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Property

Why UK plumbing and electrics may not be suitable for France

It's a recipe for disaster to use British plumbing fittings in France

DPE ratings: why home energy tests may miss summer heat risks

‘Haute couture’ cabinetmaker is inspired by refined English styles

Clément Goudet, trained by the Compagnons du Devoir, explains how English design influences bespoke chalets, homes and furniture in France

French couple share free plans for €40,000 modular eco-home

Clay-related cracks in French homes: Readers share their experiences

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French property taxes: bills to rise by €63 on average in 2027

Are spiders currently ‘invading’ French homes?

12 million French homes now at risk of clay-related cracks

Pornic in Brittany prepares to set limits on second-home usage

French home seller pays €35,000 over hidden safety order

Owner of Paris studio fined €110,000 for illegal rentals

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Learning French

What does caisse mean and when should you use it?

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?

Time spent accumulating vocabulary you rarely use may leave you less prepared than time spent learning relevant words and practising real-life situations

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Different ways of using de in French

Learning French: when and why do we say avoir le melon?

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Nearly 29% of US dictionary terms have French origins

Learning French: what does sécher les cours mean and when should it be used?

Tac, euh, bah: French language tics you hear every day

What is the difference between sortir, partir, quitter and aller?

French faux pas: avoid 'condom bread' at all costs

British boarding schools: why French families are making the leap

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Money

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

Can taxe foncière payments be reduced for people aged over 75?

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What are typical French notaire’s fees for a house purchase?

France proposes €150,000 tax-free family gifts in 2027 budget

Six-month window increases tax-free gifts in plans to transfer generational wealth

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France’s 2027 budget targets pensions: are foreign retirees affected?

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Tax all inheritance in France, says union chief

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I live very well on €1,000 a month in France

Register to check legitimacy of financial institutions in France

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Money and banking changes in France you may have missed in September 2026

Joining a gym in France - and why it is different to the UK and US

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Connexion directory of English-speaking notaires experienced in dealing with wills and estates

Why getting an overdraft will soon be more difficult in France

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Magazine

World War One exhibition reveals how pets provided comfort in the French trenches

France’s 100-year sealed science letters

English-French crossword (intermediate): October 17, 2026

Five ‘notorious green alien’ invasive plants you can find within France

Learn about five invasive plants, including Japanese knotweed, ragweed and pokeweed, and how they threaten native ecosystems

Modern treasure hunts draw enormous crowds

Test your knowledge: fun French facts

Why you should wait to be seated and served in France

The US authors finding literary success in France

Say non to margarine – why buttery croissants are best

Association France-Grande-Bretagne: how Britons in France can meet local people

How does climate change affect French wines?

Artisan cheese of the month: Bleu de Gex, plus dried girolles

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