6 essential articles for life in France
What’s happening in France in November, presidential candidates’ various policies for foreigners, wealth tax rules and what they mean, whether gifting your French house to family means you avoid care bills – and where the most ‘pure’ French is spoken…
From the rise of gas prices to winter tyre rules and the seasonal truce – plus at least one more protest and a nationwide strike – here’s what’s happening in France in November 2026.
What changes in France in November 2026
The weather’s getting colder, the nights are drawing in and the news is dominated by strikes and protests – so here are six things to look forward to in France this month.
6 things to look forward to in France in November
For foreigners in France, a politician’s immigration policy can have a direct impact on their life, love, work and visa. Here’s a look at the policies of the candidates in the 2027 presidential election, from the far-left to the far-right.
Compared: The French presidential candidates’ policies for foreigners in France
Many homeowners in France wonder whether gifting their property to their children could prevent it from being used to pay for care later in life. Here’s a look at how the French system works, and whether doing this will truly save you money.
If I gift my French house to my kids will I avoid paying for care?
France’s wealth tax eventually applies to property assets in France and abroad, but there is a grace period for new arrivals. We asked tax lawyer Cassandre Nogues to explain how this applies to people moving to France.
Ask the expert: How does France’s wealth tax affect new arrivals?
If you were to ask where in France people speak the “purest” French, one town has a longstanding claim to the title.
Revealed: The town in France where locals speak ‘perfect’ French
