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France – Car Rental

Hiring a car in France is a manageable process once you familiarise yourself with the essential requirements. The vast majority of renters need to be at least 21 years old and present a valid driving licence; holders of EU and

France – Buying or Importing a Car

Whether you are purchasing a car locally or bringing one from abroad, France is fully open to foreign nationals doing so — but the process involves a well-defined series of administrative steps. A French address and valid residence permit are

France – Buses and Trams

France boasts one of the most extensive public transport systems on the continent, with buses and trams playing a central role in everyday mobility across cities and towns. Urban bus networks are widely available and reasonably priced, trams run in

France – Banking

France boasts a mature and resilient banking sector comprising large national institutions, cooperative lenders, online banks, and international operators. Most expats can access a current account once they can demonstrate French residency, although the process frequently involves documentation requirements and

France – Animal Welfare and Cultural Issues

France ranks among Europe’s most welcoming nations for pet owners, boasting an extensive and enthusiastic pet-keeping community, robust animal welfare legislation, and a social culture that embraces animals — dogs above all — as natural participants in daily life. Even

How To Get The Covid Vaccine As An Expat In France

If you are an expat resident in France, you are likely to be wondering about how your expat status affects your place in France’s Covid vaccination programme. Will you be entitled to the vaccine, and what will it depend on?