Show Notes for Episode 205: WWI Battlefields in France

…for Her Trip They found us through the Driving in France episode because they were looking to rent a car in France. Then Jennifer started to listen to other episodes… Continue reading

Transcript for Episode 13: A Perfect Day Trip to Reims from Paris

smiling angel on the Reims Cathedral; day trip to reims from paris

…you can drink champagne and not worry about driving. 43:45′ Champagne gets expensive, but there are some. The one I tried was Veuve Durand and it was fine. Blanc de… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 75: Bus Transportation in France

freeway entrance for the toll road that leads to Lyon

…you know what department you’re in? Here’s the map of French departments! Why You Are Better Off Without a Car In France Driving in major French cities is not conducive… Continue reading

Transcript for Episode 192: Moving to France on a Long Stay Tourist Visa

…came straight down here. I mean we stayed in a hotel on our way down, driving down but we came straight to the Gîte. Annie: [00:54:29] But you didn’t have… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 86: Looking for Unique Experiences in France

…do not want to substitute anything for the wine that comes with the meal. Getting Speeding Tickets in France Driving in France: Janice got two speeding tickets on her last… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 176: Mont Saint Michel Trip Report

…most direct way to get to Mont Saint-Michel. When returning to Paris he decided to do it the other way, driving through Bayeux. Quick Walk-Through of Rennes [03:45] Quick two-hour… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 91: Tipping and 10 Things You Didn't Know About France

…the small town wants to discourage people from driving in to the historic center. Water Activities As far as fun activities for a teenage girl, I suggest you look into… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 170: Dealing with food allergies in France

…Great [49:30] What Erin loved about driving in France is the “aire de repos”. They drove the A10 to Amboise, and found that the rest stops were really nice and… Continue reading

First Time in Paris

Alexander III bridge in Paris

…for Visiting Paris You’ll Actually Use, Episode 222   Don’t Drive in Paris Do-Not-Drive-in-Paris. Just don’t. You’ll probably go crazy with the unfamiliar driving habits of the natives, you won’t… Continue reading

Tips for a Visit to Etretat in Normandy, Episode 231

cliff of Etretat in Normandy with dramatic sea and sky

…because it’s the kind of place where you can’t do very much without driving. Janice rented an AirBnB and stayed a week, which was plenty of time. The AirBnB hostess… Continue reading