How do I check if a house in France is on polluted land?The onus is on the seller to provide details if there is significant risk, but you can do your own homework too
Is my UK blue disabled parking badge valid in France?After Brexit, rules regarding the use of disabled badges have changed
How long are medicine prescriptions valid in France? We also look at how repeat prescriptions work and terms you may across in relation to prescriptions given by French doctors
Can I still use my stock of French red first class stamps?After sales of the familiar timbres rouges in France ended, we look at whether unused stamps can still be used for letters
How can I find out which parts of France are lacking doctors?So-called ‘medical deserts’ are a big issue in France, but certain areas have better access to healthcare than others
What are you supposed to do with old car tyres in France?Used car tyres must be disposed of according to specific guidelines in France. We take a look at the rules
Must we carry carte de séjour at all times in France?We look at what types of identification you should carry with you in France
What is a ‘ville fleurie’ in France and how is this label attributed?We take a look at the rules and criteria behind France’s ‘cities and villages in bloom’ competition
Can I belong to US Medicare and the French healthcare system?We look at the rules for Americans living in France who want to retain their Medicare health plans
How do I make use of my French chèque énergie voucher?There are several ways in which these energy vouchers can be used to pay your bills
Can we still retire to France? Are certain income levels now required?We explain how visas and cartes de sejour work for non-EU citizens moving here
What happened to France’s ban on restaurant terrace heaters? This is the first winter in which restaurants in France can no longer heat their outdoor seating areas, but there are several exceptions to the new rules
France taxes at source so why do I have to complete a tax return?Understanding the income tax system is important to anyone making a permanent move to France
Is a French Pacs valid in the UK?We look at whether France’s equivalent of a civil partnership is still recognised once a couple leaves the country
What help is there to adapt homes in France for old age?We look at the aid schemes currently available in France to help older people to continue living at home
Do France’s low-emissions zone rules apply to disabled drivers?Several French cities require drivers to have a Crit’Air clean air certificate to enter the city centre, but does this apply to people with a disabled parking badge?
French solar panel firm is delaying installation: what are my rights?Service providers in France are required by law to complete the work in a specific timeframe
Could you save money in France by renting children’s toys?An increasing number of businesses in France offer toy rentals, meaning you can exchange them as soon as the kids or grandkids get bored
If I gain dual nationality can English law still apply to my estate?We look at the options you have when it comes to governing your estate
What penalties are given for driving in Nice’s low emission zone?We look at the restrictions currently imposed in the south of France city’s zone à faibles émissions
Can I get a refund or exchange on an item bought in sales in France?We look at the rules surrounding returns during the soldes, which are currently underway in France
How can I find out updated French tax reduction caps for pensioners? We look at how French income tax factors in expenses for retirees including those with foreign pension income
