Macron’s €800m Louvre revamp explained and full speed ahead for rural France
This week we'll examine the French President's planned multi-million euro revamp of the world famous Louvre gallery in Paris and also… why is Emmanuel Macron even getting involved in museum refurbishm...
29 Jan 202536min
Why France must act to avoid being ‘crushed’ and French census stirs anger
Donald Trump is back and his mate Elon Musk is doing a lot of talking and gesticulating, but the pair have been fairly quiet about France... so far. We'll examine whether Emmanual Macron has managed t...
22 Jan 202532min
Will pensioners bring down France and why the 'office de tourisme' is dying out?
This week we'll find out why pensioners are to blame for all of France's problems, well not quite, but they are perhaps to blame for all the new prime minister's troubles. We'll also examine some majo...
15 Jan 202528min
Why driving in France has got complicated and the 12 moans that explain the French
This week we bring you all the latest on some big changes in France for drivers and look at where in the country you’ll wait the longest for a response from your prefecture. We will of course bring yo...
8 Jan 202541min
What to expect in France in 2025 from new laws to major travel changes
This special episode is dedicated entirely to looking ahead so you know a little about what to expect in France in 2025.We'll try and answer some of the big questions about what lies ahead. Such as......
31 Des 202427min
Can you get by in France without French and why does the government spend so much?
In this special episode of Talking France in which we answer some questions about France from listeners of the podcast and readers of The Local.These questions will cover everything from whether Donal...
24 Des 202426min
How long will new French PM last and what to expect in France this Christmas?
France has a new Prime Minister, just in time for the New Year, but how long will he last for in 2025? France does have a PM but will it get a new government in time for Christmas? A lot has happened ...
17 Des 202428min
Will France get a Christmas truce and how speaking French affects your personality?
This week, we'll get the latest on the ongoing political crisis in France and President Emmanuel Macron's quest to find a government to run the country. Will he succeed in getting a Christmas truce?We...
11 Des 202430min
