Coup de Coeur 26 kicks off 2026 with reflections on recent travels in France, from the impressive fortified city of Belfort to a fleeting visit out west and a very memorable French apéritif. This episode also introduces a new reading list for the year, with two French novels to explore together, and wraps up with a “French in a Flash” segment focused on town centers, useful vocabulary, and everyday expressions. A gentle mix of travel impressions, culture, language, and books to start the year.