Thinking of Moving to France
It is so easy to get swept up by the idea of living and working in France. We want to help keep these dreams alive although far too often we read of people buying a house or a business before considering the all-important practical issues. It is at this point that dreams can turn into […]
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 your personal circumstances, in particular the type of work you’d like to carry out in France. First, please be aware that you must apply for […]
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 qui passe (The road of times gone by), in Allas-les-Mines. The museum enabled all to enjoy a couple of hours peering through many different early […]
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 come into effect in May 2023. EES allows automated passport scans at EU external borders, which will increase security and tighten up controls of […]
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 6 days of death (Sundays and public holidays not included) with funeral expenses borne by the estate if there are sufficient funds. Burial The deceased […]
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 town and city centres by 2025. These zones already exist in 11 French cities but by the end of 2025, they will be compulsory for […]
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 liability for building defects. The Householder Defects Insurance, assurance ‘dommages-ouvrage’ seeks to remove all this uncertainty by placing an obligation on your insurer to meet the costs […]