July 2021 newsletter

July 2021 newsletter

In this issue: ♦ Isabelle Want ‘s article of the Month ♦ Product of the Month & Agenda for May ♦ This Month recipe ♦ Agenda & Living in France ♦ Agency news & Covid 19 information ♦ What happened in France in April ♦ Professional of the Month ♦ Useful...
Sport Tourism in the Charente

Sport Tourism in the Charente

As it is July and the weather is great, why not make the most of our wonderful department and try some rambling, climbing, archery, horse riding, sailing, paddle, mountain biking or canoeing!! There is a special site https://sportsdenature16.lacharente.fr/presentation...
Allianz Health top up

Allianz Health top up

Like any other top up, premium is simply based on age, level of cover and postal address. Yes, for some reason, it is more expensive if you live in Paris or Bordeaux compared to Angoulême!! There is no health questionnaire. You get a Tiers payant card (piece of paper...
July 2021 newsletter

Understanding 100% Santé for teeth

The new reform 100 % Santé gives you access to a large range of dental treatment including a large choice of crowns, bridges, and dentures, fully reimbursed: Crowns in ceramic-metal and fully ceramic for teeth that are visible. Metallic crown for all the other teeth....
June 2021 newsletter

June 2021 newsletter

In this issue: ♦ Isabelle Want ‘s article of the Month ♦ Covid 19 information ♦ Product of the Month ♦ Agenda for June & Agency news ♦ This Month recipe ♦ Living in France ♦ What happened in France in May ♦ Professional of the Month ♦ Some French vocabulary...
Pet insurance

Pet insurance

When you know that the average price for a ruptured ligament is between €300 to €800, €1000 for a broken leg and up to €2000 for a hip replacement, why not consider pet insurance. First of all, pet insurance is for dogs and cats only! We don’t want to know about...
Respecting your neighbours

Respecting your neighbours

I am sure it does not come as a surprise to you that we have laws in France to help maintain peace in villages between neigbours. And it won’t surprise you either that most French people do not respect it!! Or choose to ignore it!! For instance, each Mairie will have...
Pineau des Charentes

Pineau des Charentes

This is a aperitif wine which has been invented by mistake in 1589 (according to the legend!). A vineyard worker had poured some grape juice inside a barrel that already contained some eau de vie (the liquid to make Cognac).  When they opened the barrel a few years...
List of documents for applying for french residency

List of documents for applying for french residency

You have been living in France for more than 5 years: Your situation: Documents you need : You already have or had a carte or titre de séjour (even expired) Your carte or titre de séjour even if expired I never had a carte or titre de séjour Your passport (valid) A...
Les Soldes

Les Soldes

The Soldes happens twice a year in France and the dates are decided by the prefet( chief of police) of each department after consulting with shop owners. The only product allowed to be sold at reduce price (even below cost) are the ones that have been on sale for more...