The New EU-UK Deal: Travel to France Just Got Easier — Here’s What’s Changed... In this week’s episode, Richard returns from a BBC job in Guernsey to find the EU–UK headlines shifting again. A brand-new post-Brexit agreement has been announced — and it looks like some of the red tape is finally being untangled. But is it too little too late? Or a genuine step in the right direction? From e-gates at EU airports and the return of pet passports, to cheddar and jam making a legal comeback, Richard dives into what’s actually changed — and what hasn’t — in a voice that’s equal parts expat reality check and dry British humour. Back in France, Maria fills him in on everything he missed, including a wild storm, a birthday bash with their favourite “throuple” friends, and the reopening of the local beach café — complete with music from the brilliant Batuc’Fanfar. Along the way, we cover: • ✅ Easier airport travel for Brits with e-gates back on the cards • ✅ Cheese, ham, and yes — your homemade sandwich — are now welcome again • ✅ Pet travel simplified with the return of the EU pet passport scheme • ✅ You can finally bring seeds and plants from the UK to France • 🚫 BUT: Banking, pensions, and professional qualifications? Still a mess • 🧑🎓 Youth mobility and Erasmus+ may be coming back for under-35s • 📱 Trump is threatening tariffs (again), so maybe grab a new iPhone sooner than later… Whether you’re planning to move to France, already living here, or just watching to see how it all unfolds, this episode breaks down the changes in real terms — with a few laughs, some birthday cake, and a dog who still prefers boats to cars. ⸻ 🎶 Music this week by Batuc’Fanfar — give them a follow! 🏡 Want to visit? Stay with us on the River Lot — check out our B&B: 🌐 https://villa-la-rive.com 💬 Follow us for more daily updates and behind-the-scenes: 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/VillaLaRive 📺 Subscribe for more honest reflections, dry humour, and life on the River Lot.