Learning French Christmas terms and phrases can add a delightful touch to your festive celebrations, whether you’re visiting France or simply embracing the French holiday spirit. General Christmas ...

When you visit France, Zapptax positions itself as your essential partner to optimize your expenses. Whether you’re there for a short stay or several weeks, Zapptax facilitates the tax refund process ...

If you are a resident or plan on becoming one, there are two main ways of accessing the healthcare system. If you are retired and have made all necessary National Insurance contributions in the UK, or ...

In the south of France, this charming town criss-crossed by the River Sorgue, with its lovely old waterwheels, is known as the Venice of Provence. It’s also famous for its antiques shops and large ...

If you are planning to retire in France, you’ve made a good choice, it’s the perfect place to enjoy your retirement. Most people rely on their pensions to cover their living expenses, and it’s ...

I live in France but want to commute to work in the UK. Can I? The answer is, probably. As long as: You have the right to work in the UK (British passport holder). You are physically working in the UK ...

At the entrance to the estate, I am offered a bewitching drink composed of floral and foliar water, rosemary, bay leaf and catnip inviting me on ‘a journey of wonder and contemplation.’ Open to the ...

Alongside the main building, a further three-bedroom house has been used by visiting family and friends. Dating from the 16th century, it has a wonderful vaulted ceiling, private garden and pool. In ...

Our friends at Bonjour Paris are offering an exclusive roundup of the best new addresses in Paris with acclaimed food writer Alexander Lobrano, as he takes viewers on an insider’s tour of the most ...

Vilain went gold panning with her former husband on their first date and has been doing it ever since. She used to live in Lyon but moved down to the Gardon to be near her gold. She lived off it – but ...

What are the speeding rules in France? Speed limits are another element to be taken into consideration as the limit on many A and B roads in France was reduced to 80km/h (50mph) in 2018 in a move to ...

Robin Gauldie investigates the legacy of France’s many lighthouses, including one awarded Unesco status in 2021 The great lighthouse at Alexandria, erected some 2,300 years ago, was one of the seven ...