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 Mar 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Jan 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 Jan 202438min
What's Macron really up to, French private schools explained and are doggy bags ok in France?
In this week's episode we look at what's ahead for the next three years of Emmanuel Macron's presidency given that he has a new prime minister and a new government in place. We also find out where Fra...
18 Jan 202434min
Your questions answered: Why do people think the French aren't funny and can anyone stop Marine Le Pen?
In this special episode to kick off series 10 of Talking France we answer a selection of questions from our listeners including: Do the French have no sense of humour? Why are there so many speed came...
10 Jan 202431min
