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Pension freeze to affect 14 million people in France: who and why

It is estimated that a six-month delay will save the state more than €4 billion by 2025

More than 31,000 in 2024: Spectacular rise in centenarians in France

Women in particular are living longer, a new report shows

French woman hospitalised after boar charges at her as she gardens

The pensioner now has plaster over half of her body

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Where are the best places to grow old in France?

Is your region on the list? The south-west did particularly well in the ranking

How can I find out updated French tax reduction caps for pensioners?

We look at how French income tax factors in expenses for retirees including those with foreign pension income

UK retirees in France report problems getting travel health insurance

Some pensioners with a UK Ehic card and S1 form tell us they found it ‘impossible’ to find holiday health cover

Can my elderly mother staying with me in France get a carte de séjour?

We look at the residency rules for dependent relatives and the procedure they must follow

Website helps former workers in France check for forgotten pensions

Those who have paid into French social security should use their France-Connect log-ins from a partner site to access the service

French care home praised for giving residents replica of village life

Participation in simple activities like cooking or doing laundry helps residents to reduce their anxiety and normalises their sleeping routines

French social charge refunds post-Brexit: who can benefit?

Reimbursements may be due to British pensioners living in France and people who sold a second home recently

Brexit: charges victory for UK pensioners in France and second homes

Pensioners and second-home owners will continue to benefit from a reduced social charges rate for rental income, property gains and investment income

Does France give any benefits to children helping out parents in need?

The French tax system offers some reductions to caregivers but they must meet certain conditions

Moving to France from UK: Catch-22 issue for pensioners and visa S1s

The UK’s health department says it is looking into the problem as ‘priority’ after The Connexion flagged it up

Would all UK state pensioners in France be hit by rise limit plan?

UK pensions are already much less generous as a proportion of income in working life than pensions in many other European countries including France – but systems are very different

Hiker, 70, survives five days in French wilderness

The 70-year-old “veteran hiker” spent four nights lost in the Sainte-Baume mountains in Var (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) after leaving for a one-day hike without a mobile phone.

Elderly man finds 'mystery woman' from Paris bus

An 86-year-old man who met a mystery elderly woman on a Paris bus, but “fell under her charm” and forgot to ask for her details, has successfully found her again.

Study: French people taking retirement later and later

French people are taking retirement at an increasingly older age, a new study has found, with the average age now approaching 63, a rise of two months compared to the the previous year.

French gendarmes rescue adventurous retiree’s tractor

Gendarmes near Tours (Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire) had an unusual job this week after being called to help a retiree who was pulling a caravan on the motorway...in a farming tractor.

Theft in home scams by fake police on rise in France

THEFT scams by criminals posing as police officers and plumbers are on the rise in France, police have warned, with elderly people especially at risk.

France rules out health checks on older drivers

Drivers over the age of 75 in France will not be required to have a medical exam in order to keep their driver’s licence, in contrast to some other Europe countries, it has been confirmed.

Ranking: Best 50 best towns in France to retire to

A list of the best 50 towns to retire to in France has been created, with two coastal Gironde towns coming in first place, followed by Cannes, Arles, and Vannes - and Saint-Malo in 10th place.

France to remove one bank holiday to fund elderly care

The French government is expected to announce the removal of one public holiday a year - with no extra pay for workers - as a means to finance increased support for older people.

'Forgotten' French retirees march for buying power

Thousands of retired people in France have marched in Paris to call for government measures to boost their buying power, claiming they have been “forgotten” despite their living costs “continuing to rise”.

OAP healthcare in no-deal Brexit depends on new deals

Continuing healthcare for British state pensioners in countries like France after a no-deal Brexit would depend on decisions by each EU state to enter into bilateral agreements, confirms the UK government.

Six accused of tricking elderly victims in jewel theft

Six people have been questioned as part of an enquiry into over fifty thefts of jewellery, by "gang members" disguised as utilities workers, who tricked elderly victims into handing over their belongings.

Are there reductions for senior citizens in France?

We want to retire to France but would like to know: does France give reductions for “seniors” who live there? If so, would we be included if we are not French? L.D.

UK offers to pay for pensioners' healthcare in EU

A bill has today been introduced by the UK government aimed at giving it the power to continue funding the healthcare of British pensioners in the EU including in a no-deal scenario.

French city has students living in elderly care homes

Students in Montpellier are addressing the issue of elderly loneliness and benefitting from cheaper rent themselves in an exchange that is permitting young people to live in elderly care homes.

UK pensioners' healthcare ends March 29, 2019 - Cnam

Confusion surrounds how British pensioners living in France will continue to access healthcare rights after Brexit as Cnam, the national body in charge of local Cpams, told Connexion their rights end on March 29, 2019.

Intermarché to open shop designed for older people

French supermarket group Intermarché is planning to open a new concept store dedicated to older shoppers, initially in Normandy.

TV duo restores Citroën DS belonging to Resistance man

A TV show that specialises in restoring old cars has worked its magic on a vintage vehicle belonging to the last still-living member of the French Second World War Resistance in the Nord.

Long-lost friends find each other after 74 years

Two friends and former teaching colleagues from Brittany who lost touch after World War II have found each other in the same care home, 74 years after they last spoke.

Retirees march in protest over social charges rise

Demonstrations planned in Nancy, Caen, Paris, Angers and Montpellier on extra 1.7% in CSG, which pensioners say is leaving many on breadline

Richest live 13 years longer than poorest, says study

A new study from statistics agency Insee has found that richer people have a greater life expectancy than their more disadvantaged counterparts, with men especially impacted.

Free Paris transport pass for over-65s

Change planned to be implemented in the summer

French retirees ‘better off’ than peers, says report

French retired people are much better off than many of their peers from other European nations, according to a new report from French economic development agency OCDE.

France’s much-loved ‘oldest person’ dies aged 114

Honorine Rondello, who was considered to be ‘France’s oldest woman' and 'oldest person overall' has died this week at the age of 114.

‘Blue Week’ aims to reduce loneliness among elderly

The annual “Blue Week” (“ Semaine Bleue ”), taking place this week, includes seven days of activities aiming to raise awareness of the isolation suffered by many elderly people in France.

This Sunday, give a flower to an elderly person

If you know an older person living near you who might appreciate a kind gesture and some company, a national event this Sunday could help.

Pensions may be delayed for some people

Reader warns of problem due to a delay processing Life Certificates

Do working pensioners pay social charges?

I AM on a low income following a divorce that came after I retired from working in a profession libérale (self-employed profession). I had paid into French social security caisses, but not enough to build up much pension, and I receive the ASPA pension top-up benefit and French healthcare. If I need to supplement income with becoming an auto-entrepreneur will I need to pay all of the social contributions again? M.W.

No more facing a crowd alone with new website

A pair of English women in Dordogne have created a website for adults living on their own who prefer company at events rather than facing a crowded room on their own.