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Americans in France: the investment traps that could cost you

More areas of France face highest level of tap water restrictions

44 departments now have at least one commune at ‘crisis’ level

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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?

18 recent and upcoming changes in France in July 2026

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French drought update: 40 departments on highest level of tap water restrictions

Americans in France: how to vote in US midterm elections

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

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Can we claim ‘public land’ our home was built on in France?

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Fuel prices in France: outlook 'extremely uncertain'

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What are ‘local requirements’ for spouse of EU citizen to stay in France

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Will GHIC cover Britons for 12-month French visa?

Elderly person driving an electric mobility scooter beside a roadside verge.

Do mobility scooters in France need insurance?

What happens to the family home in France when your spouse dies?

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Should we stop renting out our gîtes in France to save tax?

How can I prevent mosquitoes in my garden and home?

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Which areas of France are most prone to tornadoes?

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France water restrictions: Five questions answered

Rate of inflation in France falls, remaining below EU average

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Can you really afford France? Here's how major US states compare

TotalEnergies electric charging station with several charging points at a roadside site in Trementines, France.

Electric vehicle charging assistants deployed at busy French motorway service stations

Divorce dissected: custody, finances, common mistakes for residents of France

Water restrictions in France: how to check rules in your area

Online simulator for French pension now works smoothly

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What to do if your French property has a hidden defect

Electricity bills: French government announces 2.5% rise for regulated bills

New interest rates for millions of French savings accounts

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Warning over impact of sewerage systems on property prices in France

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How do I obtain a social security number in France and what is it needed for?

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

Can you manage your spouse’s finances in France if they lose mental capacity?

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

What restrictions are introduced when France faces a heatwave?

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