Popular Products and Where to Buy
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Shopping in France
Welcome to our shopping zone dedicated to helping expats with their shopping in France. While many expats may prefer to buy their bed, for example, from one of the local shops in France, some expats miss English style products and wonder where they can buy or import them in France. So this website is dedicated to providing information about popular products and where to buy them in France.Our articles include where to buy items such as:
British paint in France
Furniture in France
British beds in France
British food in France
If you have any article suggestions or would like to make a contribution, email editor@frenchentree.com
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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!
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