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An in-depth look at the political and social events shaping France. Every Friday at 5.45 pm Paris time.
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2018-04-20 France
Cashing in on local French currencies
Alongside the euro, dozens of local currencies are in circulation across France. They surged in 2010 following the global financial crisis and can only be used in a limited area...

2018-04-13 television
French TV series enter new era
This week we're on set in the fictional crisis room of French TV thriller "The Bureau". With its spy intrigue, real-world storylines and film-star lead actor Mathieu Kassovitz,...

2018-04-06 trains
Railing against railway reforms in France
This week, we have our eye firmly fixed on the French national railway operator. The state-run SNCF is on track for a major shake-up aimed at making it more competitive and...

2018-03-30 French culture
Chocolate crunch: A French affair
This show is dedicated to a subject particularly close to the hearts of the French: chocolate! More than 80 percent of the French say they eat at least some chocolate every week...

2018-03-16 Francophonia
In Africa, French is more than a common language
This week we take you to Tunisia to discover what the French call "Francophonie". Every year on March 20, more than 270 million French speakers around the globe celebrate their...