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Do I need to sign up for French car boot sales?

Those participating in ‘vide-greniers’ must follow certain rules

Eurostar offers €39 France-UK tickets in flash sale

50,000 international cut-price train tickets available

€20 UK-France flights and 5 other France travel updates

Our round-up also looks at the new law limiting French air traffic control strikes, new Transavia hand-luggage fees and free public transport in Occitanie

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Dates of January sales in France and key points to know

Your guide to the official start-of-the-year winter soldes

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Five homes with a sea view for sale in France for less than €500,000

These are perfect for those looking for coastal living at an affordable price

Less than €500,000: five bargain chateaux for sale in France

These impressive properties do not always cost a king’s ransom - and not all need heavy renovation

Chance to buy private island in the Loire - you will need a boat too

The island has 33 hectares of land for agricultural use and a nineteenth century hunting lodge to restore

Why it can be good to buy a French property at an auction

There are three main types of auctions

Normandy gendarmerie next to the sea up for sale as a home

The starting price at auction is €119,000

Half price sale on train discount cards launches today in France

Sale cuts cost of annual ticket but some versions of the card now offer fewer discounts

Photo: House with cycling path running through it is on sale in France

The property was modified to make room for a bike path that links two villages to the north of Nantes

Firefighters, fêtes and forms: Key dates to know this July in France

From culture to community events, here is our wrap of what is happening next month

How to get your hands on some vintage French ski cabins from the 1970s

They could make a nice addition to your French garden

For sale: Two French Unesco heritage sites. Full history. Price €2m+

The prehistoric sites are both based in the Dordogne

French rail firm SNCF sells 500,000 tickets from €10 – but be quick!

The flash sale ends today, with journeys available for a maximum price of €19 across all Ouigo high-speed and normal-speed train services in France

What do I need to do to organise a vide-maison sale at my French home?

Before arranging the event you need to inform authorities and follow specific set of rules

Vintage French ski cabins up for sale for €500 each

The 30-year-old ‘eggs’ are being sold to individuals and companies alike