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PODCAST: What do French airport bomb alerts mean for travel and could a second-homes visa become a reality?

The Talking France podcast team are back, chatting about all the big news in France this week - from what to know about retiring in France to a possible amendment that could make life easier for second-home owners and a museum entirely dedicated to the French language.

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Host Ben McPartland is joined by The Local France editor Emma Pearson and journalist Genevieve Mansfield to discuss all things France and France-related. 

This week, the team looks into why the country has faced so many hoax bomb threats in recent days, and if that the heightened terror alert means that travellers should rethink their upcoming trip to France.

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France is a very popular country for retirees – from the sunny weather in the south to delicious gastronomy and fine wine. The Local’s editor Emma Pearson dives into how easy it is to retire to France, as well as some of the not-so-fun bits of being a pensioner in France that you should consider before making the move permanent.

And if you are a fan of museums and the French language, then you are in luck. Starting on November 1st, visitors can experience France’s first museum totally dedicated to la langue française. We’ll also get into why a certain château was chosen to host the new cultural site.

There has also been recent talk of a possible amendment that might make life easier for non-French second-home owners. The Talking France team explains what they know, and the chances of this new measure taking hold.

And finally, in light of the rising tension in France over the conflict in Israel/Palestine, we debunk a popular misconception that foreigners in France risk deportation for simply attending a protest.

Stick around until the end to hear about Halloween in France, as well as our tips to make the most of ‘spooky season’ on this side of the Atlantic. 

You can find the complete back catalogue of Talking France episodes here – if you like what you hear, consider leaving a review so that other people can find us.

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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.

You can find the Talking France podcast on Spotify or Apple, download it here or listen on the link below

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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