To start this news series off we find out how the French President Emmanuel Macron and his government might be feeling about the return of Donald Trump to the White House. And with many Americans apparently taking to Google to find out how they can move to France, we explain if they actually can, and all the pitfalls to avoid if you do.

We also explain why French rail unions are threatening "long and strong" rail strikes this autumn and why the accent in the south west of France is considered sexy - and if it is worth copying if you live there?

We also look at whether Paris's new so-called car ban really is that ambitious and run through some of the key hurdles you need to overcome when buying a property in France.

Host Ben McPartland is joined by the team at The Local France, Emma Pearson, Gen Mansfield and politics expert John Lichfield.

Extra reading:

• Explained: Paris’ new limits on cars in city centre
• Why French sounds so different in the south-west
• 8 things to beware of about ‘cheap French property’ adverts
• Viager: The French property system that can lead to a bargain
• 8 things Americans need to know before moving to France
• EXPLAINED: What type of French visa do you need?

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