The Talking France podcast is back, discussing the ongoing debate about air conditioning in France, the dos and don'ts of drinking wine in the summer and why the country is perhaps the best place in the world to practice naturism.
Host Ben McPartland is joined by The Local France's Emma Pearson, Emma Albright, John Lichfield and special guest Caroline Fazeli for a look at all the latest news and talking points from France.
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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.
Although high temperatures have finally eased and most of France is enjoying some relief from the heatwave that dominated the final weeks of June, attention is now turning to air conditioning.







