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France 24
5 days ago
- Automotive
- France 24
From ‘Bison Futé' to bottlenecks: Understanding France's traffic woes
08:18 Issued on: 08:18 min As France heads into a four-day weekend – and braces for heavy traffic – we take a closer look at the country's ongoing struggles with road congestion and road rage. We also explore the origins of French traffic terminology and the history behind the well-known 'Bison Futé' traffic forecasts. Finally, what actually works when it comes to easing traffic jams? A programme produced by Amanda Alexander, Marina Pajovic and Georgina Robertson.
France 24
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- France 24
It's 'apéro' time! France's wine, chips and chill ritual
07:43 Issued on: 07:43 min In this edition of Entre Nous we take a look at France's beloved ritual of 'l'apero'. To mark International Aperitivo Day we discover how 'aperitifs' have changed over the decades, from private moments to the socialising cornerstone that it is in French culture today. We discuss the French terms to know for this drinks and snacks ritual, and, finally, we take an apéro pop quiz! A programme produced by Amanda Alexander, Marina Pajovic and Georgina Robertson.
France 24
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- France 24
Mother's Day: Why so many different dates?
France 06:35 Issued on: From the show With Mother's Day being celebrated in France this coming Sunday, we take a look at how it came to be observed on so many different dates around the world. From the UK to Thailand, the US to France, the history of Mother's Day varies widely – we look at how each country honours mothers in its own unique way. A programme produced by Amanda Alexander, Marina Pajovic and Georgina Robertson.
France 24
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- France 24
'This is the end'?: Stolen bust of Jim Morrison finally found
05:33 Issued on: With French police announcing they've found the long-lost bust from Jim Morrison's grave, we take a look at how they found it and how it went missing. With the tomb of The Doors star being a main attraction, we discuss how Paris's Père Lachaise cemetery abounds with famous tombs … but that wasn't always the case. A programme produced by Amanda Alexander, Marina Pajovic and Georgina Robertson.
France 24
14-05-2025
- Politics
- France 24
Bayrou and Betharram: Did French PM lie? Did he cover up sex abuse?
France 08:45 Issued on: Ahead of his grilling by French MPs, we take a deep dive into how the sex abuse scandal at the Catholic school Betharram has become a political hot potato for Prime Minister François Bayrou. We also discuss the ongoing debate about private and public schools in France. Finally, as many victims were told corporal punishment was good discipline, we find out how the French feel about "les fessées'", or spankings. A programme produced by Amanda Alexander, Marina Pajovic and Georgina Robertson.
