How many Britons have second homes in Nouvelle-Aquitaine - and why do they choose it? UK nationals are the largest foreign community of second-home owners in the region
French second-home visa issues raised in House of Lords British people experience an "expensive and bureaucratic process" to continue living in France
Which French regions have the most British residents - and how many? Only around 5% live in Paris, recently released statistics show
practical Deadline looms to top up 'extra' back years of UK state pension for Britons in France We recap key information about UK pension top-up from abroad
I volunteered as a firefighter in France - and you can too Along with running a gîte in Charente, Chloe Elliston, 47, also helps out at her caserne
Fraud probe: Court upholds €461m seizure from Briton after Paris property deal The sum relates to suspected tax evasion over a number of years by the businessman thought to live between California and Crans Montana in Switzerland
‘Better healthcare and near Spain’: why we retired to Pyrénées-Orientales In the first of a series on where readers retire to in France, we hear about why the Lauritsens chose to settle in the Pyrénées-Orientales, embracing French life
Foreign bank accounts: French court clarifies rules after US account case Failure to declare them can result in a steep fine
British family tell of amazing kindness after French home destroyed by fire Their house burned down in only 30 minutes - along with all their possessions
How to get help to tend a grave in the UK or US if you live in France Organise regular visits to trim, tidy and place flowers for your loved ones
British writer pursues award-winning writing career in rural France Ann Mary Stanton credits a UK literary society for inspiring her literary endeavours
Brexit residency cards in France: Important to get correct receipt slip Make sure document mentions the Withdrawal Agreement and is not just a generic version for a ‘first residency card’
How many Americans live in France - and how many Britons? US citizens are the biggest group of English-speakers applying for residency cards
Must Britons in France keep a UK passport if not planning to move back? The document can be useful even if you do not have any travel plans
What progress on overseas constituencies for Britons abroad? France has 11 dedicated MPs for its citizens living abroad - UK citizens need similar representation, says pressure group
Five things they don’t tell you about ‘les rosbifs’ (Brits) in France Pubs, sex, food - columnist Samantha David pokes some good-natured fun at the stereotypical Briton in France
Second-home Britons urged to ask their French MP for visa plan support We explain what the Senate has put forward for British second-home owners and what goes to MPs on December 11 for final debate
The Britons in France struggling with the post-Brexit reality A French MP in Normandy reports intervening for several Britons who failed to submit residency card applications on time
Briton appeals conviction for killing his wife in south-west France David Turtle, 69, was sentenced to 14 years in prison after his wife was found crushed under his car. He claims it was an accident
Why Brexit closed a 30-year-old British food shop on French Riviera We spoke to the director of Geoffrey’s in Antibes about how the store started and the problems after Brexit
Which measures in the new UK budget affect Britons abroad? The UK’s Autumn Statement announced yesterday contained a number of tax rises and some spending cuts. The state pension also increases
French visas: no rise in income levels for Britons, says official A diplomatic source says recent claims of a change in the amount needed for retirees are not correct
Autumn 2023 date for restoration of UK votes lost due to 15-year rule Secondary legislation is being prepared to facilitate ‘robust new processes’ for voter registration, a minister states
Setback for Briton fighting to maintain EU rights post Brexit The ECJ’s advocate general said today that Britons ceased to be EU citizens after Brexit; French lawyers say there is still hope for opposing argument
New ambassador’s Christmas message of trust for Britons in France A special column for Connexion readers from the British Ambassador to France Menna Rawlings
