This week we'll get the latest on the never-ending story that is France's quest to find a new government and find out if the country is facing imminent tax hikes to plug the gaping deficit.

We also look at which are the best cities in France when it comes to having access to everything you need for everyday life. Plus we explore where are the most remote parts of the country where you'll be content if all you need for everyday life is peace and quiet.

We also explain why you might face more border checks travelling within the border-free Schengen zone and why the UK will soon charge foreign visitors around 12 euros.

We hear new French food rules for feeding kids at home and explore and we explore, with the help of our listeners and readers, if croissants and baguettes in France are getting worse!

Ben McPartland your host is joined by our specialist panel of border, food and politics experts from The Local France Emma Pearson, Gen Mansfield and John Lichfield.

Extra reading:

• Paris and Milan judged closest in the world to becoming '15-minute' cities
• REVEALED: Where are the most remote parts of France?
• Which French cities have the best local amenities close by?
• What French doctors say children should eat
• 'Tastes like straw' - French croissants really getting worse?
• OPINION: Do kids in France get the best school lunches in the world?

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