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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
Fewer babies but men living longer
The number of babies born in France fell for the third year last year, down 17,000 to 767,000 but the population rose 0.3% to 67.2 million to be the second largest in the EU, behind Germany.
Life expectancy for men rose 0.2% to 79.5 years but stayed at 85.3 for women while 19.6% of the population is now over 65.