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What does the term ‘fiché S’ mean in France?
What does it mean if someone in France is described as fiché S?
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France's loi Carrez – why is it so important?
The loi Carrez – why is it so important (I have only come across this concept in France)? Which areas are counted?
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How to recycle in France: Seven common questions answered
Should you clean the yoghurt pot before recycling it, do you need to take the lid off of bottles, can you recycle plastic packaging? We explain how it works
Junk mail at French second-home
I get a lot of junk mail at my second home. Is there anything I can do?

You should put a label on your mailbox with the wording “Stop Pub” (stop commercial leaflets).
This is promoted by the Environment Ministry and widely recognised as A label can be printed off here – ecologique-solidaire.gouv.fr/stop-pub – and it also includes wording to say you do still want any free information from your local council.
This edited Q&A is taken from our Owing a Second Home in France helpguide. Order at the helpguide section of connexionfrance.com
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