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As France bakes under an unusually early heatwave, the latest edition of Talking France examines how French cities are adapting to the new reality of hotter summers, as well as discussing French regional rivalries, the latest strike action and the reality of driving in France.
Host Ben McPartland is joined by Local France editor Emma Pearson and reporter Genevieve Mansfield to discuss all the latest talking points in France – from the neck-and-neck elections on Sunday to the threatened summer of strikes.
As temperature records break around France, we’re also looking at how French cities are adapting to the climate crisis – particularly the northern cities that are badly designed for the scorching summers that are the new reality.
As ever we are answering questions from listeners – this week you asked us about the biggest regional rivalries, from sports to boundary disputes, food wars to flag rivalry.
And we also explain three things you need to know about French autoroutes – from the rules of the road to how it is that they came to be operated by private companies and how those toll prices are set.
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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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