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Living in France: Practical tips and advice

Living in France

Tips on how to make a home in France, including shopping, household bills and answers to everyday practical problems

I had no debits taken for French residential tax - what should I do?

How to become just as chic as your French friends

Columnist Cynthia Spillman helps a reader to find sartorial inspiration

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