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Reader Question: How long do I have to work to qualify for a French pension?
PENSION

Reader Question: How long do I have to work to qualify for a French pension?

Do I need a Spanish emissions sticker to drive my foreign car in Spain?
DRIVING

Do I need a Spanish emissions sticker to drive my foreign car in Spain?

With the introduction of Spain's new 'low-emission zones' in towns and cities this year, many foreigners and tourists might be wondering if they need a Spanish emissions sticker to drive their foreign-registered car on the roads here.

Can you get married in France if you don’t live here?
FRENCH BUREAUCRACY

Can you get married in France if you don’t live here?

Will France have Christmas light displays this year?
ENERGY

Will France have Christmas light displays this year?

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Reader Question: What should I do if my bicycle is stolen in France?

Reader Question: What should I do if my bicycle is stolen in France?
PARIS

Reader Question: When will Paris’ Notre-Dame reopen to visitors?

Reader Question: When will Paris’ Notre-Dame reopen to visitors?
MONEY

Reader question: Can I spend the winter in France to avoid huge energy bills?

Reader question: Can I spend the winter in France to avoid huge energy bills?
TRAVEL NEWS

Passports: What are the post-Brexit rules for dual-nationals travelling in Europe?

Passports: What are the post-Brexit rules for dual-nationals travelling in Europe?
Reader question: Do I have to swap my driving licence in France?
DRIVING

Reader question: Do I have to swap my driving licence in France?

Why some Brits in France are facing bigger tax bills since Brexit
READER QUESTIONS

Why some Brits in France are facing bigger tax bills since Brexit

Reader Question: Will French wine taste smoky this year after the wildfires?
WILDFIRES

Reader Question: Will French wine taste smoky this year after the wildfires?

VISAS

Reader Question: Can I travel if my French carte de séjour has expired?

Reader Question: Can I travel if my French carte de séjour has expired?
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