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#28 - The history of the French baguette
Season 2 · Episode 28

#28 - The history of the French baguette

The Good Life France podcast · Janine Marsh & Olivier Jauffrit

November 20, 202324m 47s

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Show Notes

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 discuss the role of bread in daily French life and how it reflects the values and rhythms of French society. 

In these crusty chronicles we’ll explore the history of bread and especially the UNESCO-listed French baguette. The French are besotted with baguettes, UNESCO says that eating a baguette is “a sensory experience” (someone at UNESCO really likes baguettes!).

In France bread is art, bakers are artists – and every loaf is a masterpiece…

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