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‘Méga-bassines’ in Charente-Maritime

27th Aug 2026

‘Méga-bassines’ in Charente-Maritime

A French court has ordered the destruction of four controversial ‘méga-bassines’ in Charente Maritime.

Drought Insurance Claims

27th Jul 2026

Drought Insurance Claims

The French Supreme Court recently considered a drought related damage claim, signalling that proving the existence of a natural disaster may no longer be enough to secure an insurance payout.

Accepted Offer Creates Binding Sale Contract

16th Jul 2026

Accepted Offer Creates Binding Sale Contract

An offer made by a buyer and accepted by a seller may be all that is needed to conclude a legally binding property sale, according to a recent ruling of the French Supreme Court.

France Is Burning — And Not Always by Accident

14th Jul 2026

France Is Burning — And Not Always by Accident

As France celebrates Bastille Day, one of the country's most famous forests is burning.

Landlocked Property - Rights of Way in France

9th Jul 2026

Landlocked Property - Rights of Way in France

A recent decision of the French Supreme Court clarified an important rule governing rights of way for landlocked property.

France Agrees Inheritance Exemption — But Nobody Told the Notaires

7th Jul 2026

France Agrees Inheritance Exemption — But Nobody Told the Notaires

Early difficulties have become apparent in the implementation of the agreement between France and the European Commission on the application of forced heirship rules to estates governed by common-law inheritance systems.

Inheritance in France - European Commission Investigation

10th Jun 2026

Inheritance in France - European Commission Investigation

The European Commission has concluded an investigation into France's controversial 2021 inheritance law, ending several years of uncertainty for many international families.

Bank Fraud and Property Sale Contract

27th May 2026

Bank Fraud and Property Sale Contract

The growing vulnerability of property transactions to digital fraud has received judicial recognition in a recent French court decision.

How a French Château Became the Centre of a Fraud Probe

13th May 2026

How a French Château Became the Centre of a Fraud Probe

A dream of luxury golf courses, spa retreats and idyllic holiday homes in the French countryside has instead become the centre of a sprawling international fraud investigation

Breaking the Inheritance Deadlock

23rd Apr 2026

Breaking the Inheritance Deadlock

A new law seeks to simplify the process of exiting from joint ownership where there is deadlock between heirs.

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