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Letters: Our French neighbours seem too distant
Connexion reader explains that despite going to lengths to get to know their new neighbours, most do not return the effort
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Letters: Readers trade DIY tips for restoring French properties
Special innovations are often required for older buildings
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Citizenship: Are spouses of French people affected by tougher language test rule?
Minister cleared up confusion in circular sent to prefectures
Giving up on citizenship plan
Some years ago I reapplied for a carte de séjour after my first five-year one had expired.
The mairie was very helpful in obtaining the relevant forms from the préfecture, which I duly completed and sent back to St Brieuc.
After a year I’d heard nothing so went to see my mairie again. They were told that my application would not be processed as ‘it was not a priority’. I had hoped to apply for citizenship but abandoned the plan.
Tim Benson, Côtes-d’Armor