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 11th October 2008
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Useful Guides for life in FranceBeing in France means having to understand different systems and procedures - and of course France's fabled red tape. To help, we've compiled guides on the most common issues. DRIVING
* Rules and regulations * Driving FAQs * Getting a French licence * Registering a car in France * Contrôle Technique * How to import your car into France  UTILITIES
*Telephone *Electricity *Getting a water supply *Gas - mains or bottle? *Oil & wood  COMPUTERS & TV
*Connecting to the internet *Getting UK TV  SWIMMING POOLS
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*How La Poste works *Postal charges What's in FrenchEntrée Living?What's FrenchEntrée Living all about? Well, here you can discover how to join the French health system, facts on French education or being self-employed, including advice on starting up a business in France.In Retiring to France we have information from the practical including looking after your investments, to the emotional issues of moving away from friends and family. We also can steer you through day-to-day practicalities, from personal finance including opening a French bank account and getting a French mortgage or loan; to insuring your car; registering for gas and electricity; and sorting out your French driving licence. For all you need to know about French insurance go to Insurance in France For technical information take a look at one of three different zones - for everything to do with television in France see UK TV in France, satellite including Sky, and information on French TV. Find out about getting cheap phone calls in France at Telephone, mobiles, Skype and VOIP To go on-line in France, with information on connecting to the internet, ADSL Broadband and staying safe, see Computers and internet in France For help with the French language, we have vocabulary for everyday situations plus information on French courses and learning aids. To help you enjoy your new life, we have the inside track on French food and wine and French culture. If you're renovating your house, then make sure you take a look at Renovate & Decorate in France, and for advice and tips for when you're in your garden see Gardening in France. For those of you wanting to raise a few animals, A Smallholding in France is a must-read. Finally, if you’re in need of inspiration read our many Real Life stories - amusing, interesting and uplifting tales from those who are already here. Enjoy! Pets in France Pet Passports Microchipping your pet Pests and diseases in France Travel sickness Practical Tips Last Call Return in France Finding cheap car fuel Buying second-hand Feeding the birds Buying firewood Public Holidays in France The way public holidays are taken in France is very French! Here's a list of the days plus what else you need to watch out for. more... Moving to France? How to use chèques d'emplois How to become a French citizen It never ceases to surprise me...10 things I bet you didn't know about life in FranceRoyston Watkins has lived in France for over twenty years and experienced many of the challenges, ups and downs of property buyers and "French movers"....here he brings together some light-hearted distilled wisdom in the form of 10 snipits about French life....More Site MapComplete listing of site contents: Site Map |
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