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Discover smart ways to make your French swimming pool energy-efficient, eco-friendly, and cost-effective all year round.

Second-homeowners could face a 60% additional levy this month, a bill to tax ‘unproductive wealth’ passes its first round in parliament,...

Discover Finistère and Côtes-d'Armor, France’s rugged Land’s End—wild coasts, charming villages, lighthouses, and dramatic Celtic landscapes.

Discover how to set up a social and gastronomic gîte in France — real experiences, insights, and tips for a fulfilling rural life.

A new law to make renewing long-term residency cards is awaiting debate, cable fires heavily disrupt travel in the south of France during school half term and the remaining crown jewels in The Louvre are placed in the Bank of France vault. Here are the headlines from French newspapers this week. 

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Discover Flaujagues in Gironde — a peaceful French village of vineyards, riverside beauty, and timeless countryside charm.

Discover how to set up a social and gastronomic gîte in France — real experiences, insights, and tips for a fulfilling rural life.

Planning a move from the UK to France? Relocating abroad is exciting, but also comes with challenges, from packing and shipping to customs paperwork.

Explore France’s “Most Beautiful Villages” label and uncover the charm, heritage, and authenticity behind these officially recognised rural treasures.

Dreaming of a life in France? The latest issue of French Property News is your perfect winter read — packed...

From Brexit carte de séjour renewals and shifts in the French government to Paris tightening housing rules on coliving and practical finance considerations, here are the French news stories you need to know this week.

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With its distinctive landscapes - ranging from sandy beaches and islands to the Marais Poitevin wetlands and rolling countryside - the Vendée is hard to beat, writes Karen Tait

Step inside a property manager’s world—discover the hidden challenges, real stories, and why you’ll never need to face them yourself.

Border checks are tightening as the EU Entry/Exit System begins, storms have battered the north with power cuts and travel disruption, and the prime minister has resigned after just 27 days. Here are the French news stories Brits in France need to know this week.

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Our journey to finding the perfect home in France wasn’t easy—but the second try brought charm, character, and a dream come true.

Working remotely from France is possible but it requires careful planning and often the guidance of professionals who understand both immigration and tax implications.

A former French president has been sentenced to jail, more strikes are on the way, and France’s new Prime Minister still hasn’t appointed a government. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

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Karine Chevalier-Watts is a bilingual French/English paralegal and the in-house certified translator of Stone King’s International and Cross-Border Team. As part of her day-to-day functions, she deals with new enquiries received from British individuals regarding various French matters. Here, Karine discusses the French system of viager.

Discover France’s building permits and planning rules. Tom Easdown guides you through the process for smooth renovations or new projects.

French President Emmanuel Macron made political waves yesterday, but things are still rocky on the home front, plus what you need to do if your Withdrawal Agreement carte de séjour is coming up for renewal. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed the seventh Prime Minister of his presidency, plus why you shouldn’t travel in France this Thursday. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

In the tenth article of this series, we’ll go over the different reasons why your French citizenship/nationality application could be rejected, and what a refusal, adjournment, or dismissal means.

Each September, the European Heritage Days, known as the Journées du Patrimoine in France, see cultural sites, museums, and heritage buildings across the continent opened to the public for free visits, tours, and events. Here’s what you need to know.

Discover how to freelance in France. Learn about visas, business registration, and taxes with expert tips from Fabien Pelissier.

If you're in the middle of buying a property in France, you’re probably feeling a mix of excitement and nerves. It’s a big step—and one that involves a lot of moving parts.

In this day and age, we are inundated with technology, and there does seem to be an app for everything. So, which are the best apps to have on your phone if you live in France?

French Prime Minister, or rather former Prime Minister, François Bayrou has lost the confidence vote, leaving France, yet again, without a government. Plus, the latest on the EU’s new Entry/Exit System and the Sept 10th “blockade of France”. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

From planning struggles to Covid hurdles, Martin Jones finds joy in the Pyrénées and shares its beauty with visitors.

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France looks set to lose yet another Prime Minister, while activists and unions are preparing for a month of protests and strikes. Plus, the deadlines for French property tax bills and all the new US and UK flight routes heading to France this fall. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

In the ninth article of this series, we take a look at how to track your French citizenship/nationality application via the ANEF website and what each step on the timeline means.

Discover why France’s bastides captivate buyers—historic charm, stunning views, and village life that never goes out of style.

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La Rentrée is upon us and it’s not without its share of political drama, France is pausing parcel delivery to the US as Trump’s new tariffs come in, and is it true that pensioners are no longer eligible for French citizenship? Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

Moving to France? Learn from couples who embraced village life and found true acceptance.

Back-to-school grants are sent out this week as La Rentrée approaches, British citizens overseas are being encouraged to write to their MPs, and will there finally be an update on the 2021 change to French inheritance laws that affects foreign citizens living in France? Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

Caroline Fell, partner and head of Stone King’s family law team, discusses how French PACS are treated in England and Wales.

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At Château du Savon, sustainability isn’t a marketing buzzword – it’s a commitment rooted in every bar of soap we sell. From sourcing to packaging, we’re proud to work in harmony with nature, French tradition, and modern ethical standards to deliver products that are not only kind to your skin, but also to the planet.

The latest heatwave is wreaking havoc around the country, while the online service for tax return corrections opens, and Ryanair is threatening further cuts on flights to France. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

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Here are my top 14 tips to really participate in summer life and to live like a local in France.

Thinking of buying in France? Charente offers beauty, affordability, and a relaxed lifestyle. Explore our complete location guide.

With two renovations under their belts, Amanda and Mike Richardson worked their way up to a stunning former épicerie...

Get back to nature in this scenic and historic corner of the region, where the Dukes of Bourbon left their mark.

In the eighth article of this series, we look at the home visit or police interview – a step required by some citizenship applicants. If you missed the other articles in this series, scroll down to the bottom for links.