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Why Parisians Are So Arrogant (And Proud of It), with Olivier GIRAUD
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For nearly two decades, Olivier Giraud, comedian and creator of the iconic show How to Become a Parisian in One Hour, has been teaching audiences from...
"Paris is always a good idea": her secrets to make your visit truly unforgettable
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we welcome Corinne Menegaux, CEO of "Paris je t’aime"After serving on the executive committee of Reed Expositions France — where s...
The famous French writer François Sureau talks about France
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
François Sureau is a writer, lawyer, and member of the Académie Française. Few people embody the French spirit as deeply as he does. In this long c...
From Political Science to Luxury Travel: The Frenchwoman Behind Essential France
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome Magali Chisholm, founder of Essential France, a luxury travel company based in New York that has been promoting the French...
From New York to Paris: A Life Between Two Cultures - Margaret Johnston-Clarke
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome Margaret Johnston-Clarke, a woman with a truly bicultural journey, living her life between the United States and France.Sh...
The French Art of Living, Explained by the Best Tour Guide in Paris
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes the French art de vivre so unique?In this episode of À la Française, Pierre-Jean sits down with Ferit Öngür, one of the most passionate...
Ayyam Sureau and the French Character: Lighthearted Pessimism and Timeless Elegance
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
✨ Welcome to the very first episode of À la française, the podcast that shines the light on the French art of living, and those who shape it.In th...