France’s New €2 Small Parcel Tax: What You Need to Know?
France introduces a €2 small parcel tax on low-value imports under €150 from outside the EU starting 1 March 2026. Learn who it affects, how it works, and what changes in 2026.
Shopping
Information about shopping, discounts, consumer rights, warranty, etc.
Winter discount sales period in France – Soldes d’hiver 2026
In the majority of metropolitan France including Corse, the winter sales is organized for 4 weeks. It starts on Wednesday, 7th January 2026 and ends on Tuesday, 3rd February 2026.
Summer discount sales period in France: Soldes d’été 2025
In the majority of metropolitan France, the summer sales will be organized for 4 weeks. It starts on Wednesday, 25th June 2025 and ends on Tuesday, 22nd July 2025 (included).
Shopping: Winter discount sales period in France – Soldes d’hiver 2025
In the majority of metropolitan France, the winter sales is organized for 4 weeks from Wednesday, 8th January 2025 to Tuesday, 4th February 2025.
End of Grocery Shopping with Ticket Restaurants in France: Key changes for 2025
From 1st January 2025, meal vouchers or ticket restaurants (cheque dejeuner) in France will no longer be usable for grocery shopping beyond immediate consumption items.