8th Jun 2022

Prefectures Not Fit for Purpose - National Auditor

The French national auditor has criticised the haemorraging of staff in the prefectures, considering that the job cuts have not been "realistic".

5th Jun 2022

Phew! What a Scorcher!

After record temperatures in May, forecasters in France predict a hot, dry summer ahead.

3rd Jun 2022

Home Adaptation Grants in France for Elderly and Disabled

What financial support options are available to adapt a property to assist those who may have mobility issues?

30th May 2022

A Rose Between Two Thorns

A cunning plan by a local council to protect an emblematic 19th Century villa from demolition is thrown out by the courts.

27th May 2022

Rural House Prices 2021

A new report provides a review of the movement in rural house prices in each department of France last year.

24th May 2022

Guide to Bringing Pets to France

The regulations in place to bring pets to France differ by type of pet and whether you are travelling from an EU or non-EU country.

20th May 2022

Safety Inspections for Motorbikes in France

A French court has ruled that roadworthiness tests for motorbikes must be introduced from 1st Oct, but there is no certainty it will happen.

19th May 2022

Departmental House Prices in Occitanie

The notaires have recently published house price figures for each department of the Occitanie region.

16th May 2022

Immigration Procedures in Prefectures

Two recent official reports highlight severe inefficiencies in the application process for naturalisation and residence permits in the prefectures.

14th May 2022

Assistance with Health Costs

The income thresholds that grant access to free health care in France have been increased.