Residents of the Pyrénées-Orientales are fortunate to have several airports within around 2 to 2½ hours’ drive
Today, we think of a charity as an organisation which supplies money or goods (Les Restos du Coeur), skills or training (Médecins sans frontières), to those in need and, in English, this is the predominant meaning of the word.
French Municipal Elections: A Simple Guide for English-Speaking Residents
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A non-technical generic overview of the main political groupings you are likely to see in French municipal elections
France is still an attractive destination but relocating now requires significantly more planning.
Please let ladies know that they should cross their legs!
A tongue-in-cheek look at French customer service!
We talk you through what to do if you are the closest relative of someone who has died in France and need to take care of the legal formalities and funeral arrangements.
Covid and flu lurk in the wings. It is easy to make an appointment on line and even to consult some doctors and specialists via video call, which could be more practical and reassuring for some.