Am I allowed to wash my car on the street in front of my French flat?Reader’s neighbour said this is not allowed - we check out the rules
Is it illegal to make hands-free phone calls while driving in France?Four-fifths of people in France say they use their phone to carry out a task while driving, a 2022 poll shows
Is a second French visa application process easier than the first?A reader asks whether applicants who have already been granted a visa in the past can take any shortcuts the second time round
Can I get a French contrôle technique on my UK-registered car? We look at the rules for getting the French-equivalent of an MOT check on a car with UK licence plates
Can I bring specialist varieties of flour from the UK to France?We look at the rules for travelling with food products, which have become stricter since Brexit
As a widow, do I need a French will to ensure house goes to children?We look into whether a UK will is sufficient to pass on a second home to chosen inheritors
Do health issues affect your right to drive in France on a UK licence?Depending on the case, certain restrictions on driving may be applied
Can we go back to regime réel to run our letting business in France? Switching taxation regimes is possible under certain circumstances
Can an Ehic card be used by a resident of France on visit to the UK?We look at the rules for accessing healthcare in the UK as an ex-resident
What is the ‘fair usage’ limit for UK phones being used in France? Mobile operators impose restrictions on the way customers can use their phones while travelling in Europe
Do you need a Covid booster every nine months for travel to France? We look at the French definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ with regards to international travel
Can I bring snacks or finger food on the ferry from the UK to France?Sandwiches, sweets, dairy… We look at post-Brexit rules on what products can be taken into France
Is it practical to install security cameras in my French second home?The rules and an idea of prices for different systems
Can I leave money to charities helping Britons in France?To avoid issues, it is better to opt for France based charities
Who can I complain to about discrimination in France?The state has set up several services that can help people who face abuse
Can France refuse to change an expired British driving licence? We look at the rules regarding UK driving licences which have been obtained through an exchange with another country
Can I take cheese from France to the UK post-Brexit?We look at the rules on transporting meat and dairy products from EU countries to the UK
Does the day of entry/exit count towards EU’s 90-day visit limit?The EU allows third-country nationals entitled to visa-free travel to stay for 90 days in every 180
Who has the right to carry a gun in France? Owning a gun is usually associated with hunting practices in France
Do former tenants have a claim on our French house?In some cases in France, long-standing tenants have a droit de préemption. We explain
Should I declare capital gain in France from selling overseas home? A key defining issue for this is whether the country involved has a double tax treaty with France
Do UK-based (adult) children of French residents still need a visa? We explain what rights a British citizen may have for visiting France if their parents are residents there
