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

Sometimes you feel like settling down somewhere for a month and get to know an area. You may want to do that again the following year, and the year after that. That's how my guest discovered Sancerre.


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.


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.


Walking the French Chemin de Compostelle, Episode 296

Women walkers on the chemin de Compostelle: walking the French chemin de Compostelle episode

Let's talk about walking the Chemin de Saint Jacques de Compostelle as a solo female traveler. My guest explains all the things you need to know to make it a wonderful experience


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!