Living in France

This year CA Britline celebrates its 10th anniversary

As a part of the festivities they are running a photo and video competition on the theme of ‘Why I love France.’ The competition is open to all and the following cash prizes are on offer... more...

Financial health check for expats in France

It seems we are still in the midst of the global economic slowdown and our pockets may have never seemed so shallow. To help you out, we have tapped into our network of experts at FrenchEntrée to ask them for their financial advice and have put together a guide outlining where you may be able to make savings whilst still enjoying your life in France...more...

New taxes, laws and regulations affecting life in France

In recent months there have been some changes in France, affecting those already here, and those planning to move in the near future. Here’s some of the things you need to know about...more...

What is life in France really like? Survey results...

Seventy-six percent of participants planning to move to France have not had to delay or cancel there plans as a result of the global economic slowdown. And while 77% of expats are as happy and contented as they expected to be in France, 60% have felt the effects of the credit crunch. We had hundreds of readers fill out our ‘Life in France’ survey. Here are the results... more...

Making the most of your Sterling in France

Managing your finances in another country presents a number of potential pitfalls. Local tax systems and finance regulations are some of the biggest hurdles to overcome; but getting the basics right can be relatively easy with the correct know-how and support.more...

Top tips for protecting your business from the economic slowdown

If you are running a company, or are about to set-up one, then you need to review many things and maybe do things you hadn't thought of doing before. Here are our top tips for protecting your business in France...more...

If you like French film, you’ll love Cinémoi

Experience the finest movies in cinema history for free, every night on Sky channel 839. No other national cinema has had such an influence on the art form of film. Here at Cinémoi we have forged relationships with leading producers, distributors, archivists and film experts, to bring you the very best in French cinema.more...

Insurance – Confusion for Expats…

In January, insurance broker Aon conducted an online survey. It was sent to five-hundred English speakers in France (66% of which are British). There was some interesting feedback concerning confusion with French insurance...more...

Living in France and Working in the UK

Do you dream of living in the lush green countryside or along the beautiful Opale coast of Northern France while maintaining your job in the UK? If so, making the dream a reality may be easier than you think...more...

How France is combating the credit crunch

Graham Downie, independent property finder in France, gives a personal view...

Graham Downie, Director of FrenchEntrée Property Finder Services, discusses how the French are combating the credit crunch and the impact of the financial crisis on those living and those looking to buy in France... more...

Regular traveller from France to the UK? Save up to 30% on Ferry Travel

A promotional feature from Brittany Ferries

If you regularly travel between the UK and France you may benefit by joining the Brittany Ferries Property Owners Travel Club. It will save you money on Brittany Ferries routes and services...more...

Help is at hand for expat pensioners in France

As a consequence of the weak pound, some pensioners in France are receiving UK pensions so low that they now qualify for French government financial aid.more...

Surviving in France with the weak pound

As Sterling continues to trade at record low levels against the Euro, British exporters to France are overjoyed but for those of you living in or owning property in France, times have never been so tough.more...

Bad smells from your Fosse-Septique?

A Promotional Feature from Humm-Busters

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!... more...

Telecommunication

At The France Show the FrenchEntrée team decided to interview some of their key clients who were exhibiting. Candice Chemaly of UK Telecom told us her top tips to setting up your telecommunications in France. She says that many expats are overwhelmed when they first move to France by the expense and difficulty of setting up their services and explains how UK Telecom can help save you money, time and stress... View clip...

Major Festivals in Poitou Charentes

Annual Festivals in the Region

Whether your taste is for motor racing or sailing, music or hot air ballooning, games or films, the annual festivals on offer in Poitou-Charentes take some beating...more...

What is TV5Monde?

At The France Show the FrenchEntrée team decided to interview some of their key clients who were exhibiting. Sarah Holder of TV5Monde was only too happy to tell us what is so great about TV5Monde. The channel was established 25 years ago as a world service for Francophones and gives a flavour of all French language programmes... View clip...

How can you fight against the effects of inflation?

It has always been important to make your money work as hard as possible for you. However, that is possibly even more important in the current economic environment.more...

UK Telecom Customers Beat the Credit Crunch

Following UK Telecom’s launch of its new ‘onebill’ line rental and unlimited call package launch in November new customer numbers have jumped by more than 150%, with customers typically saving more 60% compared to France Telecom’s charges...more...

New Shopping in France zone!

We have launched a new shopping zone providing information about particular products and services which expats often find hard to buy in France. Articles feature “popular products and where to buy" including furniture, paint, wood stoves and even British food...Shopping in France...

TV5Monde News – See the world from a French perspective

On TV5MONDE each day there is a wide variety of news from around the French speaking world. From 5 minute news flashes to 30 minute reports, to news related debate magazines you can be extremely well informed on news à la Française. Find out the Francophone view on world events! more...

Retiring to France still makes financial sense

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...more...

AXA barometer shows that record UK emigration figures look set to continue

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. more...

Health care changes in France

How changes in French health law are affecting expatriates

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...more...

Choosing a pool in France

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...more...

Property Finder network launched across France

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. Further details...

What is it like to work in France? Read our survey results

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 resultsmore...

Legal advice when hiring an artisan in France

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 homemore...

'The French love English roses!'

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 successfullymore...

'Learning to live in France - and together!'

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...more...

Making your French life a success

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....more...

How to get the French Country Look

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 ....more...