On Sunday, April 10th, France entered its first round of elections to determine the president for the next five years. This article provides an overview of the process and the relevance of presidential elections in France.How do presidential elections work? Each...
Reblogged with permission from Sandy and Phil Shroyer at https://www.roaminretirement.com/NOUS SOMMES ARRIVÉS Arriving in Montpellier We had a wonderful last few days in Texas, selling our car, moving out of our last Airbnb, getting all the final tasks done,...
Time to look forward to the New Year and some useful dates for your 2022 calendars!Below we have listed public holidays and some events in France, plus some other key events in the Languedoc area. You can download our free ‘year view’ calendar below!...
The annual Renesting in France Seminar will be taking place online 8-9 November!From anywhere in the world, join us for a series of informative and interactive Webinars via Zoom. This popular event is a unique opportunity for English-speakers to consult with experts...
Whether you’re planning a trip or already living in France, getting around is likely to involve driving a vehicle. Whatever the nationality of your driving license, here are some essentials you need to know before getting behind the wheel here in France. Driving...
You probably already know France is a unique place. Whether for its culture, its variety of wines and cheeses, its convivial lifestyle and its beautiful locations, take your pick. But France is also quite unique for other things, such as its level of social welfare. A...
April marks the opening of the Micro-Entreprise social charges (cotisations sociales) declaration period for the first quarter of 2021.Something that will eventually become second nature might at first seem quite daunting. The language barrier, as well as the...
As we all know, the UK has completely left the European Union…so what are the implications for the British who have a second home in France, or wish to continue enjoying time in France?As a ‘third country’ visitor post-Brexit, you can now only spend...
Moving to a new country there are so many new things to discover, and not just for us humans! If you are bringing your faithful four-legged companion to the south of France, here are some extra things you may find useful to know!When I first moved to France I would...
Like many of you, we usually do a year-in-review in December and a look ahead to the New Year. And also like you, our 2020 turned out radically different from the outlook last December! Pretty much nothing happened as planned this year.The global pandemic...
