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350 French show business and sports stars including Charlotte Gainsbourg, Sophie Marceau, Zinedine Zidane and Jean Dujardin have participated in a virtual online choir for a song called “Et Demain?” …
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Sterling found itself in no-man’s land, hanging back in this shortened pre-holiday week. The news that PM Boris Johnson was in the intensive care unit of St Thomas’s Hospital with …
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The entire world is ramping up efforts to control the Covid-19 pandemic, and while the toll on people’s lives is immeasurable, there is also huge economic uncertainty. Coronavirus is having …
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As you would expect, in France there is rolling news on the television and online relating to the impact that Covid-19 is having on those affected directly by the virus. …
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Despite the outbreak of COVID-19 and a lockdown across France (and many other countries) it is important to remain positive, and use the time wisely to plan and prepare for …
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The French government introduced various emergency rulings on 25th March 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. One particular ruling, the ‘suspension of certain time limits prescribed by the law’, has …
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Artist David Hockney has shared exclusive iPad-drawn artworks with the BBC, which depict the awakening of spring in Normandy – where he is in lockdown with his dog and assistants. Hockney, …
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Valerie Marsden-Holmes tells Sylvia Edwards Davis how she and husband Richard fell head over heels for an 18th-century Gascon farmhouse with breathtaking views of the Pyrénées. Meet the Movers NAMES: Valerie …
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France is deferring the dates for income tax return submissions and suspending most tax controls due to the coronavirus crisis.
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There has been a great deal of volatility in the currency markets in the last couple of weeks. The situation is changing by the hour and if you’re looking to …
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Dear FrenchEntrée Clients, Members and Readers, In these unprecedented times, with Coronavirus impacting on all of our personal and professional lives, we hope that you and your loved ones are …
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Wondering about how solicitors draft up wills without leaving the comfort of their home? This video from Stone King should answer your questions!
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Finding a qualified chartered surveyor in France doesn’t have to be a wild goose chase says John Snell Q. How do I find a good surveyor in France? A. The …
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There is a lot of misinformation and confusion surrounding Covid-19. Please find below some useful links and videos from the British Government. Return to your homes This video details the …
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We would like to share this message from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. The Foreign & Commonwealth Office announced on 23 March that all UK nationals travelling in France should return to the …
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In the heart of Burgundy’s wine country, this sun-dappled département boasts some of the most achingly pretty towns and villages in the region – all knitted together by gorgeous vineyards, …
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Unsurprisingly, the international news cycle has been full of Covid-19 developments over the past couple of weeks. What stories have hit the French headlines in the past week? Health Emergency …
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The dollar was by far the week’s strongest performer, rising an average of 4.8% against the other major currencies To a great extent the rush for the dollar is a …
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The euro started the week relatively well as investors considered it might be a safe haven, but retreated as the days passed. EU finance ministers pledged to take action, but …
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The FrenchEntrée Property Team answers your questions Q. I am looking at properties in Paris and my agent is recommending I sign a ‘Search Mandate’. What is this, and what …
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In these uncertain times it can be difficult to separate the facts from the fake news. We’re on hand to answer your questions about how coronavirus affects France, and your …
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At the time of writing, France has had 674 confirmed coronavirus fatalities. How worried should you really be about coronavirus or, more specifically, the novel coronavirus Covid-19? Let’s look at …
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Aller is a common but irregular French verb. We will look at its use in some of the different tenses here.
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In partnership with online rental specialist French Connections, we’re offering a lucky reader the chance to win a week for two in a self-catered holiday cottage in the green heart …
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This fact sheet explains the procedure for importing and registering a UK registered motor vehicle or trailer/caravan in France. (The procedure is more or less the same for importing a …
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Covid-19 has been declared a pandemic, with many of us under quarantine or practising social distancing. If you haven’t had a chance to go outside and pick up a newspaper, …
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Every month the UK government hosts a Facebook Q&A for British nationals living in France, or planning to do so, to ask questions about what will happen with their rights, …
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Animalcouriers are licensed animal hauliers with a UK State Veterinary Service Licence to carry animals by road throughout Europe. They also provide shipping solutions to places further afield. As members …
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Every month the UK government hosts a Facebook Q&A for British nationals living in France, or planning to do so, to ask questions about what will happen with their rights, …
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Every month the UK government hosts a Facebook Q&A for British nationals living in France, or planning to do so, to ask questions about what will happen with their rights, …
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Brexit seemed to come and go without much ceremony or change, but what is going to happen to the value of the pound over the next 11 months? We asked …
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Every month the UK government hosts a Facebook Q&A, letting British nationals living in France, or planning to do so, ask questions about what will happen with their rights, access …
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Charlotte Macdonald is an associate solicitor in Stone King’s international and cross border team. Over a new 12-part series of articles Charlotte answers legal and practical questions that are often …
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As Covid-19 dominates the news cycle for yet another week, we’re taking a look at the stories that mattered in France over the last seven days. Politics Eleven teams started …
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France is a popular place to go for entrepreneurs and businesspeople. If you’re going to start a business, why not do it in a dreamy location? With recent reports claiming …
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Last Thursday saw the collapse of UK-based airline Flybe, ending 2,000 jobs and threatening many more businesses that rely on its routes. The struggling company gained a reprieve in January …
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The UK government has announced an exciting new measure to provide practical support to UK citizens living in the EU. What have they said, and what does this mean for …
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If you are a British expat living in France, you should be working with an international Conseil en Gestion de Patrimoine (CGP) – read on to learn how a CGP …
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With Covid-19 dominating worldwide headlines, you’d be forgiven for missing some of the other news that has come out of France in the past week. Don’t worry, we’ve trawled the …
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Retirement can be tricky to navigate in any country, and France is no exception. We spoke to Rosemary Sheppard, International Financial Adviser at Blacktower Financial Management Ltd. After the introduction …
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If you’re considering selling your holiday property or French home, you probably have a lot of questions. In this guide we’re going to take a quick look at some of …
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While last week’s storms were literal, this week’s were more political in nature. We’re catching up with the latest French headlines. Politics President Macron’s rival, Marine Le Pen, has boasted …
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Fibreglass pools fall into the bracket of “one piece pools” and, more commonly in France, “monobloc”. That is to say they arrive at your property all in one piece! Fibreglass pools …
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First things first, the French social security system is considered as one of the best in the world. Since January 2016, everybody working or living in France regularly and stably …
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Here is a brief summary of the main fees you will be expected to pay during your visit to the doctor in France, and the applicable reimbursements from the health …
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If you’ve made your dream of relocating to France a reality, you’ve doubtless had to navigate all sorts of lifestyle changes. Between the new language, the improved climate and typical …
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Any readers in western Europe have likely has a slightly windswept week, courtesy of Ciara, Inès and Dennis. How have the storms affected France, and what other news should you …
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After one of the mildest Januaries on record you might be considering opening your swimming pool early this year. How can you make sure your pool is ready for a …
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As winter slowly retreats and makes way for spring, you may find yourself looking into your frost-ravaged garden and wondering where on earth to start. If you want your flowerbeds …
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Armed with fabulous antiques, and tenacity, Rosemary and Richard Conquest turned a dilapidated 15th-century manor into a wedding venue fit for royalty. Greg Cook has a nose around. You know …
