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The latest currency news from our partner Moneycorp, to help you find out what your money is worth.

FrenchEntrée Digital Editor Zoë Smith answers one of your most commonly asked questions regarding the French residency card.

For culture, work opportunities and the pure thrill of urban life, it’s hard to beat a French city, says Paola Westbeek

The latest currency news from our partner Moneycorp, to help you find out what your money is worth.

Find out whether mutuelles and private health insurance plans are necessary, plus how you can protect your second home while renting it out.

From locking in an exchange rate and knowing when to open an account, plus why you should use a currency specialist...

As Paris surpasses London as the most valuable stock market in Europe and a new agreement on tackling illegal immigration across the Channel to England is signed, a study reveals that the French are becoming "lazier". Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

The latest currency news, to help you find out what your money is worth.

Marine Le Pen steps down as the leader of France’s far-right party, French property tax deadlines are looming, and travel expenses are set to rise in France in 2023. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

Gite owner Carol Paylor met with a Gites de France representative to learn more about subscribing to Gites de France and the benefits for a gite owner - here's her honest opinion.

Some think it is merely a case of counting days to decide on tax residency, but it’s a little more complex, and misunderstanding this can lead to the costly mistake of paying taxes in the wrong country.

How will France’s 2023 affect second-home owners and residents, plus which towns are turning off streetlights and does your vehicle need winter tyres? Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

Just inland from Bordeaux and La Rochelle, Périgord Vert offers abundant greenery, rich architectural heritage and an enviable climate.

This popular event has helped people buy and sell thousands of French properties, as well as providing expert advice on everything from legal, financial, tax and inheritance concerns to building, renovation, removals and visas - and where to buy, of course!

There are over 300 ski resorts in France, of which dozens are major resorts. Where do I start?

Answers to a diverse range of mortgage topics, from equity release and buying as a US citizen, to French banks' attitudes to lending for château purchases

Macron’s government has defeated not one, but three no-confidence votes yesterday, mini-tornadoes hit the north of France, and is France bringing in new hunting laws? Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

When Vicki and Jon Carah fi rst fell in love in Exeter, they had no idea that they would also fall in love in France – with a particular property and the spectacular area of Tarn.

Charlotte Macdonald provides advice on issues that can arise with regard to inheritance regulations, and also reveals how you can leave money to a French charity after you die.

Carol Paylor shares some of the biggest surprises she found when her family moved to France and some tips for how to best embrace your new life in France.

The latest currency news, to help you find out what your money is worth.

Cahors is a busy and beautiful town that represents a fabulous property buying option.

Mar Bonnin-Palmer reveals how to make the most of exchange rates to make your money go further when you're buying a property in France.

There’s some good news (finally!) for motorists regarding petrol prices in France, plus flu vaccines are now available and the ECMWF is predicting an unexpectedly warm winter throughout Europe. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

Who is eligible for a free flu shot in France, how can you get the vaccine, and can it be combined with your Covid booster? Here’s what you need to know.

Offering easy access from English ports, La Manche also has stunning scenery and top tourist spots.

Carol Paylor shares some of the golden nuggets that she wishes she'd known before moving to France with her family.

Breathtaking views, wild but accessible landscapes, peace and quiet... If these are among your location must-haves, then Ariège in Occitanie should be high on your house-hunting hit list.

Fuel shortages are affecting petrol stations across the country, the French government has released its energy-saving plan for winter, and don’t miss our latest free webinar. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

This natural haven in the west of France is often overlooked, but it offers fantastic opportunities for house-hunters. It could be an ideal spot if you’re hoping to move to France

Such is Côtes-d’Armor’s popularity with house-hunters, we have decided to revisit it – this month pitting it against the delights of Vendée.

Whether you’re planning to convert outbuildings or install a new swimming pool, Arthur Cutler explains the nuts and bolts of the French planning process

After many happy years living near Chantilly, and with her children having fl own the nest, Clare Howarth set about renovating a neglected outbuilding to create a wonderful guest house.

Those holding British Pounds and currently in the process of a property purchase in France will have felt the pressure of the pound falling to a record low against the dollar overnight on Monday morning.

If you are a US citizen or a US tax resident buying a property in France, there are some potential tax issues you may face when acquiring French real estate.

France announces its 2023 Budget, control techniques are now required for motorbikes, and firewood prices soar. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

Alistair Lockhart looks at how both Brexit and COVID have impacted eligibility for French mortgages, and advises on remortgaging to undertake renovation works

Rebecca Hill opened her B&B near Carcassonne in southwest France last year. She had never run a hotel before – let alone started a business during a pandemic in a foreign country.

These property pitfalls can catch out even the savviest of buyers… so how can you avoid making these 4 French property mistakes?

Few subjects energise emotional debate more than the hunting of animals, especially in France. In this two-part series, Beth Haslam looks at La Chasse from all angles.

FrenchEntrée’s upcoming webinar gives you the chance to ask the experts your questions on buying your dream French home, French mortgages, tax and inheritance law, and foreign currency exchange.

The French rental market is very different from the US and UK - here's what you need to know if you're looking at renting before you buy in France.

Few subjects energise emotional debate more than the hunting of animals, especially in France. In this two-part series, Beth Haslam looks at La Chasse from all angles.

Mar Bonnin-Palmer answers your questions around forward contracts and their popularity among property buyers.

Designated parklands, lakes, quaint market towns and easily accessed from Paris and the UK: Orne certainly has plenty to offer.

FrenchEntrée digital editor Zoë Smith takes you through the real-time process of exchanging her UK or foreign driving licence for a French Permis de Conduire – step by step.

A proposed bill may give Brits post-Brexit and other non-EU citizens in France the right to vote in French elections, there’s a new grant for electric bikes available, plus is your home at risk of flash floods?

Tucked in a beautiful stretch of the Alps – between Lake Geneva, Switzerland and Italy – Haute-Savoie boasts some of the prettiest and highest ski resorts, as well as gorgeous lakeside towns.

We answer your questions about transferring British pensions, and getting the best exchange rates on your funds the easy way.