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Don't forget that this is France. Anything could happen in the next 5 years and Mr Sarkozy is a desperate man. Le Monde reports that social contributions will increase from 21.15% to 50% for the early retired from January 2008 onwards.

I've just spoken to CPAMs English speaking telephone centre, 0820 904 212. All health cover for those not covered by E106 or E121 will be rovoked on 30th September for those who are not working. This is based on "working" and not income. Gite and Chambre d'hote income is not classed as "working" The mutuelle will be offering private health insurance apparently.