🇫🇷 Personal Finance in France

Master Your Finances in France

Expert guides on French savings, investment, taxes, and property. Updated rates, free calculators, and clear advice for expatriates and French residents.

📚 Savings Guide 📈 Investment Guide

Note: Our detailed guides and articles are written in French. Switch to French version →

Key French Savings Rates — May 2026

4.00%

LEP

Livret d'Épargne Populaire

3.00%

Livret A

Universal savings account

2.85%

Mortgage rate

15-year fixed rate

1.8%

Inflation

France — April 2026

Our Main Topics

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Savings

Livret A, LEP, assurance vie — compare all French savings products.

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Investment

PEA, ETF, stocks — beginner-friendly guide to investing in France.

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Taxes

French tax return, IR brackets, PER, and legal optimization tips.

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Financial News

Latest updates on rates, property market, pensions and more.

Free Financial Calculators

All our tools are free, no registration required, and work in your browser.

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Mortgage Calculator

Calculate monthly payments & total cost

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Budget Calculator

Analyse your monthly expenses

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Savings Comparator

Compound interest simulator

About LesBraises

LesBraises is an independent French personal finance website, founded in 2024. Our team of 4 experts — including a certified financial planner, a tax advisor, a market analyst, and a real estate specialist — produce in-depth guides and timely news articles.

We are committed to editorial independence and accuracy. Our content is reviewed regularly and updated to reflect current rates and legislation. We do not sell financial products.

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