Why is France so negative about the Olympics, a new schools row and the secret Michelin critics
In this week’s talking points we’ll look at why the French are so down about the Olympics right now. Are they understandably worried that everything’s going to go wrong and it’s going to be a disaster...
21 Maalis 202433min
Why the European elections really matter in France plus deadly floods and French casinos
This week on Talking France we get the lowdown on the European Elections and why in France at least it's looking like it will be a resounding victory for ... Vladimir Putin. We'll also explain why sou...
14 Maalis 202432min
Why France loves shopping rules, the real Versailles and how to blend in with the French
In this week's episode of Talking France we'll find out why history was made at the Palais de Versailles and why the famous site is far more than just a tourist attraction. We'll also look at why one ...
7 Maalis 202430min
Macron breaks war taboo, why Lyon is the place to move to and French language test tips
Talking France returns for its 11th series with a new jam-packed episode. We will look at whether French farmers are set to reignite their protests, and why Lyon is the one city in France we should al...
29 Helmi 202433min
Losing your French citizenship, energy ratings explained and is Monaco just for millionaires?
This week we explain everything from... France's famous Droit du Sol and why it's caused a political row, to how you could lose your newly acquired status as a French citizen.We look at the struggle o...
15 Helmi 202437min
Eurostar faces more misery, defending Paris waiters and key questions on new French language tests
On the menu this week we look at whether more French cities will follow the lead of Paris by turning up the heat big fuel guzzling SUV vehicles plus we find out why Eurostar is facing more travel mise...
8 Helmi 202433min
France's new language test rules explained and how will the farmers' 'siege of Paris' end?
The country’s farmers are staging a siege of Paris and no one quite knows how it’s going to play out, how long this siege will last for, or whether the country is headed for some serious unrest… again...
30 Tammi 202432min
What next for farmers' revolt, France's baby problem and are French fries really French?
This week we explain the anger among French farmers that has led them to block motorways across the country. Who's to blame, how long will the road blocks go on for and how will it be resolved?We'll a...
25 Tammi 202438min
