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How well off are people in France? New studies try to find out

Studies by the prime minister’s office attempt to answer why and how people’s spending varies and find that people in Paris earn more but are less well-off overall

New poll: Most people in France are ‘happy’...but less so than in 2021

Happiness levels are still high, but those struggling financially are less content, amid rising worries over purchasing power, quality of life, climate change, and health

Study shows what French people feel positive about and what they fear

The 10,000 people surveyed reflected more positivity than last year but there are continuing worries over the climate and economy. President Macron has welcomed the results

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Map: See top 50 best French towns and cities to live in in 2022

The majority of towns in the top 20 are in Normandy, Brittany, Pays de la Loire and Nouvelle Aquitaine

Where in France are people happiest - and what makes them happy?

Life satisfaction peaks at age 50-65, living in western France helps, and those with no kids are happier, a study found

In pursuit of happiness

In our occasional series looking at people who have taken a very different career path since moving to France, Gillian Harvey meets happiness coach Nicky Peet , 48, in Nantes

The pink people out to brighten patients’ days

With their personalised pink blouses, the volunteers bring activities and a smile into what can be difficult or lonely moments

Happiness

How well off are people in France? New studies try to find out

New poll: Most people in France are ‘happy’...but less so than in 2021

Study shows what French people feel positive about and what they fear

Map: See top 50 best French towns and cities to live in in 2022

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Briton applies for French residency card and finds he was adopted - and has siblings

Will roadworthiness tests penalise drivers in France for removing emission-limiting liquid?

2024 Map: see where in France road speeds are reverting to 90km/h limit

Ignoring this increasingly common French road sign could cost you €135

EU faces legal challenge from French lawyer over weedkiller sale decision

French ski station voted as best in the world

France's first national park is an outdoor haven

Where in France are people happiest - and what makes them happy?

In pursuit of happiness

The pink people out to brighten patients’ days