Arles in Provence, Episode 66

The Roman Arena in Arles

…but when it comes to choosing just a few he tried to stir us towards one that doesn’t get so many visitors hoping smaller crowd would give us a better… Continue reading

Gourmet Escapades in the Rhône Valley, Episode 508

Annie Sargent, Jennifer and Emma Jerzyk: Gourmet Escapades in the Rhône Valley episode

…They traveled from Tavel to Lyon, savoring fine wines and gourmet meals along the way. Get the podcast ad-free Gourmet Escapades in the Rhône Valley Must-Know tips for a great… Continue reading

What happened during the Terror? Episode 367

Louis XVI decapitation: the terror episode

…rid of it later and then no-fault divorce didn’t come back until 1970, but in many ways the leaders of the French Revolution were ahead of their time. Other examples… 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

The Crusade Against the Cathars, Episode 388

The walled city of Carcassonne: crusade against the Cathars episode

…possible! [00:53:07] Get ready for your own great trip to France with Annie [00:53:42] French expression of the week [00:57:18] French news [00:59:07] Travel news [01:01:45] Personal update [01:03:32] TestContinue reading

Josephine Baker enters the Pantheon in Paris, Episode 365

Josephine Baker in her military uniform and in full makeup as a performer

…the Pantheon in Paris The Pantheon (in the 5e arrondissement) was built in the 1700s by Jacques Germain Soufflot and the avenue that leads to it is named Soufflot. It… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 110: The Cannes Film Festival

…Cannes, the Duke and Dutchess of Windsor come by train with 100 suitcases, and the Cannes Casino houses a fantastic dinner. This Casino is not there anymore, but I’m told… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 114: Southwest of France with Children Trip Report

a protest vote. For example, France sends many far-right candidates to the EU Parliament (the party of Marine Le Pen). These representatives of the French people at the European Parliament… Continue reading

Guest Notes for Episode 418: First Visit to France as a Solo Traveler

…day I landed in Paris it was 100 degrees F. But the humidity wasn’t bad (where I live in the southern US the high humidity drives the heat index up… Continue reading

Transcript for Episode 413: Travel Fast and Slow in Brittany and Paris

…want tickets come a week before and that’s it. And hopefully, if it’s a week before you really mean this, you’re really coming instead of, you know, ah, I want… Continue reading