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
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? Explainer: the rules to know about used water at a home in France Explainer: Make sense of six-month visas for France
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 17,730 communes are classed as ZRRs in France with the aim of helping them to attract businesses to set up there
Explainer: Who will receive France's €100-€200 extra energy aid Twelve million households are eligible with the first amounts due to be sent out during the Christmas holidays
Can you consult a medical specialist without seeing your GP in France? We explain the advantages of using France’s so-called ‘coordinated healthcare pathway’
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 Many local authorities have begun offering group contracts at lower prices to certain people within their remit, such as the over-60s Explainer: France’s obligatory anti-wildfire garden clearing rules Explainer: When does a child need ‘permission form’ to leave France? Explainer: Long-stay French visas serving as residence permits Explainer: What is France’s Assemblée nationale and how does it work? Explainer: visits to family in France and rules for hosting forms
Explainer: Why having a designated GP in France saves you money We also outline how you can change GP if you so wish