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Cars and driving: What's new in France in 2025

From AI speed cameras to low-emission zones, we look at the changes set to transform French roads and driving regulations next year

Traffic warnings in France as Christmas holidays begin: which roads to avoid?

Roads are expected to be especially busy near the capital

Car fuel sold at cost price at many Intermarché supermarkets today and tomorrow

Many - but not all - stores are taking part - see the list here

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Bitcoin crossed €100k – how are cryptocurrency gains taxed in France?

New European regulations on cryptocurrency come into effect this month

How to save money on internet access in France

Reliable internet is essential for the vast majority of people living in France, but how do you go about finding the best deal?

When are EDF’s ‘red days’ which see prices rise for Tempo contract users?

How to know when a red, blue, or white electricity day will fall and what this means

Law passed to allow France to continue to collect taxes despite lack of 2025 budget

A new budget will still need to be passed at the start of next year. The emergency law does not raise income tax bands as usually happens so these remain frozen at 2024 levels

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Cars and driving: What's new in France in 2025

Traffic warnings in France as Christmas holidays begin: which roads to avoid?

Car fuel sold at cost price at many Intermarché supermarkets today and tomorrow

Bitcoin crossed €100k – how are cryptocurrency gains taxed in France?

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Residency rights and border changes: What's new in France in 2025

Cars and driving: What's new in France in 2025

Letters: Retirement in France costs more than €15,000 a year

Dordogne: See which communes have grown in population - and those that have fallen

How to create the perfect French Christmas cheese platter

Learning French: when and why do we say le jour J?

Storms and snow: French weekend weather outlook December 21 - 22

How to save money on internet access in France

When are EDF’s ‘red days’ which see prices rise for Tempo contract users?

Law passed to allow France to continue to collect taxes despite lack of 2025 budget

French forced heirship law: is ‘community’ marriage regime the solution?

Deadline to apply to 2024 French energy aid could be extended – who is eligible and how to apply

What fines do motorcyclists risk after trial for ‘inter-filing’ on French roads ends?

Fines levied for failure to declare bank accounts held out of France

Is it difficult to switch home insurance companies in France?

Are French tax charges on foreign property rental income correct?

Should my stepchildren have inherited more under French inheritance rules?

Is there a healthcare payment option for elderly second home owners in France?

Are there rules to follow when changing a vehicle’s numberplate in France?

Can French police be contacted from abroad in the case of a burglary?

Must I continue paying French property tax for second home sold in January?

Have cabin luggage rules changed for French flights in 2025?

French top-up insurance to increase by 6% in 2025

French property: Share of foreign buyers increases for houses - which areas are popular?

Britons, Americans, other non-EU travellers: New problem for digital border checks

Property sales plummet in France but did any areas resist price drops?

How to get retrospective approval for building works on French home after completion

Tax points to consider before the start of 2025 in France

Christmas parties: what are drink-drive limits and breathalyser rules in France?

Confirmed: France’s minimum wage will not automatically rise on January 1

Family benefits in France: new step needed to access online account

French acronym explainer: What is a Pacs?

How to plan for a comfortable retirement in France

Rise in number of French businesses failing

French road sign expands to Spain - but most drivers unaware of its meaning

Bees protected from Asian hornet attacks by award-winning French device

Rules relaxed for French salary-savings scheme

New pollution bans from January: Which cars and which cities in France?

Fréjus Tunnel that connects France and Italy to close this weekend

Is my information safe with French estate agents?

Do I need to remove a disused septic tank in France after connecting to the mains?

Is there financial help to purchase a mobility scooter in France?

Must I telephone first before going to hospital emergency centre in France?

Do foreign savings accounts have to be declared on French tax forms?

Do drivers have to change number plates if they move to new French department?

What to do if télépéage badge not detected on French free-flow motorway?

The Code de la route has changed for cyclists in France

Call France's laughter hotline to cheer yourself up for free

IT problems and digitalisation of French residency cards ‘causing issues’

French grants for home renovations are changing

France ends grants for electric radiator thermostats early due to fraud

Mentor migrants to success in France

English-language Christmas services in France

Confusion as two websites must be used to get a French visa

Fibre internet: Scammers exploit copper line phase-out in France

Do sit-on lawnmowers require insurance in France?

When is a CT roadworthiness test needed to sell a vehicle in France?

Does French App store work without a French bank card?

Can France’s prime d’activité benefit boost income of self-employed?

Is appointment information automatically added to online French health space?

How does French inheritance tax work for UK heirs?

What is the process for wills regarding a shared holiday home in France?

Inheritance alternatives for non-blood relatives in France

This will be the minimum property tax increase in 2025 in France

Early detection crucial, says expert, as invasive ants plague French homes

Tips to avoid French ‘customs charges’ on Christmas cards and gifts

How to ensure your packages from France arrive in time for Christmas

School holidays, tax deadlines, Notre-Dame: Key dates in France this December

US WWI soldier found in France finally buried after 20 years of research

Angry drivers launch court action against 50 km/h speed limit on Paris ring road

Christmas trees: Popular varieties in France and what you should expect to pay

Weighing up costs of renting a home versus buying in France

What is changing for daily life in France this December?

What are some good radio shows to learn about French culture?