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In this episode we talk you through an A to Z of French words and phrases - some are quirky, some are beautiful and some are historic.
These are phrases that pepper the everyday language and will help you sound French, especially as Oli, the French half of the podcast team will say them in French properly!
The French love their own language and these roll-off-your-tongue French words and phrases showcase the beauty and sometimes the quirkiness of the French language from "attendre 107 ans" which literally means wait 107 years but to the French means "this is taking forever" - and we'll explain why (Gothic Cathedral of Notre Dame take a bow), to Zizanie!Follow us:
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In today's episode we talk about some of the most well-known, classic, delicious foods of France that we know were made by accident but became total celebrities in their own right!
Find out how two sisters running a small hotel created Tarte Tatin, and the strange legends of how their accidental apple tart became super famous.
Discover how a British royal prince named a famous French dish created in error right under his nose!
And we reveal how a young chef in awe of his famous chef boss invented "flies in the wind" pastry cases that even English speakers know by their French name vol au vents!
Plus more fun facts, legends and mouth-watering dishes!Follow us:
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In this episode, we explore the origins of an American icon. She is world famous. Sheâs very tall. And sheâs French. She is known as the Statue of Liberty.
The statue of Liberty is an iconic landmark and one of the most recognised symbols of the United States. But did you know that Lady Liberty is an immigrant? Itâs true, sheâs a French woman by birth who has made New York her home. (No wonder sheâs so elegant.)
She almost didn't go to America at all, Gustave Eiffel was involved in her design, and Joseph Pulitzer, of Pulitzer Prize fame, was instrumental in her standing tall, her index dinger is more than 8 feet long...
Find out the fascinating French history, facts and legends about the Statue of Liberty.Follow us:
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2024 is the 150th anniversary of Impressionism â an art movement which began in France, and one of the key figures of the movement was Claude Monet, one of the most celebrated artists of all time and a household name today.
So today, weâre going to have a potted history of the artist, talk about his beautiful home and garden in Normandy, and discover what he was like as a personâŠ
This is a tale of dogged determination and self-belief, of overcoming the odds and challenging conventions.
We'll share fascinating facts, anedcotes about Monet and how he went from being a teenager called Oscar, selling charcoal caricatures for a few pennies to one of the highest paid artists in his lifetimeFollow us:
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In this petite podcast episode, weâre going to do a potted history of the Tour de France â the worldâs most famous bike race and share some of the most fun and incredible facts. It has been called the greatest free show on earth and is watched by 3.5 billion people worldwide during its three weeks on television.
Le Tour has spawned a thousand myths and legends and inspires passionate devotion and enthusiasm. As powerful a French icon as the Eiffel Tower and fresh morning croissants, this race now belongs as much to the rest of us as it does to its Gallic promoters.Discover the origins, legends and fascinating facts about the one of the most popular sporting events in the world.
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In this episode weâre going to explore a legendary institution. Itâs a world record holder. Itâs enormous. Itâs world famous. Itâs in the heart of Paris. Kings have lived in it. Now it is home to one of the most famous paintings in the world. Ladies and gentlemen, lovely listeners â I give you - the Louvre Museum.
The Louvre is the worldâs most famous and largest fine arts museum. Itâs home to the one of the most impressive art collections in all of history. Itâs also the most visited museum in the world with up to a stonking 9 to 10 million visitors a year â but it wasnât always this way. Once it was only for royalty and aristocrats. The history of the Louvre museum is fascinating.
Plus weâll share tips for how to visit, where to take a break and reveal the ghosts that are said to roam its corridors!
Join us as we uncover its history, marvel at its famous residents, and celebrate the art that has captivated millions.Follow us:
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The history of absinthe is a tale of madness, creative genius, smuggling, fairies and bad behaviour in the Belle-Ăpoque, a time of peace and economic prosperity in France when the arts flourished from early 1870 until 1914 and the start of the first world war.
Created as a medicine from wormwood plants by a doctor fleeing the French Revolution, it is a very French drink!Follow us:
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A woman with an enigmatic smile. She has been celebrated in songs, poetry and pop art. She is mysterious, some say she is a siren who casts a spell on those who look at her. She does not move. She does not speak. And yet she is a global icon.
Discover the fascinating history of the Mona Lisa as we explore the creation of the painting, its journey through history, and why it remains one of the most famous paintings in the world.Follow us:
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In this petite podcast episode, weâre going to explore the traditions of May Day in France, the first of May, and specifically the tradition of giving flowers to friends and loved ones which is unique to France.
Itâs a tale of history, drama and romanceâŠFollow us:
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Today weâre going to be talking about a man who in his time was one of the most powerful men in the world. He had a huge impact on French history. He had lavish tastes, he was a control freak, he loved the arts and believed himself chosen by God to rule over millions of people. You might have guessed who Iâm talking about by now. It is the only and only Louis XIV, the Sun King.
Louis, also known as the "God given one", was arguably one of the greatest Kings of France, certainly one of the most remembered. Inheriting the throne at just four years old, he was a Machiavellian puppet master whose legacy is evident in the France of today, long after its citizens disposed of his heirs. He was a fascinating character who lived an incredible life, one of historyâs longest ruling and most iconic monarchs.
Come with us as we step back in time and dive into the life and times of Louis XIV and share fascinating facts about his daily routine, the rules of living at Versailles, his fashion sense, romantic life and more!
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What exactly is French art de vivre? In this petite podcast episode, we explain all, where it comes from, what it is and how to practice art de vivre, a fundamental part of the French psyche and a way to elevate the ordinary things of everyday life to the extraordinary.
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Today weâre going to be talking about something very French, wine.
France is of course one of the best wine making countries in the world and beyond, according to one of us on this podcast! Though extra-terrestrials probably wonât be sipping the famous red wine of Chateauneuf-du-Pape in Provence because the town has a law that states that UFOs cannot land there.
Discover the history, fascinating anecdotes and fun facts about French wine and Champagne.Follow us:
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France is the worldâs most visited country, Paris is the worldâs most visited city, and several of its monuments, museums and metropolises are on the worldâs top list for visits.
But itâs not just the places or the buildings of France that tug at our heartstrings â what makes us fall for France goes beyond bricks and mortar and boundary lines.
There are many reasons that people fall in love with the Hexagon as the French affectionately call France â because itâs sort of Hexagon shaped â so letâs delve into the reasons to love France â weâre all Francophiles here!Follow us:
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We love Paris, but today weâre going to escape the cityâs hustle and bustle. Join us as we discover historic, delicious, fascinating and enchanting destinations you can reach from Paris by train on a day trip. And weâve made sure that nowhere takes longer than 2 hours by train. Weâll share what to see and do, the must-sees, the secrets and some top tips and fun facts.
Discover Claude Monetâs house and gardens in Normandy, captivating cities like Bordeaux, Lyon and Strasbourg, magnificent castles including dazzling Chantilly and fabulous Fontainebleau, and many, many more amazing places that are easy to reach from Paris in a day and all by train. Ready to explore? Letâs go!
Plus a listener asks âWhat is the Frenchest of French food?â We reveal allâŠFollow us:
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Queen Marie-Antoinette's life was a blend of luxury, controversy, and tragedy. Her story is a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of royal life and the turbulent times of late 18th century France â no wonder we remain fascinated with her tale.
We talk about some of the most important times in her life, her marriage at just 14 years old, fashion style â and big hair (really big hair, with things hung in it), her spending habits, bathing practices (which were unusually regular in a day and age when the French nobles pretty much just washed the worst bits when they had to, and her husband recorded he took 43 baths in 26 years), her astonishing shoe collection, motherhood and her family including several children she adopted.
Weâll also share where to find traces of her legacy in France, from her favourite castles including one with a room for sulking in, to the shops she frequentedâŠFollow us:
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When youâve ticked off those must-see sites on your list â the Palace of Versailles, Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy, a dazzling little island that makes you feel you have stepped back centuries, the Louvre, the worldâs most visited museum and the sun-kissed French Riviera, the boulevards of Paris and the majestic castles of the Loire Valley - there are a million more thrilling sites and places to discover â prehistoric caves, troglodyte villages, the steep cobbled streets of Saint-Emilion in Bordeaux, the medieval town of Annecy in Haute-Savoie and Claude Monetâs house and garden in Giverny, Normandy.
So letâs talk about how youâll get thereâŠFollow us:
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In this episode weâre going to be uncovering Paris to explore some of the most amazing hidden gems, the secret places you might miss if you donât know they are there.
It's not just the landmarks, like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum, that make us fall in love with Paris. Itâs also the little moments: finding a jazz band playing in a cosy cafĂ© or in a cobblestone alley, the smell of fresh pastries from a boulangerie â there are more than 1700 in Paris, so youâve got a lot of choice - or a sunset view from the bridges over the Seine.
Paris really is a city where every street corner has a story. We go beyond the guidebooks to bring you secret Paris â where every street corner has a story to share.Follow us:
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How much do you know about France?
In this episode weâre doing a quiz that everyone can join in with! Weâll ask some questions on all sorts of topics â gastronomy, history, culture, language and more, and weâll give you the answers and if you got the question right, you can award yourself some points! Weâll also share some fascinating and extraordinary facts that bring history alive as we go.
There are a million points up for grabs â who wants to be a millionaire!Follow us:
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A tour through the charming, amusing, and sometimes misunderstood world of French stereotypes.
Weâre going to take a light-hearted look at some of the common stereotypes about the French - from fashion to rudeness and smoking like chimneys. From the famed French culinary prowess to reputation for romance. A land where people apparently say 'Oh lĂ lĂ ' every five minutes and eat frogsâ legs at a drop of a hat (or beret).
Let's separate the fact from the fiction and have some fun along the wayâŠFollow us:
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Bread in France is more than just food; it's a cultural cornerstone. Itâs about community, tradition, and the French way of life.
We'll discuss the role of bread in daily French life and how it reflects the values and rhythms of French society.In these crusty chronicles weâll explore the history of bread and especially the UNESCO-listed French baguette. The French are besotted with baguettes, UNESCO says that eating a baguette is âa sensory experienceâ (someone at UNESCO really likes baguettes!).
In France bread is art, bakers are artists â and every loaf is a masterpieceâŠFollow us:
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