... an opposing view

Please pass on our congratulations to Daniele Lebreton-Travis for her Letter of the Month (January edition).

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Published Tuesday 05 February 2019 - 15:33 Modified Tuesday 05 February 2019 - 15:33

As a Swiss married to an Englishman who has lived permanently for the past 28 years in the lovely Dordogne, her letter expressed clearly the sincere convictions of both of us, so thank you.

The Swiss are, by tradition, in favour of referendums, but not in the way Notre Dame de Landes was treated in France.

Brigitte and Keith DAFFERN, Dordogne

French house prices: see how your area fares in new notaire data

Caen, Grenoble and Reims saw significant rises in a year whilst Lyon, Bordeaux and Montauban saw drops

Private radar cars begin to patrol roads in the Alpes-Maritimes

Three unmarked vehicles cover 2,500 km of roads along an initial 44 routes

Multi-purpose and sustainable: discover France's first hybrid building in Rennes

Le Solférino is a groundbreaking building in Rennes, designed for flexible use as offices or apartments

What are the rules on metal detecting in France?

Focus on protecting potential archaeological finds means lack of clarity for amateurs

Are there import duties for items when moving back to the UK from France?

A relief on customs duties is available for certain possessions

What do I need to do if my partner dies when we are at our second home in France?

Several steps must usually be taken in first 24 hours

Can I contest a failed roadworthiness test in France?

All test centres work with a mediator to resolve disputes

What are EDF ‘red days’ and how could they increase your French energy bill?

Special tariffs scattered across winter months can see electricity costs triple

Can you check if someone has made a will in France?

A national will register can be consulted by anyone providing certain information is given

Can I take my small pot pension from the UK early while living in France?

The UK has specific rules relating to pensions worth no more than €10,000

France’s top literary prize in 2025 awarded to author Laurent Mauvignier

Author receives just €10 in prize money under the rules of the Prix Goncourt

Village gives free rat poison to residents to tackle infestation in southern France

Rodent populations along banks of Lot river have exploded

Struggle to find tradespeople for home repairs in France, survey finds

67% of respondents believe 'the government could implement more measures to improve the situation'

Tests underway on French motorway into recharging electric vehicle as you drive

‘World-first’ scheme sees quicker charging times than traditional methods

How endangered Iberian ibex is thriving after French Pyrenees comeback

Species is booming after a successful reintroduction programme, enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem health

Dover port pauses EES border check rollout for car travellers

Port says it is ready but it is awaiting go-ahead from French authorities

French weekly weather forecast November 3 - 7: midweek temperature spike

Rain is then due at the end of week

Savoir-faire savvy: the rise of business tourism in France

The expansion of behind-the-scenes tours at big businesses and artisan producers

Contesting French speeding fines is a nightmare

Connexion reader describes his experiences with the courts

The meaning and origins of ‘staircase wit’

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How Verteillac's mayor revived a French village through community engagement

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MPs vote to replace France’s property wealth tax with ‘unproductive wealth’ levy

France’s proposed ‘unproductive wealth’ tax - part of ongoing 2026 budget talks - would cover assets such as art, jewellery and some assurance vie policies

A tax system that serves the wealthy undermines French democracy

Connexion reader says it is not fair that ordinary people should face hardship

... an opposing view

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When and why do we say à faire pleurer dans les chaumières?

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Can I contest a failed roadworthiness test in France?

What are EDF ‘red days’ and how could they increase your French energy bill?

Can you check if someone has made a will in France?

Can I take my small pot pension from the UK early while living in France?

France’s top literary prize in 2025 awarded to author Laurent Mauvignier

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Five French films and series to watch in November

Wizz Air trials ‘budget business’ seats on routes

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More readers speak out on French citizenship denial over foreign income

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The decline of turtle doves and memories of summer birdwatching in France

French second home tax: over 1,600 communes opt for additional levy

Dover port pauses EES border check rollout for car travellers

French weekly weather forecast November 3 - 7: midweek temperature spike

Savoir-faire savvy: the rise of business tourism in France

Contesting French speeding fines is a nightmare

The meaning and origins of ‘staircase wit’

How Verteillac's mayor revived a French village through community engagement

MPs vote to replace France’s property wealth tax with ‘unproductive wealth’ levy

A tax system that serves the wealthy undermines French democracy