Now that summer is upon us, kids are enjoying more leisure time. Podcasts can serve as a great alternative to screen time this season. Our carefully curated list of French podcasts for kids promises to entertain, educate, and inspire youths of all ages. These engaging podcasts cover topics ranging from fairy tales and myths, to current events and history. Your children are sure to find a favorite among this list!
Mythes et Légendes
This highly rated podcast allows children between the ages of six through ten to discover mythological heroes and myths. Listeners will learn about historical legends across different cultures through an immersive storytelling format. From Hercules to Beowulfe and more, these epic tales will be sure to please and intrigue curious audiences.
Les Odyssées
Intended for children between the ages of seven through twelve, Les Odyssées will inspire and encourage children by introducing them to history’s heroes. Each fifteen-minute episode highlights one innovative historical individual and their accomplishments including Marco Polo, Aliénor d’Aquitaine, Neil Armstrong, and Martin Luther King Jr. Les Odyssées will leave young listeners with a sense of wonder. Enjoying this list of French podcasts for kids? Pair a podcast with one of our cultural activities for kids.
Salut l’info
Salut l’info aims to make French news accessible to younger listeners between the ages of seven to eleven. This podcast presents weekly headlines in a fun, educational, and entertaining way. Truly created with youths in mind, Salut l’info invites children guest speakers to appear on the show. Salut l’Info empowers listeners to learn more about the world through the experiences of speakers their age, broadening their horizons.
Maman, j’ai raté l’actu
Maman, j’ai raté l’actu is a news podcast aimed at children between the ages of eight and twelve. Released every fifteen days, this podcast covers everything from pop culture to societal issues. In order to dive deeper into featured topics, professionals from various disciplines are invited to present their expertise. Each episode hosts Marie-Caroline et Hélène Corbiee respond to a question presented by a listener, creating a unique experience.
Code Source
The Code Source podcast highlights current French and international news presented by Le Parisien journalists. Better suited for audiences in their teens, the Code Source additionally showcases interviews with notable figures and eyewitness accounts. Released weekly Monday through Friday, this is French podcast for kids is for those who love to be in the know.
Une Histoire Et…Oli
A perfect podcast to introduce into a child’s night time routine, each episode of Une Histoire et Oli includes a short story read by the authors themselves. These contemporary tales with titles such as “Ignatus le dragon” and “La fourmi et le croque-monsieur,” are intended for audiences between the ages of five to seven.
Promenades Imaginaires
A show dedicated to art enthusiasts, Promenades Imaginaires presents an extraordinary experience for children to immerse themselves within paintings on display at the Museé d’Orsay in Paris. Each episode tells the story behind the scenes of works by Auguste Renoir, George Seurat, and others. With episodes lasting between two to ten minutes, this podcast will introduce art to your child in a new revolutionary way. Intended for children ages eight and up.
Des Histoires en Musique
This whimsical podcast pairs beautiful classical music with traditional story tales, creating an enjoyable, soothing, experience. Des Histoires en Musique will introduce your child to classics such as “Hansel and Gretel,” folklore, and fables. Each episode lasts between four to ten minutes and are best suited for children between the ages of three to five.
Conte-Moi la Musique
Each episode of this light-hearted podcast tells a story inspired by the instruments of the Musée de la Musique in Paris. Powerful, rousing music sets the scene for these funny and endearing tales that are sure to captivate young audiences. Each episode is intended for either children between the ages three to six or five to eight.
Les Zinstrus
Les Zinstrus, the newest podcast from France Musique, allows children to learn about musical instruments in a fun, relaxed, manner. This charming podcast presents musical characters such as Tara the trumpet, and Pia the piano. Children will enjoy listening to these lighthearted episodes that merge humor, pedagogy, and storytelling. Episodes are intended for those between the ages of five to eight.
CTRL+F, a reference to the key combination that actives “search” on a computer, introduces children to the newest exciting modern technologies. Episodes explore innovative topics such as artificial intelligence, time travel, and coding. Intended for children aged eight and older, CTRL+F is sure to inspire future scientists.
Is your child’s favorite podcast missing from this list? Do you have a tried-and-true show that always pleases your entire family? Leave us a comment below, we would love to hear about fan favorites! We hope you enjoyed this list of French podcasts for kids.
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