Making your second home your main home property, some possibly good news on the heatwave front, water restrictions, French e-scooter rules and why you’ve been getting emails about pixels
It’s quite common for people to buy a property in France as a second home, and then decide to move there full time. But it’s important to make sure that your property designation is up to date.
How to convert your French second-home into a main residence
France's inheritance laws are substantially different and more rigid than those in many English-speaking countries, and there are common pitfalls for those unaware of their intricacies and quirks - here’s what second-home owners need to know.
Explained: French inheritance law and second homes
France is currently in the grip of its fifth heatwave of the summer - but one weather channel predicts that this will be the last one for 2026.
Heatwave number five could be ‘last period of extreme temperatures in France in 2026’
Since August 9th, the vast majority of mainland France, including Paris, has been under at least the first water warning level, with 67 of the country’s 101 départements under the highest ‘crisis’ alert.
LATEST: Maps of all the water restrictions in place in France
Scooter users in Paris must now wear helmets and reflective gear under new rules introduced following a significant rise in injuries, but there are also national laws on scooter use, covering everything from passengers to parking.
What the law says about e-scooter use in France
You may have received a flurry of emails recently from French companies or service providers talking about a mysterious “pixel de suivi”. This is what’s going on.
Why your inbox is full of French emails about pixels
