French Life

16th Sep 2023

What to Call a Veggie Burger?

A linguistic skirmish has erupted in France over what to call a veggie burger.

4th Sep 2023

School Insurance in France

What are the rules governing school insurance in France?

24th Jul 2023

Medical Assessments and French Driving Licences

A medical condition or licence suspension can mean having to pass a medical examination to retain a licence.

14th Jul 2023

Vehicle Low-Emission Zones

Changes have been announced to low-emission zones in cities, but the rules remain the same!

18th May 2023

Digital French Driving Licences

Your French driving licence will soon be available directly from your smartphone.

9th May 2023

Police and Gendarme Resignations

The French national auditor has highlighted a wave of resignations from the police and gendarmerie.

2nd May 2023

Drought Crisis in France

A government-commissioned report says more radical action is needed to deal with the drought crisis.

25th Apr 2023

The Cost of Vehicle Registration

What is the cost of a vehicle registration certificate (carte grise) in France?

21st Apr 2023

Speed Limit Offences and Penalties

The loss of a point on the driving licence for a minor speeding offence is to be relaxed.

29th Mar 2023

Water Wars in Deux-Sèvres

Large scale protests that have been taking place over the construction of a major reservoir in the Deux-Sèvres department illustrates the growing tension over the use of water in an era of climate change.