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Key Alpine pass to reopen this summer after €6m repairs

Why 500,000 people in France will soon be getting a call from health officials

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Trump tariff rises: which American items will be worst hit and when?

Process for drug testing drivers strengthened by French court ruling

Reader feedback: do restaurants in France cater to gluten-free diets?

Living in France

Five things you may not know about florists in France

How to receive personalised healthcare reminders in France

Visas & residency

Entry/Exit System: How will it work with a temporary French visa?

Letters & Comment

'I don't want my sister to move to my French town'

Your Questions

Brexit cards: what are the rules around passport renewal and residency cards in France?

practical

Is compensation possible if a neighbour’s pet damages garden at French second home?

Is compensation available for people injured in public in France?

Can a French bank account be opened before moving?

90/180 days rule: Can visa-free days be used to enter France before start of visa?

Are there smartphone apps that show the location of parking spaces in France?

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Property

Boost for people doing home renovations in Dordogne

How long does it take to sell property in different areas of France? New study

Seller and buyer bypass contracted estate agent - and land €30,000 penalty in France

Extra ‘taxes’ imposed on high earners should be permanent, says French finance minister

Fines over missing Biens immobiliers French property declarations to start in 2026

Vast majority of French departments opt to increase property notaire fees

Property watch: See what €50,000, €180,000 and over €1million buys in Pyréneés-Orientales

Is any financial aid available to pay for installing a septic tank for our French property?

Tough Airbnb rules in Marseille prompt many property owners to sell

Closest ski resort to Paris for sale

Who is liable for repair costs after the sale of a property in France?

French wealth tax: Six ways to reduce what you have to pay

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Learning French

Why your accent should not hold you back when speaking French

Learning French: what does sacquer mean and when should it be used?

Learning French: the meaning of ça va le faire

Learning French: Have you ever dreamt in your target language?

Learning French: what does fastoche mean and when should it be used?

Learning French: when and why do we say montrer patte blanche?

Obligatory language tests for French residency: Differences between TEF and TCF

Learning French: what does pile-poil mean and when should it be used?

Learning French: four expressions featuring fil

Learning French: understanding 'backwards' abbreviations

Learning French: the origins and meaning of gratin

Learning French: what does comme par hasard mean and when should it be used?

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Money

Price rises for Netflix in France

Which French motorway toll subscription offers the best deal?

France considers linking health reimbursements to income to curb deficit

Three ways to make bank transfers in France despite Easter pause

Millions to receive email as France changes benefits system

France's 2026 budget: how new plans could affect residents

Does residency of children affect French gift tax limits?

Price drops for French mobile contracts - which offer cheapest deals now?

Cheque use falls in France - but fraud levels remain high

Bank transfers in France will soon be paused for a few days

Self-employed workers in France must switch to electronic billing - what will it cost?

Partner article: Where should Britons in France invest – and why?

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Magazine

Did you know? Marrying a dead person is possible in France

Comment: France needs to rethink Le Pen's ban from political office

Comment: Anti-French bravado is an embarrassing British anachronism

Letters: France's threatened birds must be treated with respect

'My language skills mean I am just not funny in French'

‘We have never been so close’: Why France may soon legalise assisted dying

An alternative to potatoes: 'My favourite aspect of salsify is its texture'

Letters: France's wasteful healthcare system needs a rethink

The culinary delights of dandelions in France

One British man's crusade against illegal billboards in France

The price of France's Easter chocolate habit revealed

White storks make strong return in France via nest ‘platforms’ and clipped wings

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