Redirecting your post in France

How to go about redirecting your post when you live in France?

If you move back to the UK or within France, it is advisable to have your post directed to your new address. The procedure is very simple:

Visit your local post office and ask for a form call “réexpédition du courrier”. The minimum is 6 months and the maximum is 12 months but can be renewed for another 6 months.

When you fill in the form, you will need to write:

- the name of all the family members

- the old and the new addresses

- starting date you wish the post to be redirected

- date and sign the form

- and pay! (either cash or by cheque. Post offices in France don’ take cards)

The tariff for post redirection within France for 6 months is €23 and €41 for 12 months (April 2010).