Ever wondered how you can be a dedicated Francophile whilst living on the other side of the world in Australia, meet my second guest, Loulabelle of Loulabelle’s Francophiles She’s a rather special guest because she’s the host of another podcast with a show all about France. We’re doing a swap and guesting on each other’s podcast so we can both share our stories. Loulabelle is an Aussie who loves all things French and is living in my old stomping ground of Melbourne - yes I lived in Australia for ten years before moving to France, so I loved chatting all things France, and Australia, and hearin ..read more

France is renowned for its cuisine and French food, such as baguettes, croissants, and cheese, is synonymous with this country. But what about the famous food dishes in France? From the seafood dishes of Normandy and Brittany to the hearty casseroles of the Alsace region, every dish tells a story.  We all love to know the origins behind a dish and the French have plenty of stories to tell when it comes to food. So in this episode, we're exploring the origins of Coq au Vin, Boeuf Bourguignon, Moules Marinières, Tarte Tatin and Creme Brulee. For full notes and details on today's episode fol ..read more

Ready to find out more about France with some fun facts? I hope so because one of my favourite things about living in France is discovering the facts, stories and traditions they have. And there are plenty of interesting facts about France to keep me occupied. The French are a superstitious lot and have some of the most random and bizarre superstitions, such as wearing clothes on Friday bringing bad luck. Don’t ask! It’s impossible to list everything I’ve found over the course of the 7+ years I’ve been living here, but I’ve gathered a few I think you’ll enjoy. To read more and get the facts an ..read more

Are you ready to embrace your own version of escape to the Chateau? I hope so because, in today’s episode, we’re going on a virtual tour of the magical world of Chateaux in the Charente region of France. These stunning castles are straight out of a fairytale. You’ll feel like you’re stepping into the pages of a ladybird book and writing your own historic tale, the one where you’re the hero or heroine. We’ll be exploring the fascinating history behind each chateau and sharing some interesting facts and legends. After all, we all love a good legend to spark the imagination and transport ourselve ..read more

This week I'm chatting with the lovely Emily Willetts, a British Expat living in France who is now living her best French life helping run a Cognac estate in the Charente department. From working in the vines to marketing Pierre Lecat Cognac Emily appears to have the dream job. She speaks fluent French and spends her days in the beautiful Poitou-Charente countryside, but is it all it’s cracked up to be? To find out more about Emily and where she works use the links below: Pierre Lecat Cognac Facebook Instagram I’m Kylie Lang, owner of Life in Rural France, a travel blog dedicated to helping ..read more

Wondering whether moving to rural France is for you and what some of the pitfalls might be? Well as someone who did just that and left a busy life in the UK in exchange for a life in the country, I'm sharing some of the pros and cons of living the French dream. Most people imagine spending their days drinking great wine, eating amazing cheese and buying fresh croissants every day. Now, whilst there are probably some people who do live their lives that way, for the majority of us, the reality is a little different. Real life is never quite the same as being on holiday, and it certainly takes so ..read more

It’s no secret that movies play a big part in where we want to spend our vacations. They inspire us, take us out of ourselves and have us dreaming about visiting the locations we’ve seen in films and on TV. And France has had its fair share of those Hollywood moments over the years, and more recently with TV shows such as Emily in France. But which are the top destinations to visit in France if you want to relive one of your favourite movies? We'll find out in this episode. For all the pictures and links to the places mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE to see the full article >>> I ..read more

The French countryside is full of hidden gems, which unless you know the area, you’d probably never find. The Charente is in the South West of France and very much part of the rural French countryside. So many of the little country villages in this region date back a thousand years or more. Their colourful history takes you through the centuries and allows you to imagine life in medieval France.  A life where towns shared wells for their water and bread ovens for baking. Where the church ruled the village and life was very hard for the ordinary person. Today I’m going to help you discover ..read more

This short trailer episode will whet your appetite for what's to come on this podcast. Find out what we'll be talking about, how often we'll be releasing our episodes and exactly what you can expect from a French Travel Podcast. I’m Kylie Lang, owner of Life in Rural France, a travel blog dedicated to helping others explore & discover all that France has to offer. On the blog, you’ll discover sections covering: City Guides - everything you need to know about visiting cities such as Paris, Bordeaux, Carcassonne, Rouen, La Rochelle and many more. Moving to France - lots of resources to help ..read more