MEDIA

It's tempting to fall back on favourite newspapers from home, especially now that they are almost all available online. But one way to make sure you effectively immerse yourself in French language and culture is to read the local papers and tune into local radio stations.

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Agence France Presse
A French newswire service with international coverage.

Le Figaro
A conservative daily paper (in French).

International Herald Tribune
Paris-based, English-language daily paper with articles from the New York Times, as well as news stories from its own writers.

Libération
The daily voice of the left (in French).

Le Parisien
Daily news, sports and small ads (in French).

Le Monde
Daily news from the leading national paper (in French) with an English weekend supplement from the New York Times.

Lyon Capitale
Weekly news and culture for the region (in French).

Ouest France
France's number one regional daily (in French).

Sud Ouest
Daily newspaper for the south-west of France, covering international, national and local events.

Radio France International
National radio station with international coverage and English-language broadcasts.

France Inter
A good mix of radio programmes and music. The presenters' French is usually clear and easy to follow!