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The French and UK education systems differ significantly in structure, philosophy, and approach to learning. One notable distinction is the age at which compulsory education begins in France, it start the year children tum three, whereas in the UK, it begins the year they turn five.

There is another tax deadline this week, plus good news for micro-entrepreneurs worried over the proposed lowering of the VAT threshold in France and will French museum fees increase for non-EU visitors? Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

Exchange rates stop for nobody, and these movements can be drastic and unpredictable, especially around major global events. In 2025, the GBP/EUR rate has been influenced by a mix of geopolitical tensions, shifting fiscal policies, and central bank decisions across Europe the US and the UK.

What the “Brexit Reset” deal will mean for second-home owners and travellers to France, nationwide taxi strikes, and the two important tax deadlines this week. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

Here’s the latest currency news from our partner Moneycorp, to help you find out what your money is worth.

To combat the effects of the new “Airbnb law”, we decided to move our gites from the Micro-BIC tax status to the regime réel business regime. This is our experience.

Nico and Constance Coenders look back at how the decision to bus their belongings to France led them to a slice of heaven in Mayrac…

With every glass, you can taste the region’s heritage, from the gravel-rich terroirs of the Médoc to the silky complexity of Saint-Émilion reds. But while sipping at a local vineyard is a pleasure in itself, bringing bottles back home can turn into a smart financial move.

Even if you are trying your best to learn the language, when faced with a party of French guests arriving, it can be a testing time language-wise for a gite owner. Here are some gîting basics to help get you through.

How to sign up for our special Ask an Estate Agent live Q&A, the new agreement for UK-French motorcycle licence exchanges, and the tax return deadline for first-time filers. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.