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

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French cities to host Americans’ ‘No Kings 2’ rallies as part of global pro-democracy day

Living in France

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

French pharmacies attract American visitors with their lower prices

Visas & residency

Clarity needed on new tests for French multi-year residency cards, say applicants

Bread, bacon and beans: British food habits on trial in France

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Property

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

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

How to save money when relocating to France: moving, fees and property tips

Homeowners turn to flood defence systems with government backing

France faces EU scrutiny over inheritance law – decisions expected this month

French property renovation grant system reopens in reduced form

Explained: local property taxes in France

DPE calculations ‘ignore centuries of French building practice’, says housing expert

Clay shrinkage cracks: financial help for homeowners in high-risk French regions

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Learning French

Learning French: 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?

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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?

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

Learning French: pain bénit and six more expressions to do with bread

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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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Test your knowledge: 3 fun Loire Valley facts

French film review: When Fall is Coming

Photos: village’s creative letterboxes delight visitors

Discover Superbus: the French pop-rock sensation touring France

Three reading recommendations: books about France in English

Eat like a local - Dragées de Verdun

Residents react to George Clooney’s praise of life in Var

A comprehensive guide to living in Verdun

Slake your thirst at Verdun's beer museum

Get spooked in France’s most haunted château

Discover Verdun's Memorial Museum and Douaumont Ossuary

Explore the historic battlefields and memorials of Verdun

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