The Good Life France's podcast

By: Janine Marsh & Olivier Jauffrit
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  • 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!
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Episodes
  • #59 - Very French Things Part 2

    #59 - Very French Things Part 2
    Nov 4 2024

    Discover the mystery of French time keeping, the ‘national sport’ of striking and more very French things. A laugh out loud episode and a deep dive into the psyche of the French!

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    25 mins
  • #58 - A potted history of France

    #58 - A potted history of France
    Oct 21 2024

    We explore 2,500 years of French history and the key events that shaped the destiny of France.

    We’ll also discover some of the most memorable members of France’s ruling families through the ages from the Gauls and the Romans to the Visigoths, Vandals and Vikings and through to the dynasties of the Franks, the Merovingians, Carolingians and the Bourbons and on through to French Revolution and the Republic of France we have today.

    Full of fun and fascinating facts, France’s history is part Game of Thrones and part pot luck! Sit back, click play and be prepared to be wowed by the incredible history of France - and all in less than 30 minutes.

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    22 mins
  • #57 - The story of French Haute Cuisine

    #57 - The story of French Haute Cuisine
    Oct 7 2024

    Discover the story of haute cuisine! It’s not just about fancy food—it’s about artistry, precision, and a true celebration of ingredients and technique and appreciating the finest things in life. It’s a tale that goes back centuries, and the history of haute cuisine includes the French Revolution, obsessive chefs and edible art.

    As the great American cook Julia Child once said – in France, cooking is a serious art form and a national sport…

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    28 mins

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