Successive storms and sustained snowfall have put pressure on Alpine resorts on the eve of the busy winter school holiday season. Several resorts closed their pistes on Thursday (February 12) ...

What is the job market like in France? France’s large and diverse economy makes it one of the most prosperous on both a global and European scale, ranked in 2025 by GDP (PPP) as the ninth-largest in ...

Motor insurance is compulsory for all motor vehicles in France, including cars and motorbikes, whether in use or not. Driving without insurance is a criminal offense and can lead to fines, vehicle ...

Singer posted photo of her shopping basket and the only food items were Brets crisps in braised chicken, honey mustard, and ‘Fromage du Jura’ flavours ...

What do I do if my application for an account is refused? If you are resident in France and have the relevant long-stay visa or residency card to prove it, then you have a right to open a bank account ...

Whether you are living in France or looking to borrow as a non-resident, we ask the experts for their top tips for anyone thinking about getting a French mortgage You have decided you would like to ...

How much can I borrow? This will depend on your income. While French banks do not carry out credit checks, they ask for substantial documentation to prove your financial situation. French banks work ...

French inheritance tax (droits de succession) is a separate issue to ‘inheritance law’, which relates to how property may be left. For example, a person’s estate could be subject to Californian law ...

The French energy market is open to competition, so you can choose whoever you want to supply your electricity and gas, although mains gas is not obtainable in all areas and bottled gas is widely used ...

Having a French bank account is not a legal requirement to be resident in France – however, it is broadly required by service providers for certain things such as signing up for utilities, getting a ...

French banks are bound by FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) meaning that not all will allow US citizens to open an account. FATCA compliance requires banks to file reports on US customers – ...