France wakes up to the threat of war and is French wine industry doomed?
With French army generals giving speeches about the need to protect ourselves, the president announcing new plans for military service and French authorities telling us we all need to prepare an emerg...
26 Nov 202534min
Fast food slowly kills French restaurants and Pétain provokes new rumble in France
Take advantage of our half price Black Friday offer and join The Local France today for just €24.99.This week we'll gaze into our crystal balls and look to the future, to that day, and a momentous day...
19 Nov 202530min
France's shock healthcare fee plan and will French PM sacrifice himself?
This week we’ll bring you up to date on the crucial 2026 budget that’s edging its way through parliament and look at what it might mean for you, plus news on the strikes that lie ahead in France.We’ll...
13 Nov 202530min
What the Louvre heist reveals about France and new civics test unveiled
We simply cannot not discuss the 88 million euro jewellery heist at France's most famous museum The Louvre in this week's episode. How could it happen? Some blame lax security, others blame funding cu...
22 Okt 202537min
France presses the self-destruct button and Paris prepares for 'flood of the century'
You'll be glad to know things have become just a little clearer since last week when it comes to what is going on in France. Just a little.We have a new government, we kind of have a new prime ministe...
15 Okt 202532min
What the f**k is going on in France and where have all the eggs gone?
Talking France is back with a new episode, slightly earlier than planned because France has another meltdown. Forgive us for the title, but listen to the episode and you'll understand why we chose it....
7 Okt 202526min
France shamed by Sarko and is the Champs-Élysées now the worst street in Paris?
A former French president is set to spend some time behind bars in prison, quite a bit of time actually. Yes Nicolas Sarkozy, remember him, he’s been up to no good. Again. We'll hear about France's re...
1 Okt 202532min
What's next for strikes in France and are Americans being ripped off in Paris?
This week we’ll look at whether France’s new prime minister can do anything to appease the obstinate opposition in parliament and whether he’s got any chance of calming the growing anger on the street...
24 Sep 202538min
