Avoiding property renovation nightmares, booking a specialist doctor, tax traps to avoid for Americans in France, and how to watch the upcoming football World Cup — here are the latest mostly practical must-reads from The Local.
Whether you need a cardiologist, a rheumatologist, a dermatologist, a physiotherapist or any other kind of medical specialist, the system for getting an appointment in France might be different from what you are used to.
How to find a specialist doctor in France
Renovating a French property is a popular project for foreigners moving to France, but these things don’t always go smoothly. We spoke to renovation expert Rosie Ellis of Maison Bretagne for some tips.
Key tips to avoid a French renovation nightmare
Being an American in France makes tax season especially complicated due to the US policy of citizen-based taxation. The Local has come up with a list of the common tax traps Americans in France find themselves navigating.
9 tax traps for Americans in France to avoid
If you are considering renting a car in France, there are plenty of alternative options outside of the main car rental companies. Often, they are more convenient and more affordable. Here are a few to consider.
EXPLAINED: Everything you need to know about renting a car in France
A report has revealed that several beaches along France’s northern and north-western coastline may pose health risks for swimmers this summer, while much of the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts continue to offer good water quality. If you’re heading that way on holiday, here’s what you need to know.
MAP: The ‘beaches to avoid’ in France in summer 2026
Not all the matches at the Fifa World Cup 2026 in the USA, Mexico and Canada will be available on free-to-air TV in France, so here’s how to support your team through the tournament.
