10 days off for just 3 holiday days: Why French workers love May We also look at where people are planning to go during this added holiday time
More than 31,000 in 2024: Spectacular rise in centenarians in France Women in particular are living longer, a new report shows
How do people change when they move to France? From embracing a sportier lifestyle to keeping their brains sharp READER FEEDBACK: What you wish you had known before moving to France How France is trying to combat people’s feeling of loneliness French AI system can see inside bin bags: what is it being used for?
More everyday French supermarket products accused of ‘shrinkflation’ Cordon-bleu, yoghurts, and ham are in the firing line, with prices up to 25% higher for lower quality items
Emergency cash, care advice: Nine ways a French social worker can help We look at the role of social workers in France and the support they offer to those in need
Five things they don’t tell you about the President of France A humorous look at the position and pomp of the Président de la République
WATCH: Brothers’ battle in French table tennis final ends in tears Older brother Alexis Lebrun comes out on top - and jumps on the table to celebrate while his brother cries
Covid-19: French state guilty of stopping son visiting dying father ‘The last words my dad said to me on the phone were: “Don’t worry, we’ll see each other again.”’
Benefit controls in France: Criticism of how people are selected Family associations claim that the ‘scoring’ algorithm used is discriminatory and targets vulnerable people
French people are having much less sex, new poll suggests There is an increasingly marked disinterest, it claims, citing time spent on screens and less of a feeling of ‘marital duty’ among reasons
Can I write my own will in English in France? Whatever the language requirements a notaire is not necessarily needed but certain rules must be followed
Moving letter from daughter to late father in US washes up in Gironde ‘You are my legend’: The letter - well-sealed in a glass bottle - allowed the finder to trace the writer, 6,000 km away
UK income threshold plan for British-French families called ‘cruel’ People who left the UK to live in France may not be able to return with their family if British visa minimum income levels double, says campaigner How can I lower the ‘gift’ tax on a present to a relative? Is ‘de’ a sign of being from a ‘posh’ or noble French family? You often refer to a ‘parts’ system for tax in France; what is this?
What girls’ and boys’ names are trending for babies in France? Short and retro names are popular as are regional and mediaeval names Father dies after freak fun park accident with daughter, 4, in France What do I do with my French livret de famille? In French inheritance law, what is a pacte de famille? More than 800 cousins from same French family gather for a party Macron's anger after family member attacked in northern France
Son of American WWII pilot retraces father’s escape across France An event on Sunday will explore the story of Paul Miller and showcase the journey he took to evade capture after crash landing in the French countryside
What happens to a French bank account after a person’s death? Can a spouse automatically access the funds?
How do I recover funds from my late father’s French bank account? If a person living in the UK dies and leaves behind a bank account in France, this is more complicated to recover than the UK assets
Explainer: How to bring family to live with you in France post-Brexit Non-EU citizens can move to France with family – we look at the visas and cartes de séjour that will be needed
EU to review legality of recent French law on children’s inheritance A British woman has made an official complaint against recent changes on forced heirship rules
‘I swapped hairdressing in UK for family window business in France’ Jane Robertshaw, explains how hairdressing kept her away from her sons. Their move to France brought a new family venture
French forced inheritance rule raises questions about English law A 2021 law re-enforcing children’s rights to a share of their parent’s estate has caused issues for nationals of countries including the UK
Is it better to lend to grandchildren in France or to make gifts? There are pro’s and cons when it comes to these options, but you should be aware of the tax and declaration implications
Court ruling raises issues for family members of EU citizens in France The EU court has ruled on the right to an EU long-term resident’s card for close family members of Europeans living in another EU country
Incest in France: new report does not call for full ban The government has been advised, however, to pass a law introducing the automatic removal of parental authority from parents committing incest
I deserve a gold star for choosing to raise my five kids in France With Mother’s Day in France on Sunday (May 29) – Gillian Harvey reflects on her decision to bring up her family in France
Is it true that there are no incest laws in France? We look into this topic after reports in the British press this year claiming that France is about to ban incest
Recap: Baby gifts, taxi fees, meat labels… 10 recent changes in France There has also been an increase in motorway tolls and the launch of a new online ‘health space’ for residents
Housing, disability, family: the French state aids people do not know €10billion in allocations goes unclaimed every year, a new report claims
Care homes in France: Is living with a host family an alternative? Family hosting, known as accueil familial, is possible and can be an option for older or disabled people, although not if people require constant care
Heartbreak for Britons kept out by Covid rules Families were split and plans had to be remade when travel rules between France and the UK tightened last week. The rules are not the same in both directions and are more serious for some...
Is French pension body allowed to seize money? My husband is in dispute with Cipav, the pension body for self-employed professionals, over unpaid contributions. A court found in its favour and we are in negotiation to work out a payment plan. My husband and myself have received letters from our bank for a saisie-attribution on our joint account. As the debt belongs to my husband, can Cipav block a joint account? J.L.
Covid-19 France: Who can receive CAF exceptional aid? The government is providing one-off financial aid to help low-income households which will be paid out automatically on May 15.
Do siblings have to help each other financially in France? Reader question: I have heard of the obligation alimentaire , which means that you must financially look after needy parents. Does this exist between siblings? F.D.
Can I travel from France to US for Christmas? The US State Department put France on an amber travel alert in August
France lockdown: Can I write two names on an attestation? No, you cannot write two or more names on a travel exemption form, even if you live together.
France lockdown: Can I see people in a support bubble? People who live alone are not allowed to form support bubbles with other households in France. Other forms of support are available.
France deconfinement: Can we have a family meal or party? A four-date process to ease Covid-related restrictions in France began on May 3, with the goal of dropping most measures, including those for socialising, by the end of June.
What are the rules for children entering France from an amber country? Do they need to be vaccinated or take a PCR test? Up to what age are they deemed covered by their parents’ vaccination status?
French inheritance and law choice change: Which wills are affected? A new French law seeking to impose French heirship rules even where people chose a foreign legal system for their estate, continues to cause concern
Why you could be liable for in-laws’ upkeep if they live in France French law states that you could be financially responsible for your parents, grandparents, stepparents or in-laws as they grow older. We look at the rules behind this and to which relatives it can apply
British couple in France win guardianship of UK grandson A court in Britain gave the grandparents permission for them to look after their grandson at their home in Deux-Sèvres
Fears over UK’s challenging mixed nationality rules following Brexit Ordinary British immigration rules now apply when a Briton moves back to the UK with family members who are not UK citizens, causing worry for mixed-nationality families
How UK families can get French health pass for October half-term break Children over 12 years and two months who are visiting France will need to show a Covid health pass even if unvaccinated
Family of American GI welcomed to French town he helped to liberate Catherine Whalen Purdy discovered the story of her uncle’s wartime service in Hauts-de-France after stumbling across his name in a novel by a local historical fiction writer
Brexit: Grandparents in France bid for guardianship of UK grandson A British couple in Deux-Sèvres has started a legal process to bring their grandson to France which could impact how UK rulings are recognised post-Brexit
Interview: Death of French schoolgirl Alisha shows bullying kills Efforts to crack down on bullying in schools in France have intensified after a teenager was attacked and drowned in the Seine. MP Erwan Balanant discusses his bid to end the problem
French love board games more than any other European country Lockdown saw a big leap in sales of board games in France – and it was not just traditional favourites that took off
Meet France's fifth generation female blacksmith Her great-grandfather started in 1882 and today Caroline Delareux works at the same forge in St Jean de la Motte, Sarthe
Famileo: The ‘newspaper’ that keeps families in touch Connexion's Jane Hanks discovers the simple secret behind French start-up Famileo’s success - families simply wanting to talk to each other
France cannot stop family of non-EU residents from reuniting The highest administrative court called the ban on reunification visas for family and children of non-EU nationals resident in France “an attack” on children’s interests
Town help homeless French man and daughter to reunite The homeless man and his long-lost daughter were reunited after an online appeal set up by two friends in Gironde
Covid-19 in France: Should schools close to stop the spread? Most health experts appear reluctant to close schools completely in France, in contrast to other European countries. We explore the science and possible options
French family fun ideas ... whatever the weather Samantha David tours the country to find some excellent attractions to entertain youngsters
French mayor cuts family benefits to stop delinquency The mayor of Valence has stopped access to benefits for some families in response to violent protests in November
Covid-19 France: Should I get a Covid test before Christmas? Should you get a Covid test if you have no symptoms or contact cases but are planning to see family or friends over Christmas? We explain.
Christmas: Grandparents should eat alone says French doctor A leading French hospital professor has given strict advice for keeping family members safe over the festive season, as figures show the brutal effects of Covid-19 on over 75s in France
British Hosting Organisation seeks families across France Sponsored article: Becoming a host family for Daily English is an exciting and rewarding experience in many ways. Director Sally Cornan explains
Brexit: Means test for Britons to return with EU family A last-ditch bid to change a new law labelled "inhumane" by the British in Europe campaign coalition, has failed in the House of Lords
UK MPs to debate family rights of returning Britons Key vote will be held on whether or not to accept Lords amendment scrapping means test
Lords vote to back family rights of returning Britons The UK’s House of Lords has voted in favour of maintaining family reunification rights of Britons who move back to the UK from EU countries such as France.
French school first in Dordogne to introduce student uniform A middle school in Dordogne has introduced a uniform in a bid to make students more equal, and reduce competition around “designer clothes” and worries over appearance.
France Paternity leave: new fathers to get double time A proposal to double paternity leave from 14 days to a month is to be debated this autumn.
The eco-friendly French family preparing to live 'off-grid' The coronavirus pandemic and confinement has made many people think about the way we live, such as this family who, as the 'world faces collapse', are preparing to live their lives off-grid.
Coronavirus: Family reunions spark new clusters in France Health authorities in France have warned that family events have made up a significant proportion of new “clusters” of Covid-19 cases reported in the past two weeks, and said the risk of infection remains high.
Vacances Apprenantes: new educational summer camps in France Learn about the government's new summer schemes for families who feel their children have missed out on vital schoolwork during the Coronavirus-induced lockdown.
Can a beach holiday still be fun with masks on? Wondering what a post-lockdown beach holiday looks like? This family went to find out.
Best towns in France for families revealed The top towns for families in France have been ranked by weekly news magazine Le Figaro Magazine , with Bordeaux coming out on top, and other cities in west and southwest France completing the top ten.
Lockdown Lives: Three kids, a dog, one new business Parisians Ian Benton and Alison Ross launched their online business just a few months before the coronavirus lockdown...
Making sense of Childcare options in France There are several options for childcare in France and financial help is on hand.
Boys find gold bars at grandma's house in France An auctioneer has told Connexion how two boys playing at the family summer house found two gold bars hidden in a cupboard – worth €52,000 each.
New Dordogne France Covid cluster ‘now under control’ A new “cluster” of Covid-19 cases has been identified in the Dordogne in southwest France, after a family funeral took place - but none of the cases is serious and the outbreak is now said to be “under control”.
France warns of child illness that may be Covid-linked Doctors in Paris have warned of a new inflammatory syndrome - similar to Kawasaki disease - being diagnosed among children, some of whom have tested positive for Covid-19.
France to give €150-€1,500 to key staff and families Four million low-income households in France are set to receive at least €150 each to help overcome the Covid-19 crisis, as the government confirms grants of up to €1,500 for frontline staff and key workers.