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Everything You Need To Know About The Carte Vitale
The Carte Vitale is the national French health insurance card. Expats who qualify to register with the service benefit from having around 60 to 70 percent of their medical costs, including appointments, scans and prescriptions, covered by the state.Here’s everything you need…
A Vegetarian Guide To Paris
Paris has changed. The city looks much the same as it has for the past 100 years, but the French capital is experiencing somewhat of a renaissance when it comes to the humble vegetable. What once was a destination recognised for being…
The Unwritten Rules Of Living In Paris
Ah Paris, the city of sophistication. The everlasting location of romance, elegance and good taste. The muse of great artists and writers, the resting place of musicians and philosophers. The city of lights might have a bright reputation, but the drab reality…
How To Pass The French Nationality Test
Are you an expat looking to gain French nationality? Do you have questions about what the process entails? Or do you need clarification on whether you are eligible to apply? Perhaps you’ve already started the process, but need some tips on how…
Renovating Rural Property In France – 10 Tips For First-Time Buyers
When it comes to living in France, many people plan to move to expat hotspots such as the beautiful cities of Paris, Lyon or Nice. Others dream of escaping the bustling city life for a relaxed lifestyle in the French countryside, often…
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Catherine Broughton, Bourges and Charente-Maritime
We faced inordinate difficulties when we moved to France, the worst being the bureaucracy. I set up my own little…
