Buckle up! In this week’s show, FRANCE 24’s Florence Villeminot takes you on a spin to discover driving culture in Paris. The French capital is famous around the world for its beautiful sights and towering monuments, but it also has the reputation of being one of the worst places to drive. Parisian drivers are the first to admit it can be quite a harrowing experience. Over the years, the Paris authorities have taken steps to limit traffic in the capital and on its ring road known as “le périph”. Meanwhile, alternative modes of transportation like cycling are becoming easier. So is a transport revolution underway?
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