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€9m of goods not delivered as Habitat France seeks liquidation

The company has been warning of financial trouble for months, and administrators have now called for its liquidation, leaving thousands of orders unfulfilled

Habitat France shops at risk as firm faces financial issues

The group’s owner says he wants the stores to remain open but unions say that they ‘have not had a delivery’ of new stock in six months

If I order a sofa in France does firm have to take away my old one?

We review the regulations to which certain but not all retailers are subject

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French ‘destock’ shop to sell furniture from UK’s Made.com at 70% off

The discount retailer has bought thousands of pieces from the defunct brand and is set to sell them at hugely marked-down prices

Can you rent an armchair suitable for a disabled person in France?

We take a look at the rental options in France for when you need to adapt your home to welcome an elderly or disabled visitor

Quoi de neuf - French shopping in October 2022

New products, designs and ideas from around France

Your feedback on furniture and other Covid-led shortages in France

Fruit, wood and homeware are some of the items you have struggled to find, with Ikea featuring among outlets that are struggling to restock. It comes as demand for home improvements increases following Covid confinements

French customs: Rules for taking furniture from UK to second home

Documents such as proof of home ownership/rental agreement and full inventory of furniture are among the paperwork now needed post-Brexit. We explain more

Meet the company making furniture from cigarette butts

French company MéGo! is the first of its kind in Europe to recycle cigarette ends into useful end products

Craftspeople in France: Cabinetmaker/Carpenter

Renovating furniture and creating objects with wood is what David Mournard loves doing – and his wands have been a surprise success.

French mountain retreat gets the expert touch

Sybille de Margerie has earned an honoured place among the elite ranks of great interior architects. In her new book she reveals the inspiration behind spectacular designs for private residences and luxury hotels, including a stunning Alpine home

Conductor’s Parisian home hits the right note

Catherine Synave on the inspiration for her new book, which explores a diverse selection of Parisians’ homes, including a conductor’s residence near Palais Garnier

Perfect French home for a fine art collection

John Richardson, who died in March, was a British art historian and friend of Picasso. In his entertaining last book, he revealed how a rundown French castle became his home

Flying start and finish for furniture

Old Airbus aeroplane parts are being used to create unusual furniture, such as chairs made from nose-cones and tables from plane exhausts, for homes and offices.

Couture chic of Dior’s country retreat

Maureen Footer reveals how the Provençal hideaway of fashion designer Christian Dior inspired his work

Furniture

€9m of goods not delivered as Habitat France seeks liquidation

Habitat France shops at risk as firm faces financial issues

If I order a sofa in France does firm have to take away my old one?

French ‘destock’ shop to sell furniture from UK’s Made.com at 70% off

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Quoi de neuf - French shopping in October 2022

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French customs: Rules for taking furniture from UK to second home

Meet the company making furniture from cigarette butts

Craftspeople in France: Cabinetmaker/Carpenter

French mountain retreat gets the expert touch

Conductor’s Parisian home hits the right note

Perfect French home for a fine art collection

Flying start and finish for furniture

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