French bank fees rise almost 3% after moderate year in 2023 Fees and charges have risen more steeply than last year, a new study finds, with lower level financial customers worse hit than the most well off
Bid to make public toilets free in France The change is particularly targeted at train stations which charge for access
Senators vote in favour of no-show fees for GP appointments in France Around 27 million appointments are estimated to be missed by patients each year
news Warning as ‘black computer screen’ scam targets people in France The threat comes from a network of up to 300 cybercriminals based in Israel
What is France’s ‘franchise médicale’ fee and why might it go up soon? The charge could double in price, the French government has suggested
Health chief opens door to second new rise in doctor fees in France The cost of seeing your GP will go up to €26.50 this autumn but now this is being referred to as only ‘stage one.’ Unions want it to be at least €30
France’s sky-high estate agent fees: What reform is being proposed? A new report has recommended the government intervene to lower the average estate agent fee of 5.78% to the European average of around 4%
False energy audit, shrinking Paris flats and priciest French streets Our weekly round-up of property news in France
How could ‘no-show’ fees for GP appointments work in France? A senator has put forward the idea as a way to cut back on the 27 million appointments which are missed each year and thus help ease strain on doctors
Is there a fee for changing energy contracts in France? A customer may want to change to a different tariff or supplier if they find an option that is cheaper than their current contract
Holiday let owners in France take action over €200 music royalty bills Members of a holiday rental association have written to their MPs in opposition to the annual payment for premises with devices capable of playing music
€1,000 bill: Why are French locksmith charges so high? Out-of-hours services can be eye-wateringly expensive so customers should choose who they call carefully
Why independent savings advice can help avoid hidden fees in France Partner article: In Europe, it is illegal for anyone offering financial advice to take commissions, but there is an exception for certain non-independent advisors in France
Shared walls, €7,800 house, notaire fees: Five French property updates We look at a court ruling on who owns walls on the edge of properties, tips to reduce notaire fees and a very low priced house in Brittany that had buyers scrambling to bid
Paris bar slammed for charging 50c for lemon slice A bistro in Paris has been criticised for charging customers for a single slice of lemon in their drinks, after a customer called out the practice on social media.
Ryanair brings in fee for cabin bags Ryanair is to start charging for cabin baggage after old rules caused boarding delays.
