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Marc Charbonnet
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Legendary decorator, baker and raconteur, Marc Charbonnet, discusses all things design and history with his beloved friends and neighbors in Saint Francisville, Louisiana. 

  1. 6D AGO

    See the Ville: James/Jim Dart

    Marc welcomes architect James Dart, a proud son of Louisiana whose career spans New York City, Italy, and Saint Francisville. From teaching architecture and running an urban design program in Italy to restoring historic buildings back home, James reflects on love, legacy, and the pull of small-town roots. He shares stories of meeting his husband David on New Year’s Eve, caring for his remarkable mother, and helping shape the preservation and future of Saint Francisville. A thoughtful, charming conversation about architecture, history, and coming home.

    30 min

  2. FEB 16

    See the Ville: David Parker

    Marc sits down with David Parker, general manager of The Saint Francisville Inn and a man whose journey spans Mississippi roots, New York City life, floral design, and Southern hospitality. From social work and cancer survival to building a nationally recognized floral business and helping shape Saint Francisville into a true destination, David shares how service, creativity, and community have guided every chapter of his life. A thoughtful conversation about finding your place—and thriving there.

    26 min

  3. FEB 2

    Heather Jenkins Luncheon

    Marc drops in on a lively ladies’ luncheon and happily crashes the party, joining Heather Jenkins, Heather Melancon, Kelly Hickerson, and Ellen Kennon for an afternoon of candid conversation and playful banter. Hosted by Heather Jenkins—who runs a private cat rescue and somehow keeps a home with 23 cats impeccably fresh—the gathering quickly turns to design, creativity, community work, and life in Saint Francisville. From renovation stories and paint palettes to volunteering, home restoration, and the joy of making spaces reflect the people who live in them, this episode feels like pulling up a chair at the table and listening in. Relaxed, funny, and full of local color, it’s a true slice of life in The Ville.

    28 min

  4. JAN 17

    See the Ville Episode 10: Susan Davis

    Marc welcomes Susan Davis, the beloved creative force behind Grandmother’s Buttons, a shop that became a Saint Francisville landmark and a destination for visitors from around the world. Susan shares how a drawer full of her grandmother’s buttons sparked a decades-long journey of design, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurship—transforming antique buttons into beautiful jewelry and building a business that reached museums and historic sites across the globe. Their conversation wanders through the history of buttons, the stories behind her iconic building, brushes with Hollywood, and the joy of returning to creativity in retirement. A rich, nostalgic, and fascinating visit with one of the town’s true originals.

    28 min

  5. 12/08/2025

    See the Ville Episode 9: Kenny Havard

    Marc sits down with Kenny Havard, West Feliciana’s parish president and a proud native of Jackson, Louisiana. Kenny talks about growing up in East Feliciana, his two terms in the state legislature, and what led him back home to focus on local leadership. Together, he and Marc dive into community life, the future of the parish, and the energy behind major projects shaping West Feliciana today. A candid, down-to-earth conversation with one of the parish’s most recognizable voices.

    45 min

  6. 11/21/2025

    See the Ville Episode 8: Karen Snyder

    Marc welcomes Karen Snyder, a Saint Francisville resident whose life shines with service, creativity, and compassion. Karen shares the path that led her to lead the local food pantry and to study for the diaconate at Grace Episcopal Church, all while nurturing her creative spirit as a former band director and dedicated weaver. She and Marc talk about the quiet challenges many neighbors face, the joy found in helping others, and the simple grace of gratitude. A warm and inspiring conversation about faith, community, and living a life of purpose.

    25 min

  7. 11/04/2025

    See the Ville Episode 7: Brandon Branch

    Brandon Branch is my latest guest, and I’m thrilled to have him here on See The Ville. Brandon and his husband Jim moved to St. Francisville in 2019, and their arrival truly helped spark a new wave of energy in our little town. Their stunning renovation of the historic St. Francisville Inn — and the creation of its award-winning restaurant and bar, The Saint — inspired a whole renaissance of new restaurants, shops, and creativity throughout the historic district. Brandon is a true renaissance gentleman — a gifted interior designer and horticulturist, a New York Times best-selling author, a familiar face from Bravo’s Southern Charm Savannah, and so much more. Listen in; I know you’ll really enjoy this conversation.

    28 min

  8. 10/20/2025

    See the Ville Episode 6: Joshua Roberts

    Marc sits down with Josh Roberts, a fellow Louisianan whose creative journey has taken him from Baton Rouge to Boston, Los Angeles, and back home again. Josh shares how life’s twists—from working on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills to weathering the pandemic in L.A.—ultimately led him to write his debut novel, Bloodline: The Book of Charlotte, a Southern gothic fantasy steeped in Louisiana folklore and mystery. Together, Marc and Josh talk about writing as healing, the art of storytelling, and finding one’s way back to where it all began. Check out Joshua's Website [HERE]

    42 min
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Legendary decorator, baker and raconteur, Marc Charbonnet, discusses all things design and history with his beloved friends and neighbors in Saint Francisville, Louisiana. 

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  • Creator
    Marc Charbonnet
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 See the Ville
  • Show Website
    See the Ville