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France raises minimum age for using an electric scooter

Electric scooters are a divisive issue and a referendum is being held in Paris on Sunday over whether to ban self-service ones

Maybe God has forgotten me, jokes France’s oldest woman at 118

Sister André, who is also the oldest living person in Europe, celebrated her birthday on Friday with her traditional port and chocolate cocktail

Saving tips for over-55s in France

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Should a medical test be needed to drive in old age?

More than 800 people aged 65-plus, including pedestrians, died in road accidents in 2018, compared to 503 adults aged 18-24, official French government figures show.

French woman drives same car for 65 years

A French woman has been driving the same car, a Peugeot 203, for 65 years.

Older drivers avoid medical exam in France

Drivers over the age of 75 in France will not be required to have a medical exam to keep their driving licence, in contrast to some other European countries.

An ages-old bank problem

My wife and I are off to California in March for a few weeks and we want to rent cars, which generally means having a credit card.

Retirement home residents make music video

Film has been viewed tens of thousands of times since it was posted on Youtube

Helping a loved one after moving to France

Moving to France brings many changes, not least to family relationships which will evolve with distance... but for some, such as Jill Foxley, the desire to help care for a loved one means long-range challenges

Two-thirds opposed to second 'solidarity day'

Idea put forward by President and Health Minister rejected by majority of people, survey finds

France's growing population is ageing

In Europe, only Germany has more inhabitants - but nearly a fifth of French people are aged over 65 according to official figures

106-year-old retires from competitive cycling

Robert Marchand hangs up his cycle helmet on doctors' advice - but will continue to ride for pleasure

Oldest person in France turns 114

Honorine Rondello has lived through the major events of the last century, including two world wars

Sport in France is ageless

French people are seriously in love with the great outdoors and it is a great place to stay fit and young. Sally Ann Voak discovered the benefits of being active when her family moved to the Alps and speaks to others on their ways to keep healthy

Age

France raises minimum age for using an electric scooter

Maybe God has forgotten me, jokes France’s oldest woman at 118

Saving tips for over-55s in France

Should a medical test be needed to drive in old age?

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French woman drives same car for 65 years

Older drivers avoid medical exam in France

An ages-old bank problem

Retirement home residents make music video

Helping a loved one after moving to France

Two-thirds opposed to second 'solidarity day'

France's growing population is ageing

106-year-old retires from competitive cycling

Oldest person in France turns 114

Sport in France is ageless

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