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Podcast: Join Us in France Travel Podcast
Episode: Ferdinand Cheval, the Postman Who Built a Palace
Description: Have you ever heard of a postman who built his own palace? In this episode, Annie Sargent and Elyse Rivin dive into the incredible story of Ferdinand Cheval, a humble rural postman from France who dedicated 33 years of his life to constructing the extraordinary Palais Idéal. Located in the village of Hauterives in the Drôme, this unique structure was entirely made from stones Cheval collected on his daily postal routes. Get the podcast ad-free Annie and Elyse explore what drove Cheval to pursue this ambitious and unusual project. They discuss his inspiration, the challenges he fa...