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…
France’s largest farmers’ union, the FNSEA, has called a day of action on Friday, September 26. Farmers across the country are expected to protest against trade deals and imports that threaten French agriculture. While the…
So you’ve secured your visa—congratulations! Now comes the practical part: getting your things across the Channel. Whether you’re relocating from the UK, the US, or any other non-EU country, France requires paperwork to make sure…
UPDATE: RyanAir announced today on 24th September they have delayed this until 12th November not the 3rd as originally reported. If you’re planning to fly with Ryanair after 12th November 2025, you can leave your…
Everyone loves a vide-grenier! Check out these dates and let us know if we’ve missed any.
The introduction of the new “free-flow tolling system” on several French motorways has caused confusion for many drivers. Unlike traditional toll booths, there are no barriers. Cameras record vehicle number plates, and motorists then have…
The last few remaining issues of PO Life have been distributed — pick up your copy at: 📍 Carrefour Contact – Villemolaque📍 Intermarché Super– Céret & Pollestres📍 5 Continents – Cabestany📍 Sam’s Salon – Cabestany📍…
One of the first French words we learn in school is ‘bic’, for ballpoint pen.(Qu’est ce qu’il y a dans ta trousse?)
Crit’Air Criteria – in order to reduce urban pollution, petrol cars, vans and motorhomes first-registered before 1997 and diesels prior to 2001 are banned in certain areas of several major towns, with more to follow.