The Good Life France podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
#66 - The fascinating history of the National symbols of France
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the rich tapestry of France’s national symbols. From the revolutionary Tricolore to the stirring La Marseillaise, the iconic Marianne, and...
#65 - A to Z of the Icons of France
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A crash course in French culture—with a side of charm, a dash of humour, and a ton of fascinating facts. Join a delightful, alphabet-inspired tour o...
#64 - A literary tour of Paris
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In which we delve into the lives of some seriously famous authors who thought "You know what would make me a better writer? Moving to France and ...
#63 - Celebration Days of France!
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrate the charm and cheer of French holidays and festivals. From the grandeur of Bastille Day fireworks to the sweet romance of Valentine's D...
#62 - Crêpes, Kings & Carnivals: France’s fabulous Winter Festivities
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Janine and Oli for a deliciously fun dive into France’s winter celebrations! From the regal galette des rois of Epiphany to the crêpe-flipping...
#61 - The most fabulous Christmas markets and festivals of France
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let us whisk you away with us to France to find out about the most wonderful Christmas markets from the oldest and the biggest to the most magical. P...
#60 - Everything French food at Christmas
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A lip-smacking, mouth-watering, tummy-rumbling, finger-lickin’, well-seasoned seasonal episode about the food that the French traditionally eat at C...
#59 - Very French Things Part 2
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the mystery of French time keeping, the ‘national sport’ of striking and more very French things. A laugh out loud episode and a deep div...
#58 - A potted history of France
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We explore 2,500 years of French history and the key events that shaped the destiny of France. We’ll also discover some of the most memorable member...
#57 - The story of French Haute Cuisine
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the story of haute cuisine! It’s not just about fancy food—it’s about artistry, precision, and a true celebration of ingredients and te...
#56 - Discover the arts in France - Liberté, Fraternité, Egalité, Arty…
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about the Arts of France. And we don’t just mean paintings and sculptures – we mean the official classified arts of France...
#55 - Very French Things – Whacky & whimsical ways of life France!
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore some of the things that are unique in French culture, charming, funny or perhaps just a little odd. A chicken beauty contes...
#54 - Napoleon Bonaparte – the man, the legend, the weird stuff!
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore the life of a truly legendary figure. He died more than 200 years ago but his legacy is as relevant in France today as it w...
#53 - Empress of Style: the Life and Legacy of Josephine Bonaparte
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Step back in history to look at the life of a women who helped to shape the history of France. She is remembered for her personal style and influence....
#52 - All about Victor Hugo, including the odd stuff!
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We look at the life of one of France’s most famous writers – Victor Hugo. He was a genius writer, a most unusual man who lived an extraordinary li...
#51 - How the French Riviera became popular!
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re setting sail for the French Riviera as English speakers call it, the Cote d’Azur as French speakers call it, the azure blue coast. It’...
#50 - French Etiquette
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Find out all about French etiquette! The social rules that France has are fascinating. We’re going to look at the history of French etiquette, and s...
#49 - Edith Piaf, the sound of France
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about the most famous French female singer of all time. A woman whose voice inspires more than 50 years after her death. It is...
#48 - La Bise, the French kiss of friendship
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we explore la bise! That’s French for the kiss, but not just any old kiss, this is the kiss of friendship that I am referring to, the traditio...
#47 - How to sound French
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 phras...
#46 - Accidental food stars of France
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 to...
#45 - Fascinating French history of the Statue of Liberty
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the origins of an American icon. She is world famous. She’s very tall. And she’s French. She is known as the Statue of...
#44 - All about Claude Monet
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2024 is the 150th anniversary of Impressionism – an art movement which began in France, and one of the key figures of the movement was Claude Monet,...
#43 - Speedy history of the Tour de France
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this petite podcast episode, we’re going to do a potted history of the Tour de France – the world’s most famous bike race and share some of t...
#42 - The incredible history of the Louvre Museum
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we’re going to explore a legendary institution. It’s a world record holder. It’s enormous. It’s world famous. It’s in the he...
#41 - The fascinating history of absinthe
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The history of absinthe is a tale of madness, creative genius, smuggling, fairies and bad behaviour in the Belle-Époque, a time of peace and economic...
#40 - The Mystery of the Mona Lisa
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#39 - May Day in France
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this petite podcast episode, we’re going to explore the traditions of May Day in France, the first of May, and specifically the tradition of givi...
#38 - The Life & Times of King Louis XIV
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re 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. H...
#37 - French art de vivre
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
#36 - French wine – history, traditions and etiquette
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re going to be talking about something very French, wine. France is of course one of the best wine making countries in the world and beyon...
#35 - Reasons to love France
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
France is the world’s most visited country, Paris is the world’s most visited city, and several of its monuments, museums and metropolises are on ...
#34 - Day Trips from Paris by train
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We love Paris, but today we’re going to escape the city’s hustle and bustle. Join us as we discover historic, delicious, fascinating and enchantin...
#33 - The Life and Times of Queen Marie-Antoinette
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Queen Marie-Antoinette's life was a blend of luxury, controversy, and tragedy. Her story is a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of royal ...
#32 - Travel Guide to France
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you’ve ticked off those must-see sites on your list – the Palace of Versailles, Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy, a dazzling little island that ...
#31 - Paris Uncovered: secret Paris
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we’re going to be uncovering Paris to explore some of the most amazing hidden gems, the secret places you might miss if you don’t ...
#30 - All about France Quiz
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How much do you know about France? In this episode we’re doing a quiz that everyone can join in with! We’ll ask some questions on all sorts of top...
#29 - French stereotypes – true or false?
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A tour through the charming, amusing, and sometimes misunderstood world of French stereotypes. We’re going to take a light-hearted look at some of ...
#28 - The history of the French baguette
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bread in France is more than just food; it's a cultural cornerstone. It’s about community, tradition, and the French way of life. We'll d...
#27 - The Eiffel Tower in a podcast
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Eiffel Tower isn’t just a symbol of Paris, but a symbol of France. But this wasn’t supposed to happen. The Tower shouldn’t even be there. W...
# 26 - Halloween in France
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ghosts, ghoulies and Halloween in France. In this episode we’ll talk about haunted castles – there are loads of them in France. Plus ghost storie...
#25 - The miraculous Mont-Saint-Michel, a legendary landmark
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 be...
#24 - How to be French Part II – very French habits
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the French can be very different from everyone else! We look at some of the more unusual and unique habits such as never, ever, ever being w...
#23 - Autumn in France
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Autumn in France and La Rentrée – a very French thing! It literally means ‘the return’, which sounds quite mysterious, like a thriller film but...
#22 - The palace of Versailles in a podcast
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Versailles – the palace, the people, history and legends. The extraordinary story of this mighty castle, built in a swamp on the outskirts of Paris ...
#21 - Where do the French go on holiday?
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#20 - Bastille Day in France – what’s it all about?
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 whe...
#19 - Amazing castles of France
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover some of the most amazing castles of France, the most haunted, tallest and oldest. The castles with amazing histories like Vaux-le-Vicomte ne...
#18 - The A-Z of Paris
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we share the A-Z of Paris. From arrondissements, the municipal districts of the city laid out in the shape of a snail, to the second o...
#17 - The A-Z of French Food
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we share the A-Z of French food. France is the nation that invented the restaurant, haute cuisine and Cordon Bleu, the pique-nique, ba...
#16 - Weird and wonderful superstitions of France
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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? The...
#15 - The most marvellous monuments of France
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marvellous, magnificent and mesmerising monuments of France! The biggest and the best, the strange and the quirky, their history, legends and fascinat...
#14 - Fabulous and frankly quirky French festivals
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest and the best, the strange and the quirky, the festivals where you can eat yourself to a standstill, and the ones where you’ll have so mu...
#13 - Welcome to cheese land
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the French, cheese is a symbol of Frenchness. They’ve been eating great cheeses for a long time here, some of the most famous were being made th...
#12 - Top places to visit in France – plus top tips, secret places & more
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the most popular places to visit in France, their histories and legends, but also the secret places close by so you get to travel to ‘real’...
#11 - Fascinating history of French food
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we'll be talking about a topic that's on everyone's lips in France - great classic French food! And especially food tha...
#10 - How to speak French!
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the three most important words in the French language in this fun episode - no test at the end we promise! Tu and vous - you and you - what&apo...
#9 - The fairy tale Chateau de Gudanes
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if you were to browse the internet and see a photo of a neglected castle in the south of France, a ruin for sure but with a faded grandeur that p...
#8 - How to be French?
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what makes the French so… well French?! Janine Marsh, resident of northern France, author of three books about life in France for a f...
#7 - Christmas in France
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It might not surprise you to know that mostly – Christmas in France is all about food… so buckle up, or maybe unbuckle your belt, for a fun, festi...
#6 - A year in the Merde!
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is British author Stephen Clarke who lives in Paris. He has sold more than a million books world-wide including the hugely popular an...
#5 - Walking the Camino pilgrims route
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We chat to artist Perry Taylor who walked 900km of the Camino, from France to Spain, in six weeks. Famous for his humorous drawings of life in France,...
#4 - Eat, Cake, Love | The magic of Paris and baking
05 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Molly Wilkinson left Dallas, Texas, USA to train in Paris as a patisserie chef at the famous Cordon Bleu cookery school. What she didn’t expect was ...
#3 - How murderous daydreams became a best-selling book series
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Good Life France Podcast Episode 3 with Ian Moore, a British author and comedian who lives in the Loire Valley where he runs a gite and dreams of ...
#2 - How to be a Parisian in less than one hour!
08 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode discover how spiders can bring joy and hope in France! Find out whether it’s really true you shouldn’t turn up on time for dinner ...
#1 - A podcast about France
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An introduction to The Good Life France podcast – everything you want to know about France and more. Meet author Janine Marsh an ex-Londoner who liv...