2024-10-02 15:56:23
Host Ben McPartland is joined by The Local’s Emma Pearson, Genevieve Mansfield and John Lichfield for the latest episode of the Talking France podcast.
We start this week with the revision of the key policy speech of the French President Michel Barnier, and why it is like “marriage speech by the father of the bride”.
On the subject of the PM, our group discussed what the future holds for Barnier and whether he will be able to do anything about the French navigation budget deficit.
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We also hear about the fascinating lives of foreigners who helped shape France – from Marie Curie to Jane Birkin and even Napoleon.
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Then Emma explained why you might want to visit the southwestern region of Charente, especially if you are a fan of paleontology.
The Talking France team looks at a possible new solution to the lack of public transport in the French countryside, and how easy it is to get around by train in the French countryside.
And finally, we discuss French culture – kiss – and whether or not you survived the Covid-19 pandemic.
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