Your questions

Will France introduce a per-kilometre tax on electric vehicles similar to the UK's new EV tax?

The UK is preparing to charge electric car drivers according to how far they travel

Travellers wait in a queue with luggage inside a Paris airport terminal.

Can I enter France before my visa starts and if so must I register for EES?

Nationals of certain countries benefit from visa-free access to France

Why is tap water in France not treated with fluoride?

Americans in France may be surprised to find this nationwide rule. Here is how you can protect your teeth instead

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How can I get French plates for a UK caravan without a certificate of conformity?

Not all such vehicles sold in the UK were built to EU type-approval standards, even before Brexit

Do ‘cremation only’ options exist for funerals in France

Funeral costs can vary significantly from one part of the country to another

Gloved hands wiping and spraying disinfectant on a surface.

Cleaner of French home says I should have paid into a pension for her: is she right?

At home help should be declared through the Cesu system

Veterinarian in blue scrubs gently examining a worried-looking dog in a clinic

Can I bring a dog adopted in France to the UK?

Pets being brought from France to Great Britain must fulfil a number of requirements

French driving licence document beside a car key on a table.

Can I switch from pink paper driving licence to French plastic one?

All licences must be converted to modern format by 2033

A graphic of someone calculating savings and interest

Can I reinvest lump sum to avoid French tax?

A reader worries about falling into the higher banding

Middle-aged man holding a mobile looking stressed with hand over his head

New cold-calling laws in France: what if I have a foreign number?

Cold-callers still dodge new laws

How many high-vis vests are you required to keep in your car in France?

Confusion remains over the road rules for yellow jackets

Can I reuse shower or washing-up water in my French garden during drought?

Recent rule changes look to improve water recycling but systems face strict rules

Yellow La Poste mailbox on a Paris pavement next to a stone wall.

How will proposed changes to La Poste affect people in France?

Slower letters, fewer postboxes are included under suggested reforms

Two movers in uniform carry a grey sofa in a bright room.

Can we donate furniture to French charity shop before move?

Websites help residents find local collection services

Do solar panel electricity sellers in France need to sign up for electronic billing?

Changes to system applies to sales subject to VAT

What are criteria to apply for France's electric car leasing scheme?

Third year of popular programme sees 50,000 contracts available

Repairing cracked walls in our French home: what help is available?

Millions of homes at risk with early prevention and corrections now encouraged

Why does it take so long to get air conditioning approved for a flat in France?

Unit installation requires wider approval from co-owners

French wildfires: how are people told to evacuate? We do not have a French phone for texts

More than 200,000 residents and tourists have been evacuated in recent days following as blazes have spread

Converted French barn with tiled roof, shutters and grassy garden under leafy trees.

Can we save tax by stopping renting out French gîtes before selling property?

Reader has been advised that they could have to pay additional amounts on parts of the property available to holidaymakers

Flying to France from UK or US? How carry-on liquid rules vary by airport

Who sets the limits, why they were introduced, and what passengers should check before going through airport security

How can I prevent mosquitoes in my garden and home?

Tiger mosquitoes transmit several tropical diseases and are now present across all French regions

How can I know if the speed limit is 80 or 90km/h on French roads?

An interactive map shows which departments have restored the higher limit and how many kilometres of roads are affected

What income level allows access to France’s free or low-cost top-up insurance?

A recent change has simplified access for certain benefit recipients

Which areas of France are most prone to tornadoes?

Official observatory tracks violent storms

Horse grazing in a grassy fenced pasture with trees behind.

Is it complicated in France to rent one of my fields to neighbours for their horses?

Rural land contracts provide tenants with many rights

Green pharmacy cross sign on a sunny street in Nice, France, between tall buildings.

What restrictions are introduced when France faces a heatwave?

Local authorities can implement several temporary rules during hot weather

A view of a private swimming pool at a home

Are we responsible if we let neighbours use our French pool when away?

Pool ‘squatting’ is an increasingly worrying problem for owners

A model of a house with construction items, a calculator, and DPE rating on a table

Do French renovation grants need to be repaid?

Payments are typically made directly to tradespeople rather than homeowners

Why can car washes in France remain open despite drought restrictions?

Professional car washes often include water recycling systems

If I leave my window open during heatwave am I still insured against burglary in France?

Not all home insurance policies include theft coverage

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Who can I complain to over French Brexit card renewal issues?

Authorities asked for cards to be renewed two months before expiry date

Living in France: Five common questions readers ask

Queries range from healthcare and pensions to home renovations and citizenship

What are penalties for overstaying 90-day allowance in France?

People who overstay their authorised time in the Schengen area risk penalties.

3D illustration of an air source heat pump beside a modern house.

What are different heat pump types and what is best for my French home?

Two main pumps exist, with different costs and benefits

Shop owner writing an order at a counter in a plant shop with a laptop and potted plants.

Who in France must switch to electronic billing and when?

Reform aims to reduce VAT fraud

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How can I find accredited gas expert to run checks in France?

Technicians can be certified as both installation and maintenance experts

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Do I need to make declarations for tax in France during temporary move to UK?

Situation is variable depending on where you are considered to be a tax resident

How can I get a suitable photograph in France for my carte de séjour renewal?

Licenced photographers can take shots for official French documents

How to persuade my mairie to act over dog mess in France?

Several French communes have started to take tough stance against this

Who determines if I need to live in a care home in France?

Autonomy needs are an important part of the assessment process

I am 75 now - do I still need to pay property tax in France?

Exemptions depend on income and household situation

Small dog watching a woman leave home with an orange suitcase

Have rules changed on bringing pets from UK to France?

Pet travel in the UK to France direction has become more complicated since Brexit

Can I cut down tree in my French garden without permission?

Hundreds of trees have protected status in France

Two travellers with luggage pass through an airport security Parafe gate marked 12.

What are French PARAFE gates and how do they relate to EES and ETIAS?

Many nationalities can make use of these to speed up their journeys

Man in suit with notepad, pen and calculator pointing at a mini house

Do I need to declare loan interest paid to me to French tax authorities?

Reader received payment back on original amount of €7,000 from friend

Why is my French tip no longer taking green waste?

Several communes including major cities have recently changed rules

How many people in France do not have a top-up mutuelle?

Rising costs push people out of healthcare accessibility

Can French police suspend foreign driving licences?

Departments are cracking down on mobile phone usage behind the wheel

How can I find local tradespeople in France?

Hiring qualified professionals is best for bigger jobs

What are the rules about fitting electric shutters at my home in France?

These convenient systems can offer better security than traditional shutters

Screenshot of the French public finance website login page with help links and a tax payment section.

What should you do if you have missed France's tax declaration deadline?

Late declarants face financial penalties

Is France’s buzzard population at risk?

All native birds of prey are protected in the country

Terrace with a swimming pool, loungers, umbrellas and a tiled poolside area in the south of France.

Can you refill a pool during water restrictions and do French authorities run checks?

We look at how swimming pool restrictions are applied during drought periods

French border checks: what is changing over the next few months?

The ETIAS system is set to launch soon

A view of a family with a child packing moving boxes

How long do you have to move your belongings duty free to France?

We look at how the rule on goods brought during a move works in practice

Close-up of a hand holding a French identity card in Paris.

Does taking a test to obtain a French licence make you a ‘new driver’ for insurers?

It is not possible to request a simple exchange of some US driving licences

What should I do if bank card is swallowed by French cash machine?

It is likely that you will get it back but there are several exceptions to this

What happens if elderly parent living with us in France survives us?

It is worth discussing this with other close family members who might be able to help if necessary

How to get a Pacs in France and how it differs to getting married

Can foreigners get a Pacs or does one of you have to be French? We review France’s civil partnership

Where can I find an Asian hornet trap in France if my mairie will not give me one?

When local support is unavailable, there are still practical alternatives

Roadside radar speed camera warning sign against trees and blue sky.

Can speed cameras in France check if a car is insured?

Discover how automated road systems actually work in practice

A couple calculating taxes in their living room

How long should French bank statements be kept?

Documents can be used as proof in cases of disagreement

A man clearing excess vegetation in a garden

Can I get a tax reduction for employing gardener at second home in France?

Rebate is available to people who employ someone to work at their home via the Cesu system

Do French supermarkets offer home delivery services?

Rural areas may see reduced coverage

UK government pensions and social charges: has French law changed?

Reader reports being told by an accountant new rules affect this income from 2025

Can we rent out second SCI home in France?

Short-term furnished rentals via the scheme can create significant tax risks

Is there a work requirement for French citizenship applications?

There are two main paths to citizenship

Close-up of a hand holding a British passport with gold crest on the cover.

Are Britons facing delays at French airports due to ETA?

Travel authorisation to enter UK is digitally linked to passports

Must UK authorities be informed if we bring back car from France on visit?

Vehicles should be registered in the country where they are kept

Will my licence be suspended if I use my phone for GPS in France?

We look at how enforcement of latest rules is being applied in practice

Are people fined for public urination in France?

There are specific nationwide laws against the practice

Who will inherit the French holiday home after father’s death?

Learn what inheritance rules apply to a French holiday home after a parent’s death

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What would happen if Visa and Mastercard stopped operating in France?

Wero system is promoted by banks, although they are less keen on proposed ‘digital euro’

A view of a rubbish truck collecting waste in France

As renters, do we have to pay the local rubbish collection tax in France?

Two main types of bin tax exist in France

Your questions

Will France introduce a per-kilometre tax on electric vehicles similar to the UK's new EV tax?

Can I enter France before my visa starts and if so must I register for EES?

Why is tap water in France not treated with fluoride?

How can I get French plates for a UK caravan without a certificate of conformity?

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Can I enter France before my visa starts and if so must I register for EES?

Do ‘cremation only’ options exist for funerals in France

Cleaner of French home says I should have paid into a pension for her: is she right?

Can I bring a dog adopted in France to the UK?

Can I switch from pink paper driving licence to French plastic one?

Can I reinvest lump sum to avoid French tax?

New cold-calling laws in France: what if I have a foreign number?

How many high-vis vests are you required to keep in your car in France?

Can I reuse shower or washing-up water in my French garden during drought?

How will proposed changes to La Poste affect people in France?

Can we donate furniture to French charity shop before move?

Can I travel between France and UK with national ID card and not French passport?

What happens if a speed camera flashes two cars at once in France?

What happens if I fail to renew my carte de séjour?

Do solar panel electricity sellers in France need to sign up for electronic billing?

French VLS-T visa explained: can you leave and re-enter France?

What is the best way to find weather alerts in my department in France?

Does free legal help exist in France?

Why am I getting so many ‘consent’ emails from French newsletters?

Why does French natural disaster insurance not cover wildfires?

What are criteria to apply for France's electric car leasing scheme?

Repairing cracked walls in our French home: what help is available?

Why does it take so long to get air conditioning approved for a flat in France?

French wildfires: how are people told to evacuate? We do not have a French phone for texts

Can we save tax by stopping renting out French gîtes before selling property?

Flying to France from UK or US? How carry-on liquid rules vary by airport

How can I prevent mosquitoes in my garden and home?

How can I know if the speed limit is 80 or 90km/h on French roads?

What income level allows access to France’s free or low-cost top-up insurance?

Which areas of France are most prone to tornadoes?

Is it complicated in France to rent one of my fields to neighbours for their horses?

What restrictions are introduced when France faces a heatwave?

Are we responsible if we let neighbours use our French pool when away?

Do French renovation grants need to be repaid?

Why can car washes in France remain open despite drought restrictions?

If I leave my window open during heatwave am I still insured against burglary in France?

Who can I complain to over French Brexit card renewal issues?

Living in France: Five common questions readers ask

What are penalties for overstaying 90-day allowance in France?

What are different heat pump types and what is best for my French home?

Who in France must switch to electronic billing and when?

How can I find accredited gas expert to run checks in France?

Do I need to make declarations for tax in France during temporary move to UK?

How can I get a suitable photograph in France for my carte de séjour renewal?

How to persuade my mairie to act over dog mess in France?

Who determines if I need to live in a care home in France?

I am 75 now - do I still need to pay property tax in France?

Have rules changed on bringing pets from UK to France?

Can I cut down tree in my French garden without permission?

What are French PARAFE gates and how do they relate to EES and ETIAS?

Do I need to declare loan interest paid to me to French tax authorities?

Why is my French tip no longer taking green waste?

How many people in France do not have a top-up mutuelle?

Can French police suspend foreign driving licences?

How can I find local tradespeople in France?

What are the rules about fitting electric shutters at my home in France?

What should you do if you have missed France's tax declaration deadline?

Is France’s buzzard population at risk?

Can you refill a pool during water restrictions and do French authorities run checks?

French border checks: what is changing over the next few months?

How long do you have to move your belongings duty free to France?

Does taking a test to obtain a French licence make you a ‘new driver’ for insurers?

What should I do if bank card is swallowed by French cash machine?

What happens if elderly parent living with us in France survives us?

How to get a Pacs in France and how it differs to getting married

Where can I find an Asian hornet trap in France if my mairie will not give me one?

Can speed cameras in France check if a car is insured?

How long should French bank statements be kept?