France's new anti-mosquito measures and where the French go for good food
This week we’ll hear about how France is under siege from mosquitoes and the new and old ways being used to fight back - including what you...
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20 of 163 episodesFrance takes on Musk and will French airports run out of jet fuel this summer?
On this week’s show we’ll find out why a story involving French prosecutors, a rabbit and the US tech billionaire and far right crusader Elo...
France to lose 1.7million children and far right photoshoot causes stir
In this week's show we'll find out why the rules around France's sacred May 1st public holiday have sparked a political row to the point whe...
French tax traps you need to avoid and why Paris is divided in two
This week we'll find out whether France is running out of fuel or not and get the latest on how expensive it is to fill up your tank here. W...
Oil crisis fuels French anger and is France sleepwalking into a far-right presidency?
On this week’s show we’ll find out how the war in the Middle East is impacting life in France as fuel prices rise and protests kick off arou...
The verdict on what the local election results mean for France
We are out earlier than usual this week in order to bring you the results and analysis of the 2026 French local elections. The definitive se...
Tense French elections head for super Sunday climax and five French towns worth moving to
The Local’s Talking France podcast is attracting more and more listeners each week and we currently have over 12,000 monthly downloads on av...
Why the French local elections really matter and Macron walks Middle East tightrope
This week, well the news in France has been dominated by the war in the Middle East. We'll explain the ongoing impact that the conflict is h...
France fears more political violence and record rainfall leaves the country under water
France right now is pretty much either water or under metres of snow, depending on where you are in the country so we'll start by getting th...
Le Pen faces the end and why France wants less meat but more babies
On the agenda this week, we’ll find out if anyone can beat likely far-right candidate Jordan Bardella to be the next president of France. He...
Why fewer foreigners are becoming French and how to solve France's second home quandary?
This week we start off with some explosive news from France before we hear why authorities on a picturesque island off France's west coast a...
Is France becoming less child-friendly and what's at stake in spring's local elections?
Up this week we'll look at what's at stake in the upcoming local elections in France and whether French voters really care. And we'll look a...
Americans in France talk of shame and explaining the strange noises the French make
This week we'll look at whether the French government will survive long enough to enjoy the weekend and find out what the French make of all...
Is it time for France to channel De Gaulle and stand up to the US?
This week on Talking France we look at the reasons so many landlords in France get away with renting out hovels - even though there are supp...
France takes fight to social media giants and how Les Clooneys became French
This week we’ll discuss the big talking point in France at the start of January 2026, which is just how did George Clooney and his wife Amal...
What to expect in France in 2026 from travel changes to new immigration rules
This is a special episode focussed on looking ahead to next year in France, so you are all aware of what will happen in terms of travel and...
French farmers fight to 'stop the slaughter' and what's in store for France this Christmas?
This week, we will look at the latest flare up between the government and French farmers, many of whom have been spending recent days blocka...
Will France mess with dual-nationals and why do Americans love all things French ?
It seems no one likes dual nationals these days. They are being picked on by politicians in countries across the world. We'll look at whethe...
Are airlines scrapping 'thousands' of flights to France and can a French mayor demand silence in streets?
This week we have all the latest on the budget showdown in what is a crucial week for the French government. We'll hear about a new high spe...
France wakes up to the threat of war and is French wine industry doomed?
With French army generals giving speeches about the need to protect ourselves, the president announcing new plans for military service and F...
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