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Mysterious City of Gods comes to City of Light

Some 450 pre-Columbian pieces in Quai Branly museum.

France country factbook

Includes geography, people, government, economy and transnational issues.

Scandals from the 'The Wild West of Politics'

Basil Howitt on criminal investigations in the coastal resorts.

Renting in Paris

Useful information on renting accommodation in Paris.

Moving your marriage abroad

Relocating can have a big impact on your relationship.

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07/03/2009 Weak pound ends British love affair with French holiday homes

Brits are becoming more cautious about investing in French vacations, as the economic crisis is changing tourism around the world.

04/02/2009 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.

15/08/2008 An expat view of housing in Europe

Seventy-one percent of expats in Europe surveyed by Expatica.com are happy with their housing in their country of residence, according to an...

11/05/2006 The myth of the expat land grab

'They came, they saw, they drove us out of our homes.' That's what some French would say of expat home-owners, but here's why...

07/10/2004 City Essentials – Frankfurt

Expatica is updating its popular Survival Guide to help you navigate Germany's leading cities. In our new city essentials section we set out...

21/01/2004 A guide to communication services in France

For new arrivals: here's the basics you need to know to set up fixed and mobile phone service, Internet access, television service, plus how...

29/07/2003 What to consider when you relocate

What to consider when you relocate

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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.