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FV 016 : The Pursuit of Vintage Letters in Paris with Marie Coudert


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Marie Coudert  collects and sells vintage letters from the facades of Parisian shops which are closing or undergoing renovation. She also has quite a unique way of getting around in Paris, a good eye (check her Instagram account!) and has published a very original book about cross stitching which is very unique as well. If you love Paris, its flea markets and vintage decoration, this episode is definitely for you! Follow with the transcription if you need to.

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[04 min 36 sec] Where Marie lives and works. Parisian landmarks nearby.

[06 min 25 sec] Emmaüs
[07 min 35 sec] About Marie’s profession
[08 min 46 sec] How she travels around Paris
[09 min 40 sec] How Marie started collecting vintage letters
[10 min 40 sec] How Marie finds the letters
[13 min 52 sec] Marie’s qualification and studies
[15 min 24 sec] Marie Coudert Instagram account
[16 min 40 sec] Other types of items which Marie collects
[18 min 04 sec] An example of a very unique find (black humour)
[18 min 53 sec] An example of a unique piece of furniture collected by Marie
[20 min 41 sec] Marie’s passion for DIY and craft
[22 min 05 sec] Industrie Chic : Marie’s cross stitching book
[23 min 58 sec] Other cross stitching projects
[26 min 16 sec] A fun fact in Marie’s career
[28 min 23 sec] What Marie loves the most about her job
[29 min 31 sec] French antiques in Australia
[31 min 10 sec] Marie’s busy schedule in May

Links & Resources

Site de Marie Coudert : http://www.mariecoudertparis.com

Follow Marie on Instagram : https://instagram.com/mariecoudert
Industrie Chic au point de croix” (Marie’s cross stitching book, in French)
Article « Marie Coudert : décrocheuse de lettres » : http://www.marieclaireidees.com/,marie-coudert-decrocheuse-de-lettres,2610334,131088.asp (interesting vocabulary)
Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie (Paris) : http://www.cite-sciences.fr/fr/accueil
Philarmonie de Paris : http://philharmoniedeparis.fr/fr
Le 104 (Paris) : http://www.104.fr/
Read more about the Emmaüs charity:
in English: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmaus_(charity)
in French : http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouvement_Emma%C3%BCs and http://emmaus-france.org
L’appartement Emmaüs (at the 104, in Paris): http://www.104.fr/les_espaces/commerces/appartement_emmaus.html
Puces de Saint-Ouen (flea markets): http://www.marcheauxpuces-saintouen.com/1.aspx

Photos: Courtesy of Marie Coudert

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