It’s the practical question that people moving to France need to ask. From accommodation to transport, via grocery shopping and childcare, even education, we take a look at the cost of living in France in 2026.
How much money do you need to live in France in 2026?
France can be, in the words of the French writer Sylvain Tesson “un paradis peuplé de gens qui se croient en enfer” — heaven inhabited by people think they live in hell — and it's often the first instinct of French people to complain about their country, rather than praise it.
But what are the French themselves most proud of?
REVEALED: What makes the French proud?
Since March 1st, 2026, an extra tax of €2 per item has applied to parcels imported from countries outside the European Union, in addition to standard customs duties. Here's how it works and who pays.
EXPLAINED: How France’s new parcel tax work works
The RoissyBus shuttle between the French capital and its main airport has now been axed, so here’s a look at how to get into Paris from the airport.
The best ways to get into Paris from Charles De Gaulle airport
You will most likely have seen the ‘circonflexe’ accent also known as the ‘little hat’ in French words like poêle, être, or pâle. But where does it come from and does it serve any purpose in modern French?
Circumflex: What is the point of the French ‘the little hat’ accent?
No stay in France is complete without a visit to one of the country’s famous food markets. Here's what you need to know to help you navigate them like a local.
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