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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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16/06/2009 How to cut garden costs

Keeping costs down can be the hardest landscape challenge you face, according to gardening expert Elaine Jarvis.

09/06/2009 Enfin! A beauty refuge for women of colour

Expatica reader Carolyn Moncel searches for the best salons in Paris and Switzerland serving black women.

20/05/2009 Following atheist trend, Britons seek 'de-baptism'

De-baptism organisers say the initiative is a response to what they see as increasing stridency from churches – for instance Pope Benedict XVI’s recent comment to AIDS-ravaged Africa that condom use could further spread of the disease.

16/05/2009 Shouting all the way to the European ballot box

Young people are the future of the world, and that includes Europe. But how do you get the MTV generation to cast their vote? Brussels came up with a bright idea: why not get MTV to do it? The result is one big European shouting match.

11/05/2009 Organic clothing comes of age

Chris Horton at sunbeams.eu looks into the rapid advances in the manufacture of organic clothing and discovers that it is now practical and chic.

04/05/2009 Modern CD burners test their boundaries

As digital pirates head to prison, here are the ins and outs of CD and DVD burning - what's technically possible is not always legal.

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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.