Picardie Trip Report, Episode 215

Chateau of Chantilly surrounded by water with a dramatic blue sky and white clouds

…little time myself. But I live on the southern side of the country in Toulouse, which probably explains a lot. But for those of us who are in search of… Continue reading

Public Holidays in France, Episode 227

Spring meadow with little white flowers and sun rays: public holidays in france episode

…I decided to produce this episode because this is one of the most common question people ask me every year. But once you get the big picture, it’s pretty easy… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 134: The Lure of Montmartre

Little grocery cornerstore in Montparnasse called Au Marché de la Butte featured on the movie Amélie Poulain

The Lure of Montmartre Examined: Is It All It’s Cracked Up to Be? Where is Montmartre? Montmartre is a Paris neighborhood, 4.5 kilometers north of the Seine River and the… Continue reading

Great Destinations in France for Families, Episode 219

Jessica's son looking up at umbrellas lining a street in France and taking a picture. Great Activities in France for Families with Children episode.

…rooms and having a kitchen is always wonderful when traveling with children. See the complete list the specific properties where they stayed in the Guest Notes (blue button below). Great… Continue reading

Ultimate Guide to Getting Around France, Episode 254

Modern train platfornt: Getting Around France episode

…do not show you those low-cost airline regional flights because they can’t make a commission from them. If you don’t know to search out those flights, you’ll never see them!… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 116: Normandy WW2 Trip Report

…ditches all over rural France! Narrow roads don’t mean that you should drive super slow, people coming behind you will expect you to go the speed limit until someone comes… 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

Show Notes for Episode 329: Bastides in the Southwest of France

Again, I want to thank my Patrons for supporting the show and giving back. Patrons get several exclusive rewards for doing so, you can see them at PATREON.COM/JOINUS. Thank you… Continue reading

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