The Good Life France podcast podcast

The Good Life France podcast

Everything you want to know about France and more… in a free podcast. Janine Marsh, Editor of the Good Life France Magazine and website, award winning travel writer and author of several books about France, takes you to the heart of France, from French culture, history and heritage, gastronomy, wine, castles to monuments, fabulous destinations and much, much more – delivered with oodles of charm, a side of humour and a dash of unique French joie de vivre.

Everything you want to know about France and more… in a free podcast. Janine Marsh, Editor of the Good Life France Magazine and website, award winning travel writer and author of several books about France, takes you to the heart of France, from French culture, history and heritage, gastronomy, wine, castles to monuments, fabulous destinations and much, much more – delivered with oodles of charm, a side of humour and a dash of unique French joie de vivre.

 

#66

#66 - The fascinating history of the National symbols of France

Dive into the rich tapestry of France’s national symbols. From the revolutionary Tricolore... more

24 Feb 2025

25 MINS

25:03

24 Feb 2025


#65

#65 - A to Z of the Icons of France

A crash course in French culture—with a side of charm, a dash of humour, and a ton of fasc... more

10 Feb 2025

30 MINS

30:04

10 Feb 2025


#64

#64 - A literary tour of Paris

In which we delve into the lives of some seriously famous authors who thought "You know wh... more

27 Jan 2025

26 MINS

26:14

27 Jan 2025


#63

#63 - Celebration Days of France!

Celebrate the charm and cheer of French holidays and festivals. From the grandeur of Basti... more

13 Jan 2025

29 MINS

29:19

13 Jan 2025


#62

#62 - Crêpes, Kings & Carnivals: France’s fabulous Winter Festivities

Join Janine and Oli for a deliciously fun dive into France’s winter celebrations! From the... more

16 Dec 2024

20 MINS

20:04

16 Dec 2024


#61

#61 - The most fabulous Christmas markets and festivals of France

Let us whisk you away with us to France to find out about the most wonderful Christmas mar... more

02 Dec 2024

26 MINS

26:08

02 Dec 2024


#60

#60 - Everything French food at Christmas

A lip-smacking, mouth-watering, tummy-rumbling, finger-lickin’, well-seasoned seasonal epi... more

18 Nov 2024

25 MINS

25:20

18 Nov 2024


#59

#59 - Very French Things Part 2

Discover the mystery of French time keeping, the ‘national sport’ of striking and more ver... more

04 Nov 2024

25 MINS

25:06

04 Nov 2024


#58

#58 - A potted history of France

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

21 Oct 2024

21 MINS

21:37

21 Oct 2024


#57

#57 - The story of French Haute Cuisine

Discover the story of haute cuisine! It’s not just about fancy food—it’s about artistry, p... more

07 Oct 2024

28 MINS

28:00

07 Oct 2024


#56

#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 scu... more

23 Sep 2024

18 MINS

18:14

23 Sep 2024


#55

#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,... more

09 Sep 2024

15 MINS

15:38

09 Sep 2024


#54

#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 yea... more

12 Aug 2024

20 MINS

20:36

12 Aug 2024


#53

#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 Fra... more

05 Aug 2024

16 MINS

16:54

05 Aug 2024


#52

#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 ... more

29 Jul 2024

17 MINS

17:16

29 Jul 2024


#51

#51 - How the French Riviera became popular!

Today we’re setting sail for the French Riviera as English speakers call it, the Cote d’Az... more

22 Jul 2024

15 MINS

15:48

22 Jul 2024


#50

#50 - French Etiquette

Find out all about French etiquette! The social rules that France has are fascinating. We’... more

15 Jul 2024

18 MINS

18:33

15 Jul 2024


#49

#49 - Edith Piaf, the sound of France

In this episode we talk about the most famous French female singer of all time. A woman wh... more

08 Jul 2024

14 MINS

14:30

08 Jul 2024


#48

#48 - La Bise, the French kiss of friendship

Today we explore la bise! That’s French for the kiss, but not just any old kiss, this is t... more

01 Jul 2024

15 MINS

15:55

01 Jul 2024


#47

#47 - How to sound French

In this episode we talk you through an A to Z of French words and phrases - some are quirk... more

24 Jun 2024

20 MINS

20:17

24 Jun 2024


#46

#46 - Accidental food stars of France

In today's episode we talk about some of the most well-known, classic, delicious foods of ... more

17 Jun 2024

18 MINS

18:22

17 Jun 2024


#45

#45 - Fascinating French history of the Statue of Liberty

In this episode, we explore the origins of an American icon. She is world famous. She’s ve... more

10 Jun 2024

15 MINS

15:04

10 Jun 2024


#44

#44 - All about Claude Monet

2024 is the 150th anniversary of Impressionism – an art movement which began in France, an... more

03 Jun 2024

24 MINS

24:32

03 Jun 2024


#43

#43 - Speedy history of the Tour de France

In this petite podcast episode, we’re going to do a potted history of the Tour de France –... more

27 May 2024

11 MINS

11:56

27 May 2024


#42

#42 - The incredible history of the Louvre Museum

In this episode we’re going to explore a legendary institution. It’s a world record holder... more

13 May 2024

25 MINS

25:38

13 May 2024


#41

#41 - The fascinating history of absinthe

The history of absinthe is a tale of madness, creative genius, smuggling, fairies and bad ... more

06 May 2024

09 MINS

09:21

06 May 2024