How Simone Veil Changed France, Episode 481

Join Us in France Travel Podcast

Annie Sargent

History, Places & Travel, Society & Culture

4.8 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 18 February 2024

⏱️ 58 minutes

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In this episode, Annie Sargent and Elyse Rivin delve into the extraordinary life of Simone Veil, a monumental figure in French politics and a stalwart advocate for women's rights. From her harrowing experiences as a Holocaust survivor to her pivotal role in shaping modern French history and the European Union, Veil's story is one of indomitable spirit, courage, and the relentless pursuit of justice. Explore how she navigated the aftermath of World War II, championed abortion rights, and contributed to European unity. Veil's legacy as a beacon of resilience and a visionary for peace and cooperation across borders is a testament to her profound impact on the 20th century. Join us to honor the life and achievements of Simone Veil, whose influence continues to inspire change and progress.

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0:00.0	The This is the
0:18.5	This is Join us in France episode 481 404-In
0:20.5	Bonsieur. I'm Annie, and join us in France is the podcast where we take a conversational
0:26.9	journey through the beauty, culture, and flavors of France.
0:31.1	Today I bring you a conversation with Elise Riven of Toulou's guided walks. And in this episode we dive into the life of Simon Vale,
0:39.7	a towering figure in French politics and a champion of women's rights.
0:44.7	Surviving the Holocaust and rising to become one of the most influential women in modern French
0:49.2	history, Vale's legacy is a testament to resilience, courage, and the relentless pursuit of justice.
0:57.6	She shattered several glass ceilings, spearheaded the fight for abortion rights in France and left an indelible mark on European politics, and she is buried in the pantheon.
1:09.7	This podcast is supported by donors and listeners who by my tours and services,
1:14.0	including my itinerary consult service, my GPS self-guided tours of Paris on the
1:19.2	Voice Map app. There's a new one to come and it will be a self-guided food tour around Leal neighborhood in Paris
1:28.6	or you can also take a day trip with me around the southwest of France in my electric car. And you can browse all of that at my boutique.
1:36.4	Join us in France.com for slash boutique. For the magazine part of the podcast after my my chat with the least today, I'll briefly discuss
1:45.8	the giant marionettes that you can see in action in France. B'Oelis.
2:01.6	We have a really important, I think, episode to record today.
2:06.3	We're going to be talking about Simon Vale, who was a major figure in French history and also in European history and when you are in Paris you will see well
2:18.4	and in France in general you will see her name mentioned there and if you listen to this episode today you'll understand why
2:27.2	Absolutely Simon Val is I think one of the heroines of the 20th century. I think we could really say that without any any question.
2:39.0	An amazing woman who lived a long life and considering what she went through, it is quite remarkable that she did.
2:47.0	She managed in her lifetime to have many laws passed in France.
2:54.4	She was someone who convinced people in Europe
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