Transcript for Episode 493: Family, Fun and France

…Us in France travel podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Annie Sargent and Copyright 2024 by AddictedToFrance. It is released under a Creative Commons, attribution, non-commercial, no derivatives license…. Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 328: A Vacation in the French Alps with a Baby

…PATREON.COM/JOINUS. Thank you to all of you for supporting the show, some of you for many years now, you are fantastic, and a shout-out this week to new patrons John… Continue reading

To Airbnb or Not to Airbnb? Episode 330

An Airbnb apartment: Airbnb pros and cons

…and more scrutiny because it has disrupted the travel market and now rents more rooms than several hotel chains combined. Even if you think it’s great that the hotel industry… Continue reading

The Rules of Driving in France, Episode 16

country landscape in the Gers in southern France; the rules of driving in france

…Notes Below For More Details Common misconceptions about driving in France Things to consider before renting a car in France French terminology you need to understand Navigation tips Speed limits… Continue reading

Carla-Bayle in the Ariège, Episode 85

Man and woman visiting the town of Carla-Bayle and walking by a beautiful home with blue shutters and blue planters

…Bastide and developed it further. It’s difficult for us to imagine how small places in the middle of nowhere today could have been such important centers for commerce. It always… Continue reading

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

…accept it, I’ll never see these people again anyway, so I do what makes me comfortable. You should also wear whatever makes you comfortable and ignore the rest. Private beaches…. Continue reading

Transcript for Episode 20: Albi and Toulouse-Lautrec

…started in 1972, and it was created by committee as a way to preserve a building, or geographical location, or–as is the case with Albi–the whole city center. These are… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 16: The Rules of Driving in France

country landscape in the Gers in southern France; the rules of driving in france

Common Misconceptions About Driving in France -Driving in France is chaotic like in Italy -They drive on the left like in the UK -They’re aggressive/rude drivers (a bit “undisciplined” but… Continue reading

Transcript for Episode 14: A Day Trip to Versailles from Paris

Versailles Château courtyard; day trip to versailles from paris

…of the king, could come to the court. Now obviously, if you are poor poper, if you were Baker, you might not have the statute to come to the court,… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 96: Layover in Paris, Tour Guide Secrets

Anna and Emmanuel, founders of TripAside; layover in Paris

…4 – in front of the Sheraton Hotel between terminals 2C and 2E. Phone: 33 148160215 Email: bdm-aerogares@bagagesdumonde.com. Open every day 6 AM until 9:30 PM. See the Eiffel Tower:… Continue reading