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French Life
Over 3000 Police Officers Disciplined in 2009
Over 3000 French police officers were disciplined for misconduct last year, including 10 local police commanders.
17 Aug 2010
Best Beaches in France
We have made a selection of the best beaches in France for the discerning holidaymaker.
15 Jul 2010
French Telephone Services for Second Home Owners
Owners of a second home in France can have a fixed telephone line without having to pay a regular monthly bill.
15 Jul 2010
French Politicians Implicated in Expenses Scandal
The United Kingdom is not the only country to find their politicians embroiled in a major expenses scandal.
01 Jul 2010
Eurotrash Unearthed in Garden
The accidental discovery of €165,000 buried in the garden of a property near Bordeaux has reopened a murder investigation.
15 Jun 2010
Summer Festivals in France 2010
Our choice of the best summer festivals in France for 2010 to suit all ages and tastes, and wherever you may lay your hat.
01 Jun 2010
Cheap Internet Offer from Orange
Orange have introduced a new cheap French Internet offer, but some expats seem to be having difficulty in signing up to it.
01 Jun 2010
French Lycee Baccalaureate Results
The performance figures for French lycées in 2009 have been released, but how meaningful are they, and do they disguise more general educational failure?
18 May 2010
French Population Hits 62 Million
New census figures show that the population of France grew by 0.64% in a year, with Southern and Atlantic regions showing the largest growth.
16 Mar 2010
Cars Most Frequently Stolen in France
Around 130,000 cars were stolen in France last year, and official figures now show those most at risk.
16 Mar 2010
Storms in France Cause 51 Deaths
Storms that battered the Atlantic coast of France over the weekend left at least 51 dead, raising serious questions about planning policy on seaside developments.
02 Mar 2010
French Lycée School Grants for 2010/11
The French Education Minister has opened applications for Lycée grants for the next academic year, for which many expat families are likely to be eligible.
02 Mar 2010
French Motorway Robberies – A Reader's Tale
A reader recounts their own dramatic experience of the day last December when they were robbed on a French autoroute.
02 Mar 2010
Where do the British Live in France?
A recent official study shows that around 140,000 British nationals live in France, and the most popular region may surprise many.
16 Feb 2010
French Farmers and EU Agricultural Subsidies
France receives around €11 billion each year from the EU in agricultural support, but very little of it actually goes to those who do the farming.
16 Feb 2010
Wild Animal Car Insurance Claims Soar
Insurance claims for car accidents involving wild animals rocketed last year, following a relaxation in the rules.
02 Feb 2010
France Tops Best Place to Live
France tops a leading poll, for the fifth year in a row, as the best place in the world to live.
15 Jan 2010
Dangerous Dogs Licence Becomes Mandatory
Owners of attack and guard dogs in France are required to possess a licence from 1 January 2010.
15 Dec 2009
A Warm and Dry Autumn in France
The weather in France this autumn was exceptionally hot, generally sunny and relatively dry, according to Météo-France.
15 Dec 2009
Best Buy Smoked Salmon and Champagne for Christmas
In recent consumer tests of champagne there were clear favourites, but opinion was more divided on the best smoked salmon.
15 Dec 2009
