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.
French President Emmanuel Macron is looking to dramatically decrease the cost of getting a driving licence in France. But how much do you have to fork out at the moment?
A mega-wealthy industrial tycoon fleeing London because of Brexit has broken records in the Paris property market with the purchase of an apartment for 39 million euros.
One of the complaints you'll hear frequently from foreign residents and tourists in France is how bad the French drive. But is the reputation really deserved? You, our readers are best placed to know.
After a long and sometimes arduous journey, Briton Lucinda Barron and her family who live in Toulouse have just received the letter confirming they are French citizens. Here she describes the process and what it means to be French just in time for Brexit.
France will push ahead with its own tax on large internet and technology companies by introducing a bill that would be retroactive to January 1st, its finance minister said Sunday.
France has a longstanding reputation for being a nightmare for bureaucracy and red tape. But is it deserved? Our readers told us whether they think it's just an old, tired cliché or if there really is truth to the stereotype.
Finding a job in France can be tough but there are a few rules you can follow that will help you land that perfect role. Founder of the Mister Bilingue employment agency Ludovic Martin tells us his five top tips for job hunting in France.
Exchanging your driving licence for French one has quickly become an urgent issue for Brits living in France. Here's what you need to know about the process as well as some of the problems, as experienced by The Local's editor Ben McPartland.
Some 9 million residents in France will receive a bonus into their bank account from the French taxman on Tuesday, but you'd be wise not to spend it all at once. We explain all.
The size of the apartment you can rent for your money in France depends hugely on which city you live in. Here's a look at what you can get for your money.
There are some real benefits about having kids in France, but there are also some clear downsides. The Local asks a couple of expat parents who have raised children here to point them out.
A new survey reveals which jobs have the highest levels of recruitment region by region in France and it could be helpful reading for any jobseekers out there.
The French government sought on Wednesday to
downplay fears that workers will be left out of pocket as the country transitions to a pay-as-you-earn tax system that could fan the flames of a revolt over spending power.
France will introduce its own tax on large
internet and technology companies like Google and Apple from January 1, Finance Minister Bruno Le
Maire said on Monday amid difficulties in finalising a new EU-wide levy.
Thousands of employees in France have taken part in a new survey that reveals which companies are the best to work for. So, if you're looking for a job at a company in France, no doubt you will want to take note.
Critics will say they have their heads in the sand but many Brits in France are declining to follow official advice and apply for a residency permit. While some prefer to wait others are still holding out that Brexit won't happen.
The upcoming fuel protests are not just about rising petrol prices, they are the latest skirmish in a long running battle in France between the countryside and the capital, the metropolitan elite and the rural poor, motorists and ecologists, and they will test President Macron's nerve, writes John Lichfield.
France will soon prevent drivers from using GPS navigation apps like Waze and Coyote to share information with fellow motorists about where police roadside checks are taking place.
The cost of driving on France's motorway network will soon rise with the companies who run the autoroute network to hike the price of tolls to pay for urgent upkeep of the roads.
