A Leisurely Trip Through France, Episode 374

A hilly French countryside with a vineyard in the foreground: A Leisurely Trip Through France episode

Do you ever wish you could take a leisurely trip through France? Where would you go? Carl shares great ideas because he's done it often!


The Charming Village of Bruniquel, Episode 325

The Chateau of Bruniquel

Bruniquel is listed as one of France's most beautiful villages and is a great place to visit. Should you go? What do you need to plan on? What will you see?


5 Things You Must Do in the Marais Poitevin, Episode 321

Boats tied to she side of a canal: Marais Poitevin Episode

Have you heard of the Marais Poitevin or Venise Verte? It's tucked away in the West of France near the Atlantic ocean and Annie and Elyse love it!


Starting a New Life in the Mayenne, Episode 320

The Mayenne River in Laval: New life in the Mayenne episode

The Mayenne department in France is tucked between Paris and Normandy, off the beaten track and yet full of charm. In this episode Sarah Smith shares her experience moving to France and some of her favorite things to do around her new home.


Gaillac Wine Country, Episode 315

Rabastens and the Tarn: Gaillac Wine Country episode

On this episode Elyse takes us on a lovely drive between Rabastens and L'Isle-sur-Tarn with stops along the way at several wineries. A great day-trip from Toulouse!


Running a Trail Race in the Alps, Episode 312

Race Bibs for Mollie and her husband: Running a trail race in the Alps episode

This trip report zooms in on running a trail race in the Alps. But we also share tips for learning French as an adult and the formula for a great family vacation in France.


A Slice of Life in the Hilltop Village of Sancerre, Episode 304

The hilltop village of Sancerre and the vineyards that surround it


The Auvergne Cheese Route, Episode 303

Salers cow resting in a beautiful landscape: Auvergne Cheese Route episode

If you love France and you love cheese, you must make plans to drive the Auvergne Cheese route soon!


Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, a Place of Refuge, Episode 301

Le Chambon sur Lignon stone bridge and river

Are you interested in discovering WW2 sites in France? This episode about Le Chambon-sur-Lignon takes us to a place where wonderful things happened during the Second World War, which is sometimes hard it find!


Castelnaudary, Cassoulet and Canal du Midi, Episode 300

Castelnaudary Basin on the Canal du Midi

Looking for places you can visit as a day-trip from Toulouse? We loved our visit to Castelnaudary. It is the world capital of Cassoulet, but it's also so charming! It is also a great place to start looking at Cathar chateaux.