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LIVING IN FRANCE

Property, Immigration and Christmas: 6 essential articles for life in France

Forecasts for the 2024 property market in France, the language element of France’s controversial new immigration law, where you can use public transport for free, and the rules and dishes of Christmas all feature in this week’s rundown of must-reads from The Local

Property, Immigration and Christmas: 6 essential articles for life in France
A woman checks an estate agent's window in Paris. (Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA / AFP)

In the past year, French notaries have noted a significant drop in property transactions – between 850,000 to 890,000 – in comparison to over 1.13 million in 2022. But, they’re expecting next year to be better. Here’s what you can expect from the housing market in France in 2024.

What to expect from the French property market in 2024

Love Paris, hate Parisian property prices? You’re (obviously) not alone. If you want the peace, good weather, cheaper property and high quality of life of south-west France but also need to travel regularly for Paris, check out these towns along the TGV route.

5 towns in south-west France within easy travel distance of Paris

No column inches have been spared on France’s new immigration law, which still has to pass the eyes of the Conseil Constitutionnel. It includes a section on compulsory French language tests for certain carte de séjour residency cards. Here’s what the new law says.

French language tests for residency cards: What the new law says

Montpellier has become the latest French town to offer free public transport – joining a growing list of local authorities offering partially or wholly free public transport in a bid to cut pollution and stimulate local economies. So, the question is…

Where in France can you travel on public transport for free?

If you’re expecting figgy pudding and mince pies in France at Christmas you’re likely to be disappointed – but the home of gastronomy has some wonderful festive food traditions of its own. French food blogger Florence Richomme explains more.

The 12 dishes that make up a classic French Christmas feast

Speaking of French dining… The French love their food rules, so here’s a reminder of how to navigate those lengthy festive meals and avoid inviting ridicule at the in-laws’ table.

The French dining rules you’ll need to follow at Christmas

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Passports, blood, and the Moulin Rouge: 6 essential articles for life in France

What the EU’s new Entry and Exit System means for dual nationals, good news for Britons who want to move to France post-Brexit (you still can), property taxes, what the grand-sounding ‘attestation sur l'honneur’ actually is, donating blood and Moulin Rouge facts. They’re all in this week’s Local must-reads 

Passports, blood, and the Moulin Rouge: 6 essential articles for life in France

The EU’s Entry & Exit System (EES) of enhanced passport checks will usher in big changes for travellers – here we answer readers’ questions on the position for dual nationals.

What will Europe’s EES passport checks mean for dual nationals?

We’re not going to lie to you – there’s no doubt that Brexit has made moving to France more complicated for Brits. Importantly, however, it is still possible, and popular, according to France-based estate agents who deal very regularly with British clientele. Here are some of the things you need to know before making the move.

9 things Brits need to know about moving to France since Brexit

Speaking of moving to France, here’s something anyone with property here will need to know. With the deadline to have completed the property tax declaration approaching, here’s a look at all the vocabulary you will need to fill out the form.

Vocab guide for the French property tax declaration

At some point during your life in France, you will probably be asked to write a grand-sounding ‘attestation sur l’honneur’ – here’s what this document is for and how to write one properly.

How to write a French ‘attestation sur l’honneur’

Donating blood can help save lives – and authorities often issue appeals for donors around holiday periods, including the public holidays in May. If you want to donate in France, here is what you need to know … especially, and this is important, if you’re a Brit of a certain age….

How to donate blood in France

And finally… it has been in the news over the past few days, because the sails fell off. Here’s a look at the wild history and the turbulent present of Paris cabaret the Moulin Rouge.

5 things to know about Paris’ iconic Moulin Rouge

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