Cordes-sur-Ciel, Episode 88

the hilly village of cordes-sur-ciel

Cordes-sur-Ciel is one of French people's favorite villages. It is both scenic and full of history. Discover why you should visit in today's episode!


Louis XIV Miraculous Child, Episode 87

Louis XIV on a horse: Louis XIV

In our on-going series about French history, Annie and Elyse take a look at the amazing story surrounding the birth of Louis XIV.


Looking for Unique Experiences in France, Episode 86

Janice at a cooking class and Janice trying some oysters on the half shell

Janice tells us about her love for unique experiences in France. For example, she ran both the Paris and the Bordeaux Marathons, she takes both cooking and French classes in France, she tried going to a Casino in France, and she rents her accommodations from Gîtes rather than hotels. She's one of a kind and fun to listen to!


Carla-Bayle in the Ariège, Episode 85

Man and woman visiting the town of Carla-Bayle and walking by a beautiful home with blue shutters and blue planters

Looking for a wonderful day-trip from Toulouse? Carla-Bayle is one you should consider especially if you can go in July or August when the art festival is going on!


Voltaire the Freethinker, Episode 84

statue of Volaire in Paris

Love him or hate him (French people in his day loved him), Voltaire made a huge impact on French history and culture. But what did he stand for exactly?


Trip Report Provence and Chamonix, Episode 83

Matt, his wife and daughters in front of snowy mountains in the Alps. Provence and Chamonix episode.

Thinking about visiting the Alps and Provence with your family? Matt has some great tips for you and reports on what he and the kids enjoyed best.


Trip Report Loire Valley and Dordogne, Episode 82

Matt's daughter having fun in a canoe with their mother at the helm: loire valley and dordogne episode

Family vacations in France are all about the outdoors, great food and discovering lovely old towns. Matt shares the details of how things went to him and his wife and their two daughter when visiting the Loire Valley and the Dordogne.


Mirepoix, Episode 81

half-timbered houses in Mirepoix

Mirepoix is both incredibly charming and off the beaten track. It packs a lot of charm in a small area! And wait until you see the cafés and restaurants!


Free Museums in Paris, Episode 80

Large semi circular painting at the Museum of modern Art of the city of Paris. Free Museums in Paris Episode

What are some great museums you can see for free in Paris? What will you see when you get there? Which ones are worth it? Let's talk about it!


The Curie Museum in Paris, Episode 79

Tucked in the Latin Quarter within the halls of the Sorbonne University, this small museum packs in a lot of history. If you're going to see it (and I think you should!) learn about Madame Curie's life by listening to this episode of the podcast.