Protesting French farmers are threatening to cause chaos and the government is struggling to calm their anger. We explain the reasons for their fury and why it's causing France to lose friends in Brussels.

And could Marine Le Pen be barred from standing in the next presidential election? We look at the ramifications of what could be a bombshell court verdict.

We also talk about sex this week or more to the point the changing sex lives for the French and whether those clichés about highly active and adulterous Gallic lovers have any truth to them.

And if you still need satisfying then we've got much more, including a look at the worst airlines for delays in France and why Notre Dame's reopening has caused an unholy row over secularism.

Host Ben McPartland is joined by the team from The Local France. That means Emma Pearson, Gen Mansfield and John Lichfield will be on the mics providing the insight.

Extra reading:

• OPINION: French farmers are heading for an EU showdown in the New Year
• Will Marine Le Pen be barred from running for French president in 2027?
• Tickets and dates: All you need to know about Notre-Dame reopening
• PODCAST: Pension strikes to intensify, Vendée rebels and the myth of the 'sexy French'
• Revealed - the real sex lives of the French
• Your rights on delayed or cancelled flights in France

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This week we look ahead to winter in France, not the weather or Christmas, but the likelihood of major strikes causing disruption across the country. French farmers, rail unions and pilots have all announced protests and industrial action over the days and weeks ahead. Just how bad could it get?

We also explain why Emmanuel Macron might just have his mojo back thanks to Donald Trump but will he be able to do anything with it in the time he has left as president?

And we find out why France has a gambling problem when it comes to the horses and whether the government really could strip us all of one of our treasured public holidays?

And we explain whether it’s true that one of the many benefits of being in France when you’re elderly is that you can’t be evicted.

Im Ben McPartland your host and I'll be joined by The Local France's Emma Pearson, Gen Mansfield and politics expert John Lichfield.

Extra reading:

• OPINION: Trump's win may be bad news for everyone - apart from Macron
• Could France give up one of its treasured public holidays?
• Reader question: Is it true that over-65s cannot be evicted in France?
• Why the tabac is essential to life in France - even if you don't smoke
• French farmers plan new nationwide protests
• What's behind French rail union's threat of 'longer, stronger' strikes?

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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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