Show Notes for Episode 177: Saint Bertrand de Comminges, a Day Trip from Toulouse

…to you by Patreon supporters and Addicted to France, the Tour Company that specializes in small group and custom tours in France. And we’ve a great tour coming up in… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 185: Is Renting a Car in France Worth the Trouble?

…warned! The best way to connect with me is via email annie@joinusinfrance.com or if you have a question you’d like answered on the show, email me at annie@joinusinfrance.com! Au revoir!… Continue reading

Transcript for Episode 422: Going Back to Paris as a Family

…France Travel Podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Annie Sargent and Copyright 2022 by Addicted to France. It is released under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial, No Derivatives license…. 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

…coins, depending) –Free discs -No parking sign -Don’t leave anything in sight. Burglaries are common. In Case of Emergency -Constat amiable (amicable accident report) -If there is no injury, otherwise… Continue reading

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

…when it comes to access to vaccines. Some are denouncing unequal treatment and explain why that’s not fair. Some even say this will lead to employment discrimination. You’re vaccinated? I’ll… 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

A Brief History of the Chemin de Compostelle, Episode 390

The Church of the Virgin in Le Puy en Velay: Chemin de Compostelle episode

The Chemin de Compostelle, Camino de Santiago, or Saint James Way is a series of pilgrimage routes that all lead to Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain. There are many… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 355: Not to Miss in Bergerac and Monbazillac

…to the area, settled, and used wine (they were Christians). Under the Wisigoths and then the Merovingians, wine commerce flourished, especially as the Dordogne River was ideal for the transporting… Continue reading

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

Eric's wife posing in front of the Paris Opera with scammers working in the background

…from London stopped at Gare du Nord. I had suggested they take a taxi but they chose to use public transportation and that was complicated. Gare du Nord can be… Continue reading

Operation Overlord and the Battle of Normandy, Episode 201

operation overlord: historical marker at the Pointe du Hoc

…Mercure Mont Saint Michel offers comfortable spacious rooms with private parking. The hotel is 3 km away from the Mont, but there is a free bus. Think of it like… Continue reading