Business ServicesInformation on how to set up as a sole trader or start a small business in France re-selling goods or materials, or offering services. With an explanation on the taxes due, invoicing and book-keeping obligations.
The very latest European and World business news, available online from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated live every 15 minutes. Contract workers resident in France must be correctly registered to receive payments. Portage Salarial organisations act as "agents" and provide a service through which a worker can legally invoice clients and receive social security The Cheque Emploi Service Universel (CESU) method of paying for domestic workers. How to register and use it (both employers and employees). Also information on Cheque Emploi Tres Petites Entreprises (CETPE) staff payment system for small business owners Information on getting a job and being employed in Monaco. Information is relevant for both EU and non-EU citizens moving to and living in Monaco. EU Factsheets on finding, applying for and ending a job in French employment, including information on work hours, workers rights, leave allowances and the recognition of qualifications. Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to France: residency, moving cars, money, pets, finding a home, finding a school and more. Information on the various types of job contract used for working in France. Details for employers and employees on the fixed term contract (CDD), long-term contract (CDI), part-time and temporary job contracts (contrat de travail a temps partiel). Looking for staff on the French Riviera or in Monaco? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums. Looking for a job on the French Riviera or in Monaco? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums. Handy guides for those doing business in the Principality. Essential reading if you're planning to trade in (or with) Monte Carlo or Monaco. Use the power of the Internet to get from French to English, and back again. Translate words, phrases, sentences - even entire Web pages! Information on the legal obligations of gite and chambre d'hote owners in France. If you run self-catering accommodation or provide Bed & Breakfast hospitality there are certain obligations to fulfill. If you stay in France for over three months and you are not an EU citizen - if you are American, Canadian, Australian, South African or from elsewhere outside the EU - you will need a titre de sejour residency permit. Here's how. Information on how to set up a French business: details on the self-employed sole trader (EI), limited liability single operator (EURL) and the SARL (company). Plus: documents needed to register at the CFE, and tax regimes BIC, BNC and Micro-entreprise.
Information on how to set up a business in Monaco, legal forms of companies, procedure and documents required. Starting up as self-employed, in partnership SNC or SCS, a limited liability company (SARL), a SAM (public limited company) or a branch office. Unemployed? Retrenched? Information on Pole-Emploi, the French national organisation dealing with issues relating to unempolyment benefits and job seekers. Forthcoming conferences and exhibitions on the French Riviera and in Monaco, from AngloINFO's What's On guide. A guide to working in Monaco, with information on who needs a work permit, how to get one, the types of employment contracts available and the rules for residents of France working in Monaco.
^ Top of Page ^ Cars, Bikes & DrivingElectric car rental in the Nice area: a subscription-only service allowing registered members the use of electric cars at any time. The cars, available from depots in 06, can be booked for one to 24 hours. Buying or selling a used car? The details on the vehicle registration documents and other paperwork needed when buying, selling or scrapping a car, simply moving house or needing to replace a lost or stolen Carte Grise. Information on the immatriculation - a vehicle's registration paperwork with details on how to go about buying or selling a vehicle in Monegasque registered vehicle in the Principality. Information on what to do when you have a road traffic accident on French roads: who to call and how to fill in the accident report document - the constat amiable d'accident given you by your insurer, after a car crash. Moving? Moving up? Sell your used car or motorbike on the AngloINFO Forum. Needing wheels? A dream auto experience? Buy the car, or bike you need on the AngloINFO Forums. Getting around the French Riviera and Monaco on two wheels or four: talk about motoring, motorbikes, classic cars and local rallies. Ask questions and get opinions on all automobile subjects on The AngloINFO Forum. The compulsory roadworthiness test for your car or other motor vehicle in France: why, when, where and how to get it done. Motoring notes on the driving laws and you. An introduction to what you must (and must not) do when driving in France: licences, speeding, driving and alcohol. Information on how to exchange your foreign driver's licence for a French licence. Information applies to European Union citizens (UK, EU etc) as well as people with American, Australian, Canadian or South African driving licences. Information on how to exchange your foreign driver's licence for a Monegasque licence. Information applies to European Union citizens (UK, EU etc) as well as people with American, Australian, Canadian or South African driving licences. The information you need on how to apply for a French driving licence, learn the Code de la Route, the role of the driving instructor, applying for a learner's licence and taking the oral examination and driving test to get a driving licence in France. Comprehensive list of French terms and phrases useful if the car has broken down, has a flat tyre or if the keys are locked inside. Also a list of mechanical terminology and car parts in English and French for dealing with auto repairs and mechanics. Information on how to register a foreign caravan, trailer or camper van in France: getting the vehicle to conform to French requirements, where to go to and how to arrange for the vehicle to be check and what paperwork to take to get the registration. Information on the prestigious F1 motor sporting event which comes to Monaco each year. Find out the history, the circuit, where to get tickets and how to watch the race in the Principality. Information on the annual Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo, now part of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge, which takes place each year in the Ardeche and around the Principality. Formula 1, CART, rallies and more - all the latest motorsport news from around the world, from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes. Finding parking in Monaco can be difficult for both residents of the Principality and those who come in daily to work. There is a parking subscription scheme which guarantees a space either permanently or part time. Find out more on the Parking Card. The information you need if importing a new or used car or motorcycle to France. Where to get the certificate of conformity (proof of homologation), where to take the vehicle (the DRIRE) and how to get a UK or mainland EU or US car onto French plates. The information you need if importing a foreign registered car - either from the European Union or further afield - to Monaco. Details on the documentation needed and the process to follow. Also known as the International Motor Insurance Certificate, this is an internationally recognised document (in countries in which the Green Card is valid) and acts as recognisable proof of third party car insurance in case of road accident while abroad. ^ Top of Page ^ Community Life: Cote d'AzurAA meetings for the twelve-steps - in French or English - in Monaco, the Alpes-Maritimes and Var for those needing help to overcome a drinking problem. Information for owners of pets on the French Riviera, with information on local pet refuges and lost pets. Information for parents with young children moving to or living in France: infant and child health matters (the carnet de sante), private and state
facilities for out of school activities, child benefits and financial aid, and school traditions. January each year the towns and households to be counted in that year's census are notified. Census officials distribute questionaires to all participating homes, and residents should have these complete and returned by the due date several weeks later. UK and US consulates have informative websites on issues relevant to their citizens living in Monaco. They provide services for citizens in need, including replacement of lost or stolen passports and help in difficult situations. UK and US consulates have informative websites on issues relevant to their citizens living on the French Riviera and in Monaco. They provide services for citizens in need, including replacement and renewal of passports and help in difficult situations. Information on how to form a non-profit association in France. This simple, legal organisation is appropriate for sports clubs, national groups, community and social organisations. The clocks change twice a year moving from winter (standard) time to summer time and back. Find out when, and how the French Riviera and Monaco's time relates to the rest of the world. Information on what to do if someone dies in France and how and where to report the death. Also how to arrange a burial in a French cemetery; a cremation, and where you may scatter ashes. Plus how to repatriate the body of the deceased to their home. Emergency services: the numbers to call for fire, police and ambulance. Also sea rescue, drug help, poisons and emergency doctors and hospitals. Emergency services: the numbers to call for Fire, police and ambulance, emergency doctors and hospitals and after hours pharmacies and veterinarians. A world of information, both local and global - in English. The local and international English-language print and broadcast media that is available to you if you live on the French Riviera or in Monaco. Vital information for owners of pets in Monaco, with details on pet ID (microchip and tattoo), lost and found, local refuges, dog beaches, how to buy or sell a pet and guidelines to dangerous breeds. Information from the EU on taxes, the cost of living, the health and education systems, the cultural and private lives and shopping in France. Information relevant to any foreigner moving to or thinking of living on the French Riviera. French Riviera organisations that provide after school sports and activities for children with physical and mental disabilities. The place for you to exchange views, share useful information on parenting, schooling and kid's fun for families in the Cote d'Azur. Information on France; its place geographically, history, government, climate, security, tourism and foreigners living in France. Information on groups, social clubs and links for gay men and women on the French Riviera and in Monaco. Contact numbers for help in the event of child abuse, women abuse, drugs, HIV/AIDS. Plus contacts for free AIDS tests, Red Cross, information for the homeless, family planning and counselling. Contact numbers for help in the event of child abuse, drugs, HIV/AIDS. Plus contacts for the Red Cross and Meals on Wheels. The low-down on Right of Residence,
Rights and Obligations of Residents and
Tax in France.
Information on the facilities available for out-of-school activities for young people and teens in France. This includes details on holiday jobs, volunteer work and exchange programmes, drugs, alcohol, scooters and driving, and teenage pregnancy. Posting a letter or parcel from or to Monaco? Find the post code for all addresses in Monaco and neighbouring France, and the services provided by the main Monaco post office. Contact information for the Prefectures and Sous-Prefectures in the Alpes-Maritimes and Var regions of the Cote d'Azur. The place to go for residency papers (titre de sejour), vehicle registration (carte grise), driving licences and more in France. Contact information for the administrative offices of the Principality of Monaco with contact information, addresses, and open hours. Resources for the disabled, including wheelchair bound, physically disabled, and hearing or sight-impaired residents of the French Riviera and Monaco. Information on government aid, social security, non-profit organisations and parking facilities. Information about casting a ballot in elections in Canada, New Zealand, Ireland and South Africa. Details on who is eligible, how to register and where to vote, including links to electoral commissions. A pet owner in France has several responsibilities regarding identification and animal health. Find out too how to buy a pet, what to do about a lost pet animal and the French laws regarding dangerous dogs. Information on the alternative to marriage in France, PACS, a civil union which gives pacser couples many of the same legal rights of a traditionally married couple. It is also recognsied for same-sex couples as a form of gay marriage. From birth to young adulthood: a guide to activities and facilities available to families in France. Insects, snakes and other things that may threaten the health and safety of dogs living in or on holiday in France, with information on what to do about the dangers of processionary caterpillars and leishmaniasis. Information on the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), the European Pet Passport and travelling with your pet to or from France. Information includes moving pets to or from the UK and Ireland, the USA and Canada and other EU and non-EU countries. Information on the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), the European Pet Passport and travelling with your pet to or from Monaco. Information includes moving pets to or from the UK and Ireland, the USA and Canada and other EU and non-EU countries. Discuss animals - whether wild or domestic - with fellow users of AngloINFO's lively discussion forums. Posting a letter in France? Find the post code for all addresses in all the Alpes-Maritimes and the Var. Find out also how to write a French address, and about the various ways to post a letter or parcel in France. A calendar of the national vacation days when businesses, schools and banks may close and most people get the day off in France. With links to holidays in the UK and US. The best printed guides for living and working in France, from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online! Where to find up-to-the-minute travel and other information when the country is suffering from large-scale industrial unrest. They're young. They need this. Lots of activities for the younger denizens of the French Riviera. The latest French, European and World news. Also Technology, Business, Sport and Entertainment news. The AVF (Accueil des Villes Francaise) is a French organisation established to help newcomers to an area find the information and social integration they may need. EU citizens may vote in several of the French elections. This page tells you how. Information on who may vote in national elections in Monaco, how to register as a voter and where and when to make your cross. The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the Australian Federal Election. Everything the expatriate British citizen needs to know about voting from abroad in the General Elections - the key facts and contact details needed to register for a postal vote or to vote by proxy. The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in U.S. Federal Elections. The current local weather conditions, extended local forecasts, and additional weather information for the coastal region and inland from Menton, through Monte Carlo, to Nice, Grasse, Cannes and St-Tropez. The French Riviera and Monaco's most comprehensive English-language guide to events, music, sport and more on the Cote d'Azur, all the way from Menton to Toulon. ^ Top of Page ^ Computers & TelecomsSpecially designed for iPhones, SmartPhones and PDAs, you can have key elements of AngloINFO literally in the palm of your hand. Wherever you are, you can find the local INFOrmation you need most. The place for you to buy and sell, find employment or a new car, ask and answer questions, and exchange useful, local information with other members of AngloINFO. Send digital AngloINFO Postcards for free! These Web-based greetings cards are ideal for all ages and all occasions - and you can send them at the very last minute if you need to! AngloINFO's weekly e-mailed newsletter - sign up now! Do you have something to buy or sell? Are you offering or looking for property and real estate? Or seeking staff, or a job? AngloINFO's Classified Advertisements offer you two great options. Information on the many companies offering Internet access in France with details on the services available and contact information for the service provider. A complete list of AngloINFO's local reference library - the INFOrmation Pages. The essential facts about life on the French Riviera and in Monaco. How to get us on to your site - for free. Linking code, logos, and even a search box you can build into your website or blog. Monaco Telecom provides full service to the Principality for landlines, mobile/cellular phones, Internet and cable TV. Find out where to go and what to take in order to get connected. The latest Internet and Information Technology news stories, available from AngloINFO's Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes. Information on the country's telecoms network for land lines and mobile/cellular phones. Find useful telephone numbers for installation, complaints, directory enquiries and more. French Yellow Pages business directories and White Pages telephone books: find addresses and numbers in France and Monaco. Plus online phonebooks for the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the Scandinavian countries and more. Yellow Pages business directories and White Pages telephone books: find addresses and numbers in Monaco. Plus online phonebooks for France, the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the Scandinavian countries and more. The AngloFILE is AngloINFO's comprehensive directory of businesses and services available, in English, throughout the French Riviera and Monaco. Whatever you're looking for, you should find it here - in English! What's new on AngloINFO French Riviera and AngloINFO Monaco - all the most important and latest additions to the site are listed. How to find a public-access wireless Internet (802.11) hotspot on the Cote d'Azur and Monaco, elsewhere in France or throughout the world. ^ Top of Page ^ Education & TrainingA selection of the best language-learning books and tapes, from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online! The school calendar for the Cote d'Azur: when schools of the Riviera close for vacations and the children are on holiday. The calendar includes the dates of summer holidays, half-term, the spring break and the Christmas break. The school calendar for the Principality of Monaco: when schools close for vacations and the children are on holiday. The calendar includes the dates of summer holidays, half-term, the spring break and the Christmas break. The basics of the education system in France for children in the school system on the French Riviera. Information includes all the stages from creche (maternelle) to pre-primary, primary and secondary education and international schooling. The basics of the education system in Monaco for children in the school system. Information includes all the stages from creche and maternelle to pre-primary, primary and secondary education and international schooling. ^ Top of Page ^ Entertainment & ArtsCarefully selected titles for the French Riviera or Monaco reader, with access to all of Amazon.co.uk's stock and its secure ordering system. Read all about the many artists who have worked on the French Riviera - and with the AngloINFO Bookshop you can order online! The essential information you need to know about the French Riviera's most famous annual event. Find the most relevant titles for your kids at the AngloINFO Bookshop - and order online! DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or terrestrial digital television is available in France under the name Television Numerique Terrestre (TNT). AngloINFO tells you how to get it and what you'll get when you do. What's on at the movies today, and in the near future: in English! Cinemas from Monaco to Toulon, with full listings. Information on the English-language publications, radio stations and online entertainment available in Monaco. The place to talk about the world of entertainment with fellow Riviera and Monaco residents. The latest entertainment news from around the world, available online from AngloINFO. Monaco has a full calendar of festivals throughout the year. Here you will find information and a description of the events with links to their websites where available. The top titles set in or around the Riviera, from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online! Titles relevant to the history, royalty and life in the Principality. Order books online from Amazon.co.uk. A guide to the summer music festivals on the French Riviera. In Menton, Nice, Monaco, Vence, Biot and Juan les Pins. How to get there and where to stay on the Cote d'Azur. Play against yourself or other AngloINFO members with our online games - hangman, Iago and the hugely popular numbers game, Sudoku - can you make the Hall of Fame? Art, history - and a place to get out of the sun. The Riviera has some of the world's finest museums, and here you can find out how to make the most of them. Getting to grips with TV standards, understanding where and how to pay the TV licence fees, and what's available to the TV viewer in France. Forthcoming classical music events in Monaco and on the Riviera, from AngloINFO's What's On guide. Forthcoming Art events and exhibitions on the Riviera and in Monaco, from AngloINFO's What's On guide. Forthcoming Jazz events in Monaco and on the Riviera, from AngloINFO's What's On guide. Forthcoming rock, pop and DJ music events in Monaco and on the Riviera, from AngloINFO's What's On guide. Forthcoming world music events in Monaco and on the Riviera, from AngloINFO's What's On guide. ^ Top of Page ^ Financial & LegalInformation on opening a Monaco bank account (what documents to provide), the main retail banks and a banking jargon guide. Information on opening a French bank account (what documents to provide), the debit card and setting up debit orders. Information includes a sample of how to write a French check and an explanation of the RIB and TIP. Also: banking jargon guide. Information on the stages of the process involved in a married couple separating and ending a marriage in France and the types of non-contested French divorce available. With details on the possible financial consequences of each type. Real-time currency conversion between the world's currencies - here at AngloINFO. This is the place to ask questions and share information on banking, tax, mortgages, visas and other matters relating to law and money. Information on how best to make your money work for you when buying overseas property in a foreign currency: how market fluctuations can affect the price you pay, and how to protect your finances during the currency transfer. A guide to how the money markets works with information on various currency transfer options available if you need to exchange US Dollars, Pound Sterling, or any other currency to Euros - whether in a single transfer or on a regular basis. Information on capital gains tax in France, on how it is applied to properties, shares and movable goods belonging to foreign residents and non-residents. Find out what it is, the method of calculation, the exemptions and the process for payment. Information on becoming a taxpayer in France, when and how submit your return and details on the tax bands applied to your income. Also find out how other incomes may be taxed (pensions, rental income, interest, dividends), social charges and benefits. New measures of French tax and international legislation affecting French-resident taxpayers were introduced in 2010. This page reviews the main changes and those effective from 2011. The Loi de Finances was voted at the end of 2010. Brief explanation of French taxes, with information on the payment dates of: income tax (impot sur le revenue), occupiers tax (taxe d'habitation), audiovisual tax (redevance audiovisuelle ) and land tax (taxe fonciere). Information on general taxation in France: wealth tax, inheritance/succession taxes, gift tax, and property tax payments due by residents of France and non-residents with assets in France. Includes tables of tax rates, deductions and allowances. Information on the different taxes for French residents; property taxes, VAT, wealth tax and stamp duty. Who has to pay and how to go about paying these taxes. The French marriage process can seem complicated and confusing to foreigners. Here, we explain all you need to know about having your wedding on the French Riviera. Find out how to have a wedding in the Principality of Monaco. Information for foreigners; American, Australian, UK and other European Union citizens wanting to have their wedding in Monaco. What to expect, where to go and the documents required. Jargon guide to the various terms used in currency conversion market; the meaning of terms such as: Stop loss order, Rollover, Floating exchange rate. If you don't understand your bank or broker, perhaps the answer is here. Information on the system of heirship for residents and those with fixed assets in France. The rules of reserved and unreserved allocations and how to make it work for you. Information includes details on legal changes introduced January 2007. General information on taking out and cancelling a French insurance policy, with comprehensive details on insuring a vehicle (options from third party to all risks) and making a claim. Page includes a glossary of terminology used by insurance agents. Information on your rights in the event of a natural disaster destroying your property in France; how to go about making an insurance claim. Includes details on what might be covered in the event of damage by a storm not recognised as a natural disaster. Who to contact if your cellular phone, bank card, Visa, Mastercard or other credit cards are stolen. Personal effects lost or stolen? Here are notes on who to call and what to do. An introduction to the options available to you if you need to make regular payments in Euros, in France, from an account in a different currency (such as Dollars, Pounds Sterling, Rand, Yen and so on) elsewhere in the world. Information for British citizens resident in France on how to manage and make the most of the various pensions schemes that may be available. With information on private pensions, using a UK pension fund, a QROPS and transferring a pension abroad. If you stay in Monaco for over three months you will you need a carte de sejour residency permit. Non-EEA citizens will need a long-stay visa before making application for residency. Explanation on the tax and other benefits, and the purpose of an SCI or Societe Civile Immobiliere as a vehicle for buying property in France. A person resident in France or owning property in France could be affected by French succession and inheritance taxes. Whether you are an heir of assets or whether you are planning your estate, you should understand French tax rules. Find out more here. Key information to understand the various types of French Will available, and how to go about making one and how it affects your assets in France and elsewhere in the world. ^ Top of Page ^ Food & DrinkAll about the Provençal approach to Christmas (Calena), from the start of the celebration of Sainte Barbe, to the importance of the Santons, the Creche, midnight Mass and the dinner, the Reveillon, which follows through New Year to Shrove Tuesday. Find out about some of France's popular drinks; with information on aperitifs and digestifs such as Pastis and Calvados, as well as details about French beers, ciders, hot drinks and bottled water. Books on French wine, the recipes from the classical flavours of France to the market ingredients of Mediterranean cuisine in the AngloINFO Bookshop. Order online from Amazon. Find out when and where to get fresh fruits, vegetables, meat and fish in Monaco at the outdoor or indoor market stalls and how to arrange delivery. When the countryside comes to you. Find out when and where you can enjoy the pleasures of browsing through an outdoor market in the Riviera for local produce, fresh fruit and vegetables and organic food from the bio-food producers. Find out about the foods of France and the different regional specialities; from bouillabaisse and cassoulet in the south to galettes and jambon d'Ardennes in the north. Also information on French cheeses and charcuterie. Find out about the different wines of France; from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Rhone and the Loire Valley; their classifications, grape varieties and the different French wine regions. France's fields and forests have a wide variety of edible mushrooms. But before heading out to pick them it is essential to know if permission is required. Find out where to go and how to find out if a mushroom is edible. Like absinthe, only legal. Essential resources for anyone interested in Provence's "national drink". ^ Top of Page ^ Health, Fitness & BeautyDengue fever is a virus sometimes carried by the Asian Tiger Mosquito, now present in the south of France. While there is no vaccination, find out about the ways to protect yourself, and learn more about the mosquito. Where or how to find a physician: general practitioner, paediatrician, gynaecologist, dentist or orthodontist in the Riviera who speaks your language. Launched June 2004, the "Health Card" is for EU residents to use to access medical resourses when travelling outside of their EU country of residence. Information on the health and risk situation in France with links to government sources of information (in French), the Info Grippe hotline and further English-language links. Information on the French medical insurance system, the CMU and top-up insurance (or mutuelle) and the purpose of a carte vitale: how, where and why to register in the system. Comprehensive list of English terms for everything from parts of the body to common sicknesses, aches and ailments - and their French equivalents. Also a dictionery of terminology for a visit to the dentist. A simple guide the various Social Security organisations in France - their responsibilities and what they do for you in sickness, unemployment, maternity and pregnancy, retirement and other times of financial need. Information on social security coordination between EU member states for obtaining medical coverage and planned health care. Find out how and when to obtain the S1 form which replaces the E106, E109, E120, E121, and the S2 form which replaces the E112. Find out what to expect from the French medical system if you're moving there to live and work or to retire. Understand how to register with the system and what to do in the event of an emergency. The role of the referring doctor in France: how to select and nominate a general practitioner or other specialist to be your family doctor. After-hours medical help and other assistance for child abuse, women needing shelter, drug or alcohol problems, emergency vets, hospitals, doctors and dentists on the French Riviera. Resources for the disabled, including wheelchair bound, physically disabled, and hearing or sight-impaired residents of Monaco. Information on government aid, accessible beaches and public transport for those with reduced mobility The administrative details you need to know if you are giving birth in France. Who to contact and what to expect from the French system throughout the pregnancy and the post-natal period: maternity leave, midwives, vaccinations and the Livret de Famille. Explanation on the qualifications and training disciplines you can expect from psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists and psychoanalysts practising in France. Find out who qualifies for disability benefits in France, called Allocation aux adultes handicapes (AAH), and how a legal French resident can apply for assessment and financial aid from CAF (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales). Information on the laws of February 2007 and January 2008 concerning the banning of smoking in public places in France: schools, public transport, hospitals, administrative buildings, office buildings and youth recreation areas. Find out more. Information on the 2008 legislation banning smoking in public places, including bars, restaurants, schools, public transport, government buildings, office buildings and youth recreation areas. Information on the Monegasque state medical insurance system: who qualifies for what benefits and how to register with the system. This page provides a very useful alphabetical guide explaining terminology used in the French Social Security health insurance system. Find out what is meant by Forfait journalier, Frais de soins or Mutuelle. Information on IVG and legal, safe abortion in France and Monaco. Find out when and where it may be performed, who can access this procedure and how to arrange it. With details of the French family planning organisation, hospitals and health centres. ^ Top of Page ^ House & Home ImprovementsBuilding plans, permissions, regulations, responsibility and builders insurance: information on contractual terms for contractors, architects or engineers. What you need to know when planning to build, renovate or alter property in France. Information on French building permits and planning forms introduced in October 2007. With explanations on each permit (Certificat d'urbanisme, Permis de construire, Declaration prealable, etc.) when building, renovating or altering property on France. The processes, permits and organisations you need when planning to build, renovate or alter a house in France. With explanations on the Code de l'Urbanisme, Plan Local d'Urbanisme (PLU), Carte Communale, understanding COS and calculating SHON. Fire protection: the details on the legal obligations of property owners in the Alpes-Maritimes to clear dry brush on and around their property by 1 July. The words you need to know in French - and their English equivalents when employing builders or engaged in building or renovating a property in France. Ideas and inspiration for the Riviera gardener. A selection of relevant titles for indoors and out - from the AngloINFO Bookshop. You can even order online! This is the place to ask questions and share information on anything to do with your house, renovations, building projects, swimming pools, furniture and interior design ideas. Information on the process of installing gas water heaters, cookers, home heating and other bottle gas appliances in France. Find out about gas piping, ventilation, the fitters' qualifications, Certificates of Conformity and other French gas regulations Information on what to do when moving from France; including notifying schools and residency officials, closing bank accounts, ending contracts for utilities and insurance, exporting cars and moving pets. An introduction to the plumbing and water supply systems in France. What you need to know about the high calcium content of the water, the water pressure, copper and PVC pipes and joints and common plumbing problems in France. Information on the Assainissement Non Collectif (ANC) privately-owned waste water treatment plants and how to ensure you follow the legally correct process when managing the installation of a system on your property in France. Information on management of household waste in the Alpes Maritimes. What you can and can't throw in the dustbin and how and where to dispose of household waste, toxic products, electronic equipment and garden waste. Information on the heating systems available that make use of renewable energy by transferring heat from the ground or air into a form that can be used for domestic home and water heating. Find out too about the benefits paid by the French state. All the information available on AngloINFO that is specifically relevant to a regular visitor to the French Riviera: home and garden and utility facts, getting around, going out, and much more. Moving in? Information on the essential services in Monaco and how to get them connected to your home or office in Monaco. Who to call and what paperwork to have handy in order to get your electricity, water and gas. Information for swimming pool owners on the legal obligations and new regulations for pool safety and security systems to help prevent drowning accidents. The basics on French house wiring and how it compares to home electrics in the United Kingdom. Problems with your telephone, water, electricity or gas? Find the contact number for EDF, GDF, France Telecom or your water company in the French Riviera departments of the Alpes-Maritimes (06) and Var (83). Problems with your telephone, water, electricity or gas? Find the contact number for SMEG or Monaco Telecom. You'll find the contact details on this page. Moving in? Information on the essential services in France and how to get them connected to your home or office on the Cote d'Azur. Who to call and what paperwork to have handy in order to get your electricity, water and gas. ^ Top of Page ^ Real Estate & PropertyLooking for a house, flat, villa or studio on the French Riviera to rent or to buy? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums. If you are looking to buy property on the French Riviera - whether as your main residence, a second home or as an investment property, AngloINFO has a great deal of information available to help you. Detailed information on the obligatory and recommended survey reports needed before you can sell a house or property in France: Energy Performance (DPE), asbestos, lead, gas, termites, foul water drainage; and the Diagnostic Immobilier who can help. Information on the property investment opportunity presented by buying apartments in development complexes in France, with explanations on what a leaseback is, the benefits and disadvantages to a buyer, methods of financing and how to exit from the plan. An explanation of the annual property taxes you will be charged as a home owner or a tenant in France. When reading the property classifieds looking for a house or apartment to buy or to rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are translations of the key French real estate words and phrases, in English. To leave a rented property before the end of a contract, you will need to write a termination letter to the landlord or agent in French. Here is a sample of this letter, in French with English translation and instructions on how to send it. The terms and phrases used in property avertisements and by real estate agents when advertising apartments, condos and villas for sale and to rent: key French real estate words and phrases, in English. A step-by-step guide to the practical process involved in getting a mortgage to cover the purchase of a property in France and the types of mortgage funding that may be available depending on your circumstances. Moving house is complicated: changing address, notifying EDF, GDF, the water and telephone companies, your satellite provider, tax office, bank. This list of essential "to-do" items should simplify your Riviera move as much as possible. Moving house is complicated: changing address, notifying the electricity, gas, water and telephone companies, your satellite provider and bank. This list of essential "to-do" items should simplify your move as much as possible. Looking to let your house, flat, villa or studio in Monaco or on the Riviera? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums. Looking to sell your house, flat, villa or studio in Monaco or on the Riviera? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums. French real estate is a complex area, so before you get in contact with local realtors or real estate agents who have property for sale on the French Riviera you may find it helpful to get to grips with what's involved in purchasing property in France. Information on finding a house or apartment to let. Details on the lease agreement, deposit requirements, service charges, insurance and taxes, the landlord and the tenant's obligations and terminating a lease agreement. Information on finding a house or apartment to let. Details on the lease agreement (bail a loyer), deposit requirements and the condition report, insurance, the landlord and tenant's obligations and terminating a lease agreement, and the annual taxes. Property for sale? A general overview of the process and points to bear in mind when selling a house, apartment or land in France. Explanation on the rights and responsiblities of the owner of an apartment; the Co-Proprietaire; the Syndic and the Conseil Syndical. ^ Top of Page ^ Shopping & StyleFREE classified ads for the Riviera and Monaco - got something spare or something you want? Tell everyone here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums. Information for consumers in France, includes; how to stop spam being sent to your mobile cellular phone, your rights in a restaurant or with holiday property, returns policy when shopping online and how to handle disputes with contractors and services. Imperial/American to Metric (Fahrenheit to Celsius/centigrade) conversions for length and area, air, body and oven temperatures, and US to UK to Euro clothing conversion tables. From junk to quality antiquities, it's all here. The numerous regular brocantes to be found all around the Alpes-Maritimes. From junk to quality antiquities, it's all here. The numerous regular brocantes to be found all around the Var. French chain stores that supply the basic furniture, home furnishings (curtains, carpets, cushions) white goods and electrical appliances (fridges, stoves, kettles, washing machines and tumble dryers, dishwashers, TVs and computers) and DIY for your home Information on the shopping centres (or malls) of the Cote d'Azur and Monaco. Details on what is sold, open hours and access for Cap 3000 in St-Laurent du Var to Monaco's Metropole. Also the hypermarket centres of Nice Lingoustiere, Antibes and elsewhe Where to buy English-language fun, online. An essential guide to e-shopping for your kids. ^ Top of Page ^ Sport & LeisureInformation on the beaches of France, including water quality, beach safety, access for people with disabilities and the risks related to swimming. The dive sites and facilities for scuba diving and snorkelling in the waters of the Mediterranean off the Cote d'Azur. With information on French diving associations. Some handy tips on safety when heading to the Alpine hills in winter, with useful information and links to essential weather and snow report websites. Information on fishing and angling in the fresh water rivers, lakes and dams of the French Riviera as well as sea fishing off the French Riviera coast and deep water angling in the Mediterranean. Information for the golfer on golfing in France: the clubs, facilities and golf organisations. With information on the French licence, transferring a handicap and the Carte Verte. The hills and heights of the Cote d'Azur mountains allow for good thermals for hangliders, paragliers and parapente. Find out the contact information for the Riviera's gliding clubs. A guide to the delightful horse trails to be found in and around the French Riviera. Gun hunting is tightly controlled in France in terms of the species that may be hunted and the people who may hunt. A person must undergo exams and evaluations in order to get a permit. Here is information on shooting seasons and how to get a licence. Petanque: the great game of boules - pointers to all the information you could want about Provence's favourite sport. Information and practical tips on safety and regulations that apply to skiing, snowboarding or participating in any other winter sports in France: the 10 FIS Rules for Conduct, the meaning of avalanche flag warnings and more. From downhill, Alpine skiing to cross-country ski de fond and snowboarding - the region's winter-sports facilities in full. The place to talk about the world of sports, games, exercise and leisure activities. The latest sports news from around the globe, available from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes. Information on hiking, walking, mountain biking and other outdoor activities of the French Riviera region. This international cycling race takes place each year in France over three weeks in July. Find out more about the race, its history, how the teams work and the meaning of the jerseys (yellow, white, green, polka dot) and the route map for this year. Windsufing, sailboarding, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, jetsurfing, scuba diving... if you want to do it on the Riviera's water, you'll find out more here. ^ Top of Page ^ Travel & TourismHow to get in touch with Nice International Airport, Toulon-Hyeres and Cannes-Mandelieu Airports. Up-to-the minute flight information links to taxis, lost property and airport information. Also details of the Heliports and maps locating the airports. Since 2006 airport security rules have been tightened with regard to passengers' handbaggage and items (liquids and electronic equipment) that may be taken onboard. See this page for the current restrictions on flights in the EU, UK, US, and more. Details and contact information on the regional and city bus services for Monaco and the French Riviera, from Menton to Toulon, Monaco into the hills of Nice, Antibes to Sophia Antipolis, Valbonne and more. Details and contact information for the Principality's CAM bus service: where to get tickets, timetables and route maps and fares. Also information on the Monaco taxi service and the elevators that make getting around much easier. Information on the process - and benefits - of private aircraft charter for business or family travel, with details on passports and visas, baggage limitations, itineraries and the choice of destinations and how to book a charter for an emergency flight. The core information on the people and their history, geography, politics, military, economy and statistics everyone needs to know about France, supplied by the CIA. All the core information about the Principality of Monaco, supplied by the CIA. Tourist offices for telling people in other countries about France. Information on getting to France; by air, coach, ferry or train. Find out about the French international and domestic airports and the public transport networks within France. Taking a holiday in French Riviera? Going on vacation to the Cote d'Azur? Information on finding the right place to stay: self-catering accommodation, bed and breakfast, rural gite, cottage or budget hotel or backpacker accommodation, find out more. Taking a holiday in Monaco? Going on vacation to the Principality? Information on finding the right place to stay: self-catering accommodation, bed and breakfast, rural gite, cottage or budget hotel or backpacker accommodation, find out more. Information relevant to the visitor to the French Riviera: where to go, what to do and when to do it. Information relevant to the visitor to Monaco and Monte-Carlo: where to go, what to do and when to do it. Interactive maps of the entire French Riviera region together with the Principality of Monaco, including detailed street maps and satellite views of the region. Access and services for Nice International Airport, with up-to-the minute flight information, links to taxis, lost property and airport information. Also details of the heliport and shuttle and access maps locating the airport. Information on the Nice tram service which runs from north Nice via the Stade du Ray and Jean Medecin to Place Massena, Acropolis and Universite to Pont Michel. See the route map, and find out about tickets and parking. Where to find commercial shipping on the Cote d'Azur (both passenger and freight), plus the ferry services that serve Monaco and the Riviera region. All you need to know about trains running along (or to and from) Monaco and the French Riviera. Find the times for the SNCF trains from the Italian border to Toulon. Printed guides to the country in the AngloINFO Bookshop - buy online! Printed guides to the area in the AngloINFO Bookshop - buy online! Rental bikes in Nice: a subscription-only service allowing subscribers access to bicycles at any time from stations across the town. Annual, monthly and weekly subscription are available and the bikes may be used for up to 24 hours. Information and links to daily French government information on the heat warnings and water restrictions for the summer season. ^ Top of Page ^ Yachts & YachtingAre you legal to drive that yacht, jet-ski or speedboat? The low-down on the permits needed to stay within the law if you want to take the helm of a boat - whether yours or a charter - in France. Crew can seek yacht-related jobs on the Cote d'Azur, while owners and skippers can offer them - all for FREE! A service of The AngloINFO Forum. Forthcoming yachting events along the French Riviera and in Monaco, from dinghy racing to classic regattas, from AngloINFO's comprehensive What's On guide to the region's events. Information on finding a job and working on yachts on the Cote d'Azur; find out about the different types of yachts, qualifications required, the different crew positions available on a yacht and crew salaries. The facts you need to know about all the yacht harbours in the Alpes-Maritimes, from Menton and Monaco to Theoule. Berths, draught, visitor facilities and contact details included. Information on the major annual yachting shows on the Cote d'Azur: The Antibes Yacht Show, The Antibes Crew Show, the Cannes International Boat Show and the Monaco Yacht Show. With information on the dates, locations and tickets. A run-through of the essential local resources available for yacht owners and sailors living in (or visting) the French Riviera. The latest happenings from around the world of yachts and yachting - stories from media sources around the globe collated in The AngloINFO Newsroom. | 
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