France pays tribute to teacher beheaded over Mohammed cartoons
France paid tribute to schoolteacher Samuel Paty on Saturday, one year after he was beheaded by an extremist after showing his class cartoons of the Muslim Prophet Mohammed.
Missing the UK? Here’s the must-have app keeping you connected to the things you love
Living and working in Europe is the experience of a lifetime, with new cultures, cuisines and ways of life to discover. It's normal, however, to miss what's going on at home.
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Will France have a normal ski season this year?
After a disastrous two years, the French ski industry has picked itself up and is preparing for the 2021/22 season. Here's how things will look this year.
Immigration in France: What are the real numbers?
Immigration has already emerged as a key theme of the 2022 French presidential election. But as candidates come out with statistics to fit their narratives, how many migrants really come every year, and what impact do they have on France?
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Reader question: Do I still have to self-isolate in France even if I am fully vaccinated?
Being fully vaccinated gives you various benefits - apart from the obvious one of protection from developing the most serious forms of Covid - but do you still need to follow the rules on self-isolation in France?
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The key documents for British people in France after Brexit
Since January 2021, some British nationals in France have an unusual status, so proving your rights may require certain key documents.
ANALYSIS: Why the new fishing row between France and UK could get nasty
The latest flare-up over the UK's refusal to grant fishing licences to French vessels could be solved in an afternoon with a bit of commonsense. But with more than fish at stake, it could also take a more sinister turn, warns John Lichfield.
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French phrase of the day: A cheval
In French, horse riders are said to follow the rules very closely.
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French phrase of the day: Etre au taquet
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French property roundup: €10k grants and getting a builder’s estimate
From home-buying grants and new energy rating rules to getting a correct estimate for building work costs, here is our latest roundup of all that's new in French property.
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Living in France: Six essential articles to read
From valuable tips for buying a house to getting health cover and how to drink coffee the French way, here are six essential articles to read about living in France.
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EXPLAINED: Who has to pay France’s TV licence?
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12 popular French films that teach you something about France
Mention French cinema and people tend to think of serious arthouse fare - but actually France has produced some great funny, romantic or even trashy films that nonetheless tell you something about the country. Here's a few of our favourites.
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Reader question: I’ve only had one vaccine dose in France after Covid recovery so what are my travel options?
In France the vaccination policy is that if you have previously had Covid and recovered, you only need a single dose of the vaccine - but not all countries accept this as 'fully vaccinated', leading to problems travelling.
