French Life

19th Aug 2024

French Social Security Number

To be legally resident in France you are required to have a social security number.

13th Jul 2024

French Driving Licence - Recovery of Points

How to recover lost points in the French driving licence points system.

8th Jul 2024

French Parliamentary Elections 2024

Despite widespread relief that the predicted electoral victory for the extreme right did not materialise, they made substantial gains, and there are choppy waters ahead for France.

22nd Mar 2024

Vehicle Digital Insurance Certificates

The green vehicle insurance windscreen sticker is being abolished.

9th Mar 2024

Medical Examination for Driving Licence Renewal

The European Parliament has rejected a proposal to introduce compulsory medical examinations for drivers.

24th Jan 2024

Vehicle Registration Taxes in France

What are the vehicle registration taxes that apply in 2024?

10th Jan 2024

French Public Holidays 2024

The 11 public holidays in France in 2024 to put in your diary, as well as school dates.

5th Dec 2023

'Simplimmat' Vehicle Registration App

The government has introduced a mobile app for the sale and purchase of second-hand vehicles.

24th Nov 2023

Merger of Town Halls

With local council mergers stalling, the government has been obliged to bring out its cheque book.

6th Nov 2023

Top Ten Markets in France

The top ten markets in France in 2023 have been selected by the French public.