FV 069: (Part 2) Discover the history of my hometown with greeter Marie-Christine Poisson

Buy Full Notes Marie-Christine Poisson used to be my school teacher when I was around 3 year old but in this episode she will share her passion for the history of my hometown, Montmirail. If you ever travel in the area (Montmirail is only an hour away from Paris, on the road of the Champagne), Marie-Christine can give you a free tour of the town because she volunteers as a greeter. You'll be in good company with this very energetic and extremely passionate (and chatty) woman! Recording this double episode was pretty special for me and I got to learn about 3 historical characters who played an important role in the development of Montmirail. If you love a jump in the past and lots of random interesting facts, you'll enjoy this conversation! Episode Timeline Part 1 The 3rd miracle Part 2 Saint Vincent de Paul "La promenade des statues" The lost daughter The new religious order Part 3 "I want to go to the city!" How M-C Poisson learnt about the history of the town Vocab List accoucher = to give birth, to deliver bailli (nm) = (historical) bailiff bienfaiteur (nm) = benefactor boulet de canon (nm) = cannon ball brodé,e (adj) = embroidered capricieux, capricieuse (adj) = temperamental, hot-headed, capricious caveau (nm) = vault chaire (nf) = pulpit courtisane (nf) = courtesan couvent (nm) = convent goutte (nf) = drop jouer de malchance = to be plagued by bad luck passant,e (adj) = much frequented, busy pieux, pieuse = pious, religious précepteur, -trice (n) = private tutor remparts (nm.plur) = fortification, battlement, rempart se pavaner = to strut ; to swagger Vierge (nf) = Virgin Mary Links & Resources Greeters en Champagne - Marie-Christine Poisson: http://www.greeters-en-champagne.com/fr/828/40/5/N5913CHA05100094/sit/detail/decouvrir-un-greeter Episode 42: The History and Life of 900 years old Abbey Notre-Dame du Reclus: frenchvoicespodcast.com/episode42 Did you like this podcast? You can support my work by leaving a review on iTunes. Your kind words warm my heart and also help me be found by more passionate learners of French. Merci beaucoup! Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and never miss a new episode!

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French teacher Jessica interviews native speakers of French from around the world who share a bit of their life and passion. Learn French and boost your listening skills as you get the chance to follow a real conversation between native French people talking at normal speed AND customise your French learning experience. All interviews come with questions to test your comprehension, transcription and a list of specific French vocabulary available for free download at http://www.frenchvoicespodcast.com. Get a slice of French culture! Where else would you meet in one same place a French yoga teacher based in Melbourne, a soap manufacturer from Provence, or a couple cycling around the world? Suitable for upper intermediate and advanced students of French.