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French residency cards and visas costs to rise from May 1, 2026
Foreign driving licence exchanges are also to become fee-based for the first time
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French weekend weather forecast April 25 - 26: sunny and calm
Riviera will, unusually, be the coolest area
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UK to ban dogs on many beaches - what are the 2026 rules in France?
Dog access to French beaches depends on local rules that change by season and region
Zero to pay for glasses
People needing glasses will be able to get a free pair from January 2020 with costs fully covered by state healthcare and their mutuelle insurance.
A new law (zéro reste à charge) means opticians must offer a range of lenses and frames at no cost. Some, such as Afflelou and Optic 2000, already offer low-cost options but all will offer free ranges soon.
The scheme, with cost limits for equipment, will also expand to dental prosthetics in 2020 and hearing aids in 2021.
