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.
Must I pay for Covid tests in France even if I cannot get vaccinated?Tests became payable for unvaccinated people on October 15 but there are exceptions
Can I burn leaves and other waste in my garden in France? It is normally illegal to burn garden waste, but there are some exceptions
Will France again tighten UK Covid travel rules due to surge in cases?The UK is registering around nine times more daily Covid cases than France, raising questions over the prospect of new, stricter rules for travellers
Will my French health pass become invalid if I refuse my booster dose?Having the Covid booster vaccine dose is not currently necessary for the creation of a health pass, but there is potential for this to change
France to UK travel: Do I need to buy Day 2 Covid test for a day trip?Fully vaccinated travellers from France need to buy a Covid test in advance to be taken on day two after arrival in the UK but what about people only going for a day trip or just one night?
When will the 2021 French flu vaccination campaign begin?This year’s programme will launch this month. Here’s what to do it you are eligible but do not receive an invitation letter before the campaign starts
What are the rules for validating train tickets in France?In France ordinary unreserved tickets can last for two months and so need to be controlled to stop multiple trips on the same ticket
Why do my French electricity bills keep rising despite competition?A combination of taxes, supply quotas and high demand for raw materials is driving an increase in electricity tariffs. We explore what you can do to combat climbing energy tariffs
What hours can builders make noise at our property in France?There are several laws covering excessive noise nuisance from building work or other 'chantiers' (worksites) in France. We explain
Can I visit France from UK with my son, 16, who has had one Covid jab?The UK is giving one vaccine dose to 12 - 15 year olds and most 16 - 17 year olds, meaning that they are not considered fully vaccinated in France. We explain the rules for travel and the country’s health pass while here
What do we need to do to travel from France to the UK this Christmas? The rules for entry into the UK depend on your vaccination status, with fully vaccinated passengers being able to avoid most Covid-related restrictions
What is the law around vouchers not refunds for returns in France?Refund and credit notes depend on whether you have bought online or in store and whether the item is faulty or just not suitable, plus there are certain conditions
France to UK family visit: What gifts can we bring under Brexit rules?As in the other direction, post-Brexit there are new rules as to what travellers can take with them. You should bear them in mind when taking gifts for UK family
How can I check how many points I have on my French driving licence?There are several ways in which you can check remanning points on a French licence online. We explain
Can the 90-day stay limit in France be extended for medical reasons?Staying in France past the 90-day limit is possible with an application to the local prefecture and presenting various documents. We explain
What are rules should I hit a deer or boar while driving in France?There are certain steps that drivers involved in such collisions should take to ensure that the road is made safe and that – if relevant – they can claim on their insurance
How can teenagers prove residency for French nationality application?There are various routes to obtaining French nationality for children born in France to foreign parents. All children born in France automatically have the right to citizenship from the age of 18 but it is possible to obtain it before then
Covid France: Should I update to an EU vaccine certificate to travel? Some people who were vaccinated early have a certificate that only functions in France. We explain what they need to do to travel in the EU.
How to keep noisy and messy pigeons away from our French garden?There are several solutions proposed by firms, such as outlines of birds of prey, as well as certain devices and repellent sprays
Difference between 'lettre suivie' and 'recommandée' with La Poste?The 'lettre suivie' in France is cheaper than the ,lettre recommandée, and there are other differences
Does my under 18 need a DCEM travel document for travel from France?A ‘document de circulation pour étranger mineur’ can be helpful if a young person is going to be travelling away from France. We explain
