The UK Prime Minister’s recent hints at rejoining the EU or its single market have sparked debate across Brussels and Westminster. But to what extent would a closer relationship actually change daily life for Brits in Europe? We asked our readers, and here’s what you had to say.
Whether it's neighbours or strangers, a village tradesman or fellow passengers on the Paris Metro, readers of The Local share the moments that showed them the kindness of people in France.
Look, we're not saying that everyone has to move to France - but if you want to make the move and haven't, then we're keen to hear about the reasons that are preventing you, and whether they are temporary or permanent.
Gluten-free diets have become more common across the world, but in the country known for its bread and pastries, finding 'sans gluten' options can still be a challenge in France - readers of The Local share their tips.
Gluten-free diets have become more common across the world, but in the country known for its bread and pastries, finding 'sans gluten' options can still be a challenge in France. Tell us your advice for enjoying France gluten-free.
With the political atmosphere in France hardening towards foreigners we asked readers to share their stories of how local French people showed them kindness and made them feel welcome in the country. Here's the first installment.
The price of petrol and diesel are at record levels in France and anyone who relies on their car is getting hit hard in the pocket. Tell us how it's affected your daily life.
The French have often had a reputation for being cold, unfriendly or unwelcoming towards foreigners. But we know that's unfair. We want to hear of any acts of local kindness that made you feel welcome in France. Take a minute to share your story.
Sending children to school in France can be quite a culture shock for foreign parents - from delicious school lunches and impressive after-school care to complaints about a rigid attitude and lack of imagination, here's how readers of The Local view the French system.
Nuisance calls that have plagued residents in France over recent years were due to come to an end as more stringent telesales rules were introduced earlier this month. Readers of The Local told us that so far, the ban, seems to be working.
It's a common experience for French learners to find their language corrected when having a conversation - but how do you react when it happens to you?
It's now 10 years since the UK voted to leave the EU, an event that had seismic consequences for many British people - we want to hear how it has affected lives in France.
Readers' experiences of the EU's new EES border checks vary depending on where in France they are travelling to and from - as you can see below. Help us build a picture of any problem airports or places where queues are minimal. Share your experience in the comments section.
Long waits to obtain or renew a carte de séjour, the vital document which proves legal residency in France, are frustratingly common, as our reader poll shows.
France's Interior Minister has announced a plan to tackle what he describes as 'unacceptable' waiting times as préfectures for residency cards - but how bad is the situation?
Banking is a fact of 21st-century life in France, as anywhere — but which are the best French banks for foreign residents, and which ones should you avoid? We asked readers of The Local for their recommendations.
France's new tougher rules on French citizenship have seen an increasing number of people rejected on economic grounds - including young people who have spent almost their entire life in France. We spoke to some of those affected.
Recent changes to the rules on applying for French citizenship have made the process especially difficult for young people - even if they arrived in France as young children and spent their whole life here. We want to hear from young people (or their parents) affected by this.
Comments by readers of The Local France—whether opinions, advice, or tales of life in the country—offer vital insights to others. We've picked out some recent contributions on topics spanning the hurdles foreigners face as they try to integrate into French life, the administrative reality of "fairness" in the 2026 budget, and the hidden identity crisis that comes with being bilingual.
The rollout of high-speed fibre internet across France enters a new phase this year. We asked the readers of The Local living in rural France to rate their internet speed and see if they had noticed any improvement in recent months and years.
