Are you looking for a more authentic way of experiencing Paris and France? In this chat with Aussie Ruby Boukabou who has been living in Paris for decades, we discuss Ruby's latest escapades in the South West of France in the Pays Basque, as well as what's going on in Paris right now both for tourists and locals, including touching on the topic of the demonstrations.

For the lucky-ducks who are in Paris this weekend, Ruby has a show on 7th November with another friend to the LFF podcast, Wendy Lee Taylor! Parisian Time Step takes the audience through time in Paris via fabulous French chansons and this time is being performed in the Musee du Vin in the 16th arrondissement, which is a fascinating wine museum that is worth visiting anytime! Link for tix to the show is here:

https://www.lemparis.com/en/evenements-jazz/parisian-time-step

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Louise Prichard is the host of the Loulabelle's FrancoFiles podcast.
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Marloes Halmans moved her family from the Netherlands to Burgundy in France prior to Covid and loves sharing all that she loves about her adopted home! The greenery, the wildlife, the rural farming, the wine, the food... I completely agree with her, there is something very special about Bourgogne! There always seems to be something happening regardless of the time of year for a visit.

Marloes and I chatted about some cultural differences between the Dutch and French, things that would impact the manner in which new people are accepted. We also discussed some of the quirks of moving to France including having her young children start school with no French fluency at all! Marloes and her family were also renovating an old farmhouse when they first arrived, so there were lot's of challenges!

Marloes and I had a lovely chat about French style in this podcast chat. We ponder that what we as non-French people usually describe as French design is actually not much at all like a common French home. But there is a style that we often consider evokes a sense of Frenchiness and I must say, that often helps me to feel connected to France. They have overcome any issues and now have a beautiful home and a wonderful YouTube channel sharing their French life as well as places and homes that Marloes visits all over France.

Marloes has only one goal and that is to bring people into the warmth and calmness of her home, to help people around the globe to escape by sharing happiness, beauty and peace. Marloes is living a beautiful French life and has reminded me to live life intentionally, with purpose.

Tune in and escape to France with us xx

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Louise Prichard is the host of the Loulabelle's FrancoFiles podcast.
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Other Loulabelle's links:
FrancoFile Fix on YouTube
Loulabelle's FrancoFiles Spotify Playlist
Loulabelle's FrancoFiles Instagram
Loulabelle's FrancoFiles website

There's no way to lead into this gently... Jane Bertch inspires me!

Jane has lived for decades in Paris. She left Chicago until work brought her to Europe in 2000. After not naturally having Paris on her radar, Jane eventually found her way there and almost by accident she started her cooking school. The success of La Cuisine Paris is no accident though! Hard work and determination has got it to the amazing place it is today. Years ago I did a class at La Cuisine Paris and absolutely loved it, so it is no surprise to me that it is a raging success!

Speaking to Jane in this episode uncovered some great musings about Paris, France, how we get to where we are and considering the big decisions in our life! Even so, it's the little things in France that can make a difference. An invitation for coffee is sometimes not just a request to join for a cuppa!

As well as discussing cooking in Paris, Jane and I touch on how we can be tolerant and understanding, how we as women can lift each other up and how we can find joy in our own lives, which at my place involves fun times in our Shenanigans Shed! "This is not the waiting room for death!"

Tune in and escape to France with us xx

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Louise Prichard is the host of the Loulabelle's FrancoFiles podcast.
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Other Loulabelle's links:
FrancoFile Fix on YouTube
Loulabelle's FrancoFiles Spotify Playlist
Loulabelle's FrancoFiles Instagram
Loulabelle's FrancoFiles website