The Talking France podcast is back with a look at the possible disappearance of rent controls in France, the latest on swimming in the Seine, the €16 million French château scam and the many different ways to say 'sorry' in French.
Host Ben McPartland is joined by The Local France's Emma Pearson, Emma Albright, political expert John Lichfield and special guest Katy Wright for a look at all the latest news and talking points from France.
We start with an explanation on France's rent controls, why they might disappear and what impact that could have on rent prices and the housing market in France's big cities.
You can find the Talking France podcast on Spotify, Apple or the French platform Deezer or on World Radio Paris. You can download it here or listen on the link below.
Since January 1st 2026, foreigners in France applying for citizenship or certain types of residency permits have been required to pass a French language exam - but recently users trying to log on to the DCL language exam website have found that the site is down. Freelance journalist Katy Wright, based in Brittany, explains what has gone wrong.
