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French Life
Private Lycée Education in France
Despite the centralised nature of school education in France there are many private lycées in France, which are becoming more popular.
08 Oct 2019
Reform of the French Baccalaureate
The government have introduced a reform of the baccalaureate qualification, but there are doubts about how much will change.
10 Sep 2019
Vocational Curriculum for Collège Pupils
A new vocational stream has been created for lower secondary school pupils in France.
10 Sep 2019
French School Calendar 2019/20
'La rentrée scolaire' has started in France, so what are the school term and holiday dates this year?
10 Sep 2019
Dog Owner Responsible for Horse Riding Accident
A recent case in the French courts provides an interesting insight into the legal framework surrounding the civil liability of owners for accidents caused by their pets.
09 Apr 2019
Residential Burglaries in France 2018
The number of burglaries in France went down in France last year, and a new study shows the variation in burglary rates in each department and region.
09 Apr 2019
Merger of French Town Halls
The merger of town halls in France continued apace last year, but the reorganisation looks set to slow down over the next few years.
07 Feb 2019
French School Calendar 2018/19
'La rentrée scolaire' has started in France, with the return of a holiday for ascension, which was not granted last year.
06 Sep 2018
Best Village in France 2018
The village of Cassel in the Nord department of the Hauts-de-France region been chosen by the French as their favourite village this year.
06 Jul 2018
Brexit and the British in France
A recent invitation to record a podcast for a Brexit research project had me thinking about how things are changing for the British in France, writes Michelle Lawson, a researcher with the UK Open University.
08 Jun 2018
Brexit and the Right of Onward Movement
Concerns that after Brexit UK nationals in France may not have the right to relocate to another European country are misplaced.
06 Apr 2018
France Residence Permit Language Test Toughened
The French government have raised the minimum level of French language competence required for those seeking a permanent resident permit.
07 Mar 2018
The End of French Camembert?
An agreement reached last month will allow the use of pasteurised milk in the production of AOP Camembert.
07 Mar 2018
French School Calendar 2017/18
'La rentrée scolaire' has started in France, and this year local councils have greater discretion on the organisation of the primary school week.
08 Sep 2017
Best Village in France 2017
The village of Kaysersberg in Haut-Rhin been chosen by the French as their favourite village this year.
11 Jul 2017
Road Accident Map of France
The highest road accident rate in France is in Paris, with the laurels as the safest department being taken by the Ardennes.
13 May 2017
France Visa's for Non-Europeans
EEA nationals maybe free to live and work in France without any visa being necessary, but what are the conditions of entry of nationals from outside of Europe?
13 May 2017
Crime Levels in France in 2015
The French national crime statistics agency have recently published a analysis of the crime levels in each department of France for 2015.
06 Jan 2017
Public Holidays in France 2017
The 11 public holidays in France in 2017 to put in your diary, as well as school dates.
06 Jan 2017
Subsidies to French Newspapers
The press in France receives over €1 billion a year in State subsidies, a level of support that has no equivalence in any other democracy on the planet.
06 Jan 2017
