INFOrmation Pages Index: 248 resources

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 European and World business news, available online from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated live every 15 minutes.

· 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

· Employment in Monaco (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
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 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 & Monaco)
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.

· Freelance in France - Working Through a Portage Salarial (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Freelance workers resident in France must be correctly registered to receive payments. Portage Salarial organisations act as "agents" and provide a service through which a freelance worker can legally invoice clients and receive social security

· 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 (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Looking for staff on the French Riviera or in Monaco? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Jobs Wanted (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Looking for a job on the French Riviera or in Monaco? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Monaco Business Resources (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Handy guides for those doing business in the Principality. Essential reading if you're planning to trade in (or with) Monte Carlo or Monaco.

· 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.

· Residency Permit (Titre de Sejour) in France (The AngloFILE: Relocation: Help Moving to France & Monaco)
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 Benefits in France (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Unemployed? Retrenched? Information on Assedic and ANPE, the French national organisations dealing with issues relating to unempolyment benefits and job seekers.

· What's On: Conferences (The AngloFILE: Annual Riviera & Monaco Events)
Forthcoming conferences and exhibitions on the French Riviera and in Monaco, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

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Cars, Bikes & Driving

· Buying & Selling a Car in France: Carte Grise Vehicle Registration (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
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.

· Buying & Selling a Car in Monaco (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
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.

· Car Accidents in France (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
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.

· 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.

· Cars, Bikes & Driving Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
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.

· Controle Technique (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
The compulsory roadworthiness test for your car or other motor vehicle in France: why, when, where and how to get it done.

· 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 in France: licences, speeding, driving and alcohol.

· EU Information: Driving in France (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
The definitive word on licences, insurance and more. Information coming straight from the EU, with all the authority you could want.

· Foreign Driving Licence in Monaco (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
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.

· Foreign Driving Licences in France (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
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.

· French Driving Licences (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
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.

· Glossary of Car 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.

· Monaco Formula One Grand Prix (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on the prestigious F1 motor sporting event which comes to Monaco each year. Find out last year's winners, the history, the circuit, where to get tickets and how to watch the race in the Principality.

· Monte Carlo Rally 2009 (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on the annual Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo, part of the World Rally Championships, which takes place each year in the mountains above and around the Principality.

· 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.

· Parking in Monaco (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
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.

· 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 (the DRIRE) and how to get a UK or mainland EU or US car onto French plates.

· Registering a Foreign Vehicle in Monaco (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
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.

· 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: Cote d'Azur

· Alcoholics Anonymous (The AngloFILE: Support Groups)
AA 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.

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

· Citizen Guides: Monaco (US, UK, Australia & Canada) (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
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.

· 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 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.

· Creating an Association Loi 1901 in France (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Cote d'Azur)
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.

· Daylight Savings Time (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
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.

· Death & Dying in France (The AngloFILE: Funeral Homes & Undertakers)
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 Telephone Numbers: French Riviera (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
Emergency services: the numbers to call for Fire, Police and Ambulance. Also sea rescue, drug help, poisons and emergency doctors and hospitals.

· Emergency Telephone Numbers: Monaco (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
Emergency services: the numbers to call for Fire, police and ambulance, emergency doctors and hospitals and after hours pharmacies and veterinarians.

· 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 on the French Riviera or in Monaco.

· Essential Animal Information for Pets in France & Monaco (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Vital information for owners of pets in Monaco and on the French Riviera, with information on pet ID (microchip and tattoo), lost and found, local dog beaches, how to buy or sell a pet and guidelines to dangerous breeds.

· EU Factsheets: Living in France (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Cote d'Azur)
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.

· Facilities for Children with Disabilities (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living on the Riviera)
French Riviera organisations that provide after school sports and activities for children with physical and mental disabilities.

· Families & Kids Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living on the Riviera)
The place for you to exchange views, share useful information on parenting, schooling and kid's fun for families in the Côte d'Azur.

· Gay & Lesbian Organisations (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Cote d'Azur)
Information on groups, social clubs and links for gay men and women on the French Riviera and in Monaco.

· Getting Married in France (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Cote d'Azur)
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.

· Helplines: French Riviera (The AngloFILE: Support Groups)
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.

· Helplines: Monaco (The AngloFILE: Support Groups)
Contact numbers for help in the event of child abuse, drugs, HIV/AIDS. Plus contacts for the Red Cross and Meals on Wheels.

· Living in France (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Cote d'Azur)
The low-down on Right of Residence, Rights and Obligations of Residents and Tax in France.

· Living with Teenagers in France (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living on the Riviera)
Information 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.

· National Administration: France (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
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.

· National Administration: Monaco (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
Contact information for the administrative offices of the Principality of Monaco with contact information, addresses, and open hours.

· Notes for the Disabled (The AngloFILE: Support Groups)
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.

· PACS: the Pacte Civil de Solidarite (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Cote d'Azur)
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.

· Parents and Children in France (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living on the Riviera)
From birth to young adulthood: a guide to activities and facilities available to families in France.

· Pet Threats & Animal Dangers (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
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.

· Pet Travel and Moving with Animals (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.

· Pet Travel to Monaco (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 Monaco. 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)
Discuss animals - whether wild or domestic - with fellow users of AngloINFO's lively discussion forums.

· Post in France: Codes, Addresses and Mailing a Letter (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
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.

· Public Holidays France & Monaco (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
A calendar of the national vacation days when businesses, schools and banks may close and most people get the day off in France, Monaco and Italy. With links to holidays in the UK and US.

· 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: Cote d'Azur)
Where to find up-to-the-minute travel and other information when the country is suffering from large-scale industrial unrest.

· Stuff for Kids (The AngloFILE: Children: Days Out For Kids)
They're young. They need this. Lots of activities for the younger denizens of the French Riviera.

· The AngloINFO Newsroom (The AngloFILE: News & Weather)
The latest French, 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.

· Voting in France (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Cote d'Azur)
EU citizens may vote in several of the French elections. This page tells you how.

· Voting in Monaco (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Cote d'Azur)
Information on who may vote in national elections in Monaco, how to register as a voter and where and when to make your cross.

· 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: Community Life: Cote d'Azur)
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.

· 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 on the French Riviera & Monaco (The AngloFILE: News & Weather)
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.

· What's On: French Riviera & Monaco (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Cote d'Azur)
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.

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Computers & Technology

· AngloFILE Category A-Z (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
All the AngloFILE's categories listed in alphabetical order.

· AngloINFO Discussion Forums (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
The place for you to exchange views, share useful information or just to let off steam! AngloINFO's discussion forums have it all...

· AngloINFO on the Road (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
You can take it with you, thanks to AngloINFO's range of mobile offerings - information at your fingertips for owners of PalmOS or Windows CE palmtops, and now: WAP cellphones!

· AngloINFO Postcards (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
Send digital AngloINFO Postcards for free! These Web-based greetings cards 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 & Technology)
Information on the many companies offering Internet access in France with details on the services available and contact information for the service provider.

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

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

· Monaco Telecom: Key Information (The AngloFILE: Internet, Telephone, VOIP & WiFi)
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.

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

· Telephone Directories in France (The AngloFILE: Internet, Telephone, VOIP & WiFi)
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.

· Telephone Directories in Monaco (The AngloFILE: Internet, Telephone, VOIP & WiFi)
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 (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
The AngloFILE is AngloINFO's comprehensive directory of businesses and services available, in English, throughout the region. Browse through the various Categories and Sub-Categories until you find what you want, or try out the powerful search facility.

· The Pocket AngloFILE (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
Now you can carry a compact version of the AngloFILE with you wherever you go! The Pocket AngloFILE works with palmtop and handheld computers running PalmOS or Windows CE.

· What's New AngloINFO Riviera & Monaco (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
What's new on AngloINFO Riviera and AngloINFO Monaco - where we list the recent additions to the site.

· WiFi Hotspots on the French Riviera & Monaco (The AngloFILE: Computers & Technology)
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.

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Education & Training

· French Language (The AngloFILE: French Lessons: Groups & Private)
A selection of the best language-learning books and tapes, from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online!

· School Holidays for Zone B (Alpes-Maritimes & Var) (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
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.

· School Holidays in Monaco (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
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.

· Schooling in France (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
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.

· Schooling in Monaco (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
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.

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Entertainment & Arts

· AngloINFO BookShop (The AngloFILE: Books & Bookshops)
Carefully selected titles for the French Riviera or Monaco reader, with access to all of Amazon.co.uk's stock and its secure ordering system.

· Art & Artists (The AngloFILE: Galleries, Art Exhibitions & Sales)
Read all about the many artists who have worked on the French Riviera - and with the AngloINFO Bookshop you can order online!

· Cannes Film Festival 2009 (The AngloFILE: Movies, Cinema & Film)
The essential information you need to know about the French Riviera's most famous annual event.

· Children's Books (The AngloFILE: Books & Bookshops)
Find the most relevant titles for your kids at the AngloINFO Bookshop - and 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.

· English-Language Cinema (The AngloFILE: Movies, Cinema & Film)
What's on at the movies today, and in the near future: in English! Cinemas from Monaco to Toulon, with full listings.

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

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

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

· Monaco & Monte Carlo (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Titles relevant to the history, royalty and life in the Principality. Order books online from Amazon.co.uk.

· Music Festivals on the French Riviera (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
A guide to the summer music festivals on the French Riviera. In Menton, Nice, Monaco, Vence, Biot and Juan les Pins this tells you how to get there, where to stay and who is playing in 2008 on the Cote d'Azur.

· 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?

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

· Riviera Museums (The AngloFILE: Museums & Monuments)
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.

· Satellite TV Highlights (The AngloFILE: Satellite & Cable TV Installers)
Make the most of your French satellite television system from Canal Satellite or TPS with our guide to VO TV.

· What's On: Classical Music & Opera (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Music & Concert Venues)
Forthcoming classical music events in Monaco and on the Riviera, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

· What's On: Exhibitions & Art (The AngloFILE: Galleries, Art Exhibitions & Sales)
Forthcoming Art events and exhibitions on the Riviera and in Monaco, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

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

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

· What's On: World Music (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Music & Concert Venues)
Forthcoming world music events in Monaco and on the Riviera, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

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Financial & Legal

· Banking in Monaco (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on opening a Monaco bank account (what documents to provide), the main retail banks and a banking jargon guide.

· Banking, Cheques & the Carte Bleue in France (The AngloFILE: Banks & Banking)
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.

· 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 (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, Law Firms & Legal Advice)
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.

· Insurance & Insuring a Vehicle in France (The AngloFILE: Insurance: Car, Home, Property, Life)
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.

· Lost/Stolen Bank/Credit Cards, Cheques & Mobile Telephones (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Personal effects lost or stolen? Here are notes on who to call and what to do.

· 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.

· Residency Permit (Carte de Sejour) in Monaco (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
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.

· SCI and Property Purchase (The AngloFILE: Mortgages & Home Financing)
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: Lawyers, Law Firms & Legal Advice)
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

· Christmas in Provence (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
All 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.

· Food & Drink (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
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.

· Food & Flower Markets in Monaco (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
Find out when and where to get fresh fruits, vegetables, meat and fish in Monaco at the outdoor or indoor market stalls. You can even arange delivery.

· Food & Flower Markets on the Cote d'Azur (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
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.

· 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.

· Pastis (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
Like absinthe, only legal. Essential resources for anyone interested in Provence's "national drink".

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Health, Fitness & Beauty

· Avian Influenza - the H5N1 bird flu virus in France 2006 (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Information on the health and risk situation in France with links to government sources of information (in French), the Grippe Avaire hotline and further English-language links.

· 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.

· English-Speaking Doctors (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Where or how to find a physician: general practitioner, paediatrician, gynaecologist, dentist or orthodontist in the Riviera who speaks your language.

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

· 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 Medical Terminology Glossary (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
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.

· 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.

· Having a Baby in France (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
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.

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

· 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.

· Smokers & Smoking in Monaco (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Information on the 2008 legislation banning smoking in public places, including bars, restaurants, schools, public transport, government buildings, office buildings and youth recreation areas.

· Social Security and Health Insurance in Monaco (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Information on the Monegasque state medical insurance system: who qualifies for what benefits and how to register with the system.

· 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.

· Termination of Pregnancy/Abortion in France (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Information on IVG and legal, safe abortion in France. Find out when and where it may be performed, who qualifies for this procedure and how to arrange it. With details of the French family planning organisation, hospitals and health centres for IVG.

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House & Home Improvements

· 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.

· Fire Hazard & Clearing Undergrowth (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
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.

· 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.

· Great Gardens (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Ideas and inspiration for the Riviera gardener.

· Home & Garden (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
A selection of relevant titles for indoors and out - from the AngloINFO Bookshop. You can even order online!

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

· 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

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

· 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.

· Recycling and Getting Rid of Household Waste in France and the French Riviera (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
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.

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

· Services: Electricity, Gas, Water - in Monaco (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Moving in? Information on the essential services in Italy 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.

· Swimming Pool Law: Safety & Security (The AngloFILE: Swimming Pools (All Pool Services))
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: Electricians & Electrical)
The basics on French house wiring and how it compares to home electrics in the United Kingdom.

· Utilities in France: Service Numbers (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
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).

· Utilities in Monaco: Service Numbers (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
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.

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Real Estate & Property

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

· Buying a House or Property in France (The AngloFILE: Real Estate & Property)
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.

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

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

· French Property Taxes (The AngloFILE: Real Estate & Property)
An explanation of the annual property taxes you will be charged as a home owner or a tenant in France.

· French Real Estate Jargon (The AngloFILE: Real Estate & Property)
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.

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

· Property For Rent Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Real Estate & Property)
Looking to let your house, flat, villa or studio in monaco or on the Riviera? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

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

· Property Purchase Transaction: How to Buy a House in France (The AngloFILE: Real Estate & Property)
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.

· Renting a House or Apartment in France (The AngloFILE: Real Estate & Property)
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.

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

· SIPPs - Self Invested Personal Pensions (The AngloFILE: Real Estate & Property)
Buying Property in France utilising a SIPP: the facts you need to know about purchasing property in France via a Self Invested Personal Pension.

· Syndics and Co-Proprietaires (The AngloFILE: Real Estate & Property)
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 the Riviera and Monaco - got something spare or something you want? Tell everyone here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Conversion Tables (