A Selection of French Government Websites “Coming to France”, with some useful links to information on visas, studying, tourism, business, customs (in english). https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/ The official website of the President of France https://www.elysee.fr/en/ National Assembly Website (in english) https://www2.assemblee-nationale.fr/langues/welcome-to-the- english-website-of-the-french-national-assembly Links to many aspects of government activity https://www.welcometofrance.com/en/liens-utiles Cartes de Sejour and related documents https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/N110 Everything you need to find out about Tax https://www.impots.gouv.fr/portail/ Education http://www.education.gouv.fr/ Health and social welfare http://solidarites-sante.gouv.fr/ Car Registration https://francecartegrise.net/ Importing a car, caravan, trailer etc. The regulations are clear but convoluted. If you have a vehicle already registered in the EC the process is fairly easy, but if it’s registered in UK, the USA or elsewhere it is likely to involve a series of visits to the Douane (customs), the DREAL (transport bureau) and workshops to get any necessary modifications. However if you import it as you move to France its a lot simpler. DREAL PACA Douane This may also be helpful: https://www.french-property.com/guides/france/driving-in- france/vehicle-importation-registration

TRANSPORT The public transport system in the area is good. There are plenty of options and just a few are mentioned here. Others are car share, rental cars, individual taxi firms, associations such as G7, Uber, and so on. TRANSPORT IN THE “REGION SUD” https://www.pacamobilite.fr/ https://www.lametropolemobilite.fr/plans-et-horaires/ Trains & TGV https://www.sncf-connect.com/ Aix en Provence There is plenty of parking in Aix but also plenty of cars and visitors so plan ahead. Check the height in underground car parks to ensure you fit if you have a large vehicle (most are 1.8m+). Park and ride is readily available in each corner of the area. https://www.aixenprovencetourism.com/en/access- transport/park-and-ride-car-parks/ Buses: journey planner, timetables and maps https://www.aixenbus.fr/fr/ Taxis https://www.aixenprovencetourism.com/acces- transports/taxis/ Marseille RTM for Bus, Tram, Metro https://www.marseille.fr/se-deplacer/transports-en-commun Taxi https://www.marseille.fr/se-deplacer/taxis/taxis-a-marseille

PLACES OF WORSHIP Anglican-Episcopal Church Aix-en-Provence: 5.00 p.m. on the 4th Sunday of each month – Services at the Eglise Protestante Unie, 4 rue Villars, 13100 Aix-en-Provence Contacts : +33 (0)7 67 09 87 71 anglican.marseille@gmail.com Marseille All you need to know is on this website : http://www.anglican-marseille.org/ International Christian Community of Provence (ICCP). Aix-en-Provence Non-Denominational English Speaking Gathering weekly at 17:00 Sundays at: ERE Church, 7 rue de la Masse, in downtown Aix. Info: iccpaix@gmail.com Tel: 0617811043 Website: iccpaix.org Mosques http://www.guidemusulman.com/mosquee/495/13100- mosquee-a-aix-en-provence Synagogue http://www.synagogue-aixenprovence.fr/ Church of the Latter Day Saints http://www.eglisedejesuschrist.fr/

CANCER SUPPORT The largest, most comprehensive and excellently run Cancer Support Group for Anglophones in France is Cancer Support France, which has a brilliant website with lots of info, and regular newsletters etc. http://www.cancersupportfrance.org Cancer Support extended their service during the pandemic to anyone needing support - it does not have to be cancer related: Tel 0800 240 200 h elp li n e@ c an c er su p p o rt f ran c e.f r The local group is: CSF Provence Gard. For general information about CSF Provence Gard & how they can help you, go to: www.csfprovencegard.com. The helpline number is 04 66 81 18 58. You will receive a personal response as soon as possible, normally within 24 hours. Helpline Email: csfprovencegard@gmail.com There is also an active Cancer Support Group set up in the Alpes Maritimes - CSG06. For their website go to: https://www.cancersupportgroup06.com CSG06 provides free, confidential emotional and practical support to English speakers affected by cancer in the Alpes- Maritimes, Monaco and eastern Var. They welcome direct contact from anyone who may benefit from their services. Information can be found everywhere on-line, but the best sources (reassuring as well as realistic) are: a) Macmillan Cancer Support information on all sorts of cancers and treatments, excellent: http://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and- support/index.html b) These are recommendations for more general, reliable info sites: www.cancer.gov This is the USA National Cancer Institute/National Institute for Health, and gives comprehensive info on cancer and treatments. www.nelh.nhs.uk (The UK National electronic library for health). Covers all aspects of health, illness and treatments — not just cancer. www.inteliHealth.com (Drug and medicines info from Harvard Medical School) Great website for babies’, kids’, womens’ problems etc. — from medical to behavioural. Easy to use and free from medical jargon. Also has patient info leaflets which can be printed off.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Are you grieving for a loved one and needing to talk? The Bereavement Support Network supports the bereaved and terminally ill, face to face in the Var and Aix en Provence and by telephone elsewhere in France: Website: www.bsnvar.org e-mail: info@bsnvar.org Phone: 06 24 50 22 74 (09:00 to 17:00 Mon to Fri), 24/7 via www.bsnvar.org

IS ALCOHOL COSTING YOU MORE THAN MONEY? Call Alcoholics Anonymous on: 0820 200 257 or visit their website at: www.aa-riviera.org DOES SOMEONE YOU LOVE DRINK TOO MUCH? Al-Anon Can Help You. Al-Anon is a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. Join us at our English-speaking meetings. Friday from 5pm-6pm in Aix-en-Provence. Call 06 03 45 81 92 https://www.al-anon-alateen.fr/ in french (use Google translate) https://www.al-anon-alateen.fr/langue/english/ (meetings in english)

Useful helpline links Cancer Support CS extended their service from during the pandemic to anyone needing support ; it does not have to be cancer related: Tel 0800 240 200 h elp li n e@ c an c er su p p o rt f ran c e.f r h t t p s:/ / c an c er su p p or t f ra n c e.org SOS Helpline for English speakers Similar to the Samaritans 01 46 21 46 46. 3pm to 11pm daily h tt p s: / / w ww .s os h elp li n e .org The Samaritans UK based with overseas line, not free 0044 330 094 5717 or 0044 8457 90 90 90 jo @ sam arit an s. or g Counselling in France A website which includes a range of English and other languages h t t p s:/ / w ww .c o un selli n g in f ra n c e.c om