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Property

What do French buyers actually want in an old farmhouse?

French tax authorities now have more time to update incorrect second home tax bills

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Oprah Winfrey quote pushed us to realise our French vineyard tourism dream

Homeowners must prove they took steps to stop drought cracking, French court rules

Why letting buyers move in early can backfire in France

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Residents in France face fines of up to €450 if sorting rubbish incorrectly

Are French electricity bills set to increase in August?

Residents of village in south-west France told to evacuate due to cracks in homes

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France gas prices: all contracts to increase in July

Free house in France: couple win Creuse B&B on TV competition

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How DPE energy ratings are reshaping France’s property market

More options now available for home equity release in France

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Learning French

Learning French: when and why do we say j’peux pas, j’ai piscine?

French voted 'most beautiful language' by American poets

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The origins and meaning of barbe à papa

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How to express amazement this World Cup season

French football chants and songs you will hear this summer

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Nuit blanche and other French phrases featuring the colour white

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Understanding French cycle signs and property lingo

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Money

Reminder: deadline to correct French tax return is tonight

Can I add my UK work years to a French pension?

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French income tax declaration: key upcoming dates

New report shows how much you must earn to be considered rich in France

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Why living in France but investing only in the UK creates risk

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French social charges: who pays, how much, what’s new?

French minimum wage to increase by 2.4% on June 1, 2026

54% of French households did not pay income tax in 2025

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

Here are the 2026 dates for French income tax payments and reimbursements

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What would happen if Visa and Mastercard stopped operating in France?

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Six films to watch this July to improve your French

Lack of e-gates adds to EES ‘shambles’ in France

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Constantly translating French for all my friends is getting me down

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France should not fall for Kremlin propaganda

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Meet the reenactment groups bringing history to life in France

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How I moved to France and retrained as a tradesperson

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