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Free fraud service for UK homeowners living in France
Owners are encouraged to sign up for a free monitoring service from HM Land Registry to reduce risk
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New civic tests for foreigners in France launch amid criticism
Applicants for some types of residency cards must now take 45-minute test
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Workers in France can take 17-day break using only eight days of leave in 2026
Favourable calendar for public holidays makes extended May break possible, with five guaranteed long weekends throughout year
New Lascaux cave replica already full
The new replica of the Grotte Lascaux in Dordogne has proved more popular than expected with visitors being turned away as the attraction is full.
Attracting 1,900 visitors a day, the Lascaux 4 site is 20% up on what was expected.
Bosses say that longer summer opening hours – until 22.00 – are on the way and people can buy advance tickets online.
