"With France having already broken the record for consecutive days of rain the question being asked, in increasingly shrill tones, is when will the wet weather end? When will it ever stop raining in France? Although Paris remains the favourite for Americans living in France, the Riviera is also popular for its sunshine and slower pace of life - and now more and more Americans are discovering the elegant southern French city of Montpellier. We spoke to some long-term residents about what attracted them."
"Kids who grow up bilingual are spared much of the misery of language classes, but helping children master two languages is often a balancing act. Bilingual journalist Emma Albright spoke to some parents who have successfully raised children with two languages. 6 tips for raising bilingual children in France A new law prohibits France's ' mutuelle ' health insurance companies from raising their rates in 2026, although many companies have hiked their fees anyway. Here's how to challenge a rise."
France has experienced record consecutive days of rain, raising widespread concern about when the wet weather will end. Paris remains the favourite for Americans in France, while the Riviera offers sunshine and a slower pace; Montpellier is increasingly popular with American residents. Children raised bilingual often avoid much of the misery of language classes, but helping them master two languages requires careful balancing. A new law bars mutuelle insurers from raising 2026 rates, yet many have increased fees and policyholders can challenge those rises. Certain homeowners may qualify for taxe foncière exemptions or reductions in 2026, and selling property involves numerous deductions before net proceeds.
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