Eurostar faces more misery, defending Paris waiters and key questions on new French language tests

On the menu this week we look at whether more French cities will follow the lead of Paris by turning up the heat big fuel guzzling SUV vehicles plus we find out why Eurostar is facing more travel misery.We'll try to understand French waiters - are they just grumpy garçons or serious professionals who get an unfair reputation and answer some of your important questions on the new French language requirements for residency permits and citizenship.And we'll explore whether the French, reputed as being the world's biggest romancers, are actually bothered about Valentine's Day?This podcast is produced by The Local and made possible thanks to our members. If you'd like to join then now's the time you can make the most of a special offer for podcast listeners by going www.thelocal.fr/podcastoffer/Ben McPartland your host is joined by the team at The Local Emma Pearson, Gen Mansfield and politics expert John Lichfield.Further reading:Paris votes in favour of €18-per-hour parking fees for SUVsYour questions answered about the new French language tests for foreignersAll you need to know about the new French language requirementsEES: Eurostar could limit services over new biometric passport checksFrench waiters to race through Paris streets as historic contest returnsHow do the French really feel about Valentine's Day? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Talking France is The Local’s weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in France as well as explore and explain the major issues that impact life in the country. We also answer your essential questions and look ahead at what’s coming up.In each episode presenter Ben McPartland chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local France’s Emma Pearson and Genevieve Mansfield. They are also frequently joined by John Lichfield, a veteran journalist whose knowledge of French news and politics is second to none, as well as other expert commentators.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.