https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from France in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Magazines and blogs are full of advice on how to get the French look, but some of them are guilty of indulging in more than a few outdated ideas about Gallic style. https://www.thelocal.fr/20180922/how-to-dress-like-a-french-woman-five-tips-to-remember-and-five-to-forget Sat, 22 Sep 2018 14:00:00 +0200 how-to-dress-like-a-french-woman-five-tips-to-remember-and-five-to-forget Choosing what kind of education you want your kids to have in France is a tough decision international parents will have to make. It's important to know the pros and cons of each option. https://www.thelocal.fr/20180525/whats-the-best-school-for-my-kids-in-france Fri, 25 May 2018 19:50:41 +0200 whats-the-best-school-for-my-kids-in-france For the many British people already living in France Brexit is already complicating their lives - but what about second home owners or people who simply enjoy extra long holidays in France? https://www.thelocal.fr/20200102/how-long-can-british-second-home-owners-stay-in-france-after-brexit Thu, 02 Jan 2020 14:00:00 +0100 how-long-can-british-second-home-owners-stay-in-france-after-brexit France’s top-up health insurance 'mutuelles' have been getting steadily more expensive in 2020. Here’s a look at what’s changing, why and who is the worst affected. https://www.thelocal.fr/20201008/why-is-french-health-insurance-getting-more-expensive Thu, 08 Oct 2020 18:04:15 +0200 why-is-french-health-insurance-getting-more-expensive France has released its annual crime statistics which show that although the chance of being burgled has not risen, there is a big variation between different parts of the country. https://www.thelocal.fr/20201002/map-where-in-france-has-the-highest-burglary-rates Fri, 02 Oct 2020 14:11:49 +0200 map-where-in-france-has-the-highest-burglary-rates Everyone says if you want to buy a house in France, first of all learn the language you are going to need. Here we spell out the key French terms as well as other vital information and advice for when buying and selling a house in France. https://www.thelocal.fr/20180615/the-french-language-you-need-if-youre-buying-a-house-in-france Fri, 15 Jun 2018 16:04:36 +0200 the-french-language-you-need-if-youre-buying-a-house-in-france France is a country that has a strong culture of workers' rights and while it's not true that everyone in France works a 35 hour week and gets the whole of August off, as an employee you are entitled to quite a few days off. https://www.thelocal.fr/20200521/these-are-the-days-off-work-you-are-entitled-to-in-france Thu, 21 May 2020 10:30:00 +0200 these-are-the-days-off-work-you-are-entitled-to-in-france The cost of setting a up a new life in France does not just add up to your new home and the ferry or flight tickets. There are many hidden expenses involved in the move to France that are worth factoring in to your budget. https://www.thelocal.fr/20180920/the-hidden-costs-you-need-to-know-about-before-moving-to-france Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:29:34 +0200 the-hidden-costs-you-need-to-know-about-before-moving-to-france Whether it’s because you’re abroad and misbehaving or you just haven’t had time to go over the French Penal Code, here are some offenses foreigners in France are prone to committing on a regular basis. What else could we add? https://www.thelocal.fr/20181006/ten-crimes-expats-in-france-are-bound-to-commit Sat, 06 Oct 2018 12:00:00 +0200 ten-crimes-expats-in-france-are-bound-to-commit Burglaries in France are on the rise, but some areas are worse hit by thieves than others. The Local has obtained figures which reveal the parts of France where your home is more likely to be targeted by burglars. https://www.thelocal.fr/20180530/burglaries-in-france-stats-per-department-safest-most-dangerous Wed, 30 May 2018 19:14:00 +0200 burglaries-in-france-stats-per-department-safest-most-dangerous This is a question that we are asked a lot and for many people it doesn't have a simple answer. Here's a look at the rules around residency. https://www.thelocal.fr/20200825/explained-how-do-you-prove-you-are-a-resident-in-france Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:35:14 +0200 explained-how-do-you-prove-you-are-a-resident-in-france When asked to reel off a few clichés about the French, it won't be long before people come to the idea of complaining. But is really true that the French complain all the time? And if so, why? https://www.thelocal.fr/20200703/decoding-the-french-do-they-really-complain-all-the-time Fri, 03 Jul 2020 17:00:00 +0200 decoding-the-french-do-they-really-complain-all-the-time As France reopens to both staycations and international tourism, many people will be wanting to avoid the crowds that flock to famous attractions like the Eiffel Tower. Here are the 12 least visited (but nonetheless beautiful) areas of France. https://www.thelocal.fr/20190719/the-12-least-touristy-places-to-visit-in-france-summer Fri, 19 Jul 2019 13:08:46 +0200 the-12-least-touristy-places-to-visit-in-france-summer Americans have been leaving the US for a fresh start in France for a long time now, so if you're thinking of doing the same, here is where your compatriots live. https://www.thelocal.fr/20200229/where-americans-live-in-france Sat, 29 Feb 2020 16:00:00 +0100 where-americans-live-in-france So moving to France from another country exposes you to all sorts of different cultural norms that can take a bit of getting used to. But what happens when you've become so habituated to the French way of life that it's returning home that gives you the culture shock? https://www.thelocal.fr/20200125/reverse-culture-shock-what-surprises-are-in-store-when-you-leave-france Sat, 25 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0100 reverse-culture-shock-what-surprises-are-in-store-when-you-leave-france Doing any renovation is a complicated and lengthy project - but doing it in a foreign country adds a whole new level of challenge. Here is our A-Z guide to renovating a house in France. https://www.thelocal.fr/20200118/from-taxes-to-toilets-the-a-z-of-french-house-renovation Sat, 18 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0100 from-taxes-to-toilets-the-a-z-of-french-house-renovation In France, or at least in its cities, many people don't seem to be able to live without their 'psy', the nickname they use for a shrink. So why do so many people want therapy? https://www.thelocal.fr/20200117/why-do-so-many-french-people-go-to-their-psy Fri, 17 Jan 2020 14:00:00 +0100 why-do-so-many-french-people-go-to-their-psy One of the major reasons that people move to France is to improve their quality of life - but like all countries France varies dramatically between regions, so where has the best standard of living? https://www.thelocal.fr/20200103/map-where-in-france-has-the-best-standard-of-living Fri, 03 Jan 2020 14:00:00 +0100 map-where-in-france-has-the-best-standard-of-living It was a fairly quiet year all round for news in France, but one or two things did happen in 2019 - see how many of them you can remember. https://www.thelocal.fr/20191231/quiz-take-the-france-quiz-of-the-year-2019 Tue, 31 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0100 quiz-take-the-france-quiz-of-the-year-2019 Travelling in France on Thursday is not a wise idea given the huge disruption the strikes by unions have had on the transport. Here's how the walk-outs have affected affect train services, flights as well as Metro and commuter services in Paris and other big cities. https://www.thelocal.fr/20191204/how-transport-in-france-will-be-hit-by-thursdays-strike Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:35:16 +0100 how-transport-in-france-will-be-hit-by-thursdays-strike