A brief introduction to the working visa
by Sasha Smit-Marcadier and Sarah Vincent You may be thinking of moving to France and working here. There are several visas to choose from. Making the right decision will depend on […]
A French History Lesson – November Social
This month FBN’s own Events Manager, Tharwat Mansour, excelled herself in her choice of venues when a group of 35 FBN members met at the Musée La Rue du temps […]
Changes to Cross Border Travel in 2023
The European Commission has clarified that foreigners/non-EU citizens living in France are not covered by the EU’s new entry and exit system known as EES (https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees_en) which is due to […]
Funerals in France
The process of a burial or cremation in France requires the appointment of a local funeral director who will also explain the local process. The funeral must take place within […]
Expansion of France’s low-emission zones
Environment minister Christophe Béchu has announced that there will be a major expansion of the zones à faibles émissions, known as ZFE, that will see certain types of vehicle banned from […]
Householder Defects Insurance
By Gerald Humphreys The purpose of this insurance is to ensure that, as a client, you are satisfactorily protected if the builder, architect or their insurance company does not accept […]