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Pensioners’ life certificates: French version created by mairie

One reader was surprised to find that her mairie insisted on translating her ‘life certificate’ from the UK’s pension authority

Published: 22 September 2023

Author: Liv Rowland

More Etias info, late planes, TGV revamp: 10 French travel updates

We also look at the Mont Blanc tunnel closure, a relaunched winter ferry link to Ireland and a new flat-rate transport fare in Bordeaux

Published: 22 September 2023

Author: Richard Henshell

‘Sleeping’ woman on London-Nice flight had actually died

The 73-year-old passenger is thought to have suffered a heart-attack

Published: 22 September 2023

Author: Léon Xu

Pope Francis in Marseille for unofficial visit focused on immigration

The city was chosen to highlight the migration crisis and loss of life in the Mediterranean sea, a deeply important issue for the Pope. ‘I am visiting Marseille, not France,’ he said

Published: 22 September 2023

Author: Théophile Larcher

Why this Sunday’s French senator elections carry big political stakes

The election will renew half the members of the Senate and will have a significant effect on the remainder of President Macron’s second term

Published: 22 September 2023

Author: Theophile Larcher

Where is inquiry into fatal botulism outbreak in Bordeaux 10 days on?

The restaurant owner claims he is sure he followed the correct sterilisation procedures

Published: 22 September 2023

Author: Leon Xu

Act now if you want copies of regulated tariff French gas bills

After September 30 these bills will no longer be available to download

Published: 22 September 2023

Author: Zane Lilley

Do I benefit from lower charges if I register an S1 in France?

We review using an S1 as a newly qualified British state pensioner in France

Published: 22 September 2023

I live in the US – how can I pay taxe foncière bill if not in France?

Payments can be made easily online providing you have a personal space on the French tax site

Published: 22 September 2023

Author: Zane Lilley

Is it true that older drivers must put an S sticker on cars in France?

If required it is possible to buy such markers online and display them on your car

Published: 22 September 2023

Author: Zane Lilley