The Talking France podcast is back with another episode discussing the latest talking points from France.
This week, host Ben McPartland is joined by The Local France's Emma Pearson, Genevieve Mansfield and John Lichfield to discuss why France still does not have a government, and how the new PM will handle France's deficit problem.
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The team also discusses the top French cities that are closest to reaching the '15-minute city' goal, where essential goods and services are only a short walk or bicycle ride away.
We also take a look at the opposite question - the most isolated and empty parts of France, for those interested in finding some peace and quiet.
In light of upcoming travel changes, our team gives an overview of new border checks in the Schengen zone, as well as details about the visa-free waiver, ETA, to visit the UK, soon to be introduced for Americans and Europeans.
We also discuss French food rules for children - from chocolate recommendations to time spent gathered around the table - as well as the prickly question: are French croissants and baguettes getting worse? Our listeners and readers have the answers.
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Extra reading:
- Paris and Milan judged closest in the world to becoming '15-minute' cities
- REVEALED: Where are the most remote parts of France?
- Which French cities have the best local amenities close by?
- What French doctors say children should eat
- 'Tastes like straw' - French croissants really getting worse?
- OPINION: Do kids in France get the best school lunches in the world?
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