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.
What is a ‘living will’? I would like to know how a ‘Living Will’ is dealt with in France. What does one have to do, who do I contact and does a professional, such as a GP, have to sign it? My children are aware that I do not want to be resuscitated but so far nothing is in writing. U.C.
Dog barks all day and nightWe have a neighbour who lets his dog bark all night and most of the day. He has been written to by the mayor, myself and a conciliation officer. I confronted him after he had been away all weekend leaving the dog unattended but he suggested I go back to the UK.
Told that permanent carte de séjour does not existIn recent issues there has been a lot of queries about Cartes de Séjour which I have been Interested in as I have been a resident in France as a retired Englishman for nine years. I visited my préfecture in Cahors to request one with the word ‘permanent’ as you suggested and was told no such card exists and they can only give a 10-year card. Is there a website where I can find out more so I am prepared next time? P.P.
Contesting plans to build houses alongside our gardenWe bought the land that our house is on from a farmer 11 years ago. Now he wants to sell plots beside our garden, with houses that will take away our view and privacy. Do we have rights? A.C.
How does university entrance work in France?Can you explain the university entrance procedure in France? Is it similar to the UK where applicants receive offers before their exams and a place if they make the required grade?
Help paying for work on private septic tankA recent Connexion article referred to money from SPANC to help with work on a cesspit. What is available? J.K.
How do I get accents with Windows 10?I have a new computer which uses Windows 10. On my old one I opted to use the US International keyboard layout, thanks to a Connexion article, so as to do accents. However, it does not seem to be available on this new operating system. Is there a solution? M.C.
Do we need to get a pet passport for tortoise?We live in the UK and would like to take our tortoise with us to our holiday house in the Languedoc. Can we? O.G.
May I pick fruit from a tree on a public road?What is the law when a fruit tree hangs over a public road and you want to pick some fruit? M.P.
Driving after a strokeMy husband had a stroke. Is he still allowed to drive here? Will he be insured? I am worried about what would happen if he had an accident. W.S.
Regulations on collecting for a charityWhat are the rules and regulations regarding collecting for charity? Does one need a permit from the police? B.J.
Tooth filling had to be redone - should I pay?I recently had work done on my teeth which included a filling. However, a few weeks later the filling broke while I was eating. The dentist replaced it but insisted on charging me again. Is there no guarantee for dental work? B.W.
How far back can I go with claims for tax credits?My friend has noticed she is entitled to a 50% credit on her income tax for work done when she has employed artisans at her house (which has been on several occasions). How far back will she be able to go to submit these invoices? J.K.
What does ‘direction of departures’ mean?Why does the Bison Futé service (bison-fute.gouv.fr) use the expression ‘in the direction of the departures’ or ‘of the returns’ when warning of traffic congestion? What does it mean? P.J.
Is neighbour allowed to let geese roam onto my land?Our neighbour allows her geese to roam in her garden and they sometimes enter our garden because it is not fully fenced. Recently, our dog got hold of one and, although the goose was not killed, it was hurt. She asked us to have the dog put down (which we refused to do). Someone told me that legally she has no right to let geese roam free; is this true? V.H.
Can we prove residence if we live on a boat?We moved our boat here from the UK but have no French address except for the marina. We do not want to get into trouble but seem to hit a brick wall when trying to gain legitimacy for residence. Do you have any advice? P.E.
Why was I asked for a ‘recent’ birth certificate copy?Why do officials ask to see a birth certificate less than three months old? R.G.
How do I find a divorce lawyer who speaks English?I want to get divorced but do not know how to find an English-speaking divorce lawyer. I am British, living in France. C.A.
How much is the salary of a French mayor?How much is a French mayor paid for doing their job? Does it vary on the size of the town?
Do residents have right to be buried in their village?If I live in France do I have automatic right to be buried in my village? J.H.
