Host Ben McPartland is joined by The Local France's Emma Pearson, Genevieve Mansfield and politics expert John Lichfield to discuss what's going on in France.
We start with politics, as new prime minister François Bayrou lays out his stall and his plans for France's budget - but will he last long enough in post to enact any of his policies? Or will he be gone by the end of the month?
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Rather taking everyone by surprise this week was a new driving law - making it legal for motorbikes and other two or three-wheelers to weave in and out of lanes of traffic when there is congestion (under certain conditions).
On to travel news and there are major cuts to flights in and out of south-west France - our team discuss what is happening and why, the travel alternatives and why you definitely do want to visit Toulouse, France's fourth-biggest city.
Visiting anywhere in France for the first time might involve doing a bit of research - and for that you may need the tourist information office. As offices close and services move online, we look at why they remain relevant in the digital age and what you can expect from a French tourist office.
And finally, we have received reports from listeners in France of problems with their carte vitale health cards, we delve into the issue and have a look at what you can do if there is a problem with your card.
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Extra reading
- 15 reasons Clermont-Ferrand is the best place in France
- France legalises motorbikes and scooters weaving through traffic
- EasyJet confirms Toulouse base closure as half of summer flights cancelled
- The alternative travel options to get to south-west France
- Ten reasons to visit France's Auvergne area
- 7 reasons to visit France's 'top city of 2025'
- What you can do if your French 'carte vitale' stops working
- Read more from John Lichfield
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