Marseille, Episode 37
Marseille is second biggest city in France today, and it has its warts (Paris does too!) Annie and Elyse talk about Marseille, its history and why it's not as scary as you might have heard!
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
Top Attractions in Aix-en-Provence, Episode 33
Aix-en-Provence is the gateway drug to Provence. Go once and you'll want to see it all! You have been warned! In this episode Annie and Elyse discuss the history of Aix, why it's so popular, and what you shouldn't miss when you're there.
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!
Top Attractions in Toulouse, Episode 31
Are you thinking about visiting Toulouse? Do you want to see more of France and venture outside of Paris? This episode is for you!
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.