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The Smart Way to Visit Provence, Episode 232

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…year and it’s free. There’s also the Fête de la Musique on June 21st, but that’s not related and not every village will have activities. Tractor “ConventionOne morning they… Continue reading

Guest Notes for Episode 497: Off-Season Travel Bliss: Provence and Côte d'Azur Explored

…you came? The trip did feel pretty fast. In my research (which included listening to the podcast!), I kept finding more and more places I wanted to visit. We tried… 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

Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Tours

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First, install the free VoiceMap app on your phone: Order Activation Codes Directly from Annie at a Discount IMPORTANT: You will receive an email from tours@joinusinfrance.com with the activation codes…. Continue reading

Transcript for Episode 191: A Great Visit to the Chateau of Pau

freeway, but you get freeway almost all the way to Tarbes. And then you get off the freeway to go to get to Lourdes. And then you get back onContinue reading

Show Notes for Episode 186: Is It Possible To Visit The Mont Saint Michel As A Day Trip From Paris?

…brought to you by Patreon supporters and Addicted to France, the small group tour company for people who want to enjoy France to the fullest with zero stress. Check out… Continue reading

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

…the required list, for all the things you for your particular type of visa. Claire: [00:06:22] So, passport photos, your valid passport. We had to provide proof of address in… Continue reading

Walking the French Chemin de Compostelle, Episode 296

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…in France. The end of the hiking season is October. On average there are about 100 people walking the French Chemin de Compostelle per day. But as we’ll see in… Continue reading

Bastides in the Southwest of France, Episode 329

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…idea of this original bastide and developed it. The area was coming out of a difficult war and people were terrified. He decided to attract as many of them as… Continue reading