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With Donald Trump’s victory in the US Presidential election, USD is strengthening as expected, largely due to Trump's core policies of trade tariffs, lower taxes and less regulation being seen as more inflationary.

With the Olympics less than a week away, kicking off with the lighting of the torch in Paris, France is looking to be quite the hotspot over the summer months. For those of you lucky enough to have a ticket to the games or just planning to be in France to soak up the excitement, I am sure an inspection trip will be factored into the itinerary.

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

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

The French government have decided that from 1st April 2024, the small green card that is currently affixed to the windscreen, known as a carte verte, will disappear in favour of a digital version.

This is the question Moneycorp asked the attendants of the recent French Property Exhibition in London. The fluctuations in exchange rates can substantially impact the final cost of a property purchase abroad, and you could end up with a completely different price tag at the time of signing the Final Deeds.

Gite owners, landlords renting properties longer-term, and tenants alike may have heard of France’s “Winter Truce”, but exactly what are the implications of the trêve hivernale?

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

Brittany Ferries offers the most convenient cross Channel ferries to France, with the widest choice of ferry crossings.

With the good weather approaching, some of you might be planning to visit France to view potential properties. Moneycorp can talk to you about the things you need to consider before and after your trip to make sure your property budget isn't negatively affected by the exchange rate fluctuations.

We've assembled a small selection of the five best French wines for the holidays, three reds, one white, and one sparkling wine!

France has a wealth of dessert wines to choose from - these are our top recommendations, each crafted from a different grape.

Protect yourself against rising fuel prices, energy costs, and supermarket prices with our top tips to reduce monthly spending in France this winter.

The French government is encouraging households to reduce energy consumption this winter, and find out President Macron’s reaction to the UK’s newly appointed Prime Minister. Plus, get your questions in now for the next FrenchEntrée webinar. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

Sunday's parliamentary elections saw record low turnout and a narrow victory for Macron's coalition, while France is braced for a heatwave which will see temperatures soar this week and the first ever offshore wind turbines generate power for the grid.

New rules introduced over winter 2021-2022 require snow chains or winter tyres to be fitted to all cars in some French departements. Here's what you need to know.

Wine specialists 8Wines share with us six of their all-time favourite wines from l’Hexagone...

Wine specialists 8Wines handpick their favourite wines from l’Hexagone, each with a family story behind it.

Wine specialists 8Wines handpick their favourite wines from l’Hexagone... of course, no wine collection would be complete without an offering from France.

The latest on travel to the US, gas hikes, and France's new 'mountain law'. Plus, don't miss next week's webinar!

Unless you already have your eye on your dream home, the chances are that you’ll need to organise a viewing...

Once your French property search is underway and you’ve started to make a list of potential properties, the next step...

House hunting abroad doesn’t have to be a whole new ballgame – as long as you know the rules Book...

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April and Don Baggs are a semi-retired British couple living in Normandy wanting to move to the beautiful upper Dordogne...

We caught up with immobiliers Carl and Violette Scholfield, who run one FrenchEntrée’s partner agencies, to see how the Coronavirus...

Artist David Hockney has shared exclusive iPad-drawn artworks with the BBC, which depict the awakening of spring in Normandy – where...

In the heart of Burgundy’s wine country, this sun-dappled département boasts some of the most achingly pretty towns and villages...

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When it comes to any renovation, preparation is key. This is especially true when you’re renovating your French property in...

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The sharp, glistening frosts and short, cold days of winter are some of the hardest and most important times of the year for our garden birds.

The winter sales will begin on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 and end on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. However, special dates are applied to certain border and overseas departments

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A variant of the classic French dessert Poire Belle-Hélène, adapted here for a Breton crêpe. Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking...

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From choosing the best vintage (for you) to decanting and making heads or tails of tasting notes, Majestic Wine expert...

Investing in a vineyard is a common dream and certainly a growing trend. But it can be a risky and...

  If you’re looking for houses in France, it pays to be prepared. Follow our handy bullet-point guide to making...

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It’s well established that France produces some of the world’s finest wines, but did you know it’s also one of...

France’s balmy summer climes may be alluring, but there’s also plenty to do during the festive period. From Christmas markets...

Even though it’s difficult to get our heads around the idea of winter, it will be here before we know...

Marion Sauvebois speaks to a former nursery owner with a penchant for the exotic… “Mais Madame, ici le climat c’est...

Since putting own roots in the village of Puycelsi in the Tarn, garden designer Helen Medlycott has embraced the French...

The exact specifications of the true original cassoulet are difficult to make out, because there are as many stories about it's origins as there are versions of the recipe. The name comes from the cassole, the earthenware pot that is traditionally used to cook it in.

Find out how to help your local flock of birds in France thrive this winter. And with the right food, you may even be able to tempt in a new visitor or two