A Brief History of the Bois de Boulogne, Episode 298

Lake, jogger and trees: Bois de Boulogne episode

Ready to escape the city? In this episode we talk about how the Bois de Boulogne came about and why you should go enjoy it today.


Visiting D-Day Sites with Kids, Episode 297

Cristina with husband and children: visiting D-Day sites with kids episode

Have you ever thought of taking your whole family to Normandy and D-Day sites? How do you prepare the kids for such an experience? Will they enjoy it? Let's talk about it!


Favorite Shopping Spots in Paris, Episode 294

La Bonne Mère de Famille store front: favorite shopping spots in Paris episode

Are you a shopper? You won't want to miss this list of favorite stores in Paris by the listeners of the podcast!


Brothers Meet in Paris, Episode 293

Erenesto and his brother at the Louvre: brothers meet in Paris episode

What do brothers who meet in Paris do once they get there? Ernesto, my guest on today's episode has lots of great tips for you!


Le Corbusier Sites in Paris, Episode 292

Maison Savoye: Le Corbusier in Paris episode

Do you think a home should be a machine for living? Le Corbusier did! And he built a lot of interesting sites in Paris that art and architecture fans will want to see. He is also a controversial person, and not just about his architecture. Let's talk about it!


An Overview of Haute Couture in Paris, Episode 291

Woman carrying a Louis Vuiton bag: Haute Couture in Paris episode

Calling all fashionistas! In this episode you'll learn how haute couture became so big in Paris. It turns out this is not exactly a new trend!


Best Parks In and Around Paris, Episode 290

The colonade at Parc Monceau: best parks in and around Paris episode

There are so many wonderful public parks in an around Paris, my guest on today's episode helps to choose the best one for you!


Lagrasse and Villerouge-Termenès, Episode 289

Famous bridge of Lagrasse: Lagrasse and Villerouge-Termenès Episode

Lagrasse and Villerouge-Termenès are two wonderful towns in the Aude department. We love the area for its Cathar history, its gastronomy and Corbières wines


Les Grands Magasins in Paris, Episode 287

The dome of the Galleries Lafayette: les grands magasins in Paris episode

Did you ever wonder how the big department stores in Paris came about? It turns out that it's a great dive into French history and the history of the emancipation of women too!


Searching for Joan of Arc in rural France, Episode 284

Golden statue of Joan of Arc on a horse: Searching for Joan of Arc in rural France episode

On this trip report Annie takes you on a quest for the Maid of Orĺéans with her guest Kim Loftus. We are searching for Joan of Arc in rural France and discuss many of the must-see sites related to this world-famous heroine.