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French Parliamentary Election and Useful Vocabulary 2024

Kate 02/07/2024 1 Comment

The 2024 French presidential election will be held on 10th April and 24th May. 

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Complaints: Post, Telephone and Internet in France

Kate 21/06/2024 1 Comment

Fed up of waiting for parcels that just don’t arrive, or interminable disputes with the provider about your mobile or internet connexion?

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France: Contrôle Technique (MOT)

Kate 12/06/2024 0 Comments

Don’t forget to update your ‘controle technique’ (MOT)

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MAKING YOUR POOL MORE WATER EFFICIENT

Kate 04/06/2024 0 Comments

If you’re lucky enough to have a pool, how can you make it more water efficient? Here are a few pointers.

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Goodbye green vehicle insurance windscreen sticker

Kate 20/05/2024 0 Comments

From April 1, 2024, you no longer need to put the green vehicle insurance sticker on your vehicle’s windscreen.

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France Insider: Everything You Need To Know About Living In France

Kate 15/05/2024 0 Comments

Installing Solar Panels– Is it Worth it?
As electricity prices soar, some factors to consider over the installation of solar panels on your French property.

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Another Scam Warning

Kate 14/05/2024 0 Comments

In this scam, the caller, a woman spoke French with a foreign  accent, and said she was from the EDF.

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Tax Timetable – Check Your Dates!

Laura McLellan 16/04/2024 0 Comments

The online service to file your 2023 tax return is NOW OPEN. The deadlines for online declarations vary depending on the département where you live. For us here in the Pyrénées-Orientals (66), the final deadline is 11.59pm on 6th June 2024.

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No more green cards for car insurance

Laura McLellan 16/04/2024 0 Comments

Since 1st April (and no, it’s not an April’s Fool, we’ve checked!), you are no longer obliged to display the carte verte (green card) as proof of your vehicle’s insurance.

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Reader’s Warning: a local scam.

Kate 12/04/2024 0 Comments

Be extra vigilant especially when entering & exiting larger retail stores in the region.

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