Why the French don't do spicy food and just how elitist is France?
In this week's new episode we examine why the French can't bear spicy food and take a look at just how elitist the country is especially when it comes to its schools and universities. And for second h...
9 Nov 202333min
Could France introduce a special second homes visa and what do French airport alerts mean for travel?
Given the number of bomb alerts at French airports and tourist sites is it wise to travel to the country right now? And whilst many dream of retiring to France how easy it to actually do it, both prac...
25 Okt 202328min
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
