Show Notes for Episode 137: Paris Packing List

Paris Packing List Episode Highlights Download the packing list. [4’11”] Americans tend to dress more casually than French people. [6′] There is a Paris Style. [7’50”] How to dress forContinue reading

Final Schedule for the Bootcamp 2023

…(Duclos company) Thu, visit to Foix: Pickup at 2 PM, return to Toulouse at 8 PM. Big green Verbus vehicle. Fri, visit to Airbus. Pickup at 1:15 PM, return to… Continue reading

Proceed to Checkout

a credit card (even if you don’t have an a PayPal account). Once the payment is received, an email with activation codes that will allow you to download your tour(s)… Continue reading

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

…make your own meals from the grocery store or do a little research using Yelp to find the rare place that will serve your needs. When vegans come to France… Continue reading

Huguenot Heritage in France, Episode 427

The Protestant Cross: Huguenots in France episode

…the fields of art, science, and commerce. Many Huguenots eventually emigrated from France to other countries, such as England, Germany, the Dutch Republic, and the Americas, where their beliefs were… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 486: Exploring the Life and Art of Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun

ELIZABETH VIGEE LE BRUN – ARTIST AND ROYAL FAVORITE 1755-1842 Born and died in Paris Famous for being one of the greatest portraitist artists of the 18th century and forContinue reading

Tips for Driving in France, Episode 138

More on driving in France, woman driving in France

…10 over the speed limit. So, if you don’t have a lead foot, you should be OK. The car rental company will forward the ticket to you BTW, don’t think… Continue reading

Growing Roots in the Southwest of France, Episode 344

House that Georgia bought: growing roots in the southwest of France

…still numbered in charming old French handwriting. There is a secret passageway leading to the house behind it as well. Georgia found out about all of these things from the… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 381: The Shocking History of Saint Denis Basilica

Saint Denis Basilica stained glass windows

…story of St Denis and his companions, and the right-side portal is dedicated to the last rites, and the communion. Even more revealing and fascinating is that because of all… Continue reading

Our Favorite Value Boutique Hotels

Hotel room in France; value boutique hotels

…be further from the truth! In Paris, most hotels are privately owned or belong to small chains. They cultivate the “boutique” feel because they are too small to compete onContinue reading