Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy is one of France’s most iconic, legendary, and visited landmarks. This little island, in one of the officially most beautiful bays in the world, is a record breaker, a place conceived with the help of an angel with a pointy finger, and home to a building that seems to defy gravity.

It’s a site so wondrous that it has inspired artists, musicians, and writers for centuries from Monet to Marilyn Monroe. Kings, Queens and presidents have walked its streets just as much in awe as any tourist. Its spiritual Gothic beauty has influenced many films including the Lord of the Rings. This “pyramid of the seas” is a miraculous marvel and one of the wonders of the world. Find out about the legends, the history, the world famous omelettes – and more!

Plus in this episode, we answer a listener’s question about Paris – tune in to find out more.

Brit Janine Marsh author of three international best-selling books about life in France and Frenchman Olivier Jauffrit of radio Paris Chanson share everything France and more through this podcast…

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Sometimes the French can be very different from everyone else! We take a tongue in cheek look at some of the more unusual and unique habits of the French such as never, ever, ever being wrong. And not only that, we explain the surprising and really rather strange way the French deal with it if they are wrong. This being France,  food comes into the story – anyone fancy a plateful of sheep testicles flavoured with lemon and parsley (of course, must have some flavour!). Or how about something sugary? Raw beef flavoured sweets – anyone? Yes. Really. And they aren’t for dogs – they’re for humans, made by monks in Burgundy.

Backed up with anecdotes and true-life stories of life in France to prove that the French really do have some very weird and French habits, this is a laugh out loud episode brought to you by Janine Marsh a British writer who’s lived in France for 20 years and Frenchman Olivier Jauffrit.

Brit Janine Marsh author of three international best-selling books about life in France and Frenchman Olivier Jauffrit of radio Paris Chanson share everything France and more through this podcast…

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A podcast about Autumn in France and la rentrée – a very French thing! It literally means ‘the return’, which sounds quite mysterious, like a thriller film but it’s not at all.

We explain all about la rentrée and what it really means to the French. Plus we share some of the best places to visit in France in the fall. We also share some of the best seasonal festivals – especially foodie festivals – and events, from giant flea markets to arty party nights where the city puts on a free art show from dusk til dawn, and wine harvest events in Paris. Yes there is a wine producing vineyard right in the centre of Paris. Or how about a chocolate fair where not only do you get to eat chocolate and bonbons, but they hold a fashion show in which the models wear clothes made from chocolate! And we share our favourite places that may be a bit more crowded, or be intensely hot in the summer months but are ideal to visit in autumn.

Plus, as we with every episode we answer a listener’s question. In this episode we’re asked “How many times should you kiss – and what cheek do you start with?!” Find out the answer…

Brit Janine Marsh author of three international best-selling books about life in France and Frenchman Olivier Jauffrit of radio Paris Chanson share everything France and more through this podcast…

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Versailles – the palace, the people, history and legends. The extraordinary story of this mighty castle, built in a swamp on the outskirts of Paris stars a heavyweight cast of royals and played a key role in the destiny of France…

As breath-taking today as it was some 400 years ago when King Louis XIV of France, AKA the Sun King (and not for his sunny nature), turned a humble hunting lodge into one of the wonders of the world. Architecturally glorious, gilded and grand, with gardens to match, the palace is full of secrets and its walls have witnessed events that have determined the course of history. We talk about the people who lived here, the history of the palace and the most fascinating facts about Versailles…

Plus a listener asks “is it true that in France it’s the law that you can marry a dead person?” We reveal all…

Brit Janine Marsh author of three international best-selling books about life in France and Frenchman Olivier Jauffrit of radio Paris Chanson share everything France and more through this podcast…

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Ever wondered where the French go on holiday, and what their secret favourite places are? Well, no secrets here, we reveal all, as well as some of the quirky habits of the French on holiday and some frankly downright weird aspects of French life!

France is the most popular tourist destination in the world (and beyond apparently – just listen in to find out!) and it’s easy to see why.

There are  more than 40,000 chateaux and fortresses. Glorious beaches, snowy mountains, historic cities and picturesque villages. Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy, a dazzling little island that makes you feel you have stepped back centuries. The Louvre, the world’s 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! The sheer diversity of the culture, landscapes and attractions of France is staggering.

So where do the French go faced with all this choice? Find out more…

Plus a reader asks “Do people go topless on the beaches in France still?” We reveal all – well not quite!

Brit Janine Marsh author of three international best-selling books about life in France and Frenchman Olivier Jauffrit of radio Paris Chanson share everything France and more through this podcast…

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Bastille Day is France’s biggest national holiday. Find out what it’s all about and why French people have no idea what you’re talking about when you call it Bastille Day – they don’t call it that at all! All is revealed in the Bastille Day podcast…

Bastille Day Podcast

We explore the history of this famous day and uncover fun facts. For instance – the DNA of the beheaded king was discovered in a dried pumpkin (yup, really) 200  years after the French Revolution. How Marie-Antoinette loved the tune to the Marseillaise, even though the words called for her demise. And how the wife of a ship’s captain from Maine, USA almost had the royal family as house guests… The history, the legends and the weird and wonderful snippets uncovered…

The French go wild on 14^th July but really this special day starts the night before! It involves dancing at Fireman’s balls, Bals des pompiers – yes really! The big day includes parties, parades and fireworks – discover how the spirit of revolution is celebrated in France.

Plus a listener asks “Do the French really wear the weird and wonderful outfits I see worn on the catwalk at fashion shows on YouTube?” We answer truthfully!

Brit Janine Marsh author of three international best-selling books about life in France and Frenchman Olivier Jauffrit of radio Paris Chanson share everything France and more through this podcast…

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Bonjour and welcome to The Good Life France Podcast. In this episode – discover some of the most amazing castles of France, the most haunted, tallest and oldest. The castles with amazing histories like Vaux-le-Vicomte near Paris, built by a King’s minister, and so beautiful it made the King seethe with jealousy and what followed was an epic tragedy – and also kickstarted the Palace of Versailles project. The castle that Napoleon loved best, the one where you can stay for the night and a Duke will bring you breakfast in bed!

France has more than 40,000 castles and whilst we can’t cover them all in this episode, you will discover some of the most incredible chateaux and their fascinating legends, histories and the people who lived in them…

Plus a listener asks “I read that in France it is the law to buy a ticket for your snail if you take it on the train in France – is that true?” Find out as we reveal the surprising facts…

Brit Janine Marsh author of three international best-selling books about life in France and Frenchman Olivier Jauffrit of radio Paris Chanson share everything France and more through this podcast…

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Welcome to The Good Life France Podcast. In this episode – we’re going to share the A to Z of Paris!

From arrondissements, the municipal districts of the city laid out in the shape of a snail, to the second oldest zoological garden in the world, started when the animals of the royal family were abandoned at Versailles during the French Revolution. Find out about a hidden message in the ceiling of the Opera Garnier and a centuries old flower market in the shadow of the great Gothic Cathedral of Notre-Dame, plus a little chapel that is even older than Notre Dame which, when you visit is like standing in a jewel box.

We share our insider guide tips and know-how to reveal the best of Paris from A-Z – whether it’s your first visit or you’ve had the pleasure many times.

Plus a listener asks – is it true all Parisians are rude?!

Brit Janine Marsh author of three international best-selling books about life in France and Frenchman Olivier Jauffrit of radio Paris Chanson share everything France and more through this podcast…

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Welcome to The Good Life France Podcast. In this episode – we’re going to share the A-Z of French food!

France is the nation that invented the restaurant, haute cuisine and Cordon Bleu, the pique-nique, baguettes and crème brulée. The French certainly live to eat, not eat to live.

The great American cook Julia Child once said, ‘In France, cooking is a serious art form and a national sport’. She was not exaggerating. If the French are not talking about food – what they will have for lunch or dinner, prepare for guests or for a family celebration – they’re shopping for meals, planning to cook or eating. The topic of food is on everyone’s lips. So, we’re going to talk about some of France’s most delicious and popular foods – from A-Z…

And in the Q&A section we answer a listener’s question – How many castles are there in France?  Find out more in this fun episode…

Brit Janine Marsh author of three international best-selling books about life in France and Frenchman Olivier Jauffrit of radio Paris Chanson share everything France and more through this podcast…

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Welcome to The Good Life France Podcast. In this episode – we’re going to sharing with you some of the weird superstitions and wonderful traditions of France!

The French are rather a superstitious bunch – and some of the superstitions are very odd! Got 13 for dinner and think the number 13 is unlucky? Then go French, pop an egg on the table, now you have 14 for dinner! Trod in dog poo and think it’s ruined your day? Non, non, non – in France it could be lucky, depending on which foot did the deed! Want to make a wish come true? Well that’s simple, just find a French sailor, dressed in uniform including the traditional beret with a red bobble on top and give that bobble a twiddle! What? Yes, these and more strange and fabulous superstitions will be discussed in this very fun podcast episode!

We reveal the real France, authentic and sometimes a little weird but always fascinating…

And in the Q&A section we answer a listener’s question – are the seasons different in France from Australia? Well tune in and we’ll tell you plus I’ll explain how it could have been even more different thanks to an absolutely bonkers French Revolution inspired calendar that had 3 week-long months and 10 day- long weeks, plus every single day of the year had a unique name! Find out more in this fun episode…

Brit Janine Marsh author of three international best-selling books about life in France and Frenchman Olivier Jauffrit of radio Paris Chanson share everything France and more through this podcast…

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