New tipping culture drives the French mad and far-right fractures deepen

On the show this week we'll delve into the almighty squabble that ended with the Eiffel Tower closing this week after angry staff walked out.

We’ll also look at the growing split in the French far right.

Just everything was looking plain sailing for Marine Le Pen on her quest to take the Elysée Palace, could infighting and power struggles undermine her chances?

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We'll also find out why French people are up in arms about a new tipping trend and what local authorities are doing to enable people to enjoy a mosquito-free apero each day. Can a mayor's bid to ban mossies really work?

And we'll bring you the low down on the French word flipping trick known as verlan - and importantly can non-native speakers like us, actually use it?

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

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