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What to do if your local pharmacy in France is out of stock of your medicine

Pharmacies may be able to direct you to nearby stores where drug is available

Second union backs May train strikes in France

Travel on long weekend around May 8 holiday at risk over combined action

Let your lawn grow, water for birds: how to help wildlife in your French garden

‘It is acceptable to have untidy hedgerows,’ says biodiversity spokesperson.

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Glasses, dentistry, hearing aids: Major changes to reimbursement rules proposed

‘We have to change healthcare spending to make our system sustainable,’ says mutuelle top-up boss

Group purchase offer for wood pellets launched by French consumer association

Highly competitive prices pledged with applicants given a quote they can choose to take up (or not)

Top French court clarifies rules on foreign language wills

Certain conditions must be met for a language to be accepted if it is unknown to the testator

Fines over missing Biens immobiliers French property declarations to start in 2026

Property owners must still declare any 2024 changes to property by July 1 this year

Warning over overuse of anxiety and insomnia medication in France

France is second biggest user in Europe of this type of prescribed medication

Explained: How an amicale laïque can help you get involved in France

The organisation offers a range of community events and festivals

Driving in France: more ‘autonomous mobile’ radars in use - what are these?

New radars have been spotted in both the north and east of France

How to make a first online income tax declaration in France

The majority of annual declarations are made online

Bank transfers in France will soon be paused for a few days

The European payment system will take a break for Easter

What is new as French income declarations open online

Updates were given today on property ownership declarations, tax credits and tax for high earners among other points

France’s ‘simplification’ bill - six changes proposed for everyday life

Simpler administrative procedures form the basis of wide-reaching bill

Partner article: Where should Britons in France invest – and why?

A balanced portfolio can include offshore investing in a neutral jurisdiction

What are the rules on installing a cat flap or doggy door at my French home?

Local heritage rules must be respected

French residency permits: Must they be handed back when leaving?

Permit holders retain rights for a certain number of years

Is any financial aid available to pay for installing a septic tank for our French property?

Homeowners installing a tank must work closely with local authorities

11 million in France to receive this email from tax officials - what to do if you get it

Email can help speed up income tax declaration

What new licence rules are set to change for older drivers in France

Changes expected to be implemented across the EU in the coming years

Reader feedback: How long does it take to get a carte Vitale in France?

It took much longer than the official advice of two to three weeks for most respondents in our survey

What are the rules on gifting a share of French property to a child?

A notaire is required to prepare the deed of gift

Are all S1 form-holders exempt from French social charges?

Discover how S1 forms can exempt some retirees in France from substantial social charges

What is the difference between chasse réservée and réserve de chasse in France?

The similar signs have quite opposite meanings

Who is liable for repair costs after the sale of a property in France?

Sellers can be liable for repairs in the case of hidden defects

How to check French second hand car is not stolen

Advice follows police seizure of a vehicle which was bought in good faith for €25,000

French wealth tax: Six ways to reduce what you have to pay

The property valuation threshold for France's impôt sur la fortune immobilière (IFI) in 2025 is €1.3million per tax household

Remote working is ‘here to stay’ in France

Télétravail is deeply rooted in the workplace having become widespread during the Covid-19 pandemic

Why authentic sand is so crucial in restoring a French farmhouse

Columnist Nick Inman realises that finding the right shade of lime mortar is not so straightforward

New natural disaster zones declared in south-east France

Property owners have 30 days to make a claim due to damage by landslides, mudslides, or flooding

New rules for British dual nationals entering UK: How are those in France affected?

Changes will take place due to the rollout of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

Is a new will required in France after getting married in the UK?

Mariage to a foreign national can leave you intestate

What are the rules concerning barking dogs in France?

Repetitive noises such as barking dogs can lead to fines – even if they happen during the day

List: The French departments where property notaire fees have risen (or will soon)

Only nine have declined to increase them

Map: where are there free motorways in France?

Only around one-quarter of France’s main road network is free from tolls

Motorcycle riders in France face significant rises in insurance fees

We look at how age and where the vehicle is parked impact costs

How to help wounded wildlife and strays in France

Is illegal to treat wild animals at home unless you have authorisation

New language tests for French residency cards: ways to prove your language level and advantages of each

Plus, verify whether an existing professional diploma or training certificate could be accepted as proof

Three changes – and a potential new law – affecting drivers in France this April

Petrol prices are set to stay low following a production boom

Binationals, French children of Britons: Your questions about April 2 ETA change to visit UK

EU citizens now require prior authorisation to visit UK

11 million people in France suffer from migraines - what help is available?

A third of sufferers never consult their GP about the problem

Is it dangerous to drive a Tesla in France at the moment?

Several vehicles have been burned as anger rises against Tesla CEO Elon Musk

Do roof repairs need to be declared to French tax authorities?

Repairs do not usually require planning authorisation to be issued

What do French authorities mean by a ‘recent’ birth certificate?

French versions of the document are updated with key life events

Can non-residents switch banks in France easily?

Account and card costs are on the rise generally

These are the 2025 income tax declaration deadlines, by department in France

Paper returns have a separate earlier deadline

French energy vouchers: 2025 date confirmed – and it is much later than usual

Five million people are eligible for the physical voucher, which can be up to €277

Taxes, border rules: Dates to note for practical changes in France in April 2025

Notaire fees are also set to rise and a rail strike looms over the Easter holidays

Is a carte de famille useful for mixed French-British couples?

These cards are aimed at people who have moved to France permanently on a first visa

Festivals, holidays and places to visit in France in April 2025

Including a gladiator battle in a Roman arena, an international garden festival and the Paris marathon

Strikes in France in April 2025 and how you may be impacted

Several strikes at the beginning of the month are taking place with a potential rail strike over the holidays

Why contactless payments under €50 are sometimes rejected in France

The requirement of entering a PIN number for some small purchase is not random

How to value a property for France's wealth tax

Here is how to check if you have to pay the impôt sur la fortune immobilière (IFI) – and how much it will be

'My six-month battle to get meeting for French residency card'

Long-term American resident of France recounts how difficult it was to get a face-to-face meeting

Nine changes in France in April 2025

Changes include increase to gas bills and notaire fees, visa requirement to visit UK and more dental coverage

Lower postage rate for French cultural items ends in July

La Poste's decision to end its livres et brochures scheme sparks concern among small publishers

Five questions for British and American drivers in France on new driving licence rules

Digital licences will be widespread by 2030

New rules lower aid for home solar panels in France

Installation bonuses have also been cut as government looks to promote ‘self-consumption’ of power

Driving licences: New rules on medicals, UK exchanges and renewals in France

Planned EU legislation seeks to modernise documentation and improve road safety

Graph: See how French road fatality figures compare to previous years

195 deaths were recorded in February 2025

Deadline looms to top up 'extra' back years of UK state pension for Britons in France

We recap key information about UK pension top-up from abroad

Normandy - Paris motorway toll gates removed as part of nationwide ‘free flow’ effort

Land around 300-tonne structure will be reclaimed by nature

Official site updated for how to renew post-Brexit French residency cards

Residents can swap 5-year for 10-year cards, government update confirms

New rules for cross-border workers in France

Unemployed workers have less leeway to refuse roles

Will new EU border security rules affect double passport holders?

We look at rules if you have two countries’ passports or two from the same country

How are insurance details provided following road accidents in France?

Green insurance stickers were rarely used following accidents

Customs: What allowances are there to take household items from France to UK?

Personal goods allowances change depending on how you arrive in the country

French government wants work on A69 to continue despite court ban

Separate appeals against ruling and ban on work have been filed

Recap: 18 recent and upcoming changes in France you may have missed in March 2025

Rising supermarket prices, new environmental initiatives, electricity price hikes and driver warnings make the list among several others

New French visa processor for Americans: what changes?

Appointments will remain available in 10 US cities

Can neighbour force us to put fence up in French garden?

Rules on undergrowth clearance and habitat protection come into play

Paris residents vote to pedestrianise 500 extra streets

Referendum was marred by low turnout and lack of concrete plans

Too many wrong-way drivers on French motorways

France intensifies efforts to prevent wrong-way driving incidents causing fatalities on motorways.

Why are inheritance funds still in French bank account?

Notaires are responsible for closing accounts

Air France adjusts its summer flights programme for the USA

Paris to New York expected to see a significant increase in flights

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What to do if your local pharmacy in France is out of stock of your medicine

Second union backs May train strikes in France

Let your lawn grow, water for birds: how to help wildlife in your French garden

Glasses, dentistry, hearing aids: Major changes to reimbursement rules proposed

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French interior minister wants to toughen rules for gaining citizenship

Group purchase offer for wood pellets launched by French consumer association

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Warning over overuse of anxiety and insomnia medication in France

Explained: How an amicale laïque can help you get involved in France

Driving in France: more ‘autonomous mobile’ radars in use - what are these?

How to make a first online income tax declaration in France

Bank transfers in France will soon be paused for a few days

What is new as French income declarations open online

France’s ‘simplification’ bill - six changes proposed for everyday life

Drivers in France warned of ‘summer black ice’ risk this weekend

Self-employed workers in France must switch to electronic billing - what will it cost?

Property watch: See what €50,000, €180,000 and over €1million buys in Pyréneés-Orientales

Partner article: Where should Britons in France invest – and why?

Partner article: What Americans need to know about filing US tax returns in France

Obligatory language tests for French residency: Differences between TEF and TCF

Tefal launches nationwide pan collection scheme in French supermarkets

French hospital blacklists patients who do not turn up to appointments

How to save money on cultural activities in France

What are the rules on installing a cat flap or doggy door at my French home?

French residency permits: Must they be handed back when leaving?

Is any financial aid available to pay for installing a septic tank for our French property?

11 million in France to receive this email from tax officials - what to do if you get it

What new licence rules are set to change for older drivers in France

Reader feedback: How long does it take to get a carte Vitale in France?

What are the rules on gifting a share of French property to a child?

Are all S1 form-holders exempt from French social charges?

What is the difference between chasse réservée and réserve de chasse in France?

Who is liable for repair costs after the sale of a property in France?

How to check French second hand car is not stolen

French wealth tax: Six ways to reduce what you have to pay

Remote working is ‘here to stay’ in France

Why authentic sand is so crucial in restoring a French farmhouse

New natural disaster zones declared in south-east France

New rules for British dual nationals entering UK: How are those in France affected?

Is a new will required in France after getting married in the UK?

What are the rules concerning barking dogs in France?

List: The French departments where property notaire fees have risen (or will soon)

Map: where are there free motorways in France?

Motorcycle riders in France face significant rises in insurance fees

How to help wounded wildlife and strays in France

New language tests for French residency cards: ways to prove your language level and advantages of each

Three changes – and a potential new law – affecting drivers in France this April

Binationals, French children of Britons: Your questions about April 2 ETA change to visit UK

11 million people in France suffer from migraines - what help is available?

Is it dangerous to drive a Tesla in France at the moment?

Do roof repairs need to be declared to French tax authorities?

What do French authorities mean by a ‘recent’ birth certificate?

Can non-residents switch banks in France easily?

These are the 2025 income tax declaration deadlines, by department in France

French energy vouchers: 2025 date confirmed – and it is much later than usual

Taxes, border rules: Dates to note for practical changes in France in April 2025

Is a carte de famille useful for mixed French-British couples?

Festivals, holidays and places to visit in France in April 2025

Strikes in France in April 2025 and how you may be impacted

Why contactless payments under €50 are sometimes rejected in France

How to value a property for France's wealth tax

'My six-month battle to get meeting for French residency card'

Nine changes in France in April 2025

Lower postage rate for French cultural items ends in July

Five questions for British and American drivers in France on new driving licence rules

New rules lower aid for home solar panels in France

Driving licences: New rules on medicals, UK exchanges and renewals in France

Graph: See how French road fatality figures compare to previous years

Deadline looms to top up 'extra' back years of UK state pension for Britons in France

Normandy - Paris motorway toll gates removed as part of nationwide ‘free flow’ effort

Official site updated for how to renew post-Brexit French residency cards