From Ballet to Cabaret in Paris, Episode 53

creative montage of the eiffel tower, grand palais, la défense and a dancer in the foreground

on stage and had a free life. Cabaret came to be in the wake of this freedom the dancers experienced. Cabaret put forward very sensual dance, the dancers were almost… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 176: Mont Saint Michel Trip Report

…Email: annie@joinusinfrance.com. [60:00] French Tip of the Week: c’est bientôt Noël [60:45] French History Brief: La Guillotine Next week’s show is going to be on Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges. Thank you for listening,… Continue reading

Best Parks In and Around Paris, Episode 290

The colonade at Parc Monceau: best parks in and around Paris episode

…was the Grand Master of the Free Masons in Paris. So it was designed to reflect on the philosophy of the Free Masons in France. In the middle of it… Continue reading

How to enjoy the best of Christmas in Paris, Episode 368

Red shiny shoes at La Samaritaine: the best of Christmas in Paris episode

FREE concert Dec 22- 20h30 Traditional Christmas songs and chants – Choir and orchestra (15 to 40 euros) need to reserve Dec 25 – 16h Christmas concert – FREE organ… Continue reading

Le Marais Neighborhood in Paris, Episode 27

Place des Vosges in the Marais in Paris

…Marais as a gay neighborhood The feel of Paris More Must-See in Le Marais Place des Vosges Hôtel de Sully Musée Carnavalet (Closed until late 2019) Picasso Museum Cognacq-Jay (free)… Continue reading

Four Days in Strasbourg, Episode 436

Trip report with Marion and and Brenda: four days in Strasbourg episode

…went smoothly. It was Brenda’s first time going transatlantic. They stayed at the Hotel Cathédrale right by the Cathedral. Tight rooms, but a great breakfast and a comfortable hotel. They… Continue reading

Guest Notes for Episode 57: Burgundy Region and Wine

…and automotive, high communication technology. Among the largest companies are Seb, Dim, Algeco and Senoble account for the largest companies in Burgundy, according to their turnover (+ 400 million euros… Continue reading

Transcript for Episode 18s: D-Day History, Normandy Invasion Special

…that wonderful small island there across the channel. The Leader of the French Resistance: Charles de Gaulle You had the free French forces their head being Charles de Gaulle, who… Continue reading

Transcript for Episode 248: Versailles: Yes or No?

…site, then by all means go but for most people, it’s a big time commitment and it introduces a lot of complications to a short trip. The easiest way to… Continue reading

A Slice of Life in the Hilltop Village of Sancerre, Episode 304

The hilltop village of Sancerre and the vineyards that surround it

…his wife like the fact that few people in the village speak English, therefore forcing them to practice their French. It’s not touristy per se. There are visitors that come… Continue reading