Everything you need to know about taking a summer dip in the Seine, setting up a private pension, pet passport updates, and how to say sorry are among the must-reads from The Local this week.
Swimming in the Seine is back! After a very popular launch in 2025, swimming in the river running through Paris will return this summer – here’s what you need to know about the practicalities of it all.
Everything you need to know about swimming in the Seine in summer 2026
If you’re working in France, you will be automatically enrolled in the state-run pension system, but you can also benefit from a government-backed scheme to help you save for retirement or other projects.
Find out what changes in 2026.
