When avalanche risks are in place, stations may close pistes, and heavily discourage off-piste activities. Several off-piste deaths have been recorded in the Alps so far in 2026, many due to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Renovation work in France is tightly regulated, but there is also a wide - and often changing - range of financial aid aimed at improving energy efficiency and living conditions. In 2026, public ...

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 ...

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 – ...

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 ...

Children and grandchildren – and, in their absence, a surviving spouse – have reserved rights to a share of the estate. They are called héritiers réservataires (heirs to a 'reserved' portion). Then ...

High-speed home internet access is now seen as one of life’s essentials alongside utilities such as water, electricity and gas but the ability to get cheaper ‘triple-play’ offers of broadband, TV and ...