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Allergies, taxes and and hair phrases: 6 essential articles for life in France

James Harrington
James Harrington - news@thelocal.fr
Allergies, taxes and and hair phrases: 6 essential articles for life in France
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What to ask for at a French pharmacy to ease your allergies, familial tax declarations, what’s going on with low emission zones, useful phrases involving hair, and what second-home owners need to know about visas - here are this week's must-read articles for life in France.

Allergy season is upon us in France — cue the endless sneezing coupled with red and itchy eyes. Here’s what you can ask for at the pharmacy to help you fight off the pollen.

Allergy season: What to ask for in French pharmacies

Married? Pacsé? Living together? Co-parenting a child? There may be tax implications if you share a house and a life with someone else, including whether you should file a joint return or individually. 

EXPLAINED: Should you do a joint or single tax declaration in France?

French lawmakers have voted to scrap the low-emission zones that are in place for motorists in 25 towns and cities across France. But what happens next?

Crit’Air: French parliament votes to scrap low emission zones, but is this the end?

Second-home owners in France might be tempted to apply for a 12-month visa in order to avoid having to abide by the 90-day limit on visits to their property. But there are some things to consider before you do.

Can second-home owners in France get a one-year French visa?

With the month of May right around the corner, and the long weekends ahead, it's always a good opportunity to get away. Here are some good destinations that are around three hours away from Paris — all accessible by train and reasonable to visit over a weekend.

REVEALED: 7 of France’s best destinations within 3 hours of Paris

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The French language is famous for its expressions... and hair appears in a lot of them. Here are 10.

10 everyday French expressions inspired by hair

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