Hondelatte Raconte
Hondelatte Raconte, presented by Christophe Hondelatte and published by Europe 1, retells French true crime stories, faits divers and portraits of notable figures. The feed lists 100 episodes, updated daily, typically 14 to 16 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads per episode are 8,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a rate of $144 to $625 per episode.
Daily French true crime from a major national radio publisher, with a large back catalogue
- Ratings on Apple Podcasts average 4.5 across 168 reviews, with 132 five-star ratings.
- 741 episodes in the Apple catalogue and daily releases keep the show in regular listener rotation.
- Long-form narrative episodes of 12 to 16 minutes suit a mid-roll host-read placement.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, solo monologue, multi-part serial
- Tone
- narrative, measured
- Language
- French
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 12 to 16 minutes per part, 35 to 45 minutes for debriefs
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Europe 1
- Categories promoted
- subscriptions
- Affiliate links
- No
The description promotes the 'Hondelatte raconte Premium' subscription, a publisher product, and no third-party sponsor mentions appear in the feed titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles such as 'Erwan, rescapé du Bataclan' and 'Jacques Fesch, saint et assassin' cover violent crime and terrorism, so the show is flagged for violence.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.europe1.fr/emissions/hondelatte-raconte |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1146402624 |
| RSS feed | feeds.audiomeans.fr/feed/7773697e-dd5d-4650-808b… |
Benchmark score: 33 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Le garçon dont on voulait faire une fille - Le récit (1/2) | 2026-10-17 | 15 min |
| Le garçon dont on voulait faire une fille - Le récit (2/2) | 2026-10-17 | 12 min |
| Le garçon dont on voulait faire une fille - Le débrief | 2026-10-17 | 16 min |
| Hondelatte raconte : L'année 1986 [5/5] | 2026-10-16 | 39 min |
| Michou, prince bleu de Montmartre - Le récit [1/2] | 2026-10-16 | 14 min |
| Michou, prince bleu de Montmartre - Le récit [2/2] | 2026-10-16 | 13 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago.
Conteur hors pair, Christophe Hondelatte tient les auditeurs en haleine avec ses récits ciselés et captivants. Faits divers, parcours singuliers et portraits de personnalités... Il remet en perspective et raconte les histoires qui ont fasciné les Français avant de les disséquer en compagnie de ses invités. Découvrez chaque jour un nouveau récit en avant-première, des archives et des séries…
About Hondelatte Raconte
Hondelatte Raconte is a French true crime and news podcast presented by Christophe Hondelatte and published by Europe 1, according to the show's feed and website. The show retells faits divers, personal stories and portraits of public figures, often split into two-part narratives followed by a debrief. Episodes typically run 14 to 16 minutes, and the feed is updated daily.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 168 ratings with an average of 4.5 out of 5, and 132 of those ratings are five stars. The catalogue lists 741 episodes since 2016. Listener figures are not published; estimates place downloads at 8,000 to 25,000 per episode, and the audience skews toward French adults aged 35 and older.
The feed shows no third-party sponsors, only the publisher's own subscription offer. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll placement would cost about $144 to $625 per episode. Brands seeking French-language reach in true crime, or subscription launches, are the best fit, subject to the show's violent subject matter.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Hondelatte Raconte can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Hondelatte Raconte
How much does Hondelatte Raconte charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 8,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $144 to $625 per episode. Rates are estimates and are not published by the show.
What is Hondelatte Raconte about?
Hondelatte Raconte is a French podcast in which Christophe Hondelatte retells true crime stories, news events and portraits of public figures, followed by debriefs with guests.
How do I contact Hondelatte Raconte about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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