Giving money to charity is obviously a good thing for the charity and those who benefit, but it can also be good for you, thanks to French rules on tax.
'La bise' is an integral part of French greeting culture which often leaves foreigners feeling a little flummoxed. But where does this long and deceptively tricky custom actually come from?
The hunting season for 2025 has begun in several parts of France, so people in rural areas need to be aware of the safety precautions needed when 'la chasse' is active.
The institution of PACS (a civil partnership) is more than 20 years old and thousands couples in France have registered for one. But what is a PACS and how is it different from getting married?
People's habits change in subtle ways when they come to France and it's often most noticeable when it comes to eating and drinking. France is of course the country of fine dining and wining.
The cost of setting a up a new life in France does not just add up to your new home and the ferry or flight tickets. There are many hidden expenses involved in the move to France that are worth factoring in to your budget.
Everyone living legally in France is entitled to basic health insurance with their carte vitale. But it can be hard to get to grips with exactly which medical services you are reimbursed for and how much you get back. Here's a look at what you need to know.
The booksellers that line the River Seine seem like an integral part of the French capital - living proof that Paris is a capital unlike any other. But even as they battle for Unesco world heritage status, the bouquinistes are fighting for survival.
The 'yellow vests' are planning to gather for another weekend of protests in France this weekend. While recent demos have been largely peaceful police the government is concerned violence will break out in Paris on Saturday given the notorious"black bloc" look set to infiltrate the protest.
As a parent living in France with one or more children you may have access to many, many different kinds of family benefits out there. Here's our guide to them.
Britons living in France have been subjected to even more Brexit worries after the French authorities said they would not be processing applications to exchange British driving licences for French ones until they know exactly what's happening with Britain's departure from the EU.
The disease measles - once considered virtually eradicated in France - is making headlines once again due to a steep rise in the number of cases. But why, in a country where it is easy to get immunized, is measles making a return?
Working from home can be a tough way to earn a living, particularly if you're trying to integrate into a new culture. Here are some tips on how to survive, and even thrive, working solo in France.
Do the French really have a better work-life balance than other countries? And can foreign workers in France make the most of it? Share your views and experiences with other readers in the comments section below.
The EU is making Britain suffer as much as possible during its negotiations to leave the bloc to discourage other countries from doing the same, far right French leader Marine Le Pen said on Friday. She believes that strategy is "anti-democratic".
A new health study reveals which kinds of cancers are more prevalent in each French region and the mortality rates associated with them. And there are some worrying results for those in Brittany and the north.
A new ranking of the best countries in the world sees France placed behind both Britain and the USA, a position that may surprise many. Here's how the three compare.
The weekend's 'yellow vest' protests saw more violent attacks and abuse targeting French journalists and some even blocked newspapers from being distributed. Here Gilets Jaunes tell The Local exactly why they detest and distrust the media in France.
Around 5,000 'yellow vests' descended on the central French city of Bourges on Saturday for the 9th weekend of anti-government protests. The Local joined them to find out exactly why these French people were determined not to give up their fight.
At least 50 MPs from French President Emmanuel Macron's La Republique en Marche (LREM) party have received threats and been subjected to abuse over the past two months -- an 'unprecedented' number which coincides with the country's 'yellow vest' protests.
