France is widely acknowledged as having great cuisine - but from despised offal to gut-churning molluscs, dubious meats to disappointing pastries, there are a few French specialities that foreigners just can't stomach. We asked our readers for their least favourite French foods.
Owning property in France brings with it a host of responsibilities (as well as a lot of pleasure) but it's not always easy to find the information that you need.
Getting used to life in a new country is often a process of trial and error, but one of the best ways to find your way around is to ask people who have already been through it.
It's been two years since the end of the Brexit transition period and one of the many effects of this was that Brits who want to move to France - as well as second-home owners who want to pay extended visits here - now need visas. We want to hear from you.
E-scooters - an essential new part of the Paris' transportation landscape or a dangerous menace to pedestrians and motorists alike? Readers of The Local weighed in on whether the city should ban rental schemes.
These days there are apps for everything from transport to finding the best places to eat out. And there are some that are designed specifically for life in France. Here are 12 of the best.
After two years of travel restrictions, many foreigners in France were looking forward to a trip home to see family this Christmas, but now spiralling ticket prices - especially for air travel - have made the trip unaffordable for some.
Many readers of The Local have family and friends at flying distance away from France, and therefore are having to reckon with whether the journey will be affordable this year. What is your perspective on the affordability of flying during the Christmas/ New Year holidays this year?
In recent weeks, the pound has become weaker when compared to other currencies, namely the euro. This has made life more complicated for Brits living in France. The Local asked readers to share their experiences - and advice - for others who find themselves in the same situation.
The Local asked readers for their top tips for places to visit along the French coast and we were overwhelmed with suggestions for beautiful beaches, off-the-beaten-track villages and lively resorts.
France is home to many beautiful beaches, each with something special to offer. But which is number one? The Local is asking readers for their input on determining the best part of France's coastline. Fill out the survey below to give your opinion:
Moving internationally requires a lot of difficult decisions on packing - but most people who move to France can usually pinpoint at least one item they wish they had brought with them. What was that for you?
Much of France's notorious bureaucracy is now moving online and claims to be getting simpler - we want to hear from anyone who has been through the visa process - for application or renewal - about what it was like for them.
Recently released data reveals that flights from Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport were among the most likely to be cancelled this summer, but on the other hand the airport seems to have largely avoided the chaotic scenes seen at some other European airports - so just how bad is it this summer?
France is the country of fine gastronomy - there is more delicious produce, beautifully created dishes and great drinks than you know what to do with. But there are also, let's be honest, some pretty weird French classics.
France's Interior Minister has put forward plans to make a language test compulsory for certain types of long-term residency permits - although many readers of The Local support the basic principle, others told us of their fear that they would not be able to pass a written test.
To tip or not to tip, who and how much - we asked readers of The Local about how they handle tipping in France, and whether their behaviour has changed during their time here.
France has much less of a tipping culture than countries like the US, but some people still like to leave a little extra in recognition of good service.
From cycling opportunities to education, retirement to romance and - overwhelmingly - an improvement in their quality of life, readers of The Local have been sharing why they moved to France, and what keeps them here.
From romance to adventure, professional opportunities to financial factors there are all sorts of reasons why people move to France. We'd love to know yours.
If you have a trip booked this summer and you're unsure about travel restrictions (Covid-related or otherwise), send us your questions and we will do our best to answer them.
Being vegetarian or vegan in France is not always easy and not always understood. While this can be frustrating it also leads to some pretty memorable and funny experiences a our readers attest to in their accounts here.
Two months after brewing their first-ever beers in 2018, likely lads Tim Longstaff and Ash Smith bought a professional beer-making kit and started a brewery in the French Alps. Now, they sell 30,000 pints a month...
