On this week’s episode of Talking France we find out why certain Paris cafés are banning customers from getting out their laptops.
Are they really “squatters who don’t pay their way” as one café owner told us, or just a modern, hi-tech version of a traditional Paris café goer? We hear from both sides of the row.
Article: ‘They are squatters’: Are Paris cafés right to clamp down on laptop users?
This week France’s traditional centre-right party has elected a new leader who isn’t traditionally centre right at all. We’ll find out more about him and on the subject of politics we’ll also hear how France’s unofficial first lady Brigitte Macron actually fills her days. There is far more to Brigitte than just being “Macron’s former teacher”.
It’s almost Christmas so we need to talk about Foie Gras and why there are fears in France of a shortage and also why does France have such strict rules around swim wear - especially for men.
Article: Speedos: Why are the French so obsessed with skimpy swimming trunks?
And with France playing Morocco in the World Cup semi final we look at the complicated relations between the two countries and why the match meant more than just football.
Article: OPINION - French, Moroccan or both? In truth, it’s more complicated than politicians will admit
Article: Celebrations and clashes after France make World Cup final
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Why Russia is picking on France and how Europe's 'monumental' travel change will affect you
Explaining Paris syndrome and how the EU elections will impact France
What are real French values and does France care about its troubled far-away territories?
Is France booming or bust, Paris QR codes explained and how to drive like a Frenchwoman?
Major French border changes explained and could France ban screens for kids?
How French invaded the English language, where foreigners buy second homes and youth violence flares
Is the Entente Cordiale still worth anything, France's new rail pass and 'crookie' versus croissant?
Can regional French airports survive, big changes in Paris and France's most dangerous animals
Is France heading for a Greek-style debt crisis and the most beautiful French train journeys?
Why is France so negative about the Olympics, a new schools row and the secret Michelin critics
Why the European elections really matter in France plus deadly floods and French casinos
Why France loves shopping rules, the real Versailles and how to blend in with the French
Macron breaks war taboo, why Lyon is the place to move to and French language test tips
Losing your French citizenship, energy ratings explained and is Monaco just for millionaires?
Eurostar faces more misery, defending Paris waiters and key questions on new French language tests
France's new language test rules explained and how will the farmers' 'siege of Paris' end?
What next for farmers' revolt, France's baby problem and are French fries really French?
What's Macron really up to, French private schools explained and are doggy bags ok in France?
Your questions answered: Why do people think the French aren't funny and can anyone stop Marine Le Pen?
What to expect in France in 2024 from politics to travel news and the Olympic Games
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