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tryChristmas in France
14th December 2011 - 07:55French Christmas is a truly traditional one. It centres around the family and the traditions still hold a far more religious feel than perhaps is the case in the UK. Many homes are decorated with a crèche as a nativity scene and one can find handmade figures called “santons”, or little saints, sold in the many Christmas markets, often very intricately fashioned out of carved wood. Christmas trees are more often used to decorate the exterior of towns more...
Using a removal firm
2nd November 2011 - 07:01With more and more British people either moving to France or buying a second home there, you will find a wealth of choice when it comes to removal companies to help you. The good news is that there are no customs restrictions on goods imported into France and you will not have to worry about paying any taxes on personal goods. There are removal companies catering for every budget and region of France from the “man and van” variety to the larger removal firms. If you more...
Healthcare in France
21st September 2011 - 06:57The healthcare system in France is one of the best in the world and until 2007 all EU expats were eligible to join it. A new French Government ruling at this timed changed the eligibility for those under retirement age. For those who are officially retired, the system remains the same. So that you can check your own eligibility, here is a brief checklist of every case scenario: Holidaying in France but living elsewhere in the EU In this case you will need to have a more...
Moving pets to France
10th August 2011 - 05:01Since the old quarantine laws were abolished in 2004 as improved rabies vaccines were developed, it has become far easier to move your pet to France or indeed anywhere in Europe. Further, it will become even easier to travel abroad as new rules are introduced at the start of 2012. At this point the UK will bring its rules into line with the rest of the European Union, bringing the UK’s Pet Travel Scheme into line with recent science. All pets will still more...
Moving children to France
29th June 2011 - 04:55As soon as you have decided to move to France – and even before you have started looking at areas and properties in which to settle – it is very important to have your children involved from day one. You are taking a big and exciting step and need to have your children involved with your plans right at the beginning. Include them in all your research and make sure you answer all their questions as truthfully as you can. The good news is that the French more...