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.

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.

Can I holiday in France? Rules and what's open to tourists

It is now possible to holiday in France – at least it is if you are coming from another European country.

France voluntary quarantine rules on trips less than 14 days

What happens with the voluntary quarantine in France if I am only coming for a few days from the UK?

Masks: What are rules for beaches and campsites in France?

Do I need to wear a mask at the beach or at an outdoor pool at a campsite in France?

Do I have to quarantine if I go to France?

If you are travelling from the UK by ferry, air, train or car transport to mainland France, you are invited by the French government to go into voluntary quarantine. There will be no checks or fines if you don't.

Brexit: Is my non-EU retired spouse protected?

I am Australian and live with my British wife in France. We have been here as a retired couple since 2014. Is my residency safe in the Brexit deal?

Covid-19: Travelling through France to UK

Reader question: We need to travel through France from Spain to the channel tunnel. Are B&B hotels open and are we allowed to leave the motorway for overnight stops?

When will campsites open in France?

Reader question: Will campsites also open on June 2 in France? We live in France and are keen to organise our usual camping holiday.

Truck drivers and UK-France quarantine

Are truck drivers also subject to the quarantine measures?

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