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Plumbers, locksmiths: how to avoid scams with urgent repairs in France

Tradespeople are highly regulated - even in emergency situations

Leaks mean one-in-five litres of water in France is wasted, says study

The amount lost is the equivalent of one billion m3 of water per year, the equivalent of the consumption of Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Lille, Toulouse, Bordeaux, and Nice

Is it possible to install an instant water heater in my French house?

You have several options to choose from depending on where your house was built and what your annual water consumption is

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Dogs trained to sniff out water leaks in France

The water network is trialling the idea. Handlers train German Shepherd dogs to sniff out serious leaks of underground pipes from the surface and make it a ‘game’ for them

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Police warn drivers of car headlights rules in France
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Plumbing

Plumbers, locksmiths: how to avoid scams with urgent repairs in France

Leaks mean one-in-five litres of water in France is wasted, says study

Is it possible to install an instant water heater in my French house?

Dogs trained to sniff out water leaks in France

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Residency rights and border changes: What's new in France in 2025

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