A sobering winter message from the local gendarmes reminds people, particularly the elderly, to be on their guard against scammers and con artists.
From 12 October 2025 the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) began to record most non-EU visitors to the Schengen area (passport data + photo; first-time entrants also give fingerprints).
The vaccination campaign against seasonal flu and Covid in France has now been launched.
Use the electronic toll payment badge on all motorways in France, Spain, Portugal and Italy.
All patients in France should be offered the possibility of a tele-consultation, especially those with mobility problems.
Eco-innovation and experimentation by local groups forging new paths for living (and thriving!) within the boundaries of our natural systems.
Want to know how much your new neighbours paid for their house?
Applying for a carte de séjour in France
Brexit, Brexit, Brexit! Without residency rights, Brits with second homes, like all other third country nationals, are limited to 90 days in France (or any other EU country) over a 180-day period.
Thanks to the tireless efforts of Justine Wallington and the RIFT team, there’s finally some excellent news for UK nationals living in France under the Withdrawal Agreement. After months of advocacy, meetings in Paris and…