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French enjoy longest retirement in the developed world

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 18:13:56 +0100

French pensioners enjoy the longest retirement in the developed world and also have some of the highest revenues, a study by the OECD economic think tank showed on Tuesday.

These are 'the best cities in France for growing old in'

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 14:41:15 +0100

France is traditionally a country people flock to for their retirement years. But which French city is the best for growing old in?

Why France might just be the best country in the world to grow old in

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 16:18:51 +0100

French people are living longer than those in most other countries in the world and here's why they should be grateful for the fact they are growing old in France.

France's 104-year-old twins say closeness key

Sat, 13 Feb 2016 14:17:19 +0100

When they were born premature in 1912, doctors gave Paulette and Simone the slimmest chance of survival. But 104 years later, the twins say there's a simple secret to their longevity: sticking together.

More French pensioners head abroad to settle

Mon, 30 Mar 2015 19:41:36 +0200

While many expats dream of retiring in France, the French themselves are more and more likely to leave home and enjoy their twilight years abroad, partly due to the sunnier financial climes on offer.

Ex-French PM 'picks up €100,000 for a day's work'

Wed, 12 Mar 2014 10:37:00 +0100

France's flamboyant former Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin was allowed by the government to return to work for one day in the country's diplomatic service after 20 years away, so he would qualify for a €100,000 retirement package, a media report claimed on Wednesday.

France mulls plan for gay retirement homes

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 10:10:00 +0100

A report on how to improve life for France’s elderly homosexual population has recommended creating separate retirement homes for the country's aging gay population. France's Minister for the Elderly is believed to be open to the idea.

France slashes pension age to 60 for thousands

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:09:00 +0200

France's new Socialist government rolled back an emblematic reform of Nicolas Sarkozy's administration on Wednesday with a decree lowering the retirement age from 62 to 60 for some workers, a minister said.