An MBE Investiture at Windsor Castle
The Unforgettable Experience: An MBE Investiture at Windsor Castle As the King was unable to conduct this investiture, he was represented by The Princess Royal who entered the Investiture attended by two King’s Gurkha Orderly Officers and a detachment of the King’s Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard. Lady and Gentleman Ushers to the […]
Le Chateau Castelnaud la Chapelle
Join us for our next social event 14th April 2023 at 11.00 am Founded in XIIe century, the castle Castelnaud is a Museum of War in the Middle Ages. Its collections consist of more than 250 pieces of ancient weapons and armor and some beautiful pieces of furniture of the XIVe and XVe centuries. The […]
Considering a new life in France?
The Franco British Network can help you to plan ahead before you arrive in France Join the Franco British Network (FBN) today for only €49 to assist you in making your dream move to France a reality. Planning ahead helps reduce the stress and uncertainty and sets you up for a successful move. We can […]
Caviar De Neuvic 10 March 2023
Based on demand, the Franco British Network is organising a visit for the second 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 […]
New Property Form to Complete
A new declaration, to be completed by June 30, 2023, is required of everyone, including second homeowners, owning houses or flats in France. Carry on reading to find out more. To help determine who still needs to pay Taxe d’habitation (second homes)or the taxe sur les logements vacants levied on empty unused properties, the public finance […]
Information about Children Travelling Abroad.
When travelling abroad, children who are French residents now need an autorisation de sortie du territoire’ (AST). Click on the link to read more. Those children who have non-EU nationality and are French residents who leave France, for example school trips, need to have in their possession a free document called an ‘autorisation de sortie […]
France’s new e-carte Vitale.
A new digital version of France’s health card – to be known as the e-carte Vitale – will be rolled out across France in 2023. It means it will soon be possible to show your e-carte Vitale at the chemist’s or doctor’s surgery using a smartphone instead of a plastic card. The introduction of the e-carte Vitale is part of the digitalisation of […]
Don’t forget to submit your annual tax return
By Sasha Smit-Macardier If you moved permanently to France in the last year please remember to file a French annual income tax return. As a French resident, you have a fiscal obligation to do so. Whether or not your income and/or financial resources originate or are in France, as a French resident you must submit […]
A brief introduction to the world of visas
by Sasha Smit-Marcadier and Sarah Vincent If you are thinking of visiting France for more than 90 days in a 180 period then you will need a visa. With the summer season soon upon us, you might be making such plans. For all TCN’s (third country nationals) which includes UK residents visas are part of […]
Setting up and running a business in France
Date: to be announced Time: to be announced Webinar via Zoom Join the Franco British Network’s microentreprise experts and learn about being self-employed in France. This will provide a broad overview of what you need to do to set up your business in France, in a way that suits your needs and at the same […]