The Best Travel and Adventure Podcasts (in French)
We all dream of going on adventures. Did you know that you can travel every day without necessarily getting on a plane? Podcasts are the perfect way to get away without really moving from where you are. So check out our selection of the best French travel podcasts...
Over the last few years, the popularity and number of podcasts has grown considerably. There is now high-quality material available on most subjects, including travel and adventure. Podcasts are an excellent way of getting off the beaten track, taking you on a journey to fabulous places...
Put on your headphones or earphones, click play and set off into imaginary territory! And who knows, maybe you'll find some inspiring ideas for your next experience in one of these best French adventure podcasts!
All the podcasts listed below are available on popular applications such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Deezer, Google Podcast, as well as YouTube, SoundCloud and others.
Voyage Family
As well as being an internet medium with over 300 articles published,"Voyage Family" is positioned as one of France's best quality adventure podcasts, offering unique escapades to do in France with the whole family!
This programme, broadcast every other Wednesday, will answer all your questions about holiday experiences and destinations for your children. Each episode lasts around 10 minutes and the themes are varied, from meeting a shepherd on his farm to the life of a craftsman. The aim of these audios is to inspire you and help children discover a unique way of travelling! From the Vosges to the Basque Country, take off on a wonderful adventure across France...
Katou in Pocket
Created by travel enthusiast Kaouthare, also known as "Katou", the "Katou en Poche" podcast offers cheap travel deals for everyone. You'll discover all the destinations you can travel to on a budget, whether by plane, train, bus or bike! With her inspiring Touristissimo blog and two podcasts called "Katou en Poche" and "Airportcast", you can travel for ten minutes or so... This one even won the Gold Award at the Content First Marketing Trophies!
Specialising in the best advice on the Côte d'Azur in France, Katou also offers Internet users the chance to discover new spots such as Uzbekistan. This medium also teaches you about all the things to do on the Côte d'Azur in winter and how to organise a cycling trip in Alsace. Its versatility makes it a quality podcast to listen to when you feel like getting away from it all...
Walkman
Created by Camille Juzeau, the podcast"Les Baladeurs" recounts adventures and misadventures in the great outdoors. Les Others provides a source of inspiration for those passionate about adventure and the great outdoors by sharing stories through a print magazine and podcast. The medium brings together a community of over 500,000 individuals on social media platforms!
Get ready for 7 exciting seasons: from chilly journeys to the depths of the Amazon rainforest, discover episodes with a variety of themes to take you on a journey from the comfort of your own home. Each episode lasts between 30 minutes and an hour and is published fortnightly, so you can enjoy new stories every month.
The Adventurers
In each episode of the"Les Aventuriers" podcast, Florent Mounier, the podcast's creator, is committed to meeting people from different backgrounds who share their original experiences. Enjoy 10 and 50 minutes of pure listening pleasure, twice a month.
Whether it's sporting challenges, travel, expatriation or human challenges, the podcast covers a wide range of themes, from ecological initiatives in Latin America to cycling and walking across Australia! Our favourite episode? The one in which Marie recounts her journey through the icebergs of Greenland in a canoe.
I'm taking you on a trip
The dynamic podcast"Je t'emmène en voyage" (I'll take you on a trip) will get you planning your next adventure as quickly as possible. In each episode, Alex Vizeo shares testimonials from people who have experienced authentic epics. The host has interviewed some of the great French-speaking adventurers, including Mike Horn, Christian Clot and Matthieu Tordeur.
As well as being inspiring, this podcast shares excellent practical advice for your future travels and adventures in episodes lasting between 40 minutes and 1h30. You'll find new episodes every week! What's more, the creator also edits an excellent travel blog.
Browsing
Created by Marc-Antoine Malaspina, the"Bourlinguez" podcast gives a voice to all kinds of travellers! Twice a month, you'll meet fascinating characters and break the barrier of intimacy to discover their experiences in episodes lasting between 35 minutes and 50 minutes.
Follow the adventures of French travellers in a variety of destinations and settings. Find out more, for example, about the fate of Julien in Ireland, Raphaëlle in Georgia or Valentine in Peru. Thanks to this medium, you can put yourself in the shoes of these travellers and discover their moments of happiness as well as their moments of misadventure. And what destination will you be travelling to today?
Notebooks of the World
A little more political this time,"Les Carnets du Monde", presented by Sophie Larmoyer, is considered one of the best French adventure podcasts. Every week, Europe 1 reporters and correspondents take to the airwaves to present the news and daily lives of other cultures, as well as their perceptions of France.
In long-format episodes lasting between 40 and 50 minutes, fascinating guests take you on an audio journey to explore unknown places and broaden your horizons as well as your imagination. A change of scenery guaranteed!
Pathfinder
Created and hosted by Emmanuelle Coulon,"En Eclaireur" focuses on expatriation. From Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Bali, Dubai, Dublin, Lisbon, China, Vietnam to Saudi Arabia, discover the fascinating stories of expatriates with different profiles.
With a frequency of one episode per month, this podcast offers a chance to understand the challenges of expatriation and the socio-cultural differences these characters may face. If you're interested in the challenges of immigration and dual culture, these audios are sure to delight! An episode not to be missed? No doubt No. 19 on sled dogs in Lapland! Expect between 45 minutes and 1 hour of pure escapism.
Behind the Scenes
"Les Coulisses du Voyage", created in 2020 is a podcast for travellers "who travel with sense and common sense", hosted by Les globe blogeurs. Laura Le Guen, a passionate explorer, shares her advice and tips on how to travel responsibly and with peace of mind.
For 15 to 35 minutes, the programme covers topics such as sustainable accommodation, travelling close to home and much more... Once a month on the broadcasting platforms, you'll discover episodes such as "how to reconcile long-distance travel and ecology" or "travelling by night train: our tips". If you've been thinking about travelling solo and discovering faraway lands to go beyond your limits, then it's time to put on your headphones and get informed!
How much further is it?
The"C'est encore loin? podcast is dedicated to amateur and professional explorers and adventurers. Every 15 days, it takes you to meet exceptional personalities for 20 to 45 minutes of pure pleasure. Whether they are mountaineers, sailors, photographers, scientists or explorers, they all share a burning passion for our planet and its nature. What could be more exciting than listening to their stories?
Produced by Gabrielle and François, this medium will have you quivering with excitement, as the audios, accompanied by a little music, will take you into your own little bubble. The aim of this medium? To make you dream and give you the inspiration you need to pack your bags.
Radio Voyageurs
Launched online in 2016, the"Radio Voyageurs" podcast is a medium produced by the travel agency "Voyageurs du Monde". Each episode (lasting between 40 minutes and 1 hour) takes you to a different place every month.
This top-quality podcast features expert contributors such as Valérie Expert, Jean-Pierre Chanial, a keen traveller and journalist, Michel-Yves, an adventurer and poet, and Jean-François Rial, Chairman and CEO of Voyageurs du Monde. Thanks to their expertise, knowledge and good tips, this medium is positioned as one of the best French adventure podcasts! All you have to do is close your eyes, and you'll feel like you're actually there.
Like a desire to escape?
So now you've got plenty of content to get you away from it all, wherever you are. Although podcasts will never replace real travel and real adventures, we're already giving you a look at all our outdoor activities around the world. From surfing in Hossegor, to trail running, kitesurfing, skateboarding and parachute jumping in the Algarve, we've got you covered!
And if it's sporting adventures in the great outdoors that interest you, then we've got something to satisfy your ears and your imagination too. Discover our selection of the best podcasts about outdoor sports. Enjoy!