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French Life
Shopping Online for Christmas in France
Ordering Christmas gifts and hampers on-line in France is now de rigueur for most expats, but what are your rights if things go wrong?
01 Dec 2009
French Television Digital Switchover
The digital switchover of French television will begin next year. We go through what it means and what you need to do about it.
01 Dec 2009
Sarkozy Demands Lycée Pupils Learn English
English language teaching is to be made one of the key priorities of a reform of French lycée education announced earlier this month by President Sarkozy.
03 Nov 2009
French Motorway Gang Arrested
Around 40 gang members believed to have been involved in highway robberies of tourists on autoroutes in the South of France have been arrested by French police.
03 Nov 2009
French Lifestyle Best in Europe
France is the best place to live in Europe, according to a review of seventeen quality of life factors carried out by a leading UK based consumer website.
15 Oct 2009
Car Accidents Involving Wild Animals
Car accidents involving wild animals are common in France, so what are your insurance rights if it happens to you?
01 Oct 2009
French Wine Growers Face EU Reform Battle
French wine production and marketing is set for major change this year, but will it amount to any more than old wine in new bottles?
15 Sep 2009
'Soldes' Out in France
French retailers have been given greater freedom as to when they can hold sales, but they seem reluctant to break ranks.
15 Sep 2009
Hot Summer in France Brings Drought Conditions
Many parts of France have had one of the hottest and sunniest summers on record, which has continued into September.
15 Sep 2009
Mobile Phone and Internet Charges in France
Mobile phone charges in France are above the international average, but the country offers better value for a broadband connection.
01 Sep 2009
French School Grants for 2009/10
If you have children of school age in France, then you may be able to benefit from one or more school grants.
01 Sep 2009
The French Also Live Abroad
There may be as many French living in the United Kingdom, as Brits living in France, according to latest official statistics.
18 Aug 2009
French Baccalaureate Comes Under Fire
A record number of pupils passed the French baccalaureate this year, inevitably raising questions about a drop in standards.
18 Aug 2009
Sunniest Places in France
Where are the sunniest places in France? Surprisingly, the Cote d’Azur does not head up the table.
01 Jul 2009
Summer Festivals in France 2009
We have made a selection of the best music and cultural festivals in France this summer.
16 Jun 2009
Driving in France: Accident Damaged Vehicles
New regulations have been introduced to increase the level of control on vehicles damaged in a road accident.
02 Jun 2009
Internet Piracy in France: Loi Hadopi
A controversial new law has been passed to tackle breaches of artistic copyright on the Internet in France.
02 Jun 2009
Provence-Alpes-Cotes d’Azur or Prozac?
The people of Provence-Alpes-Côtes-d’Azur (PACA) are being consulted on a name change for the region.
02 Jun 2009
Launch of ‘The French Paper’
A new national newspaper for the English speaking community in France was launched last month, with the publication of ‘The French Paper’.
02 Jun 2009
Grand Paris: A Vision for a French Metropolis
The vision of a new ‘Grand Paris’ was unveiled last month by the French President.
15 May 2009
