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

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

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

…Haussmann. Covered Passages: Start A la Mere de Famille (35 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris) then Passage Verdeau, Passage Jouffroy and Passage des Panoramas Rue Mouffetard between Place de… 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

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

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

France How-To

Gears, Wheels and Cogs: France How-To Episodes

Free Museums in Paris: Which Ones Are Worth It? What are some great museums you can see for free in Paris? What will you see when you get there? Which… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 122: The Verdon Gorge, Provence and Carcassonne

…stations of the cross going up too. The chapel is open at night, which is not common, so people can wander in if they want to. The town overlooks the… Continue reading

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French Pastries: raspberry tart and lemon tart. Are you getting ready to tour France?

…to visit to listen to Annie Sargent and her guests talk about France and your area of interest. Episode Map A Passion Project This site and podcast are a passionContinue reading

Saint-Germain-des-Prés Neighborhood, Episode 196

café de flore on boulevard saint-germain

…was long ago. By now, St-Germain is where you’re going to run into a lot of English-speaking visitors in search of Bohemian Paris. Some of them will be on their… Continue reading

Famous Painters in Nice, Episode 357

Résistance Résurrection Libération by Marc Chagall: Famous Painters in Nice episode

…in some detail: Matisse, Chagall and Yves Klein. Why did they love Provence so much? Was it because painters and photographers are always in search of great light? Whatever the… Continue reading