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Discover essential tips on organic waste recycling in France, from composting to municipal programs. Make eco-friendly choices!
La Rentrée brings with it some changes for French schoolchildren, but will it bring France a new prime minster?! Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
Get a taste of the kind of insider advice and expertise that FrenchEntrée Members have at their fingertips as we share our three not-so-obvious tips for purchasing in France…
The EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) will affect all non-EU citizens entering and leaving the Schengen Zone. Here’s everything that travellers and EU residents need to know. NOTE: The November 10th 2024 launch for the EES has now been pushed back to 2025. We'll update this article when we know more.
Discover the highs and lows of running a pub in Paris—experience the vibrant nightlife, cultural fusion, and unique challenges in this captivating read.
I always dreamed of buying a house by the beach, so when an advert came up, with certain conditions attached, for a house in Palavas-les-Flots, about a 15-minute drive from Montpellier, in Languedoc-Roussillon, I had to go for it.
Enjoy mini-breaks in France to explore potential roots, as advised by Joanna Leggett. Experience diverse locales to find your perfect match.
France is gearing up for its snap parliamentary elections, the Euro 2024 football tournament is officially underway, and the deadline for Brits in France to register to vote is TODAY! Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
Experience the best of both worlds! Live in France, work in the UK – become a super-commuter and embrace cross-border living.
Here’s the latest currency news from our partner Moneycorp, to help you find out what your money is worth.
Each month, we answer one of your most frequently asked questions about buying or selling French property, moving to or living in France. This month, our FrenchEntrée Digital Editor, Zoë Smith, looks at how to apply for a carte de séjour for children covered under the Withdrawal Agreement.
US blogger Rachel Lipko of When in Provence takes a look at "Golden Visas" around the world, and considers whether this would be a possible route for US citizens hoping to move to France.
Explore the challenges and triumphs of letting go and embracing change in "Real Life: Selling up and Moving On" - a story of transition and growth.
Embrace your new French adventure! From visas to property, integration tips, daily living and more… we look at how to make a successful move to France. Sarah, a senior advisor with CA Britline, shares her insights.
Explore a journey from Kent to Pyrenees-Atlantiques in our real-life adventure. Discover the beauty of academia and the charm of French landscapes
Most non-EU citizens moving to France must join the French healthcare system (social security) through an entity called CPAM. This article focuses on the perspective of a non-worker or retiree in France, who would apply to CPAM through a process known as PUMA.
As we move into April, there’s an important change to car insurance in France, energy cheques will be arriving soon, and we’re reminding Brits to check their passports prior to travel! Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
Every roadworthy vehicle, be it a motorbike, caravan, truck, or car, has to have a legal registration document known as a Carte Grise or, officially, a “certificat d’immatriculation” in France. Here’s what you need to know.
Are France’s farmer strikes finally over? Plus, rising gas tariffs, concerns over Europe’s introduction of the new Entry and Exit System (EES) this year, and the best villages to live in France, according to the French. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
French farmers have been blockading the motorways for more than a week now, it’s pancake day in France, and we’ve got all the updates on France’s new immigration bill. Plus, we’re launching our exciting new FrenchEntrée Membership – find out more below! Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
The French Property Exhibition is a fantastic opportunity to gather valuable insights and information for anyone considering a move to or an investment in France. Here are 8 key takeaways I got from the event that can help you make informed decisions about moving to and buying property in France.
It's bad news for British second-home owners as the Conseil Constitutionnel throw out the amend allowing an automatic right to a visa from France's new immigration bill.
Explore Brittany's hidden gems in our location guide - your gateway to a captivating French region.
Caroline Fell is Partner and Head of Stone King’s Family Law and Mediation team. Caroline has a keen interest in UK/French family law matters. Here, she looks at where a French-resident couple could file for divorce and compares the different divorce proceedings in England, Wales, and France.
There’s more snow on the way in France, President Macron is holding a rare press conference, and there are just two weeks until our French Property Exhibition in London. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
With Christmas and New Year celebrations behind us, it’s time to look forward to what the upcoming year will bring, and there are plenty of changes on the horizon in France. From new EU visas and border control systems to price hikes, digital Carte Vitales, and a new road sign, plus our predictions for the French property markets – here are some of the changes you can expect in France in 2024.
Lockdown prompted Hannah and Dan Jones to fulfil a long-held ambition to live abroad, and now they've found the perfect spot in France, there's no stopping them...
A proposed automatic right to a visa for British homeowners, plus tougher measures on immigration and naturalised French citizens—here’s what you need to know about France’s controversial new immigration bill.
Discover the real estate market in France and find out if it's worth buying property. Expert insights inside.
Since Brexit, if you own a property in France but are resident in the UK you will likely be required to appoint a fiscal representative on the sale of your French property.
A supermarket giant is likely to be affected by ongoing strikes throughout the month, and a seasonal outbreak of bird flu threatens poultry across the country. The bid to introduce a simplified visa for British second-home owners in France has been rejected by MPs and an island off the coast of Brittany has been put up for sale. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
Explore the charm of Montignac de Lauzun, Lot-et-Garonne, a hidden gem in rural France. Discover its rich history and picturesque landscapes.
This article will guide you on how to open a bank account in France, including which documents you will need.
Halloween, La Toussaint, and Storm Ciaran are all on the agenda this week, plus we’ve got some exciting free events to add to your diary and the latest on the proposal of a new visa for second-home owners in France. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
A string of hoax bomb threats has seen France on high alert, the EU’s visa-waiver scheme is delayed yet again, and our visa and healthcare experts are back by popular demand for another free webinar. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
If you’ve ever dreamt of buying a chateau and moving to France, but aren’t sure where to start post-Brexit, then this inspirational case study from our partners at French Connections HCB is for you! Last week, we met Lee and Andre as they purchased their dream chateau and set about renovating it - this week, we catch up with the couple six months later to see their progress.
If you’ve ever dreamt of buying a chateau and moving to France, but aren’t sure where to start post-Brexit, then this inspirational case study from our partners at French Connections HCB is for you!
Here’s the latest currency news from our partner Moneycorp, to help you find out what your money is worth.
Explore tontine clauses: joint investment with survivor benefits. Pros: inheritance bypass, enhanced returns. Cons: limited flexibility.
In the first of this article series, FrenchEntrée digital editor Zoë Smith takes you through the long process of applying for French Nationality (Citizenship) – step by step.
Jacques Cutting, a bilingual paralegal in Stone King’s international and cross-border team, looks at the adoption of an adult as a way to reduce French inheritance tax.
France is preparing for the arrival of British King Charles III this September, while parents around the country start preparing for La Rentrée. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
Recent studies show that the Brits no longer make up the market share of foreign buyers in France, a third extension has been issued for the new property tax declaration, and a new website aims to simplify customs declarations on non-EU imports. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
After many happy times spent at his home in Brittany, and good friends made, Bob McCluckie has decided to sell up..
Experience the magic of La Roche-Bernard with Carolyn Reynier. Uncover the best-kept secrets and delights in this Morbihan paradise.
A heatwave is sweeping the southeast this week, plus France mourns the loss of its adoptive icon, Jane Birkin; SNCF announces another flash sale, and UK-France ferries are set to suffer yet more delays. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
Summer temperatures are heating up across the country, France celebrates its National Day, and it’s the last chance to sign up for our latest free webinar. 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.
Peter and Deborah Core tell Steve Turnbull how they turned personal tragedy into business success at their vineyard in Hérault in the south of France
If you live in departements 1-19, you have until this Thursday to file your French tax return, plus all the details of France’s new digital driving licences, and there’s still one more bank holiday on the way! Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.