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.

Are sites like zepass.com that resell tickets trustworthy?

Reader questions are answered and explained in each monthly issue of Connexion. In the August edition, Liv Rowland explains the safety of websites that resell tickets in France.

Are US retirees entitled to cornavirus relief payments?

I’m a US citizen who has been a resident in France for over 14 years and I am living only on my social security retirement - therefore not filing US income taxes. Am I entitled to the Covid-19 relief payments from the US?

Will I be fined if I drive in flip-flops in France?

It is summer in France and along with advice on cooking the perfect barbeque and discussions about the quality of rosé French newspapers have returned to the topic of whether you can drive wearing flip-flops or not.

What should I do if I get covid while on holiday in France?

A scientist carries out coronavirus tests in a lab

I’m planning a holiday to France this summer and as a precaution I’d like to know what I should do if I develop Covid-19 symptoms while there.

UK tax law: can I work from my second home in France?

A calculator, paperwork and an income tax guide

I currently have to work from home for my company in the UK. If I don’t have to go to my office, can I go to my second home in France and work from there, without paying income tax in France?

France-UK: social distancing on aeroplanes

How does social distancing on aeroplanes currently work and what are the health measures airlines have put in place for passengers travelling between the UK and France?

Can I get compensation for a car accident in France?

Your questions, answered: what compensation is there if an uninsured driver bumps me?

Which party is the ‘Opposition’ in current French politics?

Your question, answered: Who and what party is the political “Opposition” in France? It is obvious in the UK, but I am confused as to how it works here. G.D.

Shopping local: France's AMAP farm basket scheme explained

Each month, we take a selection of reader questions and answer them. One of July's questions is about France's AMAP scheme and whether it is good value.

Where to find electric car charging points in France?

Your question answered: how do I find charging points for my electric vehicle?

Reader question: Do I need insurance to use quad on my land?

Your question answered: I want to use a quad bike on my own land in France. Are there any rules related to this and do I need insurance? J.W.

Coronavirus: What restrictions for funerals in France?

What is the current situation with attending funerals in France? How many people are allowed and are there any other restrictions?

When will Americans be able to travel to France?

There is no precise answer to this question at the moment as borders remain closed between France and the United States.

Can American citizens living in UK travel to France?

Does anyone know for certain if and when Americans resident in the UK/Channel Islands will be allowed to travel to France?

Travel to France and connection in another country

I am a UK national currently living in Australia and would like to travel directly to France. My flight has a connecting flight in Abu Dhabi. Will I be able to enter the country? And do I have to go into voluntary quarantine?

Coronavirus: Can UK friends stay with me at my holiday home?

I will be coming to my holiday home in France from the UK in mid July. Can I have friends (also from the UK) to stay for three days? If so, what are the restrictions?

Can I transport my car overseas by train?

Your question, answered: do options exist to transport car long distance?

Are all public swimming pools now open in France?

Yes, swimming pools are now fully able to open in France.

Will Tour de France 2020 be going ahead in August?

Can you confirm the Tour de France is going ahead at the end of August even though there is no opening up yet of non EU borders?

Money: can I still receive paper invoices instead of online?

Reader question: 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? S.H.

Travelling UK to France by ferry: what are the options?

Some ferry services are operating between the UK and France but crossings are much more limited than usual until at least June 28. Here's the latest on what's available.

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