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.

Who has a key to get into my home letterbox in France?

All postmen and women have a special key that allows them to open most French letterboxes

Covid-19: How long for France to vaccinate enough people?

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Can I travel between France and UK after Covid vaccine?

There are currently strict restrictions in place for travel between the two countries

Must I prove I am over 75 to get Covid vaccine in France?

Some readers have reported waits of up to two months to get a vaccination appointment

What happens to my estate in France if I do not make a will?

If France is your permanent habitual residence, French intestacy law will be applied if you die without a will

Covid-19 France: Will we need a vaccination every year?

France’s Covid-19 vaccination campaign has only just started but it might become an annual event

How to obtain advice after a car accident injury in France?

Victim support groups or a lawyer who specialises in accidents and compensation are best for advice following a car accident injury in France

Covid-19 France: Where can I book a vaccine appointment?

Members of the public aged 75 and over or those with serious health issues can now book an appointment to be vaccinated

France Covid-19: Is GP visit required before vaccine?

From January 18, over 75s and those deemed high-risk in France can receive the vaccine

Covid-19 France: Can you choose which vaccine to get?

There are two different Covid-19 vaccines currently approved for use in France, with four others possibly available by the end of the year

Is France only European country with free Covid tests?

Prime Minister Jean Castex stated in a recent speech that PCR tests cost up to €350 in the UK in some cases and France was 'unique' in offering them free to all

Covid France: Will I receive vaccine letter as for flu?

From Thursday, January 14, those aged 75 and over will be able to book appointments for Covid-19 vaccinations online and by telephone.

Why does Connexion not post number of Covid tests in France?

We provide daily updates relating to Covid-19 in order to keep our readers informed of the epidemic situation in France

How to find French travel insurance for a six-month stay?

This type of 'long-stay' travel insurance does exist and a number of insurers in France and the UK offer it

Can French store staff carry out pat-down checks?

Ordinary staff in a supermarket or any other shop are not allowed to search you physically

Has planning permission for greenhouses changed in France?

Legislation regarding greenhouses has not changed since 2008 and even if it had, the construction would not become illegal retrospectively

Are there penalties for now overstaying 90 days in France?

Passports will now be stamped with the date of entry and exit so border officials can check time spent in France and other checks could be carried out

Can I buy an electric car in France and drive it in the UK?

It is perfectly legal to drive a left hand drive car in the UK, though make sure to go through the importation process properly

Can our son in the UK visit us in France for Christmas?

Travel into France from EU countries (including the UK) has been allowed since the end of lockdown on December 15

Which French marriage regime is which?

Barbara Heslop of Heslop & Platt answers a reader query on French matrimonial regimes

Will Brexit mean caps on taking alcohol from France to UK?

The famed ‘booze cruise’ that sees British people load up on cheap alcohol in France will no longer be possible to the same extent