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Property

Swimming pool boom in France helped by fuel crisis

Most homeowners in France to be spared property declaration fine

Electricity bills: homes to be selected in France to trial new tariffs

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French consumer group launches bulk-buy wood pellet scheme

'Breathing life back into' Mediterranean homes

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Is France considering easing its 2021 inheritance law affecting foreign wills?

Rises of +9.9%, drops of -5.6%: see how French flat prices have changed near you

Most French cities see house prices rise: latest notaire data

Property owners in France reminded of June ‘property-use’ deadline

Water restrictions begin in south-west France: who is affected?

Free building materials in France: how the Cycle Zéro app works

France to end eco-renovation funding for homes with a gas boiler

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Learning French

Do you know your fabophile from your plangonophile?

Why many newcomers understand French but struggle to speak it

The origins and meaning of tomber des nues

The double meaning of brassage

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When and why do we say on va pas chercher midi à quatorze heures?

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From quoi to voilà… verbal tics can puzzle language learners

Lesser-known French abbreviations to listen out for: just add 'O'

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Money

A third of those eligible for French income support are not claiming it

How to swap coins for supermarket vouchers in France

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Four tips for families making French income tax declarations

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French scientist Marie Curie among faces being considered for euro banknote redesign

Will PIN codes for cards in France gradually disappear?

What monthly income makes you ‘rich’ in France? 2025 report

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What are new ‘Cash Services’ ATMs in France?

Income tax declarations open in France: what's new in 2026?

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Should I declare interest on French bank account as an American?

EV charging grants rise sharply for shared buildings in France

France tax season scams: taxpayers warned over new phishing emails

South-west France motorway to adopt barrier-free tolls

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Magazine

Explore the new ‘Tour de Haute-Garonne’ cycle route

French cinema remains a global force – despite growing challenges

Three reading recommendations: books about France in English

Why France still has millions of nightingales while UK numbers fall

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How France’s classic Citroën 2CV became a British-style retro sports car

What exactly is a quality wine and do the experts know what consumers like?

Why French astronauts don’t get the same hero treatment as in the US or UK

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Chèvre season: a simple recipe pairing goat's cheese and asparagus

The problem of neighbours feeding your cat in France – and why it happens

US woman moves to France and cuts annual asthma drug cost from $36,000 to $3,500

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Princess photoshoot does not guarantee French far right a fairytale ending

La Roque-Gageac: a picturesque village in the Dordogne Valley

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