40 Best France History Podcasts

1. French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)

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History isn't black and white, yet too often it's presented as such. Explore the ambiguities and nuances of the French Revolution.Support the show today: https://www.patreon.com/greyhistoryEver wondered how the French Revolution started with hope for liberty and equality and descended into the Reign of Terror? Curious as to how the French Revolution still influences your life today? Looking for your next long-form, detailed history podcast recommended by universities and loved by French Revolution and Napoleon enthusiasts? Then Grey History The French Revolution and Napoleon is the history p..MORE Host William Clark
Producer/Network Grey History (William Clark)
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Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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2. Le Paris Noir

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Le Paris Noir est le podcast qui explore l'Histoire noire de la Ville-Lumière. Kévi Donat (guide-conférencier), vous emmène à la découverte de personnalités, de lieux et d'événements qui font de Paris une étape incontournable des études post-coloniales.En s'éloignant des sentiers battus, Le Paris Noir Podcast vous offre, des discussions, des anecdotes et des enquêtes sur les nombreuses facette de l'identité noire. Suivez le guide ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.MORE Host Ku00e9vi Donat
Producer/Network Kévi DONAT
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 153Facebook 6.8KTwitter 3.2K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Battle Royale: French Monarchs

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Passing judgement on all the Kings and Emperors of France from Clovis to Napoleon III. Each episode, Ben recounts the story of a monarch to Eliza, then together they decide on how to score them in 5 categories. But who will they select as the crème de la crème, and who will they send to the Guillotine? Proudly inspired by the Rex Factor podcast.MORE Hosts Ben Clarke, Eliza Sommers
Producer/Network Ben Clarke and Eliza Sommers
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 99 Avg Length 83 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Nota Bene

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Nota Bene, c'est une autre façon de découvrir l'Histoire de France et du monde ! L'Histoire est sociale, économique, scientifique, politique, elle touche à tous les domaines. A travers des émissions thématiques et des entretiens avec des historiens, archéologues et chercheurs, voyagez de l'Antiquité à nos jours et redécouvrez la richesse de cette Histoire ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.MORE Producer/Network Benjamin Brillaud
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1.4KFacebook 1.5M Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. The French History Podcast

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A weekly history podcast that will cover France from 3 million years ago to present. Presented by Dr. Gary Girod, with contributions by numerous scholars.
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Producer/Network Evergreen Podcasts
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 525 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. La Fayette, We Are Here!

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French history podcast, by a Frenchman. Learn all about France's history: Charlemagne, The Hundred Years' War, Jeanne d'Arc, New France, Louis XIV, the Révolution, Napoléon and much more! Artwork by Lucia Ceta.MORE Host Emmanuel Dubois
Producer/Network Emmanuel Dubois
Email ****@lafayettepodcast.com
Location Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 38Twitter 3.3KInstagram 319 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. The Napoleonic Quarterly

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Taking the epic conflicts of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars three months at a time. Each episode features interviews with leading historians of the period - covering the campaigns, diplomacy and political dramas of an extraordinary 24 years.MORE Host Alexander Stevenson
Producer/Network Quartermaster Productions
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Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 93Facebook 280Twitter 2.8K Avg Length 79 min Format Long form Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact

8. The Siècle History Podcast

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The Siècle is a history podcast covering France's overlooked century between Napoleon and World War I. Visit thesiecle.com for annotated scripts, pictures, maps, sources and more.
Producer/Network Evergreen Podcasts
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 228Facebook 241Twitter 3.7K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

9. The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast

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Who was Napoleon Bonaparte? Was he a warmonger? Or was he a brilliant leader who fought desperately to preserve the benefits of the French revolution against the united fury of the monarchs of Europe? Join Sir J. David Markham, President of the International Napoleonic Society and Cameron Reilly as they take you on a journey you will never forget.MORE Producer/Network The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 269Facebook 1.2K Avg Length 85 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Popular History of France from the Earliest Times vol 5, A by François Pierre Guillaume Guizot (1787

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François Pierre Guillaume Guizot (October 4, 1787 -September 12, 1874) was a French historian, orator, and statesman. Guizot was a dominant figure in French politics prior to the Revolution of 1848, actively opposing as a liberal the reactionary King Charles X before his overthrow in the July Revolution of 1830, then in government service to the 'citizen king' Louis Philippe, as the Minister of Education, 1832-1837, ambassador to London, Foreign Minister 1840-1847, and finally Prime Minister of France from September 19, 1847 to February 23, 1848...MORE Producer/Network LibriVox
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

11. Grand Dukes of the West: A History of Valois Burgundy

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The story of Valois Burgundy is one of the most exciting of the Late Middle Ages. The four Valois Dukes of Burgundy used political intrigue, calculated splendor, economic power, and good old-fashioned violence to forge a state out of the many Duchies and Counties between France and the Holy Roman Empire. During Burgundy's height its Dukes were seen by many as the equals of Kings and Emperors and their court was at the center of Western Europe's cultural and political development. And then it all fell apart. Please join me as I explore the history and legacy of this forgotten kingdom.MORE Producer/Network Josh Zucker
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Location Dijon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, France
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 59Twitter 1.2K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Popular History of France from the Earliest Times vol 4, A by François Pierre Guillaume Guizot (1787

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François Pierre Guillaume Guizot was a French historian, orator, and statesman. Guizot was a dominant figure in French politics prior to the Revolution of 1848, actively opposing as a liberal the reactionary King Charles X before his overthrow in the July Revolution of 1830, then in government service to the 'citizen king' Louis Philippe, as the Minister of Education, 1832-1837, ambassador to London, Foreign Minister 1840-1847, and finally Prime Minister of France from September 19, 1847 to February 23, 1848...MORE Producer/Network LibriVox
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13. French History for English Children by Caroline Emelia Stephen (1834 - 1909)

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A history of France from Ancient Gaul up until 1880, written in short easy to comprehend chapters aimed at teaching English children. (Summary by Guero)
Producer/Network LibriVox
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Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

14. Popular History of France from the Earliest Times vol 3, A by François Pierre Guillaume Guizot (1787

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François Pierre Guillaume Guizot was a French historian, orator, and statesman. Guizot was a dominant figure in French politics prior to the Revolution of 1848, actively opposing as a liberal the reactionary King Charles X before his overthrow in the July Revolution of 1830, then in government service to the 'citizen king' Louis Philippe, as the Minister of Education, 1832-1837, ambassador to London, Foreign Minister 1840-1847, and finally Prime Minister of France from September 19, 1847 to February 23, 1848...MORE Producer/Network LibriVox
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

15. The North American Francophone Podcast

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Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she explores French and Francophone history and culture in North America!
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Producer/Network Claire-Marie Brisson
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 22Facebook 1.1KTwitter 1.1K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2019 Get Email Contact

16. Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty by Imbert de Saint-Amand (1834 - 1900)

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'Paris in 1792 is no longer what it was in 1789. In 1789, the old French society was still brilliant. The past endured beside the present. Neither names nor escutcheons, neither liveries nor places at court, had been suppressed. The aristocracy and the Revolution lived face to face. In 1792, the scene has changed.'France was now on the verge of the Reign of Terror (la Terreur), the violent years following the Revolution, and this book chronicles the terrible period of French history which culminated in the proclamation: 'Royalty is abolished in France...MORE Producer/Network LibriVox
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

17. You'll have to dumb this down for me

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A topical podcast where your hosts Kev and Mikey will discuss anything from DB Cooper to the history of France. 'The 57th best podcast in Ireland' - Spotify, 28/01/2025
Producer/Network Mikey Weldon, Kev Cleary
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18. L'histoire des Francs et des Mérovingiens

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Le podcast historique dédié à l'histoire de France au premier millénaire. Pour tout comprendre sur les débuts du Moyen-age , sur les rois de France, sur la fin de l'antiquité et le haut Moyen-âge, sur les gallo-romains qui se transforment en francs, sur les invasions barbares, sur la crise du IIIe siècle, sur le baptême de Clovis, sur le vase de Soissons, sur la guerre entre Frédégonde et Brunehaut, sur le véritable roi Dagobert, sur Clotaire, Gontran, Childéric, Chilpéric, Mérovée, sur les chars à boeufs et les rois chevelus, sur Grégoire de Tours et Frédégaire suivez no..MORE Producer/Network meropodcast
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19. Musée de l'Armée

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Au sein de l'Hôtel des Invalides, le musée de l'Armée retrace l'histoire militaire de la France, et celle de ses grandes figures, du Moyen Âge à nos jours.
Producer/Network Musée de l'Armée
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20. Notre Histoire de France

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Une plongée inédite dans seize siècles d'Histoire, racontée par Tomer Sisley. A découvrir également en vidéo sur france·tv : https://www.france.tv/france-2/notre-histoire-de-france/ Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.MORE Producer/Network France Télévisions
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21. Histoires de Normands

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Bienvenue aux amoureux de l'histoire de France et de Normandie ! Une série qui vous plonge dans l'histoire pour (re)découvrir les destinées exceptionnelles et l'héritage des personnalités oubliées ou méconnues de Normandie qui ont façonné la société par leur génie.MORE Producer/Network Gaulthier Lenôtre
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22. Histoires de Marseille

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Histoires de Marseille c'est le podcast qui parle des petites histoires comme de la grande histoire de Marseille.
Producer/Network Christian Thomas
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23. Forts d'Histoires

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FORTS D'HISTOIRES est un podcast d'Espace Fortifiés des Hauts-de-France vous faisant découvrir le patrimoine fortifié de cette belle région et les personnes qui le font vivre. Vous y entendrez des échanges authentiques entre des publics éloignés du patrimoine et des invités passionnés par ces lieux imprégnés d'histoire. Ce podcast a été financé par le ministère de l'Éducation nationale et de la jeunesse, le Département du Nord et l'association des Espaces fortifiés, la Région Hauts-de-France et les Départements du Pas-de-Calais et de la Somme...MORE Producer/Network Association des Espaces Fortifiés des Hauts-de-France et Studio Flamboyances
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24. Encre d'histoires

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 Découvrez « Encre d'histoires », la chaîne de podcasts qui allie histoire et littérature pour une immersion captivante dans notre patrimoine culturel. Chaque épisode, méticuleusement élaboré par Albane de Maigret, historienne et passionnée de lettres, vous transporte à travers des récits classiques ou insolites, enrichis d'anecdotes et de précisions historiques.? Format court : conçu pour captiver l'auditeur, chaque podcast incarne la voix et le timbre d'une narratrice qui donne vie aux textes, créant une expérience émotionnelle unique...MORE Producer/Network Albane de Maigret
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25. Histoire de France

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Plongez au cœur des siècles avec 'Histoire de France', un podcast qui traverse toutes les époques, sans limite. Des batailles épiques de l'Antiquité aux innovations du monde moderne, en passant par les intrigues royales et les révolutions populaires, découvrez les grands moments et les petites histoires qui ont façonné notre société. Que vous soyez passionné d'histoire ou simple curieux, chaque épisode vous promet un voyage dans le temps, riche en émotions et en découvertes.Envie de partager vos idées ou vos questions ? Contactez-moi : ****@gmail.comMORE Producer/Network Théo David
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26. The Land of Desire: French History and Culture

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French history is wacky, wonderful - and seriously weird. If the only thing you know about French history is that you hated reading A Tale of Two Cities in high school, pour yourself a glass of pinot noir and get ready for a wild ride. Learn about the time France ran out of cows - and figured out how to eat zebras. Learn about the eccentric national hero keeping bees on top of the Louvre...MORE Producer/Network Diana Stegall
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Location San Francisco, California, United States
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 633Facebook 1.3KTwitter 518Instagram 666 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Since Jun 2016 Get Email Contact

27. Popular History of France from the Earliest Times by Francois Guizot

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François Pierre Guillaume Guizot (1787-1874) was a French historian, orator, and statesman. Guizot was a dominant figure in French politics prior to the Revolution of 1848, actively opposing as a liberal the reactionary King Charles X before his overthrow in the July Revolution of 1830, then in government service to the 'citizen king' Louis Philippe, as the Minister of Education, 1832-1837, ambassador to London, Foreign Minister 1840-1847, and finally Prime Minister of France from September 19, 1847 to February 23, 1848...MORE Producer/Network Loyal Books
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 15 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

28. Fighting France, from Dunkerque to Belfort by Edith Wharton (1862 - 1937)

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American novelist Edith Wharton was living in Paris when World War I broke out in 1914. She obtained permission to visit sites behind the lines, including hospitals, ravaged villages, and trenches. Fighting France records her travels along the front in 1914 and 1915, and celebrates the indomitable spirit of the French people. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)MORE Producer/Network LibriVox
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Facebook 5.9KTwitter 254 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact

29. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times

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François Pierre Guillaume Guizot (October 4, 1787 -September 12, 1874) was a French historian, orator, and statesman. Guizot was a dominant figure in French politics prior to the Revolution of 1848. His 'Popular History of France' is an attractive and engrossing narrative, here presented in an easily readable English translation by Robert Black, first published in 1898.MORE Email ****@loyalbooks.com
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30. RanKing's

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Bienvenue dans Ranking's le podcast qui classe les Rois de France dans la joie et la bonne humeur.
Producer/Network Pericles
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31. Franco-Friendly: A Marché Through French History

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Host AJ Abdel-Rahman is here to guide you through all of France's (known) history or waste a lot of time trying! Tune in to hear about figures ranging from Vercingetorix to De Gaul and learn why Marie Antoinette *really* got beheaded.Follow us on social media for regular updates, miscellaneous additional content, and whatever else we decide to do.FACEBOOK: facebook.com/francofriendlyINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/franco_friendly/REDDIT: reddit.com/r/FrancoFriendly/MORE Producer/Network A.J.
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 20Instagram 7 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

32. Historical Tales, Vol VI: French by Charles Morris (1833 - 1922)

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Volume VI of a series containing anecdotes and stories, some well-known, others less so, of particular countries. This fifth volume covers the history of France from the Hun invasion of Europe in the 5th century up to the Prussian War, describing history for children and young adults in an exciting and novel manner. (Introduction by Kalynda)MORE Producer/Network LibriVox
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Facebook 5.9KTwitter 254 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

33. Les Bâtisseurs de l'Histoire

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Bienvenue dans le podcast dédié aux Bâtisseurs de l'Histoire . Je suis Florent Turpeau, et je vous invite à franchir le seuil de ces lieux où l'Histoire s'est incarnée dans la pierre . Dans ce podcast, il n'est pas question de visites guidées ni de récits désincarnés. Ici, chaque château, chaque palais, chaque demeure devient la scène d'une histoire plus vaste : celle des ambitions humaines, des rêves de grandeur, des luttes de pouvoir et des désirs de beauté...MORE Producer/Network Florent Turpeau
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

34. France

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In 'Vive la France host Alexandra Reeves guides listeners through France's fascinating evolution from ancient Gallic tribes to modern global power. This comprehensive journey explores the Roman conquest, Frankish kingdoms, powerful monarchies, the revolutionary upheaval, Napoleon's empire, world wars, and France's continuing cultural and political influence on the world stage. Experience the rich tapestry of French history through Alexandra's unique AI perspective, which weaves together countless historical accounts into a vivid and insightful narrative. Visit https://www...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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35. Notre Dame:

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The Notre Dame Cathedral series chronicles the extraordinary history, cultural significance, and resilience of one of the world's most iconic landmarks. From its inception in medieval Paris to its near-destruction in the 2019 fire and subsequent rebirth, the series explores how Notre Dame has shaped and been shaped by the forces of history. This narrative, spanning centuries, captures the cathedral's architectural innovations, its role in French and global culture, and the collective efforts to preserve its legacy for future generations.MORE Producer/Network Quiet.Please
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36. Le 80e anniversaire du D-Day

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Le 80e anniversaire du D-Day sera célébré en Normandie le 6 juin 2024 sur la plage d'Omaha, surplombée par le cimetière américain où reposent plus de 10 000 soldats. De nombreux chefs d'Etat et personnalités du monde entier seront présents pour célébrer le débarquement allié sur les plages normandes en 1944 et rendre hommage aux derniers vétérans. A cette occasion, Le Mur des Podcasts d'Ouest-France vous propose une série de feuilleton, reportages, témoignages... Vous retrouvez également sur cette page les podcasts réalisés à l'occasion du 75e anniversaire du D-Day.MORE Producer/Network Ouest-France
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37. Cent récits d'histoire contemporaine by Gustave Ducoudray (1838 - 1906)

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En 100 petites vignettes, l'historien Gustave Ducoudray (1838-1906) nous raconte l'histoire mouvementée de la France du 19e siècle, des années marquées par de nombreuses guerres en Europe, Afrique, Asie et Amérique, commençant par la Restauration de 1815 qui voyait le retour de la monarchie et se terminant avec le Traité de Francfort en 1871, qui mettait fin à la guerre franco-prussienne.100 small vignettes about the history of France 1815 - 1871. - Summary by SoniaMORE Producer/Network ciesse
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