What now for France after Macron's great election gamble?
Welcome to a special episode of The Local's Talking France podcast in which we take a look at the (latest) political crisis in France following the EU election results.On Sunday night, as the European...
10 Jun 202419min
Why Russia is picking on France and how Europe's 'monumental' travel change will affect you
The talking points from France this week... in no particular order are - Russian meddling in French affairs. Yes France has accused Russia of being involved in a string of recent incidents from fake c...
5 Jun 202437min
Explaining Paris syndrome and how the EU elections will impact France
On the bill this week we have the European elections. We answer the important questions: Why should we care, how will they affect France and what will they mean for the future? As well as explaining a...
30 Mai 202434min
What are real French values and does France care about its troubled far-away territories?
This week we find out why so many workers are going on strike in Paris at the moment. From waste collectors to firefighters - what do they all want, and what's the Olympics got to do with it?We also e...
22 Mai 202432min
Is France booming or bust, Paris QR codes explained and how to drive like a Frenchwoman?
This week on Talking France we explore more of the big issues in France such as... who'll actually need a special QR security code during the Paris Olympics, why male motorists in France are being urg...
16 Mai 202435min
Major French border changes explained and could France ban screens for kids?
We kick off this week looking at the Féte du Travail on May 1st. Is it still a significant, symbolic day for workers in France or is it just regarded as a bonus day off?We also look at the big upcomin...
30 Apr 202436min
How French invaded the English language, where foreigners buy second homes and youth violence flares
This week we explore just how big an issue is youth violence around schools in France. Is it out of control or just being exploited by those pesky politicians?We explain where foreigners buy second ho...
25 Apr 202433min
Is the Entente Cordiale still worth anything, France's new rail pass and 'crookie' versus croissant?
On this week's Talking France we talk about trains, croissants, the Le Pens, French bashing and the sexy subject of tax declarations in France.France is about to test a new 49 euro rail pass to encour...
11 Apr 202438min
