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French bank fees rise almost 3% after moderate year in 2023

Fees and charges have risen more steeply than last year, a new study finds, with lower level financial customers worse hit than the most well off

Bid to make public toilets free in France

The change is particularly targeted at train stations which charge for access

Senators vote in favour of no-show fees for GP appointments in France

Around 27 million appointments are estimated to be missed by patients each year

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Warning as ‘black computer screen’ scam targets people in France

The threat comes from a network of up to 300 cybercriminals based in Israel

What is France’s ‘franchise médicale’ fee and why might it go up soon?

The charge could double in price, the French government has suggested

Health chief opens door to second new rise in doctor fees in France

The cost of seeing your GP will go up to €26.50 this autumn but now this is being referred to as only ‘stage one.’ Unions want it to be at least €30

France’s sky-high estate agent fees: What reform is being proposed?

A new report has recommended the government intervene to lower the average estate agent fee of 5.78% to the European average of around 4%

False energy audit, shrinking Paris flats and priciest French streets

Our weekly round-up of property news in France

How could ‘no-show’ fees for GP appointments work in France?

A senator has put forward the idea as a way to cut back on the 27 million appointments which are missed each year and thus help ease strain on doctors

Is there a fee for changing energy contracts in France?

A customer may want to change to a different tariff or supplier if they find an option that is cheaper than their current contract

Holiday let owners in France take action over €200 music royalty bills

Members of a holiday rental association have written to their MPs in opposition to the annual payment for premises with devices capable of playing music

€1,000 bill: Why are French locksmith charges so high?

Out-of-hours services can be eye-wateringly expensive so customers should choose who they call carefully

Why independent savings advice can help avoid hidden fees in France

Partner article: In Europe, it is illegal for anyone offering financial advice to take commissions, but there is an exception for certain non-independent advisors in France

Shared walls, €7,800 house, notaire fees: Five French property updates

We look at a court ruling on who owns walls on the edge of properties, tips to reduce notaire fees and a very low priced house in Brittany that had buyers scrambling to bid

Paris bar slammed for charging 50c for lemon slice

A bistro in Paris has been criticised for charging customers for a single slice of lemon in their drinks, after a customer called out the practice on social media.

Ryanair brings in fee for cabin bags

Ryanair is to start charging for cabin baggage after old rules caused boarding delays.

UK OAPs sent €5,296 healthcare bill in error

A Connexion reader shares his experience

Fees

French bank fees rise almost 3% after moderate year in 2023

Bid to make public toilets free in France

Senators vote in favour of no-show fees for GP appointments in France

Warning as ‘black computer screen’ scam targets people in France

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Profile of retirees in France and their pensions (with comparison to UK and US)

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Dozens of new flight and ferry routes for France in 2025

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What is France’s ‘franchise médicale’ fee and why might it go up soon?

Health chief opens door to second new rise in doctor fees in France

France’s sky-high estate agent fees: What reform is being proposed?

False energy audit, shrinking Paris flats and priciest French streets

How could ‘no-show’ fees for GP appointments work in France?

Is there a fee for changing energy contracts in France?

Holiday let owners in France take action over €200 music royalty bills

€1,000 bill: Why are French locksmith charges so high?

Why independent savings advice can help avoid hidden fees in France

Shared walls, €7,800 house, notaire fees: Five French property updates

French property: Buyers paying estate agent fees could save cash

High tax and customs fees on gifts sent to France from outside EU

French firms must pay €1.5k to woman after Linky error

Paris bar slammed for charging 50c for lemon slice

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French drivers to get 30% off at péage for 10+ trips

French minister calls péage meeting ahead of fee rise

French drivers must pay for gilets jaunes ‘free péage’

University fees hike – is this égalité?

Ryanair brings in fee for cabin bags

UK OAPs sent €5,296 healthcare bill in error