New for Members: Fewer ads on The Local France

While you will still see our sponsored content and the occasional banner ad, most of the ads – including the recommended articles ('You may like') at the bottom of each article – will disappear from The Local when you are logged in.

We hope that this will enhance your experience of our site.

Of course, becoming a Member also means that you get unlimited access to our website as well as exclusive in-depth content on the issues most important to internationals in France.

Plus, you are doing a great thing by supporting our independent journalism.  

If you're not already a Member of The Local, you can sign up by clicking here. We have an introductory offer that means membership will cost just €5.99 for the first three months.