Treasury Minister Allan Bell will today finalise a tax agreement with a country which has recently been prominent in critcising so called 'tax havens'.
But he is confident the signing ceremony, due to take place in the Isle of Man, will underline the positive view France now has of the Island.
Here's our business editor, John Moss:
Off-Island hospital spend £1.3m higher than expected
Manx Care says a number of factors have contributed
Thirteen Manx landmarks given protected status
Political sites, medieval bridges and Victorian railway buildings all feature
MGP/Classic TT may attract fewer people compared to TT, but 'demand does not change'
Fifteen cases presented to the emergency department
'Know your numbers' when it comes to blood pressure
Manx pharmacies to offer free checks to encourage better health