Did you know that “La Marseillaise”, France’s national anthem, was actually composed in Strasbourg in 1792, not in Marseilles as we might assume?
In many regions of France, the ritual gathering of mushrooms in the autumn , is a culture in itself.
Are you aware that there are plenty of electricity suppliers to choose from, nearly all cheaper than the former state-owned EDF who are still the biggest electricity supplier on the market?
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.
Everyone loves a vide-grenier! Check out these dates and let us know if we’ve missed any.
All patients in France should be offered the possibility of a tele-consultation, especially those with mobility problems.
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…