France's bedbug invasion, Macron's green conundrum and how to pick a decent French restaurant?
This week's Talking France podcast looks at the explosion of bedbugs in France including on trains and in the cinemas. We delve into French tax laws inspired by an ongoing epic legal battle involving...
28 Sep 202333min
Will France's 'desperate' fuel price plan work and how to end the danger of French hunters?
In this week's show we'll explain the French government's "desperate" measure aimed at bringing down fuel prices, we'll hear about a tragic hunting accident in France and new efforts to crackdown on d...
21 Sep 202335min
Will immigration row topple Macron's government and how will France's discount rail pass work?
In this week's show we explain why the next big French political flare up looks set to be over immigration rules. We look at how France's planned discount rail ticket will work and examine the system ...
14 Sep 202338min
Why are French property taxes shooting up and what's in store for 'la rentrée'?
French property tax bills have begun to arrive and many property-owners are seeing a steep increase in the fees. We'll explain why and what it means for homeowners. Plus we will take a look at what th...
7 Sep 202335min
Will riots change anything in France and how quickly can your kids learn French in school?
The violence, looting and arson seen across France in recent nights may have subsided for now but can President Emmanuel Macron and his government heal the scars that have been left in a divided count...
4 Jul 202332min
Is France facing a summer of riots and how water shortages could impact your French holiday?
France is in shock this week and riots have broken out in the suburbs of Paris after the deadly shooting of a teenager by a police officer at close range during a routine traffic stop. Are we set for ...
28 Jun 202338min
The challenges of life in the French countryside and why France is the best place to get naked
Is life in rural France really that difficult? There are definite challenges and the French government has announced a new plan to rejuvenate countryside villages. Also this week we explain why France...
22 Jun 202335min
How bad will water shortages in France be this summer and why are the French so philosophical?
France is facing another summer of drought and water shortages but how bad will the situation get and where in the country is worst affected? Plus John Lichfield explains why France needs to avoid fal...
15 Jun 202333min
