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What is process for building work near a site listed as historic monument in France?
The Architectes des Bâtiments de France must approve of external renovations within 500m of a listed site
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Why do some French GPs charge more than others?
The price of a consultation is rising in December - but some already bill patients at €30 instead of €26.50
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Neighbour’s chimney blows smoke into our French home: what can we do?
Chimney stacks must be a certain length from nearby rooftops
What help can France give to a widow with children?
My husband died suddenly and I was left on my own with children – might I be entitled to any kind of widow’s allowance from France? A.P
There are various sources of help in France, including the following: The deceased person’s health
- The deceased person’s health insurance caisse (eg. Cpam) may pay out a sum called capital décès if the person was working, registered unemployed or on incapacity benefit.
- The caisse d’allocations familiales. A survivor who will be a single parent may be eligible for allocation de soutien familial of €105/month per child.
- The deceased’s pension company. You may be entitled to part of their pension as a pension de reversion.
- Widow/ers of a working person who are aged under 55 may also qualify for temporary allocation veuvage (widow/er’s benefit) of up to €600/month if their income is below certain (low) ceilings.