A Great Visit to the Chateau of Pau, Episode 191

Visiting the southwest? You should consider a visit to the Chateau of Pau because it's a great furnished castle and full of wonderful stories.


12 Perfect Spots for a Picnic in Paris, Episode 190

people having a picnic in paris at the Luxembourg Gardens

What are the best places to have a picnic in Paris? Is it OK to open a bottle of wine in a park in Paris? Where are the best places to get your picnic foods? It's all in today's episode!


Visiting Paris in August, Episode 188

Artitst painting Paris while standing on the pont des arts: visiting paris in august episode

On today’s episode, Annie and Elyse chat about the pitfalls and joys of visiting Paris in August. Things are different in Paris in the summer months and we review them all in this episode of the podcast!


Overview of Paris Museums, Episode 187

pyramid of the louvre seen from inside the louvre museum

Big museums, small museums, museums that present great temporary exhibits, museums that appeal to locals, museums famous for their permanent collection. Paris has them all! The question is which one do YOU want to see?


Is It Possible To Visit The Mont Saint Michel As A Day Trip From Paris? Episode 186

mont saint michel with imagined train tracks going all the way to the mont

You really want to see the Mont-Saint-Michel next time you visit Paris? And you want to do this in one day? Yes it's possible and we explain how in this episode.


The Paris Historical Axis, Episode 182

Hippolyte Bellangé Un jour de revue sous l’Empire 1810: paris historical axis episode

The Paris Historical Axis is one of the coolest arcane bits of knowledge we've ever discussed on the show. Most people walk right past it and never see it because they don't know it's there. But it is and now you'll see it!


The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Episode 181

Notre Dame Cathedral: hunchback of notre dame episode

Ready for a refresher on the story of the Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo? This is the episode that will have you see the Cathedral in a whole new light!


Notre Dame Cathedral Stories, Episode 180

Notre Dame Cathedral seen in the evening light against a blue sky background

How do you make a visit to a Cathedral enjoyable and stimulating for modern people who are not well-versed in the imagery of the Middle Ages? You tell them where to look so they too can see the stories, of course!


10 Things to Do in Paris for First Time Visitors, Episode 179

the eiffel tower at night seen from paris rooftops; things to do in paris

What are the best things to do in Paris for first time visitors? What are the must-see attractions? Paris is a large city, you don't have a month, what can you leave off? How do you see it all without exhausting yourself? How do you tour Paris the smart way?


Family Christmas in France, Episode 178

Sign that says "Noël" which means Christmas in French. Christmas in france episode.

Ready to celebrate Christmas like the French?Here's how we do it!