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What to do if Christmas parcels in France arrive late or damaged?
There are various routes to follow dependent upon the issue
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The origins and meaning of tirer les marrons du feu
As Christmas approaches, we look at a phrase to describe someone who takes advantage of a situation
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Retired French butcher takes Chronopost to court over year-long missing parcel
Parcel containing homemade foie gras went missing in December 2024 but butcher says company did not acknowledge issue
Connexion Tip: Display your name
Make sure your family name is on your letter box in France, not just the house name or number.
This can affect deliveries.
When giving out your address, stick to the basics: The number, street, postcode and then town.
You do not need the department (the first two digits of your postcode indicate this). You can check if there are any strange quirks to your address, or find the ideal way to write it here tinyurl.com/French-address-check
