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Latest Articles
EU Questions France Over Health Rules
The EU Commission considers France may be in breach of EU regulations by denying expat early retirees health insurance cover.
01 Jun 2010
Bringing Your Pet to France
To travel from the UK to France a pet must be micro-chipped, vaccinated against rabies, and issued with an EU pet passport.
01 Jun 2010
Summer Festivals in France 2010
Our choice of the best summer festivals in France for 2010 to suit all ages and tastes, and wherever you may lay your hat.
01 Jun 2010
Builder Ordered to Pay €85,000 in Damages
A builder has been ordered to pay compensation for unauthorised building works, despite having only implemented the plans prepared by their client!
01 Jun 2010
Cheap Internet Offer from Orange
Orange have introduced a new cheap French Internet offer, but some expats seem to be having difficulty in signing up to it.
01 Jun 2010
The Most Dangerous Roads in France
Road accident figures released by the French government show the most dangerous and safest departments in France.
01 Jun 2010
Ferries Set Sail for France
With volcanic ash still causing a problem, ferry bookings to and from France look set rise this summer, so we review what is available.
18 May 2010
Seller Must Disclose all Facts
A seller who did not disclose to a buyer that their property had flooded in the past has had the sale annulled by a French court.
18 May 2010
French Lycee Baccalaureate Results
The performance figures for French lycées in 2009 have been released, but how meaningful are they, and do they disguise more general educational failure?
18 May 2010
Carcassonne Airport Closed!
A Ryanair flight en route to Carcassonne found it could not land recently as there was no-one in the control tower!
18 May 2010
France 'Profits' from Health Care to Expats
France seems to get well paid for the health treatment of expats and tourists, according to a new study.
18 May 2010
Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes
QROP Schemes are being offered as a miracle solution to pension planning for British nationals moving abroad, but are they? writes Virginie Deflassieux.
18 May 2010
France in Dock Over New Home Sales
France has not been correctly applying European rules on VAT for new home sales, and now risks legal action being taken by buyers.
04 May 2010
Increased Charges for Doctors and Prescriptions
Health charges are going up in France, with an increase in the consultation fee for GPs and a reduction in the level of reimbursement for some prescriptions.
04 May 2010
Property Prices in French Cities and Towns
A summary of the latest average prices of older property in the major cities and towns of France, together with their variation over the past year.
04 May 2010
Your French Income Tax Return 2010
French income tax returns are being sent out to all households, so we take you through the main rules and requirements.
04 May 2010
Auto-Entrepreneur Rule Changes
This new business status continues to be controversial, but the government seems intent on easing regulations and social security contributions on small business owners.
04 May 2010
House Prices in France for First Quarter 2010
House prices remained stationary in the first quarter, but over a year there have been marked regional differences.
15 Apr 2010
A Place in the Sun Live Prize Draw Winner
Thank you to everyone who visited us at the French Village and took the time to enter our free prize draw.
15 Apr 2010
Paying 'Under the Table' for French Property
Paying money under the table for a property in France is not uncommon, but it does not make it less risky.
15 Apr 2010
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Our News section is no longer being published although our catalogue of articles remains in place.
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