AngloINFO French Alps

Everything you need for life in the French Alps - local information you can trust

There are many reasons why people move away from their home country: career opportunities, temporary expat job assignments, study, retirement, an improved quality of life, family commitments, second-home ownership or permanent emigration. Whatever the reason for moving, life in a new place can be unusual, complicated or just difficult. Whether you have been living abroad for ten years or you are just thinking about moving, AngloINFO is here to give you dependable support - whenever and wherever you need it.

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Information Pages

- 432 pages about life in the French Alps
  • Income Tax

    Income Tax:

    The responsibilities of the taxpayer in France: understand the French tax system and how it affects your income.

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  • Setting Up Home

    Setting Up Home:

    Find out how to get power, water and gas turned on and how to get the rubbish removed.

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  • Useful Contacts

    Useful Contacts:

    Find out about services and government organisations that play a part in moving to France.

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  • Employment

    Employment :

    Just hired, or looking for work? Find out about employment contracts, including benefits and legal requirements.

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Featured Businesses

Wendy's Houses - Proficio

Property Search Consultants in the French Alps specialising in chalets, newbuilds, land, farms, apartments & renovations, in particular in Les Gets, Morzine and the Portes du Soleil areas....

So What's New?

From the blog:
Living the Dream, French Alps

Blog 76! Should have trumpeted the February offering a little louder, now we’ll just have to save the celebrations for the centenary post, if we’re still in business.  And yes, this one is a tad overdue, but we’ll put that down to the demands of a heavy season, now drawn to a close. But then ... Read more

by Chris on May 16, 2013

Today

Todays Open Air Markets

Details of the open air markets taking place in the French Alps today

Weather

Overcast
  • Sunrise: 6:00
  • Sunset: 21:07
  • The Weather:
    14.1°C (57°F) and Overcast 38 Passins (Last Updated on May 22, 12:18 AM CEST)

Forex Cross Rates

EUR USD GBP CHF JPY
EUR 0.7748 1.1738 0.7994 0.0076
USD 1.2907 1.5151 1.0318 0.0098
GBP 0.8519 0.6600 0.6810 0.0064
CHF 1.2509 0.9692 1.4684 0.0095
JPY 132.1610 102.3948 155.1368 105.6527

Featured Business

Wendy's Houses - Proficio

Property Search Consultants in the French Alps specialising in chalets, newbuilds, land, farms,... Read more...

AngloINFO French Alps - Blogs

Find out what living in the French Alps is really like behind the scenes. Find the places not in... Read more...

Midas Kitchens

We provide a full design, supply and installation service of quality kitchens throughout the... Read more...

Essentials

Emergency Numbers in French Alps

Find out vital information on who to call and what to do in an emergency...

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Essentials

Emergency Numbers in French Alps

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Featured Information

Schooling & Education

Schooling & Education

Find out about the French and the international primary, secondary and university school systems.

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Emergencies

Emergencies

Who to call and what to say in an emergency, including numbers for police, ambulance, fire and rescue.

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News

Breaking news in France

English-language news relating to France and French Alps. Headlines, Business and Technology News and much more..

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