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FV 055 : Real Life Stories around the Beginning of Railway in Epernay
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Meet greeter Françoise Graux for a lovely visit of Epernay, in the Champagne region. Françoise’s ancestors were railway workers. Between historical facts and personal stories, you’ll get a unique insight about what life was like a few generations ago but also how the development of railway had a direct impact on the layout of the city. Visits with greeters are becoming more and more popular in France; they’re a great way to discover places with a local!
Episode Timeline
[04 min 06 sec] What’s “un cheminot”?
[05 min 29 sec] The occupations of Françoise’s ancestors
[08 min 23 sec] The visit with our greeter is starting!
[10 min 40 sec] Why the train station was built in Epernay
[15 min 00 sec] The influence of the railway on the urban landscape
[18 min 19 sec] L’Economa
[23 min 17 sec] Where to see old locomotives today
[24 min 49 sec] Lifestyle and privileges of the railway workers
[27 min 55 sec] How to contact Françoise
[29 min 57 sec] What else to see around Epernay
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Meet greeter Françoise Graux for a lovely visit of Epernay, in the Champagne region. Françoise’s ancestors were railway workers. Between historical facts and personal stories, you’ll get a unique insight about what life was like a few generations ago but also how the development of railway had a direct impact on the layout of the city. Visits with greeters are becoming more and more popular in France; they’re a great way to discover places with a local!
Episode Timeline
[04 min 06 sec] What’s “un cheminot”?
[05 min 29 sec] The occupations of Françoise’s ancestors
[08 min 23 sec] The visit with our greeter is starting!
[10 min 40 sec] Why the train station was built in Epernay
[15 min 00 sec] The influence of the railway on the urban landscape
[18 min 19 sec] L’Economa
[23 min 17 sec] Where to see old locomotives today
[24 min 49 sec] Lifestyle and privileges of the railway workers
[27 min 55 sec] How to contact Françoise
[29 min 57 sec] What else to see around Epernay
Links & Resources
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!
The post FV 055 : Real Life Stories around the Beginning of Railway in Epernay appeared first on French Your Way.
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