What's Special About Moissac, France? Episode 354
Have you ever heard of Moissac, a lovely small city in the southwest of France? Perfect for history lovers because it is a Unesco world heritage site.
A Visit to the Chateau de Chantilly, Episode 352
Annie and Elyse talk about their visit the Chateau de Chantilly and share their tips for the best way to visit it. It's a great day-trip from Paris and you'll enjoy the countryside as well as one of the best art collections anywhere!
The Liberation of the Mediterranean in 1944, Episode 349
In this episode of the podcast Annie and Elyse remember the Liberation of the Mediterranean by the Allies during WW2 on August 14th and 15th 1944.
Montauban in Occitanie, Episode 348
Annie and Elyse are making a stop in Montauban in Occitanie today and we're telling you all about it. Elyse did all the history research about this place and WOW!
Nice France Travel Guide, Episode 345
Are you dreaming about visiting the city of Nice on the French Riviera in Provence? So much to see there! This episode will help you select the best of Nice and provide an easy self-guided walking tour as well so you don't miss anything!
The New Normal in Paris in 2021, Episode 342
What's the new normal in Paris in 2021 now that the Covid-19 is almost in the rear-view mirror? We talk about it in this podcast episode.
Rebecca Rogers on the Education of Girls in France, Episode 339
Annie Sargent has a conversation with Rebecca Rogers about the education of women in France since the 1880s. France has an image of being progressive today, but it wasn't always so. We also talk about a few places you can go to see historical places of girl's education in France.
Napoleon: the Long and Short of It, Episode 335
Have you heard about Napoleon your whole life but don't really know what he was all about? This episode of the podcast is your chance to learn why he changed France forever #joinusinfrance
A Brief History of the Knights Templar in France, Episode 333
Knights Templar have a romanticized and exotic imagery attached to them. But reality is different from the lore that surrounds them. Annie Sargent and Elyse Rivin talk about it in this episode of the podcast.
The Inauguration of the Paris Metro, Episode 326
Let's talk about the inauguration of the Paris metro in 1900. How it went, why there was opposition to it and how it was a great success.