World Radio Paris

In this new episode, we're taking you to one of the most delicious parts of everyday Parisian life: les marchés. From the Grenelle market under metro line 6 to the historic Marché des Enfants Rouges in the Marais, Wafa shares why the food markets of Paris are a must-visit for every foodie. 🇫🇷❤️ Learn to shop like a true Parisian: when to go, what to bring, and the little bits of etiquette that tur...

On this episode we talk to Suzanne Lindon and Paul Kircher about what it was like to star in the new film by Cedric Klapisch, La Venue de l'avenir (French Title), Colors of Time (English Title). As always ARBL Murray (Alex Brook Lynn), and Manon Kerjean interviewed the pair as their film screened at Le Balzac Cinema during a Lost in Frenchlation event. Suzanne and Paul share about what it was like...

France faces another wave of strikes on September 18, just a week after the Bloquons Tout protest movement. In this episode of World Radio Paris Presents, host Tarek Diouri--Adequin gives you a who's who of the protesters, explaining what's at stake for them and the context this protest intervenes in. (Note: at the time of recording, the SNCTA had planned a strike on September 18. Their strike has...

The Real Fishwives of Paris, Caroline Fazeli and Emily Monaco give us a preview of some of the culinary expertise they plan to expand on in their new show. While chatting with ARBL Murray (Alex Brook Lynn) they tell us how they became experts, how they got to France, and delve into a few tidbits for us, teasing some of fascinating subjects of their upcoming episodes. We talk mustard, natural wine,...

In this first episode of Living the Dream: French Riviera, host Cecile Liconnet is joined by Jo, the very first person she met when she moved to the French Riviera. Jo is a real estate agent, hailing from North East England, who knows what it means to go all in, even when she has to babysit for her clients. From surfing dreams to surprise winters, Jo shares what living the dream really looks like.

France faces potential disruption on September 10 as activists plan the Bloquons Tout protest. In this episode of World Radio Paris Presents, Héloïse Daniel explains the frustrations behind the movement, the upcoming strikes, and the political stakes, recalling the Yellow Vests of 2018.

The prices for Paris’ much loved and hated bike-sharing system Vélib have gone up drastically, with some subscriptions being 38% more expensive than before. Under mayor Anne Hidalgo, Paris is rapidly turning into a real biking city, but do Parisians accept the new price they have to pay for it? Reporting from a Vélib' station in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, host Kamiel Vermeulen asks locals a...

In France coming back to school, and back to work after the summer vacation is a very important time of year. The French refer to this part of the year as "rentrée." We decided to take a deep dive into the French school system with Romy Treneer who raised two children in Paris while teaching in the French university system before embarking on a career in the corporate sector. French schooling is i...

In this episode of Turning Points, Patricia Killeen speaks with Rose Burke, a Pittsburgh native who has made Paris her home since 1994. Rose’s life took a turn for the worse in 2023 when her daughter Emma, then 22, was killed in a bicycle crash in Glasgow, where she was studying architecture and working. Following this tragedy, Rose retired and, together with her husband John Newman, founded the n...

French slang is famous for its creative play with language, like verlan, which consists of reversing syllables. But where does such French slang originate, why do people speak it, what are the stigmas surrounding it and what are its latest trends? In this week’s episode of the Culture Cast, host Kamiel Vermeulen is joined by poet-linguist Julien Barret, whose expertise is spoken language and slang...

You believe physical media is useless in 2025? Think again! In this World Radio Paris Presents episode, host Tarek Diouri--Adequin visits JM Video, a video store located in the 11th arrondissement of Paris that attests to the importance of DVDs in our current day and age. Tarek catches up with Theo Bancilhon, manager of the JM Video store to talk about the importance of having a place to connect p...

A new French law bans smoking around public places like parks, beaches, schools and bus stops. It aims to protect children and adults from passive smoking, and is part of President Macron’s plan to create the first tobacco-free generation by 2032. But in a country where smoking is seen as an inherent part of the culture, and one in three people smokes, that might be easier said than done. In this...

This month we learn about the history of the parks and playgrounds in Paris with special guest Adam Levy, who talks about the idea behind creating play centered spaces through-out the age of industry. Later, Joelle, Rachelle, and Meg, talk about their favorite parks and picnic spots in Paris.  For those with kids or just looking for a great place to picnic "like a Parisian," enjoy the secrets gard...

How far down the realm of art can technology take us? In this introductory episode of the High-Tech Intermission, host Tarek Diouri--Adequin is joined by Ada Ackerman, researcher at the CNRS and co-curator of the World Through AI exhibition, taking place at the Jeu de Paume until September 21. The show explores the historical, social, ecological and cultural themes showcased throughout the exhibit...

On this episode of Lost in Frenchlation Manon Kerjean and ARBL Murray (Alex Brook Lynn) interview Giulio Callegari the director of the new robot comedy 'Un Monde Merveilleux' or the English version 'Robot T-O'  The film is set in the not so distant future in which robot companions have hit the consumer market and are now as common as the I-phone. We meet Max and her 10 year old daughter Paula who...

Walk through Paris in August and you’ll encounter a curious scene: empty cafés, shuttered bakeries, handwritten signs in shop windows that read "Fermé pour congés annuels." But why does France shut down every summer? In our latest World Radio Paris Presents episode, host Héloïse Daniel explores how France became the first country in the world to grant paid vacation to workers, and more importantly...

No matter where you are in the world and what language you speak, your mental health matters more than anything and should never be neglected. In this episode of World Radio Paris Presents, host ARBL Murray sits down with David and Patsy, two active listeners for S.O.S. Help, an English-speaking suicide hotline in France. David and Patsy tell us about their listening experiences, the situations th...

Step inside Radiodays, a cozy café in the 10th arrondissement where coffee, music, and culture come together 🎶☕ In this episode, Wafa chats with Ibrahim Basbous, the café’s cofounder, about their newest drink : the halva latte! A warm, nutty, and slightly sweet coffee inspired by the classic Middle Eastern sesame dessert. They talk about how traditional Middle Eastern ingredients like za’atar, t...

On this episode of Turning Points, Patricia Killeen spoke with John McLachlan, an Irish composer. John was born in Dublin and is currently residing in Donegal.  He studied music at the Royal Irish Academy of Music and Trinity College Dublin, where he earned a PhD in musicology, focusing on the compositional techniques of Boulez, Xenakis, Lutoslawski, and Carter. His composition teachers include Wi...

What better time than summer to dive into a great book? In this special episode of World Radio Paris Presents, host Héloïse sits down with producer ARBL Murray to share a curated list of French books — from literary giants like Dumas and Camus to contemporary voices like Leïla Slimani and Gaël Faye. These are the books we’re reading this summer, all available in English. Whether you're stretched o...

In this Episode of Lost in Frenchlation we talk to Laura Piani, the writer and director of 'Jane Austen Wrecked My Life,' a new romantic comedy about a woman who lives between the pages and struggles to finish her own story. Laura shares with us why she decided to direct, what inspired this story, and how she chose to show the work of Jane Austen in a new light.   We delve into some of the autobio...

On this Episode of Parentalité, Joelle Benoliel visits the wonderful, magical, anglophone bookshop for kids and talks with the owner and founder, Penelope Fletcher. Just adjacent to Jardin du Luxembourg, The Red Balloon is the kid focused section of The Red Wheelbarrow and is a haven for little readers and their parents to come, learn, pick out books, and build community.  Penelope raised her chil...

Think Paris is all croissants and coq au vin? Think again. In this episode of World Radio Paris Presents, host Heloise Daniel talks with award-winning British food writer Chris Newens about his new book, Moveable Feasts: Paris in Twenty Meals. Chris takes us on a delicious journey through every arrondissement of Paris, uncovering the multicultural dishes and personal food stories that define moder...

What does the world look like through Agnès Varda’s eyes? In this episode, host Héloïse Daniel speaks with Anne de Mondenard, curator of the exhibition Le Paris d’Agnès Varda, de-ci, de-là, currently on view at the Musée Carnavalet. The show celebrates the life and work of one of France’s most original and beloved filmmakers. Anne explains how the exhibition came together and what it reveals about...

On this episode of Turning Points, Patricia Killeen welcomed Úna Ní Cheallaigh, an award-winning poet. Úna hails from Dublin, Ireland. Educated at St Patrick's College (DCU), University College and Trinity College Dublin, she had a varied career in teaching, including Special Education, Home School Community Liaison and Drama in Education. Úna also holds an M.Phil in Theatre Studies from the Unive...