Guest Notes for Episode 286: How to eat like a local in France

…how much? Who gets the tip? Seriously think about eating at Les Halles. Lyon: Les Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse [https://www.halles-de-lyonpaulbocuse. com] Toulouse: Marché Victor-Hugo [https://www.marche-victor-hugo.fr/] What are some historical restaurants… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 330: To Airbnb or Not to Airbnb?

An Airbnb apartment: Airbnb pros and cons

…to mind, but are well-worth exploring. Bed & Breakfasts in France. If you typ in bedandbreakfast.com you get redirected to Vrbo which is a company in competition with Airbnb andContinue reading

Rebecca Rogers on the Education of Girls in France, Episode 339

On the Education of Girls in France

…girls in France. Doctor Rogers is a professor at the Université de Paris and conducts research under the banner of the CNRS (a major research entity in France). Her specialty… Continue reading

Transcript for Episode 399: Introducing your Partner to France

…mix for us. [00:38:58] Annie Sargent: No, it’s very nice. I agree. [00:39:00] Ready to come back? [00:39:00] Megan McKay: We’re ready to come back. [00:39:01] Annie Sargent: See, that’s… Continue reading

Transcript for Episode 189: Train Strikes in France, 2018 Edition

…majority shares in many companies.   Some examples of that are the electric company, the phone company, the water company, the train company, commuter trains and metros, buses, port authorities,… Continue reading

Transcript for Episode 446: Languedoc-Roussillon: A Journey Through One of France's Hidden Gem

…near the train station. And the rooms were really small and not the greatest, you know, I think it was basically right above like a McDonald’s. So, not the greatestContinue reading

Transcript for Episode 398: Sénanque Abbey and Gordes

Sénanque Abbey: Sénanque Abbey and Gordes Episode

…little bugs that you can’t see inside our bodies. [00:03:48] Annie Sargent: Viruses. [00:03:48] Elyse Rivin: Viruses, yes. Everyone out there hi, I’m coming off of a bout of COVID,… Continue reading

Transcript for Episode 441: Jean Jaurès and his Birthplace, Castres

and anti-anarchist. [00:28:13] Elyse Rivin: There was the beginning of what has come to be known as communist movement. And there were many different versions of what was considered andContinue reading

Transcript for Episode 252: A Scenic Drive along the Loire River

…in France, you have villages that have not even 100 people. Yeah. But this has basically the OZ even more has every kind of commerce you can imagine. I didn’t… Continue reading

Solo Travel in Paris: Ideas for Women, Episode 224

Corrie sporting a big smile in front of her Paris apartment

…better because there is no need to compromise with another person. And you always come back really happy. Many of the listeners of this podcast travel solo. It’s not because… Continue reading