in France and are keen to organise our usual camping holiday.

Truck drivers and UK-France quarantine

Are truck drivers also subject to the quarantine measures?

Can I get French tax credit for a wood-burning stove?

I want to buy a wood-burning stove – is this eligible for a tax credit? We’ve had mixed information from different people.

How many yellow vests must you have in a car?

A friend broke down and police officers checked the car and said she should have had a yellow vest for every seat in the car. Is this true?

Can we get a post-Brexit carte with no fixed address?

We do not own or rent a property but travel around France in our motorhome. I believe there are many people who either travel like this or stay on campsites that do not allow them to use the address for residential status. We can supply a postal address. Will we be able to obtain Brexit deal cards?

Do hunters need ongoing medical tests in France?

Do hunters in France have to undergo any regular medical tests to keep their hunting licences?

Can I receive paper invoices at no extra cost?

A while ago I read that firms cannot charge extra to people who want to receive paper invoices instead of email or online versions – is this still the case?

UK quarantine: what if only visiting for a few days?

Reader question: We have read about the obligatory 14-day self-isolation period in the UK which is to start on June 8. What happens about shorter trips? Can we still go if we're only staying for three days and then returning to France?

When is it obligatory to wear a mask in France?

France has not generally made mask wearing obligatory in public spaces – however there are places where it is mandatory. We explain.

Covid-19 France: Who can receive CAF exceptional aid?

The government is providing one-off financial aid to help low-income households which will be paid out automatically on May 15.

Covid-19 France and proof of address when out

Is it correct that for every trip out now I must carry proof of my address?

Covid-19 France: Can we meet up with friends?

Can we meet up with friends?

Covid-19: Can we travel to our second home in France?

Can we travel from Britain to our property in France now the lockdown has eased? We really want to visit.

What happens for routine dentist visits in France?

When can I see my dentist for a non-urgent appointment?

Travel to France from UK for funeral

Is it possible to travel to France from UK for a father’s funeral?

Can I still wear home-made mask in France?

Reader question: Can I still wear my home-made mask now that 'official' ones are on sale in pharmacies and supermarkets?

Can we play golf from May 11 in France?

Reader question: As you can walk, run or cycle from May 11 can you play golf as it is possible to do so and keep social distancing?

Can we do renovation work away from home?

Reader question: We have a renovation project house in a village 10km away from our home. We haven't been there since lockdown but really need to get back working on it. We wouldn't come into contact with anybody else, so would this be allowed?

Lockdown in France: What to do about noisy neighbours?

The confinement period has thrown up many unexpected issues but some, such as what to do about noisy neighbours, existed before coronavirus and will undoubtedly continue long after it.

Two in a car: allowed or not?

Your recent e-newsletter contained an article dated 20/04 which states that a couple cannot go out in a car together. On the government website to which you show the link it states "Le covoiturage est possible pour effectuer les déplacements autorisés. Chaque passager du véhicule doit être muni d’une attestation, ou d’un justificatif de déplacement professionnel, en règle." This seems to be a contradiction. Could you clarify?

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