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Expats' 'underground' restaurants conquer Paris

Underground becoming all the rage.

French Employment contracts

Guiding you through the paperwork minefield.

Is Perpignan a Banana Republic?

Perpignan’s surreal smelly socks election saga.

Women expats happier at work

Expat women in Belgium and France most satisfied.

The pieces that simply will not fit

A moving piece about a 'school refuser' son.

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01/06/2009 Latvia's tiny Livonian minority struggles to keep language alive

All living Livonians can fit into a single room...

17/02/2009 Practical French: Chez le coiffeur

Even fluent French speakers sometimes have to ask: Comment dit-on…? Our practical French teacher gives you some vocabulary for getting life's ordinary tasks done. Today's lesson fills in the blanks on getting your hair done.

12/09/2008 How to be a polyglot

Almost all the adults I know think that learning a foreign language in adulthood is impossible. “I’m terrible with languages,” they say. Linguists agree, at least in part.

06/01/2008 French Connection January 2008 - Saving Private Dati

In our monthly French language column, intrepid Douglas Campbell scours the media and tracks down Le Grenelle, Saving Private Dati and Amy Winehouse.

17/09/2007 French Connection - September 2007

In our monthly French language column, intrepid Douglas Campbell scours the media and tracks down 'pulling a sickie', tax havens and a vague bird.

24/08/2006 Surviving the language learning curve

Just arrived in France and struggling to come to grips with the language? Check out Expatica's tips on learning a foreign language.

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Do the recent healthcare changes affect you?

Do the recent healthcare changes affect you?

Our expert Steven Grover delves into the murky waters of French healthcare for expats and asks how recent changes affect them?

Assurance Vie - An expatriate’s guide

Assurance Vie - An expatriate’s guide

Tax and estate planning figure prominently in the list of priorities of many financially secure expatriate residents of France.

Clubs, groups and associations in France

Clubs, groups and associations in France

From Gaelic clubs to Canadian Alumni organisations, there is bound to be an English-speaking club for you in France.

Should I buy or rent in France?

Should I buy or rent in France?

This is what you need to consider when making an early choice between purchasing or renting accommodation in France.