The new Gardening Club
By Liz WIliams The Garden Club is run by FBN Member, Liz Williams and is now underway in time for Spring! Focused on bringing together keen gardeners (from novice to […]
Latest French Crime Figures – where is the safest place to live?
Newly-released data published in the New Year from the Interior Ministry gives a detailed statistical breakdown of crime figures (burglaries, vehicle thefts, theft and muggings, urban vandalism, homicides, sexual assault) […]
Where do non-resident foreigners buy in France?
Notaires.fr has recently published an interesting article, about the percentage of houses that are sold to foreigners in France, based on the 2022 sales figures. That year marked the comeback […]
A new grant can help over-70s and disabled people to keep living at home
There is now a new grant for home adaptations that should make it easier for the elderly or disabled in France to remain in their own homes if they so […]
Low Emission Zones in France – are you compliant?
There are now twelve cities in France that have Crit’Air rules in place which restrict certain vehicles from entering. If you are living in France or going to be visiting […]
New ways to defer Inheritance Tax payments
People who have difficulty paying tax due on an inheritance can now benefit from a simplified payment credit system that allows them to pay in instalments or to defer paying […]
How to send a parcel from your own letterbox
For those living in France (especially in rural France where you often see your La Poste van) posting a parcel has been made easier; La Poste can now pick up […]
What you need to know about language requirements for foreigners moving to France
France has introduced stricter language requirements for foreigners, including the introduction of French tests for certain types of residency card and a higher language level requirement for citizenship. If you […]
How will the New Immigration Bill affect your plans to move to France?
Some parts of the new French Immigration Bill will affect those planning to move and live or work in France. Some parts of the bill may also impact you if […]
Avoid these pitfalls when modifying your MicroEntreprise
By Elena Djelil I recently closed down a part of my ME business and set about registering the changes. I found that from January 2023 it has been obligatory to […]