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EPISODE · Apr 19, 2026 · 5 MIN

#2 Monnaie - A History of Horses, Highways, and Heartaches

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Join Mascha (Les Belles Ruries) and Bérengère (Le Mortier) as they dive into the surprisingly gritty history of their home village, Monnaie. While the name might suggest a town built on gold, the duo discovers that Monnaie’s legacy is actually paved with mud, exhausted horses, and the "petites pièces" of 18th-century travelers.From its origins as a vital "service station" on the road between Paris and Spain to the modern-day "boss fights" with the Bâtiments de France over historic stones, this episode explores what it means to live in a town where the walls are older than most countries. Grab a coffee and listen in as they discuss the "Monnaie Stare," the struggle for modern Wi-Fi in 5th-century structures, and why a collapsing wall is technically a "historical narrative".📌 Subscribe now to join our community and never miss one of our upcoming coffee breaks!✨Follow us on Instagram and Facebook✨More info : Château Le Mortier & Les Belles RuriesMusic | Title : More Coffee ©EalotHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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