The Good Life France's podcast
Everything you want to know about France and more… in a free podcast. Janine Marsh, Editor of The Good Life France, award-winning travel writer and author of best-selling memoirs about life in France with her unruly chickens, dogs, cats, ducks and geese, quirky neighbours and the joys of renovation, and Olivier Jauffrit, the vintage French music expert at Radio Paris Chanson – have teamed up to make a podcast!
Podcasting since 2022 • 56 episodes
The Good Life France's podcast
Latest Episodes
#56 - Discover the arts in France - Liberté, Fraternité, Egalité, Arty…
In this episode we talk about the Arts of France. And we don’t just mean paintings and sculptures – we mean the official classified arts of France. You might be surprised to find out that there is an official and surprising classificati...
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Season 3
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Episode 56
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#55 - Very French Things – Whacky & whimsical ways of life France!
In this episode we explore some of the things that are unique in French culture, charming, funny or perhaps just a little odd. A chicken beauty contest, people making pig noises, dogs in restaurants and dipping bread in coffee, plus more weird ...
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Season 3
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Episode 55
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#54 - Napoleon Bonaparte – the man, the legend, the weird stuff!
In this episode we explore the life of a truly legendary figure. He died more than 200 years ago but his legacy is as relevant in France today as it was then. He was one of the most powerful men in the world. He was loved by some, hated with a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 54
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#53 - Empress of Style: the Life and Legacy of Josephine Bonaparte
Step back in history to look at the life of a women who helped to shape the history of France. She is remembered for her personal style and influence. She was an icon of fashion, a patron of the arts, and the first Empress of France. Sh...
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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#52 - All about Victor Hugo, including the odd stuff!
We look at the life of one of France’s most famous writers – Victor Hugo. He was a genius writer, a most unusual man who lived an extraordinary life. His writing lives on, his books are still best sellers, his writing has inspired films...
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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