Welcome back to Talking France - this week's podcast covers the latest on the Le Pen trial, the ins and outs of private beaches in France and why the French government wants people to have more babies but eat less meat.
Welcome back to Talking France - this week's podcast covers a new scheme on a French island offering thousands of euros for second home owners, plus we look at why the French burn down speed cameras and how to sound like a local using animals.
Welcome back to Talking France - this week's podcast covers the latest news on the French elections, banning children in French trains, fun festivals in February and how to pronounce that tricky French 'R'.
Welcome back to Talking France - this week's podcast covers the latest news on the French government's involvement in Greenland, whether Americans still feel welcome in France and the different drinking cultures at British and French universities.
Welcome back to Talking France - this week's podcast covers all the latest news including farmer protests and Marine Le Pen, skiing in the French Alps and the complicated relationship between Charles De Gaulle and the USA.
The Talking France podcast is back for its first 2026 episode with a look at the latest strikes and protests in the country, a proposed social media ban for under 15s and George Clooney's newly acquired French citizenship.
The Talking France podcast team has a special episode looking ahead to what's happening in France in 2026 - from travel and immigration changes to cultural diary dates and what on earth might happen with French politics.
The Talking France podcast returns with all the latest from the farmer protests, French government information on civics tests and cartes de séjour - plus a roundup of the best and worst bits of 2025 in France.
The Talking France podcast is back with a look at the latest from France's budget soap opera, why the interior minister is complaining about a board game, the latest proposals for dual nationals and (another) bad week for the Louvre.
From the position of women in French society to the approaching moment of truth for the French prime minister, via new plane and train links and a look at the French town that has appointed a 'silent street' to try and cope with over-tourism, here's the new episode of Talking France.
The Talking France podcast is back and picking through the recent war-like rhetoric heard in France, as well as the crisis for the French wine industry, possible changes to the school day and and early look at next year's crucial elections.
The Talking France podcast is back with a look at the latest Louvre drama, why French restaurants are falling victim to fast food joints and how comments about France's WWII leader have caused a political storm and a criminal investigation.
After a short break, the Talking France podcast is back to unpick the latest from the French parliament, examine the proposal to make some foreigners in France pay a fee to access the health system and tell some spooky stories about the Paris Catacombs.
The Talking France podcast is back with the latest on the French government, the new requirement for a civics test, cycle wars on the streets of France and of course that €88 million heist at the Louvre.
The Talking France podcast is back with a look at the latest French political chaos and whether this means the end for the country's Fifth Republic - plus why Parisians have been getting flood warnings, France's street art village and the camembert cheese campaign.
During a week of high drama in France, the Talking France podcast is back to help you keep up with all the latest political shenanigans, plus the 80th birthday of French social security, the social rules on lateness and why France is suffering from an egg shortage.
The Talking France podcast is back with all the latest news from France. This week, we discuss upcoming strike action, the conviction of former president Nicolas Sarkozy and how the Champs-Elysées has changed.
The Talking France podcast is back with all the latest news from France. This week, we discuss France's ongoing political crisis, whether Americans are actually being charged extra at Paris restaurants, and France's bullfighting tradition, plus some confusing movie titles.
The Talking France podcast is back with all the latest news from yet another dramatic week in France, plus a look at France's proposed new tax for the super rich, the French birth rate and schooling system and some ideas for things to do in France this autumn.
After the fall of French Prime Minister François Bayrou's government on Monday, the Talking France podcast is back with a special episode covering what's in store for France in the coming days, weeks and years.
From the September strike calendar and ensuing political chaos to how one Brittany town has restricted second homes, plus France's stinkiest cheese, the Talking France podcast looks at all the latest news and talking points from France.
The Talking France podcast is back - a little earlier than planned - to discuss the latest French political crisis, plus changes to citizenship rules, the long hot summer and the best places to escape the heat.
The Talking France podcast is back for its final episode of this season, with a look ahead to summer 2025 in France - from strikes and extreme heat to political manoeuvres and a few sporting events and festivals.
From the toxic green algae swamping France's northern coast to the dark side of Champagne, via swimming in the Seine and how France has avoided protests over tourism, Talking France is back with another episode on all things French.
The Talking France podcast is back, discussing naughty French politicians and France's impressive rail record, plus the rules on naming a baby and whether foreigners should attempt swearing in French.
