Caviar de Neuvic tour and meal
25th September 2024 The Franco British Network is organising a visit for the third time to the Caviar De Neuvic. An English guided tour is organised for us to discover the estate where the sturgeons are spending at least 7 years before they put their eggs. The tour is outdoor with some places covered and […]
Chez Haifa
Chez Haifa Chez Haifa was the first of its kind to offer freshly prepared and authentique Lebanese food via multiple delivery points. Based in St Astier, 24110, Chez Haifa delivers fresh food within a 25 Km radius, or its customers can order and pick up their food. Additionally, during the summer months, Chez Haifa regularly […]
Conference Owning a property in France
Date: 11 Jun 2024, 7:00pm – 8:00pm GMT London, Lisbon Have you ever dreamed of owning a property in France?Join this free informative online talk about what to consider when deciding to purchase a second home or to settle in France. This conference will be presented by the Alliance Française d’Oxford. Emilie Bensmihen, Senior Solicitor at Buckles […]
Invitation to a Social Event, 16th May 2024
Bored from a long winter? Come and join us for a social networking afternoon! Bowling two games of 10 pin bowling – all levels welcomed- followed by dinner at Signorizza Bergerac. 17.00 to 19.00 Ten pin bowling (We have reserved computerised lanes) 19.10 to 21.00 Dinner at Signorizza Bergerac. An Italian restaurant with a customized […]
Carolyn Chamberlain
Today we said goodbye to Carolyn Chamberlain. Carolyn was a much loved and long time board member of the FBN, and also the Editor of our newsletter “Keeping in Touch”. She will be greatly missed. Rip Carolyn and our condolences to your family, especially Stuart, Alexandra and Henry
Disabled adult allowance reform
The Disabled Adult Allowance (L’Allocation aux Adultes Handicapés – AAH) guarantees a minimum income for people with disabilities. If you are disabled and live as a couple then the way the disabled adult allowance is calculated has now changed. From the 1st October 2023 only the beneficiary’s personal resources will be taken into account when […]
Solving disputes with your neighbours
From 1st October this year it has become compulsory that certain disputes between neighbours must first try to be solved amicably before going to court. This applies to claims not exceeding €5,000, to unusual or abnormal disputes and also complaints relating to boundaries, tree pruning and the like. Mediation can be handled via the courts […]
Increased bonus for repairing electrical equipment
In a bid to encourage people to have their broken electrical and electronic equipment repaired rather than replaced, from the 1st January 2024 the Ministry of Ecology is increasing the value of bonuses available for goods no longer covered by a guarantee. For some items, such as televisions and washing machines, this aid has doubled. […]
New government mobile app is launched
‘AGORA,CITOYENS & GOUV’ is a new mobile app which enables the public to communicate directly with the government by asking questions about, or expressing their opinions on, certain subjects and policies proposed by ministers. According to the Ministry for Democratic Renewal, one of the aims of the Agora app is to involve the French more […]
Reduction in reimbursements of dental treatment
From 1 October 2023, dental treatment and dental surgeons’ fees will be reimbursed at 60% of the standard health insurance rate, compared to the previous rate of 70% (decree no. 2023-701 of 31 July 2023). Dental care, prostheses and orthodontic treatment are reimbursed, but are governed by specific tariffs and some of these have changed […]