Is Renting a Car in France Worth the Trouble? Episode 185

cars driving around the arc de triomphe in Paris

I'm Annie, the French parking queen. And I'm here to tell you when renting a car in France is a great idea and when it's the stupidest decision you'll ever make!


The Luxembourg Gardens in Paris, Episode 184

The Luxembourg Garden and French Senate under blue sky and lovly white clouds

Don't think about it twice! Listen to this episode to find out why you should be making time to go to the Luxembourg Gardens and WHY!


The Ultimate Guide to Toulouse, Episode 183

Place du Capitole Toulouse, Ultimate Guide to Toulouse Episode

Listen, we know France is a big beautiful country, but do yourself a favor and come on down to Toulouse. You won't believe how nice it is!


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!


Saint Bertrand de Comminges, a Day Trip from Toulouse, Episode 177

the Cathedral at Saint Bertrand de Comminges lit up at night

If you are spending a few days in the Toulouse area, Saint Bertrand de Comminges is an interesting and off the beaten track place to visit.


Mont Saint Michel Trip Report, Episode 176

overall view of the Mont Saint Michel on a cloudy day

What's the best strategy to visit the Mont Saint Michel in peace? Hint: at times it is so crowded that it's the least attractive place on earth despite its natural beauty!