PODCAST: What's next for strikes in France and are Americans being ripped off in Paris?

"The Talking France podcast is back with all the latest news from France. This week, we discuss France's ongoing political crisis, whether Americans are actually being charged extra at Paris restaurants, and France's bullfighting tradition, plus some confusing movie titles. Host Ben McPartland is joined by The Local France's Emma Pearson, Genevieve Mansfield and John Lichfield to talk about everything that has been happening in France."

"We begin this week with the latest strike updates in France, after two weeks of protests and mobilisation. The Talking France team also explains why protest numbers seem to vary so widely between French authorities and union organisers, plus how new prime minister Sébastien Lecornu can attempt to calm the growing anger on the streets. We look at French daily Le Parisien's summer sting operation, which investigated whether or not Paris restaurants were charging people they assumed to be Americans (and tourists) more than the average Parisian."

"Listen for our tips for how to avoid being ripped off in Paris. The Talking France team also discusses bullfighting in...France (not Spain), and why the practice still continues despite outcry from animal rights activists. Stick around to hear about why French film titles can be so bizarre and confusing, plus hear our recommendations for some movies to watch this autumn."

Two weeks of protests and mobilisation have produced ongoing strike activity across France. Reported protest numbers vary widely between French authorities and union organisers. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces pressure to calm growing street anger. A summer sting by French daily Le Parisien investigated whether Paris restaurants overcharge people assumed to be Americans and tourists. Practical tips exist to reduce the risk of being ripped off in Paris. Bullfighting persists in parts of France despite animal rights outcry. French film titles can be bizarre and confusing, with several recommended films for autumn viewing.

Read at The Local France