Remembering the Spanish Flu and WW1, Episode 310
The Spanish flu was a terrible end to WW1. In this episode Annie and Elyse recap the history of this pandemic and compare it to what we're experiencing in 2020 with Covid-19. Annie also recommends a book about Eugene Jacques Bullard, a French-American hero of WW1
Easiest and Hardest Words to Say in French, Episode 309
Annie and Elyse chat about the easiest and hardest words to say in French. Some of these are pretty funny, let's try them, shall we?
Latin Quarter Highlights, Episode 308
How about a nice walk around the 5th Arrondissement or Latin Quarter in Paris? Annie and Phil have a lot of great ideas for those who are looking for inspiration.
Annie and Elyse Chat About Emily in Paris, Episode 307
Whether you've binged Emily in Paris or turned your nose up at it, you'll enjoy this conversation with Annie and Elyse about the 2020 Netflix hit everyone loves to hate.
Louis Vuitton Foundation, Episode 306
If you've ever considered visiting the Vuitton Foundation in Paris but didn't make it, Annie and Elyse chat about why you should go! And we also talk about the complicated history of the Jardin d'Acclimatation right next to it.
French Kings and the Catholic Church, Episode 305
How did France go from calling itself "the eldest daughter of the Catholic church" to the total rejection of the church by the leaders of French Revolution? Let's talk about it!
A Slice of Life in the Hilltop Village of Sancerre, Episode 304
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
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
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
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.