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Welcome to the new site of French News, France's best-selling monthly newspaper in English for Francophiles. For the past 20 years it has been our mission to help residents and visitors make the most of France. 


In the pop-up menus at the top of the page you'll find 



NEWS: reports, interviews, comment and analysis on French and European politics, current affairs, who's who in France, and a special section for Americans in France.


Planning a holiday in France?  Go to EXPLORE FRANCE for holiday lets, tourist info and features on the various regions. 


Looking for a dream home in France? Try PROPERTY.


DOWNTIME: entertainment and what's on listings,  culture, hobbies and sports, links to clubs and community news.


USEFUL INFO: indispensable data for existing and would-be residents, Factsheets guide you round all the FAQs arising in daily life here. Citizens' Advice brings you the latest legal and admin updates. Your questions are answered in Q&A while Consumer Problems tackles your hiccups with services and suppliers.


Need a plumber, builder, architect, insurer… ? 

Check out our Small Ads, Directory of services and Links under ADVERTS.


YOUR VIEWS: correspondents and readers share their opinions and experiences of real life in France. 


Your feedback and enquiries are welcome on CONTACT US.


Want a look behind the scenes? Go to WHO WE ARE under HOME.


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Miranda Neame - Editor


 

News-Flash

APRIL FOOL!

"CITIZENS’ UPDATE"   French News April 2008
Sign your car insurance slip...."

This was our April Fool's Day hoax. Then we heard that it might have been fact. Now we're sure that it is a hoax.
Apologies to any readers who have been unsettled in any way.


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Rabies discovered in a dog in the Seine-et-Marne area.
On February 26, 2008 results from the Institute Pasteur were positive for a dog suspected of rabies. The dog had bitten a child, and was euthanised and the head sent for examination the next day.
 
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Healthcare update : breakthrough for early retirees

Health Minister concedes access to healthcare for inactive EU nationals already resident before November 23, 2007.

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