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Can I bring elderly Sri Lankan father with me to France?

How can I check my French EES days?

Rats in my French home: does the mairie have to help?

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Is funding available for anti-flood works at our French home?

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Property

Do French energy ratings overlook natural features of older homes?

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

Why UK plumbing and electrics may not be suitable for France

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

Reader says people should aim to conform to French standards

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Interactive map: Number of second homes in each French department

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

‘Haute couture’ cabinetmaker is inspired by refined English styles

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

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

French taxe fonciere property tax

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

Are spiders currently ‘invading’ French homes?

Can we get a loan to finish our property project in France?

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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

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

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

‘For some people this could be critical’

Just two days left for many Americans in France to meet crucial tax deadline

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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

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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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Magazine

Riquewihr: a medieval fairytale village

An Aube chateau renovation for all seasons

Crane migration that marks the changing seasons in France

English-French crossword (intermediate): October 24, 2026

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Recipe: Multicoloured autumn brassica purées

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

Modern treasure hunts draw enormous crowds

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