LIVING IN FRANCE

If your plan is to earn an income from your holiday home by renting it out, there are several things you’ll need to think about beforehand.

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There are lots of ways to greet people in France, and the greeting you would choose very much depends on the situation you find yourself in. Let’s go beyond Bonjour and learn some of the most common greetings in France.

We’ve got the latest on the new flight and ferry routes starting between France and the UK this year, plus there’s a new date for the long-awaited EES, and have you filled in your French property tax declaration (the deadline is next week!)? Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

British citizens who moved to France prior to Brexit are covered by the Withdrawal Agreement (WA) and were issued a special Titre de Séjour – ARTICLE 50 TUE allowing them to live and work in France. Carte de séjours issued in late 2020 or early 2021 will soon be up for renewal – here’s what you need to know about renewing your post-Brexit residency card in France.

What happens when family members see their loved ones enjoying successful new lives in France? They relocate to France too! Gillian Harvey speaks to several expats who’ve made the move…

Many international buyers assume the French diagnostic reports (DPE, lead, asbestos, septic systems and so on) will flag all the major issues. In reality, these diagnostics offer only a limited snapshot and say little about the scope or cost of future works.

If you moved to France prior to Brexit, which came into effect on 1st January 2021, you should be in possession of a Withdrawal Agreement Residence Permit (WARP) or titre de séjour accord du retrait. British citizens resident in France were afforded special rights under the Withdrawal Agreement – here’s what you need to know.

The French tax office has confirmed rules regarding remote working in France, MaPrimeRénov is (temporarily) closing applications, and temperatures are set to soar across the country. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

France is rolling out a digital version of its state healthcare card, the Carte Vitale, and it’s now open to foreign residents, too. Here’s how it works and how to set it up.

Discover Salies-de-Béarn, a charming spa town perfect for French property buyers. Explore its lifestyle, heritage, and real estate appeal.

Discover the magic of Labretonie, a hidden gem in the heart of the countryside.

If you’re travelling through France this week, make sure you know the latest about train strikes, unmarked speed cameras, and low-emission zones. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

I came to live in France over 30 years ago, so I know firsthand how overwhelming it can be to move, live & start a business in France.

Moving house is exciting but it always comes with plenty to consider, and often, plenty of costs. Even more so…

In the sixth of this article series, we’ll go over arguably the most important (and nerve-racking!) step in the application process: the interview at the préfecture.

As a UK or US resident purchasing property in France, you’re immediately exposed to currency fluctuations. If you’re also taking out a Euro mortgage for the purchase, your FX exposure doesn’t end at completion—it continues with every monthly repayment. 

Another week, another bank holiday weekend, plus new laws prohibiting smoking at beaches and other outdoor spaces, the last of the tax declaration deadlines, and what you need to know about moving to France from the UK. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

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As more Americans choose to leave behind high medical costs, political tension, and daily stress in the U.S., France has become a top destination for a better quality of life. But one of the first and most important steps in making that move is figuring out your healthcare coverage.

Charlotte Macdonald, a Partner and English solicitor, and Apprentice Solicitor, Jacques Cutting, from Stone King’s international and cross-border team, discuss searches (diagnostics) when buying a property in France.

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.

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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.

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

Explore Mayenne with our French property guide—peaceful countryside, charming towns, and affordable homes await in this hidden gem.

Discover how Twinkl France supports your child’s success in the French school system with engaging resources and expert guidance.

When purchasing a second home abroad and managing monthly mortgage payments in a different currency, it’s essential to consider the exchange rate to ensure your budget remains intact. 

This week in France brings a mix of commemoration, opportunity, and disruption. The EU has announced a €500 million initiative to attract top US scientists, while VE Day events are under way across the country.

This week’s French news covers notaire fee increases affecting property buyers, upcoming tax deadlines that all residents and second-home owners need to be aware of, a major blackout across southern France and a high-profile trial in Paris.

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

Explore where to buy property in France’s Empty Diagonal—affordable prices, scenic views, and hidden gems await savvy buyers.

Before you start your search, you should be aware that all aspects of buying a home abroad, from travelling to view your future home, to paying off your mortgage, requires foreign exchange at the heart of every payment.

Who needs to file a paper tax return, is France making it more difficult for foreigners to obtain citizenship, and what’s changing with EU driving licences? Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

If you have foreign income to declare on your French tax return, you will need to exchange the amount into euros first—but what currency exchange rate should you use? Here’s what you need to know.

Charlotte Macdonald, a Partner and English solicitor in Stone King’s international and cross-border team, discusses some of the issues to keep in mind if you are giving away your French property to your children.

How does vehicle insurance work in France, how is it different to what you’re used to, what level of cover…

Dog walkers face a possible €750 fine for breaking the spring woodland laws, there are some important changes for US residents applying for a French visa, and is the VAT/TVA system about to change for micro-entrepreneurs in France? 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.

You’ve moved to France. And you made the effort to learn French. You can speak to people in the boulangerie, you can say hello to your neighbours, you can even surprise yourself every now and then in dealing with the unexpected. But there’s one thing that stumps you every time and makes you feel like a complete beginner…phone calls.

Planning a trip to France? Be prepared with our guide to pharmacies, covering everything from OTC meds to prescription requirements.

The recent announcement of new tariffs by former President Donald Trump has sent ripples through the global financial markets. The tariffs, which target a wide range of imported goods, have led to significant volatility in the FX markets. 

France is rolling out new flash-free speed cameras, join our latest live webinar dedicated to Americans in France, and it is officially French tax season! Plus, why you should order your ETA for the UK today! Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.