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!
Road Trip in France, Episode 25
Ever wanted to take a road trip in France? What is it like? What will you see? What if you want to camp? It's all in today's episode!
Extra: Elyse and Annie on the Amateur Traveler Show
We loved being invited on the Amateur Traveler Podcast and talk to Chris about Paris!
Bastille Saint-Antoine, Episode 24
Want to learn more about the Bastille in Paris? Almost nothing of it is left, but it has played a huge role in French history as explained by Elyse in today's episode.
The Medieval Walled City of Carcassonne, Episode 23
Learn about the walled medieval city of Carcassonne with Annie and Elyse!
Canal du Midi, Episode 22
Thinking about sailing the Canal du Midi? Or maybe just enjoying it from its banks? We think it's a great idea and we explain why in this episode!
Strategies for Visiting the Louvre Museum, Episode 21
A visit to the Louvre museum can be the best thing you'll do in Paris IF you are prepared, learn the ropes, and follow a good plan. Annie and Elyse chat about the Louvre and Elyse shares her tip as a tour guide who's taken lots of people through this institution!
Albi and Toulouse-Lautrec, Episode 20
Albi is definitely a place you should visit in the South West of France! Elyse tells us why in today's episode of the podcast!
A Primer on French Cheese, Episode 19
On today's show we explore the history and culture of cheese in France. We discuss types of cheese and how they're distributed by region. French people are crazy about cheese and Anglos are often overly cautious about cheese. We're here to tell you to live a little! Try some scary cheese next time you're in France, after all, it doesn't even seem to make them fat!