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Labour of love: meet the commuters who cross borders

With its beautiful countryside, culture-rich cities and idyllic seaside resorts, France is in many ways an ideal country to live in – but how far would you travel for the privilege? Gillian Harvey discovers the lengths that some people will go to

Nurse refused French nationality for working too much

Lawyer said unnamed woman who works at three hospitals should set herself up as an 'independent' worker to sidestep working hours rules for employees

Earnings limit to benefit from French ‘micro’ rules?

Could you clarify the limit that I may now earn as a micro-entrepreneur? I have been affiliated for 10 years and am registered as a “consultant” advising clients on their property renovations and repairs. C.A.

Handcrafted bicycles enjoy renaissance as works of art

Some of the bicycles in this month’s Tour de France are likely to have been hand-built by a frame-builder, a cadreur in French.

How can I get client to pay his invoice?

I am an independent worker and a client has not paid an invoice for €3,500, despite it now being more than 30 days old. What can I do?

All quiet on France’s second solidarity day front

Plans to remove one of France’s 11 public holidays to help fund increased support for older people have gone quiet.

World-beating French boat firm kept afloat by R&D cash

Boat building is a fickle business, but it is one in which France now leads the way.

What is my micro earning limit?

What is the limit that I may now earn as a micro-entrepreneur?

Meet French rural garage owner who loves British cars

At the edge of a quiet French hamlet is a country garage where more than just a corner will be forever England.

Life and loves of an ‘accidental’ glass blower

Crafts in focus: Artisanal glass-blower Thibault Lafleuriel discovered his calling “almost by accident” 15 years ago.

Millions of jobs in France but workers ‘lack skills’

Recruitment in France is predicted to rise sharply this year, with more than 2.5million new jobs created.

Public Holidays in France 2019

List of the public holidays in France this year.

Vets must take it all in their stride

Hunting-dog accidents are such a regular event at the vets’ practice I visit that no appointments are scheduled for Saturday afternoons – that time is reserved solely for them.

Any payment for doing a stage in France?

My son is applying for work experience to enhance his CV. Can he expect to be paid for a stage work placement?

15 years on, I still speak French with an accent

Young movers: ‘It was sink or swim!’ says Tom Rowe who arrived in France at age 13

Can micro-entrepreneur work for just one client?

I am a micro-entrepreneur and work up to 15 days a month for a client. I have other work but am stopping it. I have heard it is not within the rules to work for only one client and in such a case you should be employed.

Versace family’s handcrafted and traditional tiles

Craft in focus: Everything is handmade at Pierre Versace’s workshop, where specialist tile-making is a family affair.

I had no lectures due to a year-long strike

Young movers: Ursula young landed in France, aged 13

I loved hats so much I learnt how to create them

Craft in focus: Amélie Hélin has adored hats since she entered a hat shop for the first time, aged 17, and fell in love with all the different forms and styles.

Loan arranger aids freelancers in need

Many freelance workers know only too well how hard it can be to secure even the smallest of loans.

Do we need to register our new B&B as a business?

We are starting a chambres d’hôtes at our farm and are unsure about just declaring the small income or registering a business (eg. micro-entrepreneur).

Top tractor and machinery deals delivered to France

Sponsored content: Cowling Agriculture prides itself on friendly advice and excellent aftersales service – and all at competitive prices

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