CheckEverything.fr is an independent information portal. We explain how electricity contracts, mobile plans, insurance and bank accounts work in France — based on the official French sources (CRE, ADEME, ARCEP, ACPR, service-public.fr). Not a comparison site, no sales pitch.
By the CheckEverything.fr editorial team · Last updated: May 28, 2026
60+
guides published
4
topics covered
2026
up to date
CheckEverything.fr is an independent information portal about energy, telecoms, insurance and banking in France. We are not a comparison site and we sell nothing: our guides are built from the official French sources (CRE, ADEME, ARCEP, ACPR, DGCCRF, service-public.fr) and updated whenever tariffs or regulations change. The goal is simple — help you understand your rights and your options before you make a decision.
Pick a topic to find practical information about living in France. Each section is built from the relevant French regulator and the public service portal.
How electricity and gas contracts work in France, regulated tariffs, the Linky meter, and how to switch supplier without losing power.
Fibre, mobile plans, internet boxes and operators: what you actually need to know to get connected in France.
Health (mutuelle), home, car and life insurance: your rights as a resident and how the French insurance system works.
Opening a bank account, online banks, regulated savings and mortgages: banking in France, explained for newcomers and residents.
The most recent article from each topic.
How is electricity priced in France in 2026? This guide breaks down the regulated tariff (Tarif Bleu), TURPE network costs, taxes and what the February…
Complete guide to fiber optic offers in France in March 2026: speeds, prices, eligibility, and how to choose the right package.
Car insurance premiums in France are rising by an average of 5% in 2026. Learn why increases vary by region and discover practical strategies to lower…
Old PEL (Plan Epargne Logement) opened before 2018 may close automatically March 2026. What changes, options for savings, planning ahead.
The main regulatory and pricing shifts to watch this year across our four topics.
The French Energy Regulator (CRE) reviews regulated electricity sale tariffs several times a year. The latest pricing grid and effective dates are published on cre.fr.
Orange keeps closing the copper network city by city in 2026, first commercially then technically. The official schedule is monitored by ARCEP.
Under the Hamon law, after one year of contract you can cancel your home, car or affinity insurance at any time, without fees and without justification. The new insurer handles the paperwork.
Any resident in France has the right to open a basic bank account, even after a refusal, through the Banque de France procedure. Caps for regulated savings products (Livret A, LDDS) are published on service-public.fr.
Every figure and rule we cite on the site traces back to one of these French authorities. We rely on them so you can verify the information yourself.
CheckEverything.fr is an information portal, not a comparison site. We give you the information — then you decide.
No sponsored rankings, no hidden partnerships. Our sources: CRE, ADEME, ARCEP, service-public.fr.
Every guide is reviewed, sourced, and updated when rates or regulations change.
GDPR, consumer protection code, LCEN: your data is safe and our content is compliant.
No unnecessary jargon. We explain regulated tariffs, the Hamon law or the bonus-malus system the way you'd explain it to a friend.
The questions we get asked most often by English-speaking residents in France.