One of the many things I love about living in France is discovering the history and stories of the people who lived here centuries ago.

And Sainte Radegonde, born in Thuringia, now part of modern-day Germany, who lived in the 6th century, has a story worth telling.

From being abducted by the Franks at the tender age of eleven and forced into marriage to King Clotaire I to fighting dragons and becoming a nun, her life was no picnic.

But who was the woman behind the story, and why is she still celebrated today as the ‘Protector of Poitiers’?

You’re about to find out as we walk the streets of Poitiers and discover how this city has survived the wars of religion and so much more to become a famous university town that has well and truly stamped its place on the French map.

For full notes and details on today’s episode, follow the links below:

• Discover the City of Poitiers
• The Life & Legend of Sainte Radegonde

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