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How to store wood pellets to avoid carbon monoxide risk at French home

The gas can accumulate unnoticed and in rare cases can pose a danger. Here are tips to prevent this

France holds heatwave crisis meeting as hotter temperatures forecast

A ‘heat dome’ is expected to add to the situation next week - we explain

Tips on how to save money on France’s toll motorways

Tweaking your journey or using some cost-saving apps can help you save significantly on rising péage costs

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How does France’s tipping culture compare to the US and UK?

A new poll has found that 37% of people in France typically tip restaurant staff, considerably less than Anglophone countries

How can I keep wild boar away from my property?

From fencing and other deterrents, we take a look at some of the tips for keeping the animals away from your garden

How you could save hundreds of euros on annual energy bills in France

Energy firms say a few simple actions could save you between 10 and 15%

Organise your fridge, know labels: French experts’ food-saving tips

A new poll of French people shows they waste €67 a month on average on food which they later throw out and 26-50% of the food they buy ends up in the bin

Tips made by card in French restaurants are to be made tax free

The government is hoping to encourage more people to join the hospitality industry, which is facing huge workforce shortages. What amount is considered right to leave as a tip in France?

Gardening in France - Grower’s digest February 2021

Looking ahead to warmer garden days and a rise in popularity for house plants in this month's tips and inspiration from Grower's Digest

Monthly money saver: how to visit museums for free

For this month's money saver tip, we explain how to visit museums across France for free.

How to survive France's New Year tipping season

It is traditional to give thank you gifts to firefighters, postal workers, refuse collectors and cleaners at this time of year - but how much is reasonable? And, what happens to the money you give?