Host Ben McPartland is joined by The Local's editor Emma Pearson, journalist Genevieve Mansfield and politics expert John Lichfield to discuss all the latest goings-on in France.
We start this week off with the return of Donald Trump to the White House, and the reaction from French president Emmanuel Macron, as well as how his government might really be feeling behind closed doors.
It seems that many Americans are taking to Google to figure out if it would be possible to move to France - The Local's team explains how moving to France works for American citizens, and the common pitfalls that people encounter.
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Our team also discusses recent threats from French rail unions to launch 'long and strong' strikes this November and December, ahead of the Christmas holidays. And from trains to cars, we look into a new policy in Paris to ban vehicles in the city centre, as well as the many exceptions to the rule.
If you have spent time in the south-west, you may have noticed people have a unique way of speaking. Apparently, French people consider this accent to be the 'sexiest' in the country. We give you an idea of what it sounds like, and whether you should copy it if you live there.
And finally, our team discusses the many hurdles you might run into when buying property in France, and whether or not those cheap Facebook or Instagram property ads are worth your time.
Talking France is a free podcast produced thanks to the support of subscribers to The Local France - you can find out more about becoming a member here.
We're also planning a special episode of the Talking France podcast, made up entirely of questions from our listeners - so tell us the one thing you always wanted to know about France.
Extra reading
- Explained: Paris' new limits on cars in city centre
- Why French sounds so different in the south-west
- 8 things to beware of about 'cheap French property' adverts
- Viager: The French property system that can lead to a bargain
- 8 things Americans need to know before moving to France
- EXPLAINED: What type of French visa do you need?
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