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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 10 MIN

Julia Child: The Woman Who Introduced France to America

from Feel Good French | Empowering Intermediate French Learners · host Déborah Pham van Xua

Learn French with this Slow French podcast.Every Wednesday, we discover an extraordinary life connected to France while improving our French naturally through storytelling. Last week, we explored the life of Josephine Baker. Today, we’re discovering Julia Child, the American woman who introduced French cuisine to America.In 1948, Julia Child arrived in France with no idea that her life was about to change forever. She was 36 years old. She wasn’t a chef. She wasn’t famous. And she still hadn’t found her true calling.Then, during a lunch stop in Normandy, she tasted a simple French dish called Sole Meunière. That meal would change everything.In this episode of Extraordinary Lives in France, you’ll discover how Julia Child fell in love with France, studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, and eventually introduced French cuisine to millions of Americans through her books and television shows.You’ll discover:• The meal that changed Julia Child’s life• Her connection to World War II• How she met her husband Paul Child• Life in post-war France• Her training at Le Cordon Bleu• The story behind Mastering the Art of French Cooking• How she became America’s most famous ambassador of French cuisinePerfect for intermediate French learners (A2-B1), francophiles, expats, and anyone who loves France, history, culture, and inspiring true stories.🎧 New episode every Wednesday.👇 Tell me in the comments:Which extraordinary life connected to France should I cover next?#SlowFrench #LearnFrench #FrenchListeningPractice #FrenchCulture #JuliaChild #FrenchPodcast #LearnFrenchThroughStories #IntermediateFrench #France #ComprehensibleFrench

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