Host Ben McPartland is joined by The Local France's Emma Pearson, John Lichfield, and Emma Albright.
We look at what's made the news in France this week - from Le Pen's appeal, a controversial price hike for museums for visitors from outside the EU, and the latest on those farmer protests.
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Following the news that a French landlord was handed jail time for renting out a tiny, mouldy and windowless apartment in Marseille, we take look at the rules around flat renting, and if they are being respected (or not).
We're entering peak ski season, and after the death of six people due to avalanches this past weekend, we talk about the dangers of off-piste skiing, and how safe the French Alps are for winter sports.
Along with a trip down historical memory lane, we look at why it's time for French President Emmanuel Macron to stand up to US President Donald Trump and channel his "inner De Gaulle".
Finally we discuss different ways to talk about the cold in typical French expressions - we guarantee you it's not the ones you find in textbooks.
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