If you are looking to either visit France or move here and you are wondering how well people speak English, then you may want to consult the latest rankings on English level for different French cities and regions.
If you are worried about whether a minor offence from 20 years ago could derail your dreams of moving to France, here is what you need to know about criminal records checks.
Moving to France can be a daunting process. Fortunately, our newsletter is here to answer your questions - this week we look at the pitfalls and possibilities for Americans making the move, France's position on 'golden visas' and a few things to watch out for in adverts for cheap French homes.
Is that social media post about a beautiful French chateau for sale for under €50,000 too good to be true? Probably, yes. Here are some of the things to be wary of if you see adverts for cheap French property.
France is keen to market itself as a destination for overseas students and every year around 400,000 of them travel to study here - but how many stay once their course is finished?
From working visas and the Talent Passport, via picking an area of France and understanding the country's complicated politics, our monthly newsletter Moving to France takes a look at what you need to know if you're planning a move.
Parents planning to move to France with their young families will have a list of questions as long as French basketball star Victor Wembanyama’s arm… Here are the answers you’re looking for
In the latest Moving to France newsletter we look at where the most isolated parts of the country are, how to get a working visa and how France is gradually moving its mighty bureaucracy online (yes, really).
If you are looking to move to France for work as a foreigner, then you will need to be realistic about your options and residency status. Here are some things you should know.
If you’re a citizen of a country outside the European Union, moving to France to live is administratively much more difficult – but are there any advantages to being married to someone who is French?
Moving to France can be a daunting process. Fortunately, our newsletter is here to answer your questions - this week we look at the requirements for new arrivals to agree to respect 'French values', the situation for people with a French spouse and the pension situation for Brits.
The French civil partnership known as Pacs is an alternative to marriage - but the situation is complicated if you're hoping to get a French visa or residency permit through being pacsé with a French or other EU national, as immigration lawyer Paul Nicolaÿ explains.
If you're British and thinking of retiring to France there are some important questions to think about before you make the move, and before you make any decisions about your UK pension.
There's no doubt that Brexit has made moving to France more complicated for Brits - but it is still possible. Here are some of things you need to know before making the move.
Before you move to France - or spend an extended holiday here - you might want to brush up on French culture and history. Here are eight recommendations from the team at The Local France.
Finding somewhere to rent in Paris can be difficult, and for foreigners in France there are extra challenges. Here are some of the problems you are likely to encounter and what you can do about them.
Moving to France - a country famous for its complicated bureaucracy - can be a daunting task. Fortunately, our newsletter is here to answer your questions - this month we're looking at under-the-radar towns, the safest places in France, understanding French taxes and some suggestions for TV and newspapers.
As Spain announces the scrapping of its 'golden visa' scheme, what's the situation in France for people who make a significant investment in the country?
It's not uncommon for second-home owners to decide that they want to move to France full time and make their life here - but what are the admin steps that you need to take to make this happen?
Moving to France - a country famous for its complicated bureaucracy - can be a daunting task. Fortunately, our newsletter is here to answer your questions - this month we're looking at the situation for retirees, how to get help with translation and a city that has recently topped the polls for quality of life.
