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Mar 2024
29m 21s

Le Salon de l’Agriculture

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In this episode, Gaelle explains the importance of the Agricultural Show that takes place every year at the end of February near Paris. In the context of the farmers crisis this year, this event was especially important for the political world. With her explanations, you will understand where this tradition originated and why the French president always spends a day there, between a glass of wine and a cow’s butt.

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