The Talking France podcast is back, looking at Emmanuel Macron’s ‘diplomatic swansong’, debating whether Lyon is really the gastronomic capital of France, giving a tips for off-the-beaten track places to visit this summer and tackling the biggest question of all – does France really have half the world’s roundabouts?
Host Ben McPartland is joined by The Local France’s Emma Pearson and John Lichfield, plus special guest Caroline Fazeli from the foodie podcast Fishwives of Paris.
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Inhabitants of the French Alps will have already noticed the huge security presence as France hosts the G7 in a lakeside spa town – but what does the summit mean for Emmanuel Macron? Will he manage to seal his diplomatic legacy?
Lyon has a reputation as the ‘gastronomic capital of France’ – but is it really deserved? We speak to Lyon-based food and wine writer Caroline Fazeli for her take on the city’s status, and tips on local specialities to try.
Heading back to the capital, there are some important upgrades to the Paris public transport system, including the problematic link to Charles de Gaulle airport.
Drivers in France will not have failed to notice that there are a lot of roundabouts – half the world’s entire supply of them in fact. Or is that just a France myth? And why do the French love roundabouts so much?
Finally we have some tips on some special off-the-beaten track sites to visit in France this summer, with the aid of the country’s new ‘heritage pass’.
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