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PODCAST: How the climate crisis is changing France and French public holidays explained

The Talking France podcast is back and for the second series we're branching out from politics and taking a look at all aspects of life in France - holidays to travel rules, political scandals to the climate crisis.

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In this episode Ben McPartland is joined by Local France editor Emma Pearson, along with new Local France reporter Genevieve Mansfield and political columnist John Lichfield.

We’re looking at the latest news in France – from the scandal surrounding the newly appointed disabilities minister to the latest developments from the Provence lavender fields.

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John Lichfield told us: “I found France’s new prime minister more impressive than I expected when she was campaigning in my local town in Normandy, and all the polls indicate that Macron will win the majority that he needs in the parliamentary elections in June.”

Genevieve Mansfield examines some of the specific ways in which the climate crisis is already impacting life in France – from changes in wine vintages to coastal erosion.

She said: “The agriculture sector is so important for food production for France and for Europe – within the EU France really is the bread basket – but we might need to get used to fewer baguettes in the future, especially of global warning reaches the 2C mark that we’re afraid of. And of course a lot of French culture and traditions are bound up with its agriculture.”

And we’re also tackling some of the big questions about life in France, such as why the supposedly secular country has so many Christian holidays?

As ever, we’ll be answering questions from our readers and taking a look ahead at some upcoming events.

You can find this episode, plus all episodes from series 1 HERE, or on Spotify or Apple by searching Talking France.

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PODCAST: Elections to take France into ‘dark territory’ and explaining the second homes crackdown

With all the latest elections news and a look at the party manifestos, plus France's 'second homes ban' and Olympic deals - the Talking France podcast is back.

PODCAST: Elections to take France into 'dark territory' and explaining the second homes crackdown

Host Ben McPartland is joined by The Local France’s Emma Pearson, Genevieve Mansfield and John Lichfield to discuss all the latest from France.

Naturally we’re starting with France’s highly dramatic parliamentary elections – which are producing twists, turns and high-stakes moments on a daily basis.

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From the latest polling to the possibilities for a new prime minister, politics expert John Lichfield gives us the benefit of his analysis.

We’re also taking a look at the party manifestos and explaining exactly what happens on Sunday night, what it means for the following week and how France’s two-round voting system works.

Away from politics we’re talking a look at the proposed new law for local authorities on second homes – it’s been described as a ‘ban on second homes’, but in reality the law is much more limited than that.

And, believe it or not, there are some deals to be snapped up for the Olympics this summer – from tickets to travel and accommodation, prices have been dropping.

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