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Sabotage on rail lines in France: many TGVs to south-east cancelled

Six models of Renault cars recalled in France over fault with hand brake

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ENTRY/EXIT SYSTEM

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Facts and figures: All about the Paris prison where Nicolas Sarkozy will be incarcerated

Two arrested in relation to Paris Louvre jewels raid

Self-employed in France can claim state benefits if business fails

Living in France

Britons ordered to leave France over bad first year of work lose court appeal

Lower back pain in France: how new apps can help relieve it

Visas & residency

Try new French civic knowledge test with our quiz

'The French pension system is becoming unsustainable’

Your Questions

Why are mutuelle and French health insurance not sharing information?

practical

Neighbour of French home has camera recording our garden – what can we do?

Can I install a small structure for work use on my land in France? - Partner article

How is capital gains tax calculated for en viager properties in France?

Is there a place to find your ‘correct’ French address?

Is it possible to rent equipment in France for land clearance?

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Property

Barn for conversion in French Alps on market for €278,000

No notaire fee increase for 17 departments in France for property purchases

Bin charges soar in many areas of France

French property tax payment deadlines begin today – check your bills for errors

Heat pumps three times more efficient than oil or gas boilers, French study reveals

Plastic versus copper plumbing in France

French home insurance: average costs are on the rise

Our French gîte: A fortified house far from the beaten track

French homeowners using fuel or wood heating can benefit from purchasing discount

Returning to the UK from France? Start planning early - Partner article

How do I stop post piling up at French second home?

One look at this turreted house in north-west France and I had to buy it

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Learning French

Adding ing does not make a phrase English

What does carré mean and when should it be used?

How workers can enjoy the silence at the bibliothèque

Learning French: when and why do we say être dur de la feuille?

Learning French: les carottes sont cuites and 10 other food idioms

Learning French: what does être à l'ouest mean and when should it be used?

Learning French: enhance your language and cooking skills with TV shows

Learning French: what does clou du spectacle mean and when should it be used?

Learning French: Connexion readers share 12 more tricky words - can you pronounce them?

Learning French: beware of red herrings when using English idioms

What are the rules for correct French email etiquette?

Learning French: when and why do we say noyer le poisson?

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Money

Brittany island’s only ATM shuts, limiting cash access for residents

Errors to avoid when making French bank transfer after October 9

Receive French tax credits? If so it is good to update your information

What to do with your low denomination euro coins in France

Who is eligible for France's new electric vehicle leasing scheme?

Navigating French gift tax – a simple guide for residents - Partner article

European Central Bank recommends keeping €70 - €100 in cash at home

What are the regulations on trusts in France? - Partner article

Do you need to declare a UK inheritance in France? - Partner article

Budget could cut tax reduction for parents of secondary school children in France

Extra security checks on French bank transfers from next month

French restaurant piggy banks: the old way to save cash

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Magazine

Erotic ‘bonkbusters’ do not exist in France - but they should

I started playing netball again and made new friends after moving to France

Macron plays Pontius Pilate on debt crisis

I'm not confident enough with my language skills for French interviews

Free public transport in France criticised by judges

November gardening: tips for the perfect 'hot bed'

Inside Coco Chanel’s avant-garde Riviera villa

Imprisoned Nicolas Sarkozy personifies France's political crisis

Montmartre: France's most fashionable vendange

Test your knowledge: 3 fun Loire Valley facts

French etiquette guide: greetings, gifts and when to use 'vous'

French film review: When Fall is Coming

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