Explained: home help options for the elderly in France What are the financials aid, services and steps to access home assistance?
Explainer: What is the role of a SARL in France? We look at how a Société à Responsabilité Limitée works and who it applies to
Explained: Why you might need a certificat d’urbanisme in France How to get the document and what information it reveals about plots of land and planning issues
practical What aid is available to install home solar panels in France in 2024? Several schemes can help both with initial costs and on an ongoing basis
Explainer: what is France’s ‘talent’ visa and who can get one? It can allow many non-Europeans and their families to stay for up to four years
France’s ‘Christmas bonus’: Who is eligible and how does it work? The annual payments are set to begin next month. We explain who is eligible, how it will be paid, and how the amount is calculated
Explainer: the rules to know about used water at a home in France Homes in France are either connected to the sewer system or use a septic tank, here we look at the rules for each system
Explainer: Make sense of six-month visas for France Popular with second-home owners, any non-EU citizen looking to stay longer than three months in France can benefit from a temporary long-stay visa (VLS-T)
French benefit explainer: Aspa low pension income top-up We look at who is eligible, how to apply and why only half those entitled to the retirement aid apply
When do France’s May bank holidays fall this year? If you want to avoid the holiday crowds, here’s our guide to when most French workers are off next month
Explainer: How France’s 35-hour week works in practice We guide you through exceptions to the rule, overtime allowances and other legislation related to how much time you can spend on the job
Explainer: Common visa options for visiting and moving to France We look at the main visas available and the formalites associated with them
Explainer: The rules of France’s contrôle technique car checks Which cars? How often? What’s checked? What happens if you fail? We explain the deadlines, penalties and regulations
Tickets open for Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Here is how it works We explain who can buy tickets, how many are available, what to do if you have missed out on the ballot so far and more Explainer: France’s ZRR schemes and how they benefit rural communities Explainer: Who will receive France's €100-€200 extra energy aid Can you consult a medical specialist without seeing your GP in France?
Explained: How France’s new budget will affect French residents After the French government pushed through the first part of its 2023 budget, we look at the key measures affecting people living in France Explainer: what is France’s article 49.3 and why is it in the news? Explainer: What help is there for people who are carers in France? Explainer: How does France’s two-year guarantee on all products work? Group buys: ways to reduce home and health insurance bills in France Explainer: France’s obligatory anti-wildfire garden clearing rules
Explainer: When does a child need ‘permission form’ to leave France? We look at France’s autorisation de sortie du territoire and how to get one
Explainer: Long-stay French visas serving as residence permits Some visas are equivalent to a residence permit and others come with an obligation to apply for such a permit. We look at the difference
Explainer: What is France’s Assemblée nationale and how does it work? We look at how laws are passed, the role of the House’s president, parliamentary groups and a clause in French law that allows the government to bypass parliament
Explainer: visits to family in France and rules for hosting forms Attestations d’accueil must – in theory – be obtained and presented by most non-EU visitors to the country if they are staying with friends or family
Explainer: Why having a designated GP in France saves you money We also outline how you can change GP if you so wish