Show Notes for Episode 110: The Cannes Film Festival
…friend Jean Zay who is the minister of culture at the time—and now in the Pantheon following his heroic acts of resistance. Cannes Started as a Film Festival for Free… Continue reading
Show Notes for Episode 392: The Jardin des Plantes in Paris
The Jardin des Plantes in Paris Composed of several buildings and a huge collection of greenhouses and gardens, the Jardin des Plantes is a 24 hectare (53 acre) park and… Continue reading
Burgundy Wine and Cooking Tours, Episode 337
…Ellen selected a tour company called Authentica Tours so they could see some of the countryside without renting a car. This is a small company that runs their tours in… Continue reading
Show Notes for Episode 80: Free Museums in Paris
…of the Eiffel Tower. Open every day 10am-6pm except on Mondays. Contains collections 1915 and newer, much like the Georges Pompidou Museum (episode 42) which isn’t free. Maison de Balzac,… Continue reading
Show Notes for Episode 211: WW1 Memorial Sites in France
…Distant Past When I was doing some research on this, I realized that there aren’t a lot of people searching for WW1 and I thought maybe I shouldn’t even do… Continue reading
When People Hate Paris, Episode 210
…a little knowledge and experience! #1 Data and WiFi in Paris Pay for data. It’s never free, but for most people this is not something they want to do without…. Continue reading
Guest Notes for Episode 242: A Multi-Generational Trip to Normandy and Brittany
…Caen airbnb, hosted by Christine, who has 3 listings. 2 bedroom, very clean, comfortable, lots of amenities, free parking in courtyard. https://abnb.me/6Y1SVuaPxX Freneuse airbnb, hosted by Virginie. Cottage in her… Continue reading
Show Notes for Episode 359: The Martyred Village of Oradour-sur-Glane
…identified as having taken part in the massacre were judged for their acts. The Commandant Diekmann who had led this company was dead, killed in Normandy, so the highest-ranking officer… Continue reading
Latin Quarter Highlights, Episode 308
… This map shows you most of the walk we discuss 🙂 Latin Quarter Highlights If you’re facing the famous bookstore called Shakespeare and Company, you have Notre Dame Cathedral… Continue reading
All Episodes by Month
…Provence A Weekend in Marseille Category: Provence August 2024 Gourmet Escapades in the Rhône Valley Categories: France How To, French Food & Wine Behind the Scenes at Paris 2024 Categories:… Continue reading