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!


Lagrasse and Villerouge-Termenès, Episode 289

Famous bridge of Lagrasse: Lagrasse and Villerouge-Termenès Episode

Lagrasse and Villerouge-Termenès are two wonderful towns in the Aude department. We love the area for its Cathar history, its gastronomy and Corbières wines


Searching for Joan of Arc in rural France, Episode 284

Golden statue of Joan of Arc on a horse: Searching for Joan of Arc in rural France episode

On this trip report Annie takes you on a quest for the Maid of Orĺéans with her guest Kim Loftus. We are searching for Joan of Arc in rural France and discuss many of the must-see sites related to this world-famous heroine.


Exploring the Béarn, Episode 281

Pretty street in Salie de Béarn

Looking to discover a new part of France? The Béarn has so much charm! Patty tells us all about her explorations of this lesser-known part of France!


Rennes-le-Château: a Place of Legend, Episode 280

Church in Rennes-le-Château

Looking for a little mystery in a beautiful part of France? Rennes-le-Château and nearby Bugarach in Occitanie might be the ticket!


A visit to Limoux in Occitanie, Episode 277

Photo of Limoux's bridge and Aude river

When visiting the southwest of France, especially Carcassonne, you might want to add Limoux to your itinerary!


Fall in Love with Corsica, Episode 267

Houses on the port in Bastia: Fall in Love with Corsica episode

If you love stunning wild vistas, great gastronomy and off the beaten track gems, we're pretty sure you'll love Corsica! Click play and learn why!