Elections to take France into 'dark territory' and explaining the second homes crackdown
This episode comes at a crucial time in France's recent history. The first round of France's snap parliamentary elections are on Sunday and there couldn't be more at stake. Is France heading for a pol...
24 Juni 202427min
Could French elections wreck the EU and France's tourist sites to avoid this summer?
We're in the midst of a pretty major political crisis here in France with snap elections coming up so needless to say we have plenty to talk about in this week's episode.Firstly we bring you right up ...
17 Juni 202432min
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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Maj 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 Maj 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 Maj 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
