Secularism and Free Speech in France, Episode 51

leaves covering a forest path with beautiful golden light

…Catholic Church. That’s why Americans and French people don’t generally see eye to eye when it comes to secularism and free speech. Free Speech Without the First Amendment In France… Continue reading

French Immersion Programs, Episode 288

Janice and 3 other women looking happy on a French immersion program

…and class size is small. There are 3 hour of classes in the morning, then either free time to do homework, or cooking classes, or visits. They center the experience… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 77: Paris Trip Report

…But when you see FreeWiFi as one of the choices it doesn’t mean free of charge, it means it’s a hotspot from the French cell company called Free. If you… Continue reading

Transcript for Episode 500: Episode 500: Celebrating France on Film

…and worry that they’re not going to be chic enough. You know what, France has learned to be like America, that is, people wear comfortable shoes, they wear comfortable clothes,… Continue reading

Exploring the Béarn, Episode 281

Pretty street in Salie de Béarn

…Béarn on the Chemin de Compostelle (Compostella pilgramage route) which means many of them have a huge Basilica church for little population today. That’s one of the things that makes… Continue reading

Guest Notes for Episode 256: Chateau-Thierry and the Battle of Belleau Wood

…Franco-American friendship. All of the cemeteries and monuments are currently maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission. [see www.ABMC.gov] NOTE: you can look up relatives buried in France from either… Continue reading

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

…connected and the restaurant was for their guests only. The hotel is just a bit outside of town, in some farmland. http://www.lepregaloffre.com/en/ Marseille – AC Hotel by Marriott. We dropped… Continue reading

Guest Notes for Episode 495: An Epic French Road Trip with a Yorkie

…pet to Europe, it is necessary to have a health certificate from the United States Department of Agriculture. www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel/ The animal must be chipped, be up to date with all… Continue reading

Transcript for Episode 222: 12 Tips for Visiting Paris You'll Actually Use

…the train. 13:47 Sure. 13:49 comment about that, because I was able to compare it to London trains. Uh huh. On the metro. And I really like the Paris Metro,… Continue reading

Transcript for Episode 266: 3 Common Mistakes Tourists Make in Paris

Woman looking sad that she dropped her ice cream cone: 3 common mistakes tourists make in Paris episode

…to JoinUsin france.com/audiotours, or install the free VoiceMap app on your phone. And then look for tours of Paris and there I be! Annie Sargent. Tours by Annie Sargent.  … Continue reading