# When You’re Sick In France…

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Podcast: [France Made Simple](https://stenobird.com/podcast/france-made-simple-6755861)
Published: 2026-02-24T07:32:54+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/francemadesimple/episodes/When-Youre-Sick-In-France-e3fhc72
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## Resource

There’s an urban myth that the French are a nation of hypochondriacs and compared to us ‘stiff upper lip’ British, there’s certainly an element of truth in that.But is it them? Or is it having a system that actively encourages you to run to the doctor at the first sign of a snotty nose?Having been ill for the last week (and no, I haven’t been to the doctor!), I thought it was time to take a look at the differences between the French and the AngloSaxon world when it comes to being under the weather. And the things that (allegedly) prevent you from getting ill in the first place. Enjoy! And don’t forget to tell me what you’ve found to be different about life in France.

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