INFOrmation Pages Index: 182 resources

Building & Renovation

· Building Construction in France: Responsibility, Regulations & Insurance (The AngloFILE: Building & Renovation)
Building 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.

· Building in France: French Planning, Forms & Permits (The AngloFILE: Building & Renovation)
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.

· Building in France: French Process for Building & Renovations (The AngloFILE: Building & Renovation)
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.

· French Building Jargon Guide (The AngloFILE: Building & Renovation)
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.

· Installing and Using Gas Heating and Appliances in France (The AngloFILE: Building & Renovation)
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

· Plumbing & Domestic Water Supply in France (The AngloFILE: Building & Renovation)
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.

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Business Services

· Auto-Entrepreneur (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Information 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.

· Business News (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
The very latest French, European and World business news, available online from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.

· Contracting in France - Working Through a Portage Salarial (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
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

· Employing Casual Labour in France (The AngloFILE: Employment Agencies & Recruitment)
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

· EU Factsheet: Working in France (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
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.

· EU Factsheets: Moving to France (The AngloFILE: Relocation & Help Moving to France)
Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to France: including residency, moving cars, money, pets, finding a home, finding a school and more.

· French Job Contracts (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
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).

· Jobs Offered Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Offering a job or looking for staff in Burgundy? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Jobs Wanted Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Looking for a job in Burgundy? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Online Translation (The AngloFILE: Translators & Interpreters)
Use the power of the Internet to get from French to English, and back again. Translate words, phrases, sentences - even entire Web pages!

· Owning & Running Holiday Accommodation (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
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.

· Post in France: Codes, Addresses and Mailing a Letter (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Posting a letter in France? Find the post code for all addresses in the Burgundy region. Find out also how to write a French address, and about the various ways to post a letter or parcel in France.

· Public Holidays in Burgundy (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
A calendar of the national vacation days when businesses, schools and banks close and people get the day off in Burgundy. With links to holidays in the UK and US.

· Residence Permits (The AngloFILE: Relocation & Help Moving to France)
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.

· Starting a Business in France (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
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.

· Unemployment in France (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Information for a worker in France who loses their job, is fired or retrenched. Details on where to go, how to register for unemployment benefits and job seeking.

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Cars, Bikes & Driving

· Buying & Selling a New or Used Car in France (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on the paperwork and process involved whether buying a car from a dealership or a secondhand car through a classified advertisement. The documents required and where they must be sent.

· Cars & Driving Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Getting around the Burgundy region 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.

· Cars for Sale / Wanted Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
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.

· Controle Technique (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
All vehicles must undergo regular inspection revisione, by official test centres. This inspection (like the MOT test) is to ensure the car is legal and roadworthy with safe emissions. Find out where and how to get a car tested.

· Driving in France (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Motoring notes on the driving laws and you. An introduction to what you must (and must not) do when driving on French roads: licences, speeding, parking and alcohol intake limits.

· Driving in Ice & Snow (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Some handy tips on safety when driving in winter, with useful information and links to essential weather and snow report websites.

· Exchanging a Foreign Driving Licence (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on who can drive on a foreign driver's licence, and for how long. Information on when, where and how to exchange a license.

· French Driving Licences (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on driving permits in France: details on applying for a learner's licence and registering for a French driving test.

· Glossary of French Mechanical & Breakdown Terms (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
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.

· Importing a Caravan, Camping Car or Trailer in France (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
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.

· Insuring a Vehicle in France (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
General information on the types of French vehicle insurance available: details on insuring a vehicle (options from third party to all risks) and making a claim. What the cover provides and how to insure a foreign car in France.

· Motorsport news (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Formula 1, CART, rallies and more - all the latest motorsport news from around the world, from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.

· Registering a Foreign Vehicle in France (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
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 and how to get a UK or mainland EU or US car onto French plates.

· Road Traffic Accidents in France (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on what to do when you have a road traffic accident: who to call and how to fill in the accident report document for insurance after a car crash.

· The Green Card (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
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.

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Community Life: Burgundy

· Administration Offices Burgundy (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Burgundy)
Contact information for the national and local administrative centres of Bourgogne. The place to go for residency papers, vehicle registration papers, driving licences and more.

· Bringing up Toddlers and Children in France (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Burgundy)
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.

· CIA Facts & Figures: France (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
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.

· Consular Services for Foreign Residents in France (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
UK and US consulates have informative websites on issues relevant to their citizens living in France. They provide services for citizens in need, including replacement of lost or stolen passports and help in difficult situations

· Creating an Association Loi 1901 in France (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Burgundy)
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.

· Death & Dying in France (The AngloFILE: Funeral Homes & Undertakers)
Information on how to proceed if you need to report the death of a family member in France. Also information on the repatriation of remains for a burial or cremation outside France.

· English Language Media (The AngloFILE: News & Weather)
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 in France.

· Essential Animal Information for Burgundy (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Who to call for animal information, animal rights organisations and other associations for the protection of cats, dogs and other pet animals. Where to go and how the law affects you and your pet, or any other animal that enters your life in Bourgogne.

· EU Factsheets: Living & Working in France (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Burgundy)
Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to and living in France: residency, finding a home, a school and a job, French social security and more.

· Families & Kids Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Burgundy)
The place for you to exchange views, share useful information on parenting, schooling and kid's fun for families in Burgundy and the region.

· Gay & Lesbian in Burgundy & France (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Burgundy)
Information on groups, social clubs and links for gay men and women in Burgundy.

· Getting Married in France (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Burgundy)
Information on the French marriage process for foreigners - American, Australian, UK and other European Union citizens - wanting to have their wedding in France. What to expect, where to go and the documents required for the legal process.

· Living with Teenagers in France (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Burgundy)
Information for parents with teenagers about youth organisations, youth employment law, driving, drugs, alcohol and teenage pregnancy.

· PACS: the Pacte Civil de Solidarite (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Burgundy)
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.

· Pet Threats & Animal Dangers (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Insects, snakes and other things that may threaten the health of dogs and other animals living in Burgundy.

· Pet Travel and Moving with Animals to France (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
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.

· Pets & Animals Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Anything to do with animals in Burgundy - whether pets or wildlife - can be discussed here.

· Pregnancy & Birth: Having a Baby in France (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Burgundy)
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: maternity leave, midwives, vaccinations and registering the birth.

· Resident's Guides (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
The best printed guides for living and working in France, from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online!

· Strikes in France: checklist (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Burgundy)
Where to find up-to-the-minute travel and other information when the country is suffering from large-scale industrial unrest.

· The AngloINFO Newsroom (The AngloFILE: News & Weather)
The latest European and World news. Also Technology, Business, Sport and Entertainment news.

· The AVF (The AngloFILE: Support Groups)
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.

· Utilities - Service Numbers in Burgundy (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
Problems with your telephone, water, electricity or gas? Find the contact numbers for the main utility services in Burgundy.

· Voting in France (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Burgundy)
Information on voting in France. This page tells you how.

· Voting in the Australian Federal Elections (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the Australian Federal Election.

· Voting in the UK General Elections (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
Everything the expatriate UK citizen needs to know about voting in the General Elections - the key facts and contact details are all here.

· Voting in the US Presidential Elections (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the US Presidential election.

· Weather in Burgundy (The AngloFILE: News & Weather)
Today's weather in your area, with an extended forecast to help you plan ahead. The service includes high and low temperatures, wind forecast, humidity and likelihood of rain or other weather conditions.

· What's On - Across Burgundy (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Burgundy)
AngloINFO Burgundy's comprehensive English-language guide to What's On throughout the Bourgogne region with events, music, sport and more…

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Computers & Telecoms

· AngloINFO Anywhere (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
Specially 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.

· AngloINFO Classifieds & Discussions (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
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.

· AngloINFO Postcards (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
Send digital AngloINFO Postcards for free! These Web-based greetings cards of the Bourgogne region are ideal for all occasions - and you can send them to anyone with an e-mail address.

· AngloINFO Update (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
AngloINFO's weekly e-mailed newsletter - sign up now!

· Classified Advertisements (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
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.

· France Telecom: Key Information (The AngloFILE: Internet, Telephone, VOIP & WiFi)
France Telecom the country's telecoms network for land lines, mobile/cellular phones and internet. Handy telephone numbers for installation, complaints, directory enquiries and more.

· Getting Online in France (The AngloFILE: Computers & Telecoms)
Information on the many companies offering Internet access in France with details on the services available and contact information for the service provider.

· INFOrmation Pages Index (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
The alphabetical list of AngloINFO's INFOrmation pages - the essential facts about life in and around Bourgogne.

· Linking to AngloINFO (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
How to get us on to your site - for free.

· Technology News (The AngloFILE: Computers & Telecoms)
The latest Internet and Information Technology news stories, available from AngloINFO's Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.

· Telephone Directories (The AngloFILE: Internet, Telephone, VOIP & WiFi)
Online phone books for Italy, the UK, the USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the Scandinavian countries and others of relevance to AngloINFO's users.

· The AngloFILE Business Directory (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
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 (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
What's new on AngloINFO - where we list the recent additions to the site.

· WiFi Internet Access in Burgundy (The AngloFILE: Computers & Telecoms)
How to find a public-access wireless Internet (802.11) hotspot in Burgundy, elsewhere in France or throughout the world.

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Education & Training

· Bookshop: Language (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
French language guides and phrase books from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online.

· EU Factsheets: Living in France (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
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 in France.

· School Holidays in Burgundy (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
Information on the school terms in Burgundy to help you plan your calendar. Includes the dates when the state schools close for vacation.

· Schooling in France (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
The basics of the education system in France for children in the school system in Burgundy. Information includes all the stages from creche to pre-primary, primary and secondary education and international schooling.

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Entertainment & Arts

· AngloINFO Bookshop (The AngloFILE: Books & Bookshops)
Titles relevant to Burgundy on the subjects of biographies, art, history, cookery, the home and guides for foreign children and families moving to and living in France. Order online from Amazon.

· Art & Artists (The AngloFILE: Galleries, Art Exhibitions & Sales)
Read all about art and artists in Burgundy - and with the AngloINFO Bookshop you can order online!

· DVB in France - Television Numerique Terrestre (TNT) (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
DVB (Digital Video Braodcasting) 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.

· Entertainment Discussion (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
The place to talk about the world of entertainment with fellow residents of Burgundy.

· Entertainment News (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
The latest entertainment news from around the world, available online from AngloINFO.

· Festivals in Burgundy (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Bourgogne 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.

· Literature (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
The top titles set in and around Burgundy, from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online!

· Museums & Monuments of Burgundy (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Art, archeology, history, literature... Find out how to make the most of the museums using discount tickets and vouchers.

· Online Games (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
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?

· Television & Radio in France (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Getting to grips with TV standards, understanding where and how to pay the radio and TV licence fees, and what's available to the TV viewer in France.

· What's On: Art (The AngloFILE: Galleries, Art Exhibitions & Sales)
Forthcoming art events and exhibitions in and around Burgundy, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

· What's On: Classical Music (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Music & Concert Venues)
Forthcoming classical music events in and around Burgundy, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

· What's On: Jazz (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Music & Concert Venues)
Forthcoming Jazz events in and around Burgundy, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

· What's On: Rock & Pop (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Music & Concert Venues)
Forthcoming rock and pop music events in and around Bourgogne, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

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Financial & Legal

· Banking in France (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on opening a French bank account - what documents to provide - the credit and debit cards, payment methods cheques and more.

· Divorce in France (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on the stages of the process involved in a married couple separating an ending a marriage in France and the types of non-contested French divorce available. With details on the possible financial consequences of each type.

· Exchange Rates (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Real-time currency conversion between the world's currencies - here at AngloINFO.

· Financial & Legal Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
This is the place to ask questions and share information on banking, tax, mortgages, visas and other matters relating to law and money.

· Foreign Exchange & Property Purchase in France (The AngloFILE: Foreign Exchange & Currency Transfer)
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.

· Foreign Exchange Options (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
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.

· French Capital Gains Tax on Property, Shares & Goods (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
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.

· French Income Tax: Being Tax Resident in France (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
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.

· French Property Capital Gains Tax FAQ (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and the answers on the the new rules for captail gains tax introduced in January 2004 and the effect they could have on your purchase of property in France. Information is specific to the British home owner.

· French Tax Payment Deadlines (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
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).

· French Taxes: Wealth, Inheritance, Gift and Property Tax (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
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.

· Glossary of Foreign Exchange Terminology (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
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.

· Inheritance Law in France (The AngloFILE: Lawyers, Legal Advice & Notaires)
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.

· Making regular international money transfers to France (The AngloFILE: Foreign Exchange & Currency Transfer)
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.

· Pensions for Britons Retiring in France (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
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.

· Property Taxes in France (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on who pays what taxes and why in the event of a property being bought in France. With an explanation of the annual property taxes you will be charged as a home owner or a tenant.

· SCI and Property Purchase (The AngloFILE: Mortgages & Home Finance)
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.

· Succession and Inheritance Tax in France (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
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.

· Wills in France (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
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.

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Food & Drink

· Bookshop: Food & Drink (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
Selection of cookery books for the wines and foods of Burgundy from the AngloINFO Bookshop.

· Markets in Burgundy (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
Where to find the freshest local produce: find out which days of the week the market comes to the towns and villages of Burgundy.

· Mushroom Picking in France (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
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.

· Wines of Burgundy (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
Find out about the different wines and wine growing regions in Burgundy; the different reds and whites, terroirs and Appellations d'origine controlée (AOCs) as well as information for wine tourists in the region.

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Health, Fitness & Beauty

· E112 Form: Obtaining Medical Treatment in Other EU Countries (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Information on the E112 form for EU residents seeking medical treatment in another EU country. Where to obtain the form, when it's required, how it's different from a European Health Insurance Card and what kind of care is covered.

· Emergency Telephone Numbers (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Emergency services: the numbers to call for Fire, Police and Ambulance. Also drug help, poisons and emergency doctors and hospitals.

· EU Factsheets: Social Security in France (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
EU Factsheets on the social security and employee protection and allowances for the French employee. Includes information on maternity insurance, life insurance and unemployment benefits.

· Flu Pandemics (Swine flu A/H1N1, Avian flu H5N1 bird flu) in France (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
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.

· French Health Insurance (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
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.

· French Social Security Organisations (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
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.

· Health, Fitness & Beauty Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Looking for a doctor? Or share contacts of a hairdresser and get recommendations on Yoga classes? This is the place for all your health, fitness and beauty questions and comments related to life in Burgundy in English.

· Medecin Traitant or Attending Medical Practitioner (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
The role of the referring doctor in France: how to select and nominate a general practitioner or other specialist to be your family doctor.

· Medical Terminology Glossary (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Needing a doctor? Got an ache? Here is a comprehensive list of English medical terms and descriptions, and the French translation for everything from parts of the body to common sicknesses, aches and ailments to help you communicate a medical problem.

· Notes for the Disabled in Burgundy (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Overview of where to go and what to do if you are mobility, sight or hearing impaired - a wheelchair or cane user - and living in or visiting Burgundy. Information on the French organisations and facilities.

· Psychiatrists, Psychologists & Psychotherapists in France (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Explanation on the qualifications and training disciplines you can expect from psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists and psychoanalysts practising in France.

· Qualifying for French Disability Benefits (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
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).

· Smokers & Smoking in France (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
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.

· Social Security in France: Terminology (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
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.

· Support Groups: Alcoholics Anonymous, Drug, Cancer, HIV (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
English-speaking support groups and meetings for AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) following the 12 Step programme, drug aid, cancer support meetings, AIDS and more. See this page for contact information.

· Termination of Pregnancy/Abortion in France (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Information on who to contact and how to proceed in the event of an unwanted pregnancy. Also information on family planning clinics.

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Home & Garden

· Conversion Tables (The AngloFILE: Home & Garden)
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.

· Home & Garden Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Home & Garden)
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.

· Leaving France & Moving On (The AngloFILE: Home & Garden)
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.

· Moving House in France (The AngloFILE: Home & Garden)
Moving house is complicated: changing address, notifying the gas, water and telephone companies, your satellite provider, tax office, bank. This list of essential "to-do" items should simplify your French move as much as possible.

· PAL, SECAM & NTSC (The AngloFILE: Satellite & Cable TV Installers)
Getting to grips with TV standards in France and elsewhere.

· Septic Tanks & Wastewater in France (The AngloFILE: Home & Garden)
Information on the regulations, workings, installation and maintenance of a wastewater system - the fosse septique - in France.

· Swimming Pool Law: Safety & Security (The AngloFILE: Swimming Pool & Spa Supply & Maintenance)
Information for swimming pool owners on the legal obligations and new regulations for pool safety and security systems to help prevent drowning accidents.

· The French Domestic Electrical System (The AngloFILE: Home & Garden)
The basics on French house wiring and how it compares to home electrics in the United Kingdom.

· Weather Warnings, Heat Wave & Water Restrictions in France (The AngloFILE: Home & Garden)
Information and links to daily French government information on the heat warnings and water restrictions for the summer season.

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Property & Real Estate

· Accommodation Wanted Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
Looking for a house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Buying a House or Property in France (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
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 in Burgundy, you may find it helpful to get to grips with what's involved in French property purchases.

· Diagnostic Survey Reports when Selling Property in France (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
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.

· English-French Property Jargon Guide (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
When reading the property classifieds looking for a house or apartment to buy or to rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are English translations of the key French real estate words and phrases.

· French Leasebacks: Buying Off-Plan (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
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.

· Giving Notice on a Rental Property (The AngloFILE: Apartments & Houses For Rent)
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.

· Mortgages in France: The Cost and Procedure (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
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.

· Property For Rent Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
Looking to rent out your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Property For Sale Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
Looking to sell your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Property Purchase Transaction: How to Buy a House in France (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
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 in Burgundy you may find it helpful to get to grips with what's involved in purchasing property in France.

· Renting a House or Apartment in France (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
The facts you need to know about renting a house or apartment in France: the contract, the deposit, the lease and the legal obligations of the landlord and the tenant.

· Selling Property in France (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
Property for sale? A general overview of the process and points to bear in mind when selling a house, apartment or land in France.

· Syndics and Co-Proprietaires (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
Explanation on the rights and responsiblities of the owner of an apartment; the Co-Proprietaire; the Syndic and the Conseil Syndical.

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Shopping & Style

· Bring & Buy (Or Sell...) (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
FREE classified ads for Burgundy - got something spare or something you want? Tell everyone here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Furniture, Hardware, Appliance & Office Supplies Shopping (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
French chain stores that supply basic furniture, home furnishings (curtains, carpets, cushions) white goods and electrical appliances (fridges, stoves, kettles, washing machines and tumble dryers, dishwashers, TVs and computers) for your home.

· Lost & Stolen Credit Cards & Mobile/Cellular Phones in France (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
What to do and where to call if your credit cards or telephones are lost or stolen in France.

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Sport & Leisure

· Boat Permits (The AngloFILE: Sailing, Barging & Boats)
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.

· Canals and Waterways of Burgundy (The AngloFILE: Sailing, Barging & Boats)
Information on the canals and inland waterways in Burgundy; the Burgundy Canal, the River Yonne, the Nivernais Canal, the Briare Canal and more.

· Daylight Savings Time (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
The clocks change twice a year moving from winter (standard) time to summer time and back. Find out when, and how France's time relates to the rest of the world.

· Fishing & Angling in Burgundy (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information on the permits required for freshwater fishing and angling in the rivers, lakes and dams of Burgundy. Information includes contacts for local fishing associations.

· Golf in Burgundy (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information for the golfer on golfing in Burgundy: the Golf Federation, the requirements to play (the handicap system, medical certificates) and information on who to contact locally.

· Hunting in Burgundy (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information on hunting in Burgundy: including permits, the season and restricted areas.

· Sport & Leisure Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
The place to talk about the world of sports, games, exercise and leisure activities.

· Sports News (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
The latest sports news from around the world, courtesy of The AngloINFO Newsroom - from cricket and (various kinds of) football to motor racing and athletics.

· The Great Outdoors: Hiking & Biking in Burgundy (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information on walking, hiking, mountain biking, watersports and horse riding in Burgundy, in the hills, valleys or on the rivers and lakes of Cote d'Or, Saone et Loire, Yonne and Nievre. With contact details of regional sport and activity associations.

· The Nevers Magny-Cours Racing Circuit (The AngloFILE: Motor Sports: Track, Bike, Kart)
Find out about the Formula 1 racing circuit situated in the Nievre; it's history, information about the circuit itself as well as advice to visitors on opening times and how to get there.

· Tour de France (The AngloFILE: Cycling & Mountain Biking)
This international cycle race takes place each year in France, over three weeks in July. Find out more about the race and its history, how the teams work and the meaning of the various jerseys (yellow, white, polka dot) and the route map for this year.

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Travel & Tourism

· Airport Hand Baggage Security Rules (The AngloFILE: Airlines, Scheduled Flights & Charter)
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.

· Burgundy Airport Contacts (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
How to get in touch with airports near Burgundy, including Lyon Saint-Exupery airport, Geneva airport and Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport. With up-to-the minute flight information and links to bus, taxi, lost property and airport information.

· Burgundy Maps (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Access to interactive maps of the region that let you get right down to the level of individual street addresses!

· Bus Services in Burgundy (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Details and contact information on the regional and city bus transport systems.

· European Health Insurance Card (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
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.

· Holiday Accommodation Options (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Taking a holiday in Burgundy? Going on vacation in the area? Information on finding the right place to stay: self-catering, bed and breakfast, hotel or youth hostel, find out more.

· Local Tourism Notes (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Information and links for tourists to Burgundy, with details on accommodation, flights and airports, museums, tourist services and must-see sights along the coast.

· Trains & Railways in Burgundy (The AngloFILE: Public Transport: Buses & Trains)
Route maps and booking information for the national rail service, regional trains and the urban train network: to help you find your way around Burgundy.

· Travel Guides - Burgundy (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
The information you need when planning a visit to the region of Burgundy - from anywhere in the world - or from within France itself.

· Travel Guides - France (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Printed guides to the country in the AngloINFO Bookshop - buy online!