How will France deal with new terror threat and what's the French obsession with rural romance?
What does the heightened terror alert in France mean for those who live here and visitors and why does the government fear there may be more attacks?Plus why is France obsessed by farmers finding love...
18 Okt 202334min
Is France really overrun with bedbugs and why are second homes being targeted by militants?
This week's episode looks at just how bad the bedbug crisis in France really is and why the insects have become political. It also examines why second homes in one part of France are being targeted by...
11 Okt 202335min
Does rural France have a crime problem and why do baguettes taste different?
This new episode of Talking France tackles the big issues such as whether rural France has a crime problem and what the French government is going to do about it. We also look at why people from anglo...
5 Okt 202330min
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
