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For a better life in France
These free articles help you stay one step ahead of the changing French rules and regulations; find answers to your questions (including some you’ve not thought of asking), and keep you on course to enjoy the simpler things in life.
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How to Use France Connect
A short tutorial from French Wordsmith explaining how to use the French government's online portal France Connect to get easy access to hundreds of other websites and services (which if you live in France you’ll need, even if understandably you wish you didn’t!).
Do you need to register your foreign vehicle in France?
Moving or moved to France but not sure if you need to register your UK or foreign vehicle? Here’s everything you need to know.
How to save money and reduce household costs with CESU
If you need help around the home in the form of a cleaner, gardener or handyman, but are concerned about the cost – there is a solution! The French tax credit system – crédit d’impôt – is a fabulous incentive, and can potentially see you getting reimbursed up to 50% back of the cost of many home help services.
Do you need to change your UK driving license for a French permis?
In the good ol’ days – before Brexit – most holders of a UK driving license, and resident in France, never gave this much though. However; with the joys of Brexit there followed much confusion as to when – and if – an application needs to be done.