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UK-EU deal could ease rules on pets, cheese and British sausages

If confirmed November 20 summit would bring back UK pet passports and ease food trade rules

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Must we pay second-home tax on French gîte?

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Property

See what €50,000, €250,000 and over €1m buys in Vaucluse

Do we need permission to repaint the outside of our French home?

16th-Century Alsace house saved from demolition and rebuilt near Strasbourg

Can I install a camera to face my street, and if not can I ask my mairie to do it?

What residents can do if they are concerned about local security

How can we get better internet at our new home in rural France?

Many see payments taken by French tax authorities today

Heating oil prices in France near €1.90 a litre ahead of winter

Airbnb to limit checkout cleaning requests from November

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Can a discount on a heat pump affect eligibility for the 5.5% VAT rate in France?

French Mediterranean town cuts tax for 20,000 second-home owners

Do French energy ratings overlook natural features of older homes?

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Second-home owners discover little-known stopcock rule in France

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Learning French

La veille: watch out for this word in French

French food metaphors every learner should know

Five ways to say you have a cold in French

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Understanding when tu vs vous can cause offence in France

Plus, a handy diagram to help work out when certain ‘rules’ apply

What are the origins and meaning of the phrase dès potron-minet?

A French person explains how his family use tu and vous

What does caisse mean and when should you use it?

'My French postman said it is sexy to say vous to your lover'

What does c'est fort de café mean and when should it be used?

When and why do we say ne pas être fute-fute?

What French should you actually be learning before moving to France?

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Money

UK-France capital gains: best time to sell is not always obvious

Do I have to declare my pension fund in French tax return?

Why the €5 note in your pocket could be worth thousands

Good news for Britons in France as GBP hits 17-month high vs EUR

Both the pound and dollar are performing well against the euro

Inflation hits French households, fresh food prices rise sharply

Americans in France face bank closures linked to new EU ruling

I'm a financial adviser and these are the common mistakes that people make when moving to France

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British woman waits months for €1,664 IKEA France refund

EU ruling could make it easier for bank fraud victims to get refunds

French government bonds renamed ‘Frogs’ due to rise in yield

French MPs reject bid to increase tax on millions of pensions, including foreign ones

US holiday delays the arrival of UK pensions for Britons in France

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Magazine

Guinguettes: Why open-air dining venues are booming

Why French beef can seem tougher than British steak

November gardening tips, from bird feeders to bird protection

Five French films and series to watch this November

Language learning that can take place from the comfort of your own sofa

Recipe: Breaded Camembert, red grapes, oak leaf lettuce and walnuts

Why Dieppe’s beach huts are an icon of France’s seaside heritage

French film choice: pioneering 1978 zombie horror The Grapes of Death

How gardeners can deal with hot weather misery

All are welcome at Open Gardens/Jardins Ouverts

Time to celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau!

Things to do in Normandy, Paris, Rennes and Nîmes this month

English-French crossword (intermediate): October 31, 2026

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