It’s the start of a new year, there’s a lot going on in France to catch up with so we have a jam-packed episode featuring the president Emmanuel Macron finally opening up about his love life, a look ahead to the ski season in the Alps - will there be any snow to ski on and why folk in south west France will be paying more property taxes.

And the battle lines have been drawn between the French government and the unions over pension reform which means, strikes. Of course. We have all the latest. 

We also look at the danger of more violence from far right extremists in France and what changes for drivers in the country in 2023.

And stay tuned to the end to find out some handy tips for living in France.

I’m joined as usual by Editor Emma Pearson, journalist Gen Mansfield at our office in Paris and our politics expert John Lichfield up in Normandy.

The following articles cover the subjects discussed in the episode.

France's January pension strikes - what services will be affected?

'When you're in love you cannot choose': Macron opens up about falling for Brigitte

The law changes drivers in France need to know about in 2023

What can I do if I've booked a French skiing holiday and there's no snow



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