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If you are French tax resident, you will also be considered “domiciled” in France for inheritance purposes and your worldwide estate will be subject to French inheritance rules and taxes ...
The Tarn now has its own cancer support group as part of CSF Sud de France, on hand to offer advice and support to anyone in the Anglophone community who is touched by cancer whether it is as a patient, friend, family or bereaved. All English speaking people are welcomed.
Whether you are moving permanently to France or have bought a holiday home, you will be confronted with the challenge of living between two currencies.
If this is the year to sell your French property, here are some top tips to help you which we have collated from estate agents and property experts across France...
Vaucluse is known as the Garden of France, whose products can be found all over the world: Cavaillon melons, Carpentras strawberries, Monts de Venasque cherries, Piolenc garlic, Muscat grapes from Ventoux, Apt fruit confit…
Several years ago, Elizabeth and John Cook bought a holiday property in Brittany, on the west coast of France, in...
When the French do romance on film, it’s not just rom com-mon, it’s l’amour! Here is a selection of our favourite romantic French films, as voted by the members of FrenchFilmClub.com ...
With a "lover's garden", a "wish tree" and "love post office" this village in the Indre region has found its way to our hearts.
Award-winning designer James Besson takes clues from nature to perfect a man-made landscape.
Award-winning designer James Besson shows us how a garden can thrive in an unlikely setting in the south of France.
Join the thousands of Brits living out their relaxing dream deep in the French countryside, but protect your money ...
There’s been quite a bit of noise lately in the French media about the phenomenon referred to as le burn-out,...
Forget Groundhog day. Go grab a flat pan and a coin and invite your friends over for pancakes. It’s the ...
Once you reach retirement age you need to carefully consider all your options for receiving pension income, and how they...
When was the last time you called out the sweep? If you like to enjoy a roaring fire at your house in France then it’s well worth calling your ramoneur
What is the best approach if you're planning to put your house on the market, or if it has lingered on the market for a while? Three ways savvy sellers can make their property stand out from the competition.
Psychologist Elaine Douglas looks at the issues of re-locating, from what to do before you leave to the issues of living in a new country, in particular the impact on relationships and family.
When buying a property in France it is easy to get overwhelmed by the various costs involved. It can also be difficult to define the exact costs of an individual service, and furthermore, to know what you should pay for each service. This article endeavours to breakdown the various costs involved in buying a property and give the average prices.
Noël Capron offers “la baguettes suspendue” in his bakery in Bordeaux.- ©S.Ortola / 20 minutesNot everyone in France has access...
In our continuing series of delicious recipes using a seasonal star ingredient, for January British chef in France, Chris Lacey, rustles up a quick Menu Rapide and a slower A La Carte dish with tasty raclette cheese
Home to the country's 'gastronomic capital', Lyon, as well as famous Alpine resorts such as Méribel and Chambéry, the Rhône-Alpes region has plenty to offer in the way of hearty, traditional dishes, as well as innovative Michelin quality menus.
The region is well-known for its Comté cheese and 'yellow wine', but other local specialities like smoked ham and cherry jam help make any trip to Franche-Comté a real voyage of gastronomic discovery.
A portentous silouhette in the distance, the forbidding form of a gigantic slithering snake seems an impossible sight as it...
A recipe from the book Memories of Gascony by legendary French Chef Pierre Koffman (see the reader offer within).
It’s not a French Christmas or Réveillon without oysters, and these two weeks account for 69% of annual revenue for...
A verb that can indicate quite peculiar behavior. To follow the call of the open road, fine, but why try...
Twinkling lights, shiny stars and festive candles. Time to dust down the Christmas decorations and prepare the house for the holidays...
Property Finder Laura Murat gives us a glimpse into the life of a property finder in France.
Ever wondered what the difference is between ‘Béarnaise’ and ‘Périgordine’ sauces? Ever had to ask a waiter and then struggled to understand the complicated response?
Taxus baccata (Yew) – commonly grown in churchyards in the UK – will grow 1.8m to 6m and produces red...
Inheritance law enquiries are common for lawyers dealing in French property, here Marie Antoinette Bassini of Kingsfords LLP provides a case study of a reoccuring problem...
The celebration of Saint Catherine’s day on November 25th has retained its popularity throughout the centuries and is still widely...
Here are some key things to keep in mind, collated from estate agents and property experts across France...
Our pick of the best events this region has to offer, onion festivals (fête de l'oignon) and Christmas markets (Marché de Noel) included. Find out what's on in Autun, Auxonne, Beaune, Bèze, Dijon, Nuits-Saints-Georges...
Specialities like Cendré d'Olivet (a cow's milk cheese) and Pithiviers (a sweet puff pastry pie) take their names from the places where they are produced. But did you know that the famous French tarte tatin also originated here?
From Amboise and Bourges to Tours and Vierzon, the Centre boasts a wide variety of music concerts, sporting events and festivals celebrating local heritage and gastronomy - something for everyone.
Win an unforgettable holiday in Paris FrenchEntrée magazine has partnered up with 4* Résidence NELL to offer you the chance...
It’s a tough job but somebody has to do it: Justin Postlethwaite heads to Dijon and Beaune to discover the world famous food and wine of this historic region.
The Prix Marcel Duchamp is an annual award given to a young artist and is organized by the International Contemporary...
Épanouissement is the French word for bloom, but this literal botanical sense is only one of the many uses of...
The "real" South of France by Neale Roberts, Property Finder in the area of Carcassone, Béziers and Narbonne in the south of France.
There’s a slight spring in the step on both sides of the English Channel this autumn, according to Richard Deans of MGM French Properties...
Want to become a French citizen? Here's some information on the criteria and how to apply ...
In 2007, the Hill family from Kent moved to Calvados in Normandy where they now run an eco-gite business. Here, wife and mother of two, Rosie Hill, shares their story with FrenchEntree - complete with faux pas and pigs.
2013 is going to be a blockbuster year for the Champagne wine harvest. The production this year is predicted to...
'New build' refers to property that is built by a developer, and which is then offered for sale. Other phrases such as 'off-plan' and 'new developments' mean essentially the same thing. Here is a true account about buying new build in France...
The seasons are so clearly defined in the Limousin, not just by the weather but also by the food. Kathleen Fourches shares her observations
If you've decided to get around France or Europe by car, you may have assumed that hiring a vehicle is the only way to go. But depending on which countries you plan to visit and the length of time you'll need the car, a more economical option may be leasing.
Two British artists have set out to make 9,000 sand drawings on the D-Day landing beaches in France on Peace...
Chris, an Isle of Man Advocate in General Practice, and Vanessa, formerly Head of PE at Island Secondary School, met on the hockey pitch...