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Exemption from fees to register electric car to end across most of France from May

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Process for drug testing drivers strengthened by French court ruling

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Living in France

France's 2026 budget: how new plans could affect residents

Doctors threaten strike against bill mandating where they work in France

Visas & residency

Entry/Exit System: What happens when travelling to EU with a French spouse?

Letters & Comment

Letters: France's wasteful healthcare system needs a rethink

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How can I find an English-speaking lawyer in France?

Does residency of children affect French gift tax limits?

Must address on UK driving licence be changed after moving to France?

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French residency permits: Must they be handed back when leaving?

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Property

How long does it take to sell property in different areas of France? New study

Seller and buyer bypass contracted estate agent - and land €30,000 penalty in France

Extra ‘taxes’ imposed on high earners should be permanent, says French finance minister

Fines over missing Biens immobiliers French property declarations to start in 2026

Vast majority of French departments opt to increase property notaire fees

Property watch: See what €50,000, €180,000 and over €1million buys in Pyréneés-Orientales

Is any financial aid available to pay for installing a septic tank for our French property?

Tough Airbnb rules in Marseille prompt many property owners to sell

Closest ski resort to Paris for sale

Who is liable for repair costs after the sale of a property in France?

French wealth tax: Six ways to reduce what you have to pay

New natural disaster zones declared in south-east France

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Learning French

Learning French: what does sacquer mean and when should it be used?

Learning French: the meaning of ça va le faire

Learning French: Have you ever dreamt in your target language?

Learning French: what does fastoche mean and when should it be used?

Learning French: when and why do we say montrer patte blanche?

Obligatory language tests for French residency: Differences between TEF and TCF

Learning French: what does pile-poil mean and when should it be used?

Learning French: four expressions featuring fil

Learning French: understanding 'backwards' abbreviations

Learning French: the origins and meaning of gratin

Learning French: what does comme par hasard mean and when should it be used?

Can you master these 10 French tongue twisters?

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Money

France considers linking health reimbursements to income to curb deficit

Three ways to make bank transfers in France despite Easter pause

Millions to receive email as France changes benefits system

Price drops for French mobile contracts - which offer cheapest deals now?

Cheque use falls in France - but fraud levels remain high

Bank transfers in France will soon be paused for a few days

Self-employed workers in France must switch to electronic billing - what will it cost?

Partner article: Where should Britons in France invest – and why?

Partner article: What Americans need to know about filing US tax returns in France

French DIY stores reorganise as people reduce home projects

Trump tariffs: Americans in France hit by dollar drop

Can non-residents switch banks in France easily?

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Magazine

‘We have never been so close’: Why France may soon legalise assisted dying

An alternative to potatoes: 'My favourite aspect of salsify is its texture'

The culinary delights of dandelions in France

One British man's crusade against illegal billboards in France

The price of France's Easter chocolate habit revealed

White storks make strong return in France via nest ‘platforms’ and clipped wings

Grand crème, café crème, au lait: how to order coffee in France?

Efforts to reintroduce black vultures in France

Letters: The reality of finding a new doctor or dentist in France

Letters: Ski instructors need to teach good etiquette on French slopes

The magic of mayonnaise: Why a homemade emulsion always woos guests in France

A French film recommendation for spring

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