Full-scale production of fiber switches
Many French households will have to switch from old copper wires to fiber internet connections by the end of the year.
Eventually, fiber optic cables will need to be installed in every home in France, and this must be completed by January 31, 2025 at the latest for residents of the 162 communes.
Our article includes links to see which municipalities are affected and which grants you may benefit from.
Read more: Millions to switch to fiber optics as landlines are phased out in France
discount train card
This article describes the main train cards offered in France and their discounts.
We’ll look at the rules surrounding “Avantage” cards, broken down into youth, adult, and over 60 categories. We will also consider rules for workers and frequent travelers.
Many of the cards are released at least once a year and offer savings opportunities even for people who don’t ride trains often.
read more: For over 60s, families and workers: what discounts are there on French train cards?
Language rules for new immigration bill
Stricter minimum language requirements will soon be introduced for people applying for French citizenship or for certain residence cards.
Review the new rules and requirements, as well as consider what official certificates and diplomas can be used to confirm your French level.
Separate articles explain the criteria for each level and provide free links to help you determine your level at a glance.
Please note that British nationals with a Withdrawal Agreement (WA) card will not be affected by the new rules if they switch from a 5-year card to a 10-year card.
Read more: New, tougher rules on French immigration: Who will be affected?
Read more: French test difficulty: what changes and how to know your level
Expressway tolls will increase
highway fare (page) rose an average of 2.93% on February 1st.
Toll plazas managed by certain operators saw much larger increases, in some cases exceeding 5%.
Everyone who drives through the toll road, including holidaymakers, will have to pay the new toll.
Read more: By how much are tolls increasing on which motorways in France?
save on boiler costs
Hot water and boiler costs can account for up to 10% of a household’s overall energy bill, so it’s wise to try to save money on this necessary but expensive feature.
This is especially true if In February of this year, many electricity bills in France rose by nearly 10%..
Here are six tips to save money, including how to limit boiler usage and extra installations.
Read more: 6 tips to save money on your boiler in France
Main dates and changes
Finally, we have two articles detailing important dates and changes in France in February.
Read more: Pancakes, French school holidays: Important February dates in the diary
Read more: New rules and other changes starting in February in France
