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A quirky, insider's guide to understanding France and the French, from the sublime to the ridiculous. Thursday at 1:45pm. And join us for French Connections Plus on the last Thursday of the month at 4:15pm.

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Regulating the world's oldest profession: The evolution of prostitution laws in France

This week we turn the spotlight onto prostitution in France. For years, prostitution laws were chaotic, but in 2016 there was a major change in French legislation. Lawmakers decided to shift the criminal burden from prostitutes to clients: selling sex is legal, but buying it is now illegal. While many anti-prostitution groups hailed the new law, others including many prostitutes said it would simply drive them underground and make their job more dangerous. So what's the situation, nearly 10 years on? We take a closer look in French Connections.

6 min
4 DÉC. · VIDÉO

Understanding France's special brand of state secularism, 'laïcité'

France's particular brand of secularism, known as "laïcité", is considered a backbone of the French Republic. And yet this separation of church and state is a touchy subject and often misunderstood. Its backers say it's the glue that lets the French live together in harmony despite their differences, but critics say it's anti-religious and increasingly used to stigmatise Muslims. In this show, we explore the ins and outs of "laïcité" and why it continues to be so divisive, 120 years after it was signed into law.

7 min
27 NOV. · VIDÉO

Paris neighbourhoods: Inside the elegant 9th arrondissement

In this French Connections Plus, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in the elegant ninth arrondissement. The district is known for its many theatres, like the incredible Palais Garnier, home to Paris's historic opera house. The ninth stretches from the opera house to the foot of Montmartre in the north and it's a shopper's paradise in between. You'll find two incredible department stores and the world's oldest auction house – selling everything from dinosaur bones to Picassos! The ninth is nothing if not varied, and it's the latest stop on our discovery of Paris's neighbourhoods.

12 min
20 NOV. · VIDÉO

Inside the French legal machine

This week, we take a step back from the news to focus on a French institution we talk a lot about in the news: the justice system. This might sound like a snooze fest but it is actually very interesting and useful because we talk about the justice system and the courts and trials all the time. We take a look at how it works and walk you through some of the particularities about the French system.

7 min
30 OCT. · VIDÉO

Paris neighbourhoods: Exploring the hip 11th arrondissement

In this French Connections Plus, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in the little-known 11th arrondissement. It's off the typical tourist track, but a favourite for locals. That's because the 11th is undoubtedly one of the coolest parts of town, full of trendy cafés, a dynamic food scene and wild nightlife. It's been a magnet for revellers for centuries, as well as a hotbed of popular revolt. Join us on this discovery tour of Paris's 11th arrondissement – an area that's edgy, vibrant and full of authentic Parisian energy you don't want to miss.

12 min
24 OCT. · VIDÉO

Louvre Unlocked: A Tour of the World’s Greatest Museum

The Louvre museum has been in the spotlight recently following a spectacular jewelry heist, so in this week’s show we wanted to take a step back and take a closer look at the museum itself.The Louvre is the museum of all the superlatives as it is the biggest and most visited in the world. Its collection is truly staggering even if one painting sticks out as a crowd-pleaser: the mysterious Mona Lisa. How much does it cost to operate the museum and is its business model sustainable?

7 min
9 OCT. · VIDÉO

Beyond Disneyland Paris: Exploring French amusement parks

France may be known for its chateaux, cuisine and couture, but it is also quietly home to one of Europe's most varied amusement park industries. France has a network of theme parks – les parcs d'attractions – that in many ways reflect the country's contradictions: you've got global glamour next to local pride, high technology alongside nostalgic myth-making. Buckle up and join us on this wild ride around French amusement parks.

7 min
2 OCT. · VIDÉO

Freedom of speech: Can you say anything you want in France?

In this week's show, we take a deep dive into freedom of speech. It's been in the news stateside following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the temporary suspension of stand-up comedian Jimmy Kimmel. In France, free speech is seen as a fundamental freedom that dates back to the Revolution of 1789. It is often described as a "liberté surveillée" (a supervised freedom) because while it grants wide-ranging freedom, it also sets strict legal limits. In France, freedom of expression is not absolute. So what are some of the things punishable by French law? We take a closer look.

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A quirky, insider's guide to understanding France and the French, from the sublime to the ridiculous. Thursday at 1:45pm. And join us for French Connections Plus on the last Thursday of the month at 4:15pm.