Magazines and blogs are full of advice on how to get the French look, but some of them are guilty of indulging in more than a few outdated ideas about Gallic style.
Choosing what kind of education you want your kids to have in France is a tough decision international parents will have to make. It's important to know the pros and cons of each option.
For the many British people already living in France Brexit is already complicating their lives - but what about second home owners or people who simply enjoy extra long holidays in France?
France’s top-up health insurance 'mutuelles' have been getting steadily more expensive in 2020. Here’s a look at what’s changing, why and who is the worst affected.
France has released its annual crime statistics which show that although the chance of being burgled has not risen, there is a big variation between different parts of the country.
Everyone says if you want to buy a house in France, first of all learn the language you are going to need. Here we spell out the key French terms as well as other vital information and advice for when buying and selling a house in France.
France is a country that has a strong culture of workers' rights and while it's not true that everyone in France works a 35 hour week and gets the whole of August off, as an employee you are entitled to quite a few days off.
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.
Whether it’s because you’re abroad and misbehaving or you just haven’t had time to go over the French Penal Code, here are some offenses foreigners in France are prone to committing on a regular basis. What else could we add?
Burglaries in France are on the rise, but some areas are worse hit by thieves than others. The Local has obtained figures which reveal the parts of France where your home is more likely to be targeted by burglars.
As France reopens to both staycations and international tourism, many people will be wanting to avoid the crowds that flock to famous attractions like the Eiffel Tower. Here are the 12 least visited (but nonetheless beautiful) areas of France.
Americans have been leaving the US for a fresh start in France for a long time now, so if you're thinking of doing the same, here is where your compatriots live.
So moving to France from another country exposes you to all sorts of different cultural norms that can take a bit of getting used to. But what happens when you've become so habituated to the French way of life that it's returning home that gives you the culture shock?
Doing any renovation is a complicated and lengthy project - but doing it in a foreign country adds a whole new level of challenge. Here is our A-Z guide to renovating a house in France.
In France, or at least in its cities, many people don't seem to be able to live without their 'psy', the nickname they use for a shrink. So why do so many people want therapy?
One of the major reasons that people move to France is to improve their quality of life - but like all countries France varies dramatically between regions, so where has the best standard of living?
Travelling in France on Thursday is not a wise idea given the huge disruption the strikes by unions have had on the transport. Here's how the walk-outs have affected affect train services, flights as well as Metro and commuter services in Paris and other big cities.
Unlimited strike action will be hitting France in December in an increasingly bitter confrontation over reforms to the French pension system - but what will the impact really be?
French hospitals are in crisis, medical staff say, due to a lack of financial resources and medics and patients are suffering. But how do you rate the quality of care in French hospitals? Share your views in this quick reader survey.
With big changes to the benefits system and several major price hikes, plus two public holidays, there is a lot going on in France in November. Here's what you need to know.
The French language is full of words that look like their English equivalents but mean very different things. See if you know the real meaning of all these familiar sounding French words (note some are actually "real friends", in other words they have the same meaning. Can you spot them?)
