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The Good Life France podcast

The Good Life France podcast

Written by: Janine Marsh
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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 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.

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Episodes
  • Croissants, Cakes & Curious Tales: The Delicious History of French Pâtisserie
    Oct 12 2026

    There is an important rule every visitor discovers about France. Never say, "I'll just have a look in the pâtisserie."

    There is no just looking in a French pâtisserie.

    So, fasten your belts messieurs dames, Ladies and gentlemen, lovely listeners because we’re going on a delectable journey of France to discover French patisserie – the most famous cakes, the most mouthwatering pastries, their histories and their secrets, and the extraordinary stories behind them - from a cake with quite possibly the rudest name in French gastronomy, to cakes that French Kings and Queens ate.


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    24 mins
  • #67- The French café lifestyle
    Sep 28 2026

    Discover the French café lifestyle – how it began, why it’s so important to the French, café etiquette, some of the most historic cafés in Paris and France, some fascinating facts, and why French waiters aren’t rude, you’re just ordering wrong - usually! Grab a coffee, or a pastis if you’re feeling particularly French today – and enjoy a cup of French culture, history and fun!

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    21 mins
  • #66 - The fascinating history of the National symbols of France
    Feb 24 2025

    Dive into the rich tapestry of France’s national symbols. From the revolutionary Tricolore to the stirring La Marseillaise, the iconic Marianne, and even the Gallic rooster (which has a curious tale!), this episode is a fun and informative journey through the emblems that define French identity. Perfect for Francophiles and history buffs alike!

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    25 mins
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