The Catacombs and the Montparnasse Neighborhood, Episode 39
Montparnasse, the Catacombs in Paris, and French cemeteries are on the menu today as we prepare to celebrate Halloween or Toussaint aka All Saint's Day in France. Montparnasse is a great area of Paris for budget travelers and visitors who want to experience every day life in Paris. There you can also visit the Montparnasse cemetery and the Paris Catacombs, as well as some wonderful Paris Brasseries. Enjoy the show!
Chocolate and Macarons, Episode 36
Chocolates and Macaroons are some of what make France a wonderful place. We give you tips on where to find the best, historical background, and we make your mouth water just a little bit!
Pastries of Northern France, Episode 35
On today's show we go back to the pâtisserie and we’re having seconds as we talk about French pastries of the north of France wich include Tarte Tatin, the Brioche Vendéenne, the Eclairs, the Napoleons, the Madeleines, the Pain d'épices, just to name a few.
French Pastries of Southern France, Episode 34
July and August in France: Les Grandes Vacances, Episode 32
What you need to know about July and August in France. Which parts of France will be deserted and which parts will get mobbed? You can avoid unpleasant surprises by learning how French people operate on vacation in this episode!
Survival French with Todd Newman, Episode 30
Being in a foreign country where you don't speak the language well can be a challenge for anyone, but in France it doesn't have to be. French people are accommodating to visitors who are not fluent in French, on one condition: learn a few words!
Explore the Covered Passages in Paris, Episode 29
Have you thought about going out of your way to visit the best covered passages in Paris? Here's what you need to know to pick the right ones for you, because remember, some are fancy and others are grungy. There is something for everyone on today's episode!
French Wine Regions and Loire Valley Wines, Episode 28
Elyse takes us on a general tour of major French wine regions, talks about various AOC wines and explains how the wine business is organized in general terms. Then she goes into more detail about the wines of the Loire Valley, which are really lovely.
Le Marais Neighborhood in Paris, Episode 27
The Marais is a neighborhood in Paris that features small medieval streets, amazing mansions, great shops, cafés and restaurants, as well as some amazing museums. This is your free audio guide to how you can best visit this most charming Paris area.
Chartres Cathedral, Episode 26
If you love Gothic architecture and stained-glass windows, you need to listen to this episode because sooner or later you'll want to venture out to Chartres. And it is close enough to Paris that you can visit it on a Day-Trip from Paris!