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WRP Presents - Paris Food Culture Beyond the Clichés with Chris Newens

Think Paris is all croissants and coq au vin? Think again.
In this episode of World Radio Paris Presents, host Heloise Daniel talks with award-winning British food writer Chris Newens about his new book, Moveable Feasts: Paris in Twenty Meals. Chris takes us on a delicious journey through every arrondissement of Paris, uncovering the multicultural dishes and personal food stories that define modern Parisian cuisine.
🎧 Listen now to discover:
The diverse and surprising Paris food scene
How food and migration shape French identity
Travel and food tips for exploring Paris off the beaten path
📘 Pre-order the book: Moveable Feasts: Paris in Twenty Meals 🌍 Learn more about Chris: chrisnewens.com

WRP Presents - De-ci de-là, Agnès Varda’s Paris

What does the world look like through Agnès Varda’s eyes? In this episode, host Héloïse Daniel speaks with Anne de Mondenard, curator of the exhibition Le Paris d’Agnès Varda, de-ci, de-là, currently on view at the Musée Carnavalet. The show celebrates the life and work of one of France’s most original and beloved filmmakers.
Anne explains how the exhibition came together and what it reveals about Varda’s universe—from her focus on women and working-class lives to iconic films like Cléo from 5 to 7 and Vagabond.
With film clips, photographs, and playful installations, the exhibition traces Varda’s artistic journey and her deep connection to Paris.

Turning Points - Úna Ní Cheallaigh

On this episode of Turning Points, Patricia Killeen welcomed Úna Ní Cheallaigh, an award-winning poet. Úna hails from Dublin, Ireland. Educated at St Patrick's College (DCU), University College and Trinity College Dublin, she had a varied career in teaching, including Special Education, Home School Community Liaison and Drama in Education.
Úna also holds an M.Phil in Theatre Studies from the University of Glasgow and a Master's in Creative Writing from University College Cork. 
She has been involved in drama and writers' groups and is currently a member of Poetry Circle at the Irish Writers Centre. She has enjoyed many opportunities to travel, and time to write in Ferrazze, Italy, was organised by the Irish Writers Centre.
Úna describes her writing journey and presents her collection of poetry entitled ‘The Colour of Time’, described by poet James Harpur as an ‘elegy touched with beauty’. 
She spent a month at the Centre Culturel Irlandais in Paris in 2018, and revisiting the Camille Claudel salon in the Rodin Museum would lead her to pen a sequence at the very heart of ‘The Colour of Time’, giving voice to the sculptor, Camille Claudel. Many of us know that Claudel was committed to an asylum (in 1913) after destroying some of her artworks. Claudel died in 1943, after spending 30 years in the Montedevergues insane asylum and the 'Mémoire de Montedevergues' sequence in ‘The Colour of Time’ gives the incarcerated Camille Claudel a soul-touching, poetic, and finally, unforgettable voice.
‘The Colour of Time’, by Úna Ní Cheallaigh, published by Arlen House https://thesalmonbookshop.com/products/the-colour-of-time-poems-by-una-ni-cheallaigh
Musée Rodin: https://www.musee-rodin.fr/en
Musée Camille Claudel : https://www.museecamilleclaudel.fr/ 

Selection of WRP local tips and short features

This mix by Samad, Heloise and Astrid, some of our team members, is a selection of a variety of short features and tips that we bring you each day on WRP.

WRP Presents - Unpacking France’s Colonial Legacy

How is France reckoning with the legacy of its colonial past—and why does it remain such a polarizing topic today?
Host Héloïse Daniel sits down with Jakob Vogel, historian and professor of 19th and 20th-century European history at Sciences Po, to explore how colonialism has shaped modern France, from its institutions to its national memory and why it’s harder to talk about today than it was a decade ago.
Jakob Vogel spearheaded an important exhibit specifically examining Sciences Po and other elite educational institutions of France on how they trained and taught about colonialism during France’s colonial expansion. 
Discover the online version of the exhibit SciencesPo, a Colonial History here | Find the English edition of the book Europa - Notre histoire here

Turning Points - Groove Xanadu

Groove Xanadu released their eponymous debut album, showcasing thegroup's signature sound live on Turning Points.In this episode of Turning Points, Patricia Killeen welcomed singer-songwriterMichael D. Amitin and vocalist Cerenia Capouix to the studio. In the winter of2023–2024, Michael, an American expat in Paris, began exploring new musical ideaswith fresh collaborators. Serendipity played its part, bringing together a talentedlineup: keyboardist Paul Sany, guitarist Guillaume Perrin, bassist Emmanuel Sunnee,and drummer Baptist Castets. Their country-blues foundation soon evolved into arich, multicultural blend of jazz, funk, and soul. A magical, distinctive vocal harmonymelded between Michael and Cerenia, and Cerenia's shining, "angel like"; vocals soontook the lead on several tracks. With good vibes and creative chemistry, GrooveXanadu recorded their debut at QDS Studio with engineer Michael Buyens, and thenoverdubs ensued at Submarine Studios with Isaackito. The result: Groove Xanadu,the eponymous first album by the newly formed group. The album premiered onTurning Points, with Michael and Cerenia performing two tracks live ‘Her MotherDrank Black Coffee’, and ‘Food for the Angels’ to the pure delight of Patricia andAliosha in the studio. The group is now gearing up for the album release party at theSunset Club on September 30 with more events on the horizon.You can find Groove Xanadu on:Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/people/Groove-Xanadu/61573031236354/)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/groovexanadu?igsh=d3ltZnVwdzExNDMx )Bandcamp (https://groovexanadu.bandcamp.com/album/groove-xanadu)

Cups and Dishes: Eating Nostalgia, How Taste Unlocks Emotion

Created and recorded by Wafa Jawad for World Radio Paris.
In this episode of Cups and Dishes, we’re getting a little emotional… in the best way.
Wafa dives into the magic of food and memory—how just one bite can take you back in time. From the Proustian moment to a few personal stories, this episode explores the times where food becomes something more: a memory, a feeling, a connection.
Episode produced by ARBL Murray and Héloïse Daniel

Lost in Frenchlation: Cannes 2025 with Youri Rebeko

It's that time of year again! The Cannes Film Festival wrap up! There were anarchists sabotaging electrical systems and fainting spells during the screenings but was it also an exciting year for cinema? Our guest Youri Rebeko helps us unpack it all and shares his top picks and biggest disappointments this year. 
Youri is a screenwriter, composer, and one of the hosts of the popular French cinema podcast La Perche.
This episode is produced and hosted by Manon Kerjean and ARBL Murray and recorded in the 20th arrondissement of Paris. 
 
Notes on Episode:
Youri's Picks
Sirat 
Left Handed Girl 
A Simple Accident
Manon’s Picks
Des Preuves d’Amour
La Petite Dernière
 

New Arrivals: A guide to renting an apartment in Paris.

In This episode of New Arrivals, Eliza Lorenço walks us through a guide to renting an apartment in Paris! 
"Paris has a bad reputation when it comes to finding a place to live. Advice can also vary widely. It’s important to stay informed and get the facts straight. 
I’d heard that finding a rental was difficult, so when I moved to Paris from Sydney, Australia, I made it a top priority to find accommodation before I had even stepped foot in the country. There’s really no such thing as being too prepared when it comes to moving overseas. 
This is easier said than done. The problem with renting in Paris isn’t necessarily having a lack of money to pay the rent itself; rather, it can be hard as a foreigner to meet requirements. I know first-hand how important it can be to know your rights as a tenant in Paris. It can save you time, stress, and money. For example, I used the tools in the section below on rental controls to negotiate a rent decrease on my studio, something that is practically unheard of in my hometown."
To read the blog go to our website:
https://worldradioparis.org/2025/02/07/

Parentalité: Changing the way France sees Menopause with Christine Siler

In this episode of Parentalité Joelle, Meg, and Rachelle, talk with Christine Siler about Menopause. Christine (Tina) is a menopause policy advocate and is changing the way women, men, doctors, and families see menopause. 
In some cultures it was regarded as a sacred time when a women transitioned into a wiser peaceful keeper of the community, now many fear and dread it. Tina is working to change the policy and medical care around menopause so that the women in our lives can move into this phase with dignity.
Tina is producing a screening of 'The M Factor' an important and controversial documentary about menopause medical policy and a panel discussion afterward on June 4th 2025, 19:00-21:30 at the historic Luminor Theater in the Marais. 
Our crew talks candidly about how, with the appropriate support both emotional and medical, this can be something to look forward to. A huge part of the discussion is around access to medication and research and bringing those things to the medical system in France. How and when to start advocating for yourself. 
To buy tickets and more info about the M Factor screening in Paris visit:
https://www.messageparis.org/event-details/the-m-factor-in-paris
 
For more information on Christine Siler visit:
https://www.christinesiler.com/
Christine's Linkdin
 
Parentalité is produced by ARBL Murray for World Radio Paris and recorded at their studio.