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Living in FranceOur living in France section is designed to help you find practical information and advice about living in France or moving to France, from every day stuff like opening a bank account to getting married. Our latest living in France articles and factsheets are listed below or you can choose one of our living in France categories from the menu above.

French Product Recalls

French Product Recalls This is a useful site for both French and non French speakers that gives a list of French products t...

French Letter Boxes

French Letter Boxes One small but often asked question about houses in France is whether it's possible to have an En...

List of French Administrative Departments by Region

List of French Administrative Departments by Region A map and list of the administrative departments in France and their corresponding department nu...

Buying Logs and Firewood in France

Buying Logs and Firewood in France In France wood is usually bought by the cord which is a unit of volume used to measure firewood a cord...
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Let everyone know that you're moving with just a few clicks

Let everyone know that you're moving with just a few clicks One of the most tedious things about moving to France is having to notify all those utility companie...

Finding your dream home in France

Finding your dream home in France Buying a home in France can be a complex process. From finding your dream home to relocating to Fr...

Essential moving to France tips

Essential moving to France tips If you're going to use a removals company make sure they are properly insured and that you'v...

Getting connected - Utility Companies in France

Getting connected - Utility Companies in France How to get your electricity, water gas and telephone connected in your new French home plus other us...
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Is Your Property in France Protected This Winter?

Is Your Property in France Protected This Winter? Holiday homes in France are particularly vulnerable to storm and frost damage during winter as they ...

Motor Accidents - agree the facts!

Motor Accidents - agree the facts! As long you do not have an accident, the world seems like a long and quiet river. But when an accide...

How does the no-claims bonus system operate in France?

The no-claims bonus does exist in every country of the European community ! There is just one litt...

Facts About School Insurance

Any educational establishment, school or university will ask for an attestation proving that the stu...
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Watch your UK TV Anywhere in France ...or the World

Watch your UK TV Anywhere in France ...or the World Do you want to watch what's on your TV at home in England while you're on holiday in France but do...

Obtaining UK Television in France

Obtaining UK Television in France Missing your favourite British TV programmes?
Get the complete guide to setting up and receiving En...

France on UK TV

Love France? Don't miss a single programme about France with our UK TV guide of upcoming programmes ...

Using UK Televisions and DVD players in France

Quick questions and answers about receiving British TV in France, using a sky digibox, freesat, will...
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Clock ticking on pension cash deadline

Clock ticking on pension cash deadline UK expats in France who want to access their pensions before the April 2010 age changes cannot a...

How to write out a French cheque

How to write out a French cheque Writing out a French cheque can be a bit daunting at first so here's a quick guide on how to fill on...

Opening a French Bank Account

Opening a French Bank Account If you are planning on living permanently in France or if you have a French mortgage you will probab...

Sending Money Overseas

Sending Money Overseas If you are contemplating moving to France or are looking to purchase a French property then you will...
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French Healthcare: The Basics

French Healthcare: The Basics The basics of the French health care system; what you are covered for, what you will be charged for ...

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) entitles you to reduced-cost, sometimes free, medical trea...

The New French Healthcare Rules

The French authorities have changed their domestic rules on eligibility for healthcare services for ...

French Healthcare

Many of those who take the plunge and move to France have either reached French retirement age (60) ...

New System For Car Registration Plates

New System For Car Registration Plates New regulations on car number plates in France came into force on the 15th April 09. The new regulat...

Driving in the Alps & Other Mountain Roads

Driving in the Alps & Other Mountain Roads Breathtaking scenery and picturesque mountain villages make driving across the French Alps and other...

Warning Triangles and Reflective Safety Jackets

Warning Triangles and Reflective Safety Jackets From the 1st of July 2008 it will be mandatory for car drivers in France to ensure that their vehi...

Common Road signs you'll see whilst driving in France

Common Road signs you'll see whilst driving in France Signposts in France are patterned according to EU recommendations - These are the most common ones...
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Picture Perfect

Picture Perfect Don't ruin your chances of renting your property by displaying poor images on your website ...

Taxe professionnelle

Taxe professionnelle is a tax often inadvertently overlooked. Most people assume that it does not ap...

Auto-entrepreneur: Good news for small businesses!

Good news for the self-employed and those wishing to start a business in France as from the 1st of...

Teaching English In France

Are you interested in a job teaching English in France? You might be surprised to learn that it's su...
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Regional Guides

 
brittany
Travel: Visit Brittany
Explore the Grotte Du Diable and the magical forest of Huelgoat in the central Brittany region.

Feeling Taxed?

 
taxes
The French Tax System
A guide to French taxes covering income tax, wealth Tax, capital gains tax, inheritance and gift tax rates.

Travel

 
camargue
The Camargue
The Camargue is a vast river delta on the French Mediterranean coast also known as the wild west of France.

Finance