Eric and Christine have been touring the world by bike for 10 years, embracing a nomadic lifestyle. They have met incredible people and crossed breathtaking and challenging landscapes along the way. This is the story of a journey that is not only physical, but also deeply spiritual. Come on board and listen to their inspirational story. Episode Timeline [03 min 57 sec] Ten years on the road [05 min 32 sec] How the idea came [07 min 53 sec] Why travelling by bike [09 min 55 sec] Some very special bikes [12 min 20 sec] A trip that became a lifestyle [13 min 56 sec] Travelling: an … Read More →
FV 002 : La Licorne – The Authentic “Savon de Marseille” Manufacture
Following in his grandfather’s footsteps, Serge Bruna took over century old factory La Licorne and continues with passion the tradition of authentic soap-making. Embark on a fascinating journey through the Ages and the beautiful Provence region. You will almost smell the lavender while learning about the many properties and uses of the iconic Savon de Marseille, and even which soap is best for your skin. If you travel to Marseille, the visit of this factory- which is also the only one in the city centre- really is a must do, AND, exclusively for the listeners of French Voices, La Licorne … Read More →
FV 001 : The Girl Behind Our Subtitles
Discover one of the hidden professions of the TV and movie industries while testing your comprehension and listening skills. Anaïs Duchet is currently creating the French subtitles for “The Walking Dead” and “The Newsroom” episodes. Find out about the specificities of translating oral French to written French, confidential clauses, marketing decisions and what puts the profession at risk. You will never see subtitles the same way again after listening to this episode! Episode Timeline [03 min 14 sec] The profession and its different names [ 04 min 08 sec] The different types of work that … Read More →