Overview of Paris Museums, Episode 187

pyramid of the louvre seen from inside the louvre museum

Big museums, small museums, museums that present great temporary exhibits, museums that appeal to locals, museums famous for their permanent collection. Paris has them all! The question is which one do YOU want to see?


The Luxembourg Gardens in Paris, Episode 184

The Luxembourg Garden and French Senate under blue sky and lovly white clouds

Don't think about it twice! Listen to this episode to find out why you should be making time to go to the Luxembourg Gardens and WHY!


The Paris Historical Axis, Episode 182

Hippolyte Bellangé Un jour de revue sous l’Empire 1810: paris historical axis episode

The Paris Historical Axis is one of the coolest arcane bits of knowledge we've ever discussed on the show. Most people walk right past it and never see it because they don't know it's there. But it is and now you'll see it!


The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Episode 181

Notre Dame Cathedral: hunchback of notre dame episode

Ready for a refresher on the story of the Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo? This is the episode that will have you see the Cathedral in a whole new light!


Notre Dame Cathedral Stories, Episode 180

Notre Dame Cathedral seen in the evening light against a blue sky background

How do you make a visit to a Cathedral enjoyable and stimulating for modern people who are not well-versed in the imagery of the Middle Ages? You tell them where to look so they too can see the stories, of course!


10 Things to Do in Paris for First Time Visitors, Episode 179

the eiffel tower at night seen from paris rooftops; things to do in paris

What are the best things to do in Paris for first time visitors? What are the must-see attractions? Paris is a large city, you don't have a month, what can you leave off? How do you see it all without exhausting yourself? How do you tour Paris the smart way?


How to Protect Yourself from Pickpockets in Paris, Episode 154

man with wallet sticking out of his back pocket

Looking for specific advice on how not to get pick-pocketed while in Paris? This episode is there to help!


Secrets to Finding an Apartment in Paris, Episode 153

Paris seen from the rooftops with quaint apartment houses

Finding an apartment for rent in Paris can be a frustrating proposition. But Phil has done it several times and has come up with an excellent method that he shares in this episode of the Join Us in France Travel Podcast.


Tips for Using Uber in Paris, Episode 151

cars on the champs elysees in paris

Wondering if you can afford to use Uber in Paris? Wondering how Uber works in Paris? It's all in this short episode!


Paris Metro or Paris Bus? Episode 142

bus in Paris: paris bus or paris metro? what is best? : episode

In Paris, is it better to take the Metro or the Bus? What's easiest and fastest? Learn what locals know by listening to this episode!