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What are the best discount cards for over-55s in France?

They can help you save money on travel, holidays, restaurants and car hire

Brittany second home ‘ban’, gutter dispute: 5 French property updates

Plus, the cost of building repairs after last week’s earthquake in western France and a historic fine for Airbnb

Granny knows best: French phrases for bedtime bores

We look at the French you don’t learn at school

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Stop picking on older drivers in France

A Connexion reader believes older drivers are not the biggest risk on the roads of France

French woman takes 101-year old grandmother on epic Spanish road trip

We talk to Fiona Lauriol, who took her centenarian grandmother out of the nursing home in which she was deteriorating to go on an unforgettable road trip through Spain in a camper van

‘Remain vigilant’: Who in France is eligible for a Covid booster jab?

France is warning people not to lower their guard in the fight against Covid-19

Bistro and bar open at French retirement home to boost social links

The project helps residents foster friendships and feel more sociable. Any profits are reinvested in the care home’s social activities

French towns offer free app to boost social links for over-55s

The app lets older people find events in their area, and connect with others who share the same hobbies, in a bid to combat social isolation

UK driving licence exchange: Why is there a 70 on my new French one?

Is it anything to do with the age of the driver?

Mixed bag as our readers respond to debate on tests for older drivers

A crash in northern France has reignited a debate about whether older drivers should have medical tests to ensure they are safe to drive

Should older drivers in France face medical tests to stay on the road?

The debate was reignited after the vehicle of an elderly driver ploughed into a crowd in northern France, injuring a dozen people

Meet France’s oldest working doctor, 101, recognised for his longevity

Dr Christian Chenay began his career in 1946. He closed his surgery earlier this year but continues seeing some of his oldest patients

Anger after man, 91, dies after waiting three days at French hospital

The man’s death is the third similar case for Grenoble CHU in the past five months

Why are so many people in France living to 100 now?

New figures show France has seen a sharp rise in the number of people becoming centenarians. We break down the data and explore why

What help is there to adapt homes in France for old age?

We look at the aid schemes currently available in France to help older people to continue living at home

Mutuelles refused cover on age grounds

Several mutuelles have refused me top-up health insurance as I am over-75. What can I do? G.B.

Swing with Brittany dancers

Age is no excuse for hanging up your dancing shoes

Britons needed to build friendships in Vendée group

Enjoy meals together, trips and other events, such as last year’s Queen’s birthday meal with Coronation chicken and a film on her life

More older people continue to work

58.7% of seniors are working

Women in France could be living to 88.6 years by 2030

Study says men in France could live to 81.7 – and governments warned to rethink policies to support older population

What are the benefits of the SNCF's Sénior+ card?

What is the point of the SNCF’s Sénior+ reduction card that cost me €60? When I visit the website for tickets it seems OAPs are offered higher prices than younger people and so in the end there is no benefit from any ‘reduction’ from the card. And I have no idea what benefits come with the Voyageur card that was sent to us. R.M.

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What are the best discount cards for over-55s in France?

Brittany second home ‘ban’, gutter dispute: 5 French property updates

Granny knows best: French phrases for bedtime bores

Stop picking on older drivers in France

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French woman takes 101-year old grandmother on epic Spanish road trip

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Should older drivers in France face medical tests to stay on the road?

Meet France’s oldest working doctor, 101, recognised for his longevity

Anger after man, 91, dies after waiting three days at French hospital

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