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About France
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Top 10 French foods – with recipes
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French food is known globally for its finesse and flavour. Guide your palette through this list of top 10 French foods, with do-it-yourself recipes from the French cuisine.
30 interesting facts about France
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From having the world's oldest ever living human to being the world's most visited country, read about the most interesting facts about France.
Cost of living in France – how much does it cost?
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How much does it cost to live in France? Add up the numbers to see if France's cost of living – or the cost of living in Paris – is affordable and what budget you need to cover France's cost of living.
Watch your home country's TV abroad: a guide to international streaming ser...
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With content delivery services that offer access to your favourite TV programmes from your home country around the world, living abroad has never been easier.
Ferries across the Channel: getting around Europe by boat
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Travel between mainland Europe and the UK has never been easier, and if you’re sick of air travel there remains the classic option: take a boat.
Top French festivals 2018
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Be surprised by the wide array of top French festivals that celebrate religion, art, chocolate, citrus, wine, film, music and even puppets. See the top festivals in France in 2018, including trendy French music festivals and colourful French celebrations.
French holidays: French national holidays and important dates 2018
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Here is a list of French holidays in 2018, including regional and French national holidays plus other important holidays in France, such as French school holidays, daylight saving and Mother's and Father's Day.
Emergency numbers in France and support helplines
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What emergency numbers should you call in France? Our guide to French emergency medical or crime-related numbers and non-medical helplines for lost property and general enquiries will prepare you for the worst should you encounter any pressing emergencies or require any help in France.
French social security – and how to claim your benefits
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This guide explains what you need to know about the French social security system: who has to pay, how much, what is covered and how to claim your benefits
A guide to driving and parking in France
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For drivers in France, here's a guide to French road rules, importing a car, and whether you need to exchange your foreign driver's licence for a French one.
The French political system
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A short guide to finding your way around the very confusing French political system.
Crime and the legal system in France
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Can you pinpoint a pick pocket in France? Know the French legal system, including common crimes in France and where to be most cautious.
