Show Notes for Episode 451: Why Life in France Is Wonderful

…of communities in France. But they only sell what’s in season. French people pay attention to where their food comes from in terms of how far it comes from andContinue reading

Why Life in France Is Awful, Episode 453

Person holding a sign with a frowny face on it: Why Life in France is Awful episode

…might—or might not—want to come to France. Are you a data person? Here’s a great source of data on what’s really going on in France. Do we pay too much… Continue reading

Adventures of a Solo Woman in Marseille, Episode 454

Eva Jorgensen in Marseille: solo woman in Marseilleepisode

for learning French at any age Flying taxis will be in operation around Paris by the 2024 Olympics and going forward Next week on the podcast: France for bookworms Copyright… Continue reading

Planning the Perfect Multi-Family French Vacation, Episode 472

Annie Sargent and Jennifer Hanniman: Planning the Perfect Multi-Family French vacation episode

…fitting nine people comfortably and handling their luggage effectively. In Provence they chose to let each family get their own car which gave them more flexibility. Group dynamics were crucial…. Continue reading

Notre Dame Fire: What Now? Episode 230

Stained-glass windows and stone columns inside Notre Dame before the fire of April 15, 2019

…within 5 year, which is lightning fast by French standards. This has to do with the fact that France will host the 2024 Olympics. Original Medial Roofs Burn Like Tinder… Continue reading

Hiking the Sentier Cathare, Episode 480

Annie Sargent and Christian Chauret (right): Sentier Cathare episode

…beliefs set them apart from the Catholic Church, leading to the brutal Albigensian Crusade in the 12th and 13th centuries. We discussed this in detail in episode 387 (Cathars Beliefs… Continue reading

Favorite Villages in the Lubéron, Episode 477

Annie Sargent and Elyse Rivin: Favorite Villages in the Lubéron Episode

…the hilltop splendor of Gordes, with its commanding views and sun-kissed stone buildings, to the unique and ancient stone huts of Les Bories, they unravel the stories that these places… Continue reading

Seaside Serenity: Exploring the Charentes-Maritimes, Episode 490

Annie Sargent and Katy Russell: Exploring the Charentes-Maritimes episode

…the perfect opportunity to explore the Charentes-Maritimes. Get the podcast ads-free Travel Perspectives Katy is based in Utah and she works for an online university. This was her first time… Continue reading

Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Episode 461

Bibliothèque Nationale de France Richelieu Site

…commissioned by Lous XV. You can see coins and medals in the Cabinet des Médailles. Also not to be missed is the Oval Room where they have a collection of… Continue reading

A Weekend in Marseille, Episode 509

Annie Sargent and Elyse Rivin: A Weekend in Marseille episode

…to the South of France. Get the podcast ad-free What’s the Best Way to Spend a Weekend in Marseille? Elyse started her adventure by taking a four-hour train from Toulouse… Continue reading