Duolingo French Podcast
Partir du paradis (Leaving Paradise)
Jul 9, 2019
Elodie Lauret's journey from the island of La Réunion to mainland France and her reflections on leaving home, exploring new cities, and embracing her island culture while pursuing a French master's degree in creative writing.
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Quick takeaways
- Elodie Lauret initially yearned to leave her isolated home on Reignon Island and go to France, but upon arriving in mainland France, she realized that her perception of her island paradise was challenged and it made her appreciate her home more.
- Reignon Island, part of France's overseas territories, has a unique history as a colonial society built on coffee plantations worked by slaves, and Elodie Lauret returned to the island to become a writer and advocate for its culture and history.
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Elodie's longing for the French mainland
Elodie grew up in Reignon Island, yearning for the day she could leave her isolated home and go to France. However, when she finally arrived in mainland France, she was confronted with a different reality that challenged her perception of her island paradise.
