Strategies for Visiting the Louvre Museum, Episode 21

louvre pyramid with reflections of the stone building against the glass

A visit to the Louvre museum can be the best thing you'll do in Paris IF you are prepared, learn the ropes, and follow a good plan. Annie and Elyse chat about the Louvre and Elyse shares her tip as a tour guide who's taken lots of people through this institution!


Albi and Toulouse-Lautrec, Episode 20

Albi at sunset: Tarn river and old city.

Albi is definitely a place you should visit in the South West of France! Elyse tells us why in today's episode of the podcast!


Strasbourg, France, Episode 18

Petite France in Strasbourg, France

Strasbourg and Alsace are such a wonderful part of France! Elyse takes us to the gorgeous region of Alsace--where she used to live--and we linger in the city of Strasbourg.


How to Prepare for Your Visit to the Orsay Museum, Episode 15

orsay museum seen from the seine river

Thinking of visiting the Orsay Museum in Paris? It's a wonderful place, but it's usually crowded so you'd better learn a little bit about it before you go!


A Day Trip to Versailles from Paris, Episode 14

Is Versailles worth the trip or not? Some people absolutely LOVE it while others think it's over the top. It is certainly an important part of French history and in this episode we give you tips on how to avoid the lines!


A Perfect Day Trip to Reims from Paris, Episode 13

smiling angel on the Reims Cathedral; day trip to reims from paris

How about venturing out of Paris to go drink some champagne at the source? Let's talk about how to do that in one day on the TGV bullet train!


Should You Go to the Eiffel Tower? Episode 12

The Eiffel Tower with its top in the clouds and the dome of the Invalides

Is the Eiffel Tower Worth the Visit? Is It a Tourist Trap? You'll be able to decide for yourself after listening to this episode of the podcast!


Champagne Region, Episode 11

Champagne flutes on a table: champagne region episode

Who were the key players in the development of Champagne? Listen to this episode to find out and prepare your trip to the lovely Champagne Region of France, or at least, go there in spirit!


Cluny Museum Walking Tour, Episode 8

The back side of the Cluny Museum in Paris: Cluny Museum Walking Tour Episode

Let Elyse take you on a walking tour of the Cluny Museum. What will you see there? When we recorded this episode Annie hadn't seen it yet, but it's now a favorite. Listen to this episode and then maybe you'll want to see it too!


Latin Quarter Walking Tour, Episode 7

Place de la Sorbonne; Latin Quarter Walking Tour episode

Episode 7 of the Join Us in France Travel Podcast is all about the Latin Quarter. The atmosphere, the night-life, the shops you will find there and why you should go. We also give you a detailed description of the route you could take with all the street names and a map you can take on your trip.