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 6th October 2008
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Living in FranceWhether you live in France or have a second home, FrenchEntrée Living is for you. It is the guide on life in La Belle France, whether you're after information on heavy duty issues such as the health system or simply want to indulge in the good French things in life (for a more detailed explanation of our content see below).But we would also love to hear from you – so whether you have a story to tell about life in France, or ideas for new topics please don’t hesitate to get in touch. ALSO: make sure you also take a look at FrenchEntrée French Property and Holidays in France 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! Enjoying Life in France Living in France Newsletter ArchiveAre you living in France or thinking of moving to France? Keep up to date with all the latest stories from our Living in France section. Sign-up for our free newsletter or visit our newsletter archive to view previous newsletters. Book of the MonthWhite Stone Black Wine Real Life Stories Flying to France? Visit the FrenchEntrée Flights to France map to view the airlines flying from the UK airports to France. 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... Weather & Climate in France Want to know the current weather in France or get a forecast? Or find out about historic rainfall or sunshine hours for different regions? It's all here... more...
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The gloomy headlines and the strong Euro may be making some people planning to retire abroad think twice. New figures by Siddalls, specialist independent financial advisers, show that household costs are less than a 1/3 of those in the UK and your money still goes a lot further than you might think in France...
TV5MONDE is the world’s leading entertainment channel in French and is broadcast 24/7 in over 202 countries. The channel brings a taste of French lifestyle and culture to 25 million viewers per day and is available in 176 million homes...
AXA has just revealed significant increases in the number of enquiries it has received for its international private medical insurance suggesting that the trend of record numbers of Brits moving abroad is set to continue.
Worried about gas and oil prices? Did you know that you can heat your home and run your central heating by wood?
The changes apply to all residents of France of whatever nationality including French nationals who suffer the same reductions in healthcare support as, for instance, a person holding an E121 etc...
The choice of pools nowadays is unbelievable. That choice may depend on various criteria such as your budget, use of the pool, available space, number of pool users, filter type, sanitation and security...
Summer 2008 sees the launch of France’s first ever national network of property finders. FrenchEntrée Property Finders are looking for property finder partners in over 50 locations throughout France and have already sent out formal contracts to agents in the Alps, Dordogne, Deux Sevres, Brittany, Lot and Languedoc. 
If you need to work when you come to France how easy will it be to find a job? If you want to self-employed can you make a living? FrenchEntrée asked its working readers to fill in a survey on what it is like to work in France. Here are the results
If you're hiring an artisan or builder in France do as the French do and keep it official. Anne-Marie Gordon of Anglo-French Lawyers advises on what to do - and not do - to ensure you're legally protected when getting work done on your French home
If your septic tank, or “fosse-septique” as it’s known in France, gives off unpleasant smells read on, we might just have the solution!...
Despite no professional horticultural experience, Charles and Charlotte Liddell moved to France and opened a nursery selling David Austin roses. Here, Charlotte tells the story of their first year - and gives their tips for growing roses successfully
Frances and David Wilkinson retired to France in 2006 and love their new life which is full of new things as well as more time, less stress and good friends - French and British. Read their inspiring stories...
For some the dream of a new life in France doesn't work out and they leave bitter and resentful. For others it is hugely successful. How do you make sure you fall into the latter category? We take a look at the common problems cited by those who give up on French life....
Over the past months there have been some significant changes to rules and regulations in France, from health and education to renovation of homes and registration of cars. Find out more....
You dream of big farmhouse tables, grand armoires and gorgeous chandeliers? Here's how to put it all together to achieve the French Country Look ....
The rules governing access to the French healthcare system for EU expats have changed. To find out whether you're affected take a look at our Q&A guide
Take a look at our survey results that answer questions on everything from why people move to France, the cost of living, what is considered the best and worst of the country and more...
Mark and Janice Gilmartin run a help service for English-speakers in France. In a week they can receive up to 100 requests for help. FrenchEntrée asked them to fill us in on the 10 most common mistakes made by those moving to and living in France 
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