Paris pledges action against voyeurs in public swimming pool changing rooms It comes after several women came forward to report similar sexual assaults
France identifies undeclared pools with satellite technology A total of 100,000 properties face fines if they do not decalre their swimming pools to the tax authorities
How to prepare your swimming pool in France for the upcoming winter The practice can be a way of saving water say swimming pool trade bodies
practical What does the 'pool squat' case mean for property owners in France? Squatters rights have been called into question in recent laws and court cases
Man seriously injured during illegal 鈥榩ool squat鈥� sues owners in France Now paralysed from the neck down, the man reportedly claims the accident was due to owner negligence
Explained: safety rules for home pools in France and risks if do not comply Barriers, alarms, shelters - we look at what features are required for pool owners
Small swimming pools make a splash in France Mini pools under 10m2 are rising in popularity although getting one to avoid paying taxes is a 'silly decision'
How to save energy and money running your swimming pool at French home Try these tweaks to avoid excess electricity and water bills
Do I need permission to install a shelter for my outdoor French pool? Rules can vary dependent upon the structure and the location of a property
Can I rent the swimming pool at my French second home to neighbours? Swimming pools are a popular choice for second home owners
Pool owners and drivers in south France: Saharan sand and algae alerts Mustard-coloured algae will spread alongside usual dust deposits, potentially impacting pools and other bodies of water
Above-ground swimming pools in France: rules, prices, installation They are cheaper and easier to install, but above-ground pools must still meet regulations
鈥楾iny swimming pools鈥� catch on in France as easier and cheaper option Smaller pools are not subject to same regulations as larger conventional ones
How do I see if any drought rules are affecting my French home? Restrictions can greatly impact the use of water
Several villages in south of France without tap water due to drought 40 communes are now under surveillance and could run out of water at any moment. It is the first time this has happened in winter
New pool must go due to neighbour鈥檚 鈥榩rotected view鈥� clause in France Court rules property must be returned to original state in line with clause protecting a sea view in their property deeds
Stop stigmatising us during droughts, say pool owners in France Pools only account for 0.06% of nation鈥檚 water usage, says industry federation
What is France's 'drought' website VigiEau? You can type in your address to find out whether you can do things like fill your swimming pool or water the garden
Will I receive fine for not paying taxe fonci猫re on old French pool? A new pool should be declared to the property section of the local tax office
Why more French pools now require swimming caps (it鈥檚 not for hygiene) Wearing a cap can also bring big savings on energy
10 beautiful public swimming pools to cool off in in France The Piscine Molitor is a breathtaking Art D茅co monument, but it is expensive to visit - however there are many public pools across France that are more accessible, and just as beautiful, to cool off in
Tan-through swimwear makes a splash in France A couple who spend most of their time surfing have developed what they claim is the first swimwear in France that lets you tan through it
How do French authorities check people are not breaking drought rules? Learn how authorities enforce water usage restrictions during drought conditions
Tax authorities discover 120,000 undeclared swimming pools in France Aerial photography and artificial intelligence were used to help identify homeowners who had not declared their swimming pools
France widens tax crackdown to include undeclared sheds and verandas Tax authorities want to extend their use of software that has helped find 120,000 undeclared swimming pools
France drought rules: Do they stop me topping up my swimming pool? With droughts set to hit France hard again this year, we look at what is and is not allowed when it comes to private swimming pools
Legal bid to overturn ban on above-ground pools in southern France Restrictions to tackle drought conditions in Pyr茅n茅es-Orientales stigmatise swimming pools, says the federation bringing the legal challenge
Tax rise dismay, inheritance change: 5 French property updates We also look at whether pools and terraces are still adding value to homes and the villa for sale that was often visited by Grace Kelly
Map: The 28 French departments at high risk of drought this summer Official guidelines on how water restrictions should be applied have also been updated
How to keep your swimming pool open despite drought in France With more than three million private pools in France, but increased water restrictions across the country, we share professional tips on how to keep your pool safe and useable
France drought: sales of above ground pools banned in parts of south The aim is to limit the temptation to use water for pools as departments prepare for local population numbers to quadruple as tourists arrive
Swimming pool still adds value to French property despite droughts An increased selling price might look attractive but do not forget running costs, increased taxes and water bans
Pool building ban, landlords lose Pau appeal and other property news We also look at a Dordogne castle for sale with a grisly backstory, how Macron鈥檚 pension reforms will impact mortgages and more
Swimming pools, sheds: Tax due on installation is rising in France The tax is applied once on the installation of a new built structure requiring planning permission or a prior declaration on someone鈥檚 property
Energy audits, tax, grants: What is new for property in France in 2023 We look at the energy diagnostic tests needed for sales or letting and why installing a pool will cost more
Renovation loans, evictions, house swaps: Five French property updates We also look at tax authorities鈥� Google surveillance of garden pools in 2023
Tax rise for home pools, market slowdown: Five French property updates We also look at a case of 鈥榯acit鈥� planning permission gone wrong and support for fining people who turn their heating up too high
Pool problem, 鈥榬ent with option to buy鈥�: Five French property updates We also look at why sellers may not be liable for misrepresenting the size of a property and the best places to live for workers
Language classes, motorway tolls: Tips for saving money in France Five ways to save money in France, from paying less at swimming pools to improving your language skills for free...
Can I add a swimming pool to French home without paying more in tax? We explain the different taxes that come into play when building a pool and look into circumstances where you do not need to pay them
Do swimming pools show up on French taxe fonci猫re bills? We look at how the bills are set out and whether they contain details of structures such as pools
鈥榃ho鈥檇 pay 鈧�20?鈥�: Why 29 public swimming pools in France have closed Soaring energy costs have led to one private company to take drastic action, but France鈥檚 national swimming federation is not happy
Are above ground pools subject to the taxe fonci猫re in France? We look at which types of swimming pools are subject to local taxes
Undeclared swimming pool detection system to be used across France The system has resulted in 鈧�10million being collected in extra taxes during a trial in nine departments
Should France ban private swimming pool use amid drought crisis? An MP says the idea should not be ignored but only be used as a last resort in the combat against droughts
Swimming pool 鈥榮quatter鈥� incidents on the rise in southern France Police are receiving more and more calls about people using pools without permission but often their power to act is limited
Rent-a-pool: grain containers inspired French mobile pool business A pool builder in rural Tarn-et-Garonne got the rental idea while watching lorries load crops at the side of a field
Annual burkini row 鈥榙emonises鈥� all five million muslims in France Journalist Nabila Ramdani gives her view on the latest 鈥楳uslim dress鈥� saga to hit France and how the arguments against the burkini just don鈥檛 stack up
Pools, prices, islands: Five updates for property owners in France We also look at a costly planning permission error and how a shortage of houses is pushing up prices
How French tax authorities are tracking undeclared swimming pools A new AI aerial photo tool is being tested in some parts of France, but some critics say it is far from foolproof and could see residents landed with unfair taxe fonci猫re bills
Are all public swimming pools now open in France? Yes, swimming pools are now fully able to open in France.
The Connexion's guide to owning a swimming pool in France It鈥檚 been a hot summer and readers with gardens may be wondering about the cost of fitting a pool for next year...
French tax office begins to use aerial shots to find undeclared pools The measure is also targeting home extensions in nine departments before being used throughout France in 2022
Calls for 鈥榮wimming licence鈥� to reduce number of drownings in France Recent survey suggests most drownings occur in natural environments, where swimmers find it harder to assess conditions. Meanwhile a mobile pool in a lorry is touring rural areas teaching people to swim
French property market news: September roundup Our pick of stories for property owners in France from the last month
Digne-les-Bains: Pool builder flees to Corsica with customer deposits Volunteer firefighter who promised families he would install swimming pools earlier this year has taken deposits worth thousands and now cannot be contacted
Tax and planning: When and how to declare a swimming pool in France With the tax office teaming up with Google to spot undeclared pools, we look at the rules so as not to be caught out
Growing trend for shipping containers as trendy pools in France Industrial-chic swimming pools crafted from shipping containers are in high demand thanks to their looks, price point and durability
French homeowners face long wait for swimming pools as demand soars Installers鈥� order books are filled for months in advance - but a pool is not only good to use but can be a sound investment to raise property value
How much of our tax bill is due to having a swimming pool? Having a pool on your property does increase the valeur locative of a property and this figure is used to work out the level of taxe fonci猫re due
Laws affecting swimming pool owners in France As a swimming pool owner, are you liable for accidents that happen in your pool when you鈥檙e not there?
France lockdown boosts salt water swimming pools popularity Why have salt water swimming pools become increasingly popular in France over the past decade?
What to do if your pool turned green during lockdown Owners arriving later than usual at holiday homes, as European travel restrictions lift, may have the bad experience of finding their pool has turned green.
20 pools to reopen with new rules in France Twenty public swimming pools will reopen with new rules at the beginning of June, as a trial for the second stage of deconfinement.
Containers reborn as value-for-money swimming pools An Australian idea of using old shipping containers as swimming pools has been adapted for the French market.
I earned 鈧�150 a month with my French home鈥檚 pool It is only November but one home-owner is already thinking of next summer and her swimming pool 鈥� and how to rent it out after earning 鈧�150 a month doing just that this year.
Paris pool closes due to 鈥榩ro-burkini鈥� protest A public pool in Paris closed this weekend after pro-burkini activists mounted a protest against the ban on the body-covering swimsuit, and demanding 鈥渁ccess for all to leisure facilities鈥�.
Take a dip鈥� in a bus An old regional bus has been converted into a swimming pool and is to be installed 鈥� and used 鈥� outside the Louvre-Lens museum in Pas-de-Calais this month
France warned on 30% rise in accidental drownings The number of accidental drownings in France rose by 30% in the summer of 2018, health agency Sant茅 Publique France (SPF) has warned.
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Google Earth threat has people rushing to pay tax A mayor aims to boost taxe fonci猫re payments after using Google Earth to spot undeclared or unauthorised swimming pools and other constructions in the commune.
Website helps you rent out your pool Swimmy has 16,000 subscribers and allows private owners to rent their pools
One in five pools breaks safety laws One in five private swimming pools does not have safety equipment, breaking the law obliging all pools to have a cover, alarm or barrier in place.
121 deaths by drowning in 35 days in France Lack of lifeguards, and poor standard of swimming lessons to blame, according to secretary general of F茅d茅ration des ma卯tres-nageurs
