Big changes are afoot for travel in Europe with the EU introducing two new systems for travellers - EES and ETIAS. We want to hear from readers about their questions and any worries about the new systems.
France's generous social model of state-funded healthcare, social services and benefits may be under threat as the country's deficit is revealed to be growing fast. We want to hear your views on what should happen next.
Recent efforts to introduce groups based on aptitude in French schools has sparked controversy in France. The Local is looking to hear from readers with experience with the French school system (as parents, teachers or pupils).
When in France, do as the French do? For many readers of The Local, this is the approach they have taken to assimilating into French life - from taking up skiing to speaking softly, upping their fashion game to complaining more.
The Local is looking to hear from readers about their experiences after moving to France, specifically regarding whether or not they took any steps to be 'more French' in an effort to fit in. Please fill out our short survey.
Toughened language requirements for French residency cards and citizenship have brought about uncertainty and stress for many foreigners living in France.
Paris is preparing to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer and 10 million visitors are expected in the city - whether you're one of those or you're already here, we want to hear from you.
France is bringing in big changes to language level requirements for residency permits and citizenship - we want to hear from readers with their views and questions.
There are so many great French comedies to choose from - readers of The Local have recommended a few of the best ones that will have you laughing out loud and also give an insight into French culture.
Being an American in France makes tax season - and many aspects of life in general - a bit more complicated, thanks to the US policy of citizen-based taxation. The Local has gathered together some tips from Americans living in France about dealing with tax requirements.
For Americans in France - even those who have spent most of their lives outside of the US - reporting bank accounts, income and personal information to the IRS is a yearly struggle. Here is what they had to say.
Roast turkey and plum pudding? Or oysters and bûche de noël? As a foreigner in France you can take your pick of festive traditions, so do you follow French rituals or keep to the traditions of your home country?
Are you a fan of Mexican food? It can be hard to come by in France, unfortunately. The Local is looking to hear from readers about their favourite Mexican (and Tex-Mex) places in France.
Known as the 'gastronomic capital of France', Lyon is the country's third largest city. We asked our Lyon-based readers to tell us the best - and worst - things about living and working in the city.
With local authorities in France struggling to deal with mosquitoes and people telling us they have stayed out of their garden all summer to avoid them, one reader suggests detergent is the answer. Share your own tips below.
Most commonly used by second-home owners or people retiring to France, the various types of visitor visa provide a way to stay for longer periods in France without working - but getting them can be tricky. Here are some of the most common problems with visitor visas, and how to solve them.
Learning French can be hard for both adults and children. The Local is looking to hear from parents who enrolled their children with no or little French language background in French schools.
From shopping to cooking, eating out to wine, here are the ways readers of The Local have noticed their eating and drinking habits have changed since moving to France.
From timescale to expenses, interview to dossier - we'd love to hear from people who have applied for French citizenship about how the process really works.
Moving to France can lead to several lifestyle changes, including the way one approaches food and drink. The Local is asking readers to tell us about how their eating and drinking habits have evolved since coming to France.
Readers of The Local have experienced ongoing problems with the TLS Contact website, used to make visa appointments for people in several countries, including the UK.
The Local has received some feedback that some people using the TLS Contact visa website have experienced issues in recent weeks. If you have used the site, let us know what your experience was like.
We all know that the French you learn in the classroom isn't the same as the French you hear and use everyday in France - but what's the one thing you wish you had known before moving?
