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Answers to readers' queries about living, visiting and working in France. Send your own questions to questions@connexionfrance.com

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

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

TRENDING QUESTIONS

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How to reduce the running costs of a second home in France

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?

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

A couple calculating taxes in their living room

How long should French bank statements be kept?

A man clearing excess vegetation in a garden

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

Do French supermarkets offer home delivery services?

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

Can we rent out second SCI home in France?

Is there a work requirement for French citizenship applications?

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?

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

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

Are people fined for public urination in France?

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

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

A view of a rubbish truck collecting waste in France

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

How long can you leave a car parked on the street in France?

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Does 100% health coverage in France really cover everything?

Living in France part time - do I exchange my driving licence?

Which passport lane should French residency card holders use upon arrival?

How much should I pay for mowing at French home?

What are the rules about keeping a caravan in your garden in France?

Workers,Installing,Solar,Panels,On,Roof,Framework,Of,New,Home,

Who can help with solar panel paperwork in France?

Are ‘malus’ taxes refunded by insurance if new car is stolen?

Are dual passport holders impacted by EES or UK ETA?

Does equity release lower IFI wealth tax in France?

Can we contest neighbour’s planning permission at their home in France?

Are there English-language health helplines in France?

Selling a home in France: what should I tell the utility companies?

Dealing with wills in France: should we have more than one?

Is there issue with French passport machines reading US passports?

How do landlords register an Airbnb let with French commune?

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Why not mention Mrs Clooney’s French levels in your citizenship article?

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Do I become a French tax resident if I stay too long at my second home?

Workers,Installing,Solar,Panels,On,Roof,Framework,Of,New,Home,

Where can I get independent advice on solar panel installation in France?

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How can we sell a car that we inherited in France?

Do I need attestation d’acceuil for my son to visit if he lives outside EU?

What are the recycling rules in France?

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Should I declare interest on French bank account as an American?

Can a local French mairie ban Airbnb listings?

Carte Vitale: how do new arrivals apply for French health insurance card?

Workers,Installing,Solar,Panels,On,Roof,Framework,Of,New,Home,

Can mairie reject solar panel request for French second home?

A view of a homemade hornet trap

Are Asian hornet traps reimbursed in France?

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What is the malus tax for cars in France?

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How does French property tax relief work based on household income?

What is the difference between carte de séjour and carte de résident?

What are France’s Mon Espace Santé and Dossier Medical Partagé?

Are annual boiler checks required at French second home?

Does France now accept UK health qualifications for doctors to work in France?

Do I have to pay VAT to bring second-hand goods into France?

A view of cars parked in France

How can car used for half of the year in France be insured?

How far in advance should we apply for visa to visit second-home?

Wheat,,Mills,And,Italian,Flour

Is French flour usually fortified with iron?

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What is the equivalent in France of power of attorney?

Paris,,France,,15-09-2023,:,Sign,Of,La,Poste

Why is La Poste refusing to send my letter to the US?

A woman withdraws money from an ATM

Can the French tax office seize money from my bank account?

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My son got a speeding fine while driving my car in France - is my licence at risk?

Three young brothers playing rock, paper, scissors

What types of child custody arrangements exist for parents in France?

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How long does récépissé for Brexit card renewal last?

What are your rights if police pull you over in France?

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French residential tax debits have not been taken - what should I do?

Border checks at Charles de Gaulle airport

I have overstayed the 90 day rule in France - what will happen?

Chimney sweeping rules in France: Can you do this yourself - and how often is required by law?

A view of a model house and mini checklist with a magnifying glass

Is there an exemption for helping my child buy a home in France?