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Did you know French police can check your home when you are away?
Here is how to sign up for the service, as well as a special check for elderly people. Plus, advice on how to avoid ‘fake police’ scams
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MAP: Which areas of Paris have had the biggest property price drops?
Drops of around 10% (up to €1,100 less per m2 in real terms) have been seen in several arrondissements. Only one has not seen a significant drop
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Eight scams doing the rounds this summer in France
Summer travel means one thing: More scammers, especially on the roads and at transport hubs. Here are tips to avoid falling victim
Contrôle technique changes on way
Lack of reminders could lead to fines
Drivers face a tougher new contrôle technique for vehicles more than four years old in May but, as no reminders are sent out, some could face a fine of €135 for not getting it done.
The new-look test starts on May 20 and will last longer, be about 20% more expensive and will reject many more vehicles for ‘failures’ – with testers having 132 points to check giving a possible 467 failures, including 127 critical failures where the car cannot be used.