The French Travel Podcast For People Who Love France! 🇫🇷

Filling your life with a little dose of French sunshine one episode at a time.

Welcome to the Life in Rural France Podcast

From the depths of rural France join me, Kylie, as I guide you through the trials and tribulations of French country life.

Hear the stories from other expats, how they’ve started new lives, set up businesses, renovated properties or retired in this wonderful region of France.

And discover hidden gems to visit, the stories of France and its fascinating history and the culture of the French that has so many people fascinated.

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Episode 40

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Episode 39

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Episode 38

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Episode 37

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Episode 36

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Episode 35

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Episode 34

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Episode 33

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Episode 32

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Episode 31

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Episode 30

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Episode 29

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Episode 28

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Episode 27

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Episode 26

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Episode 25

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Episode 24

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Episode 23

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Episode 22

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Episode 21

Episode 21 of Expat Stories featuring an Italian food blogger living in France on the French Riviera. The image shows a smiling woman with blonde hair, wearing glasses and a white top, against a green background with floral patterns.
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Episode 20

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Episode 19

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Episode 18

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Episode 17

Episode 17: From Brie to Roquefort: How Well Do You Know French Cheese? A variety of French cheeses including Brie, Roquefort, and others are stacked on a wooden board with cheese knives, against a dark background.
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Episode 16

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Episode 15

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Episode 14

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Episode 13

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Episode 12

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Episode 11

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Episode 10

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Episode 9

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Episode 8

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Episode 7

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Episode 6

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Episode 5

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Episode 4

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Episode 3

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Episode 2

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Episode 1

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