One Day in Paris

river Seine and bateau mouche; one day in paris

…will help you whether you end up booking a tour with him or not. I don’t have a commercial relationship with his company, I invited him on the show because… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 363: Lafayette, the Hermione and the Arsenal of Rochefort

leads to the Atlantic, to visit the Hermione fregate, the ship that is the exact replica of the one that took the Marquis de LaFayette to the Colonies to help… Continue reading

Guest Notes for Episode 358: First Time in Paris Trip Report

…the rain! Walked by Napoleans tomb. Then had crepes. Found the Shakespeare and Company Shop. Bought some art outside. Then went on the boat tour down the Seine. Had dinner… Continue reading

Not to Miss in Bergerac and Monbazillac, Episode 355

The statue of Cyrano de Bergerac in Bergerac

…center. It was easy to park, an easy walk to all the restaurants, the bed was comfortable, breakfast was great. A nice value for the price. Restaurant and Wine Recommendations… Continue reading

The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Episode 181

Notre Dame Cathedral: hunchback of notre dame episode

…the reasons why is that the novel made the cathedral popular again Here are some of the questions we answer on the show: Some people claim that Notre Dame was… Continue reading

Auvillar in Occitanie, Episode 340

The circular covered market of Auvillar in Occitanie

…can come in no questions asked. If you’re from a green country and you’re not vaccinated you’ll need a PCR or antigenic test within 72 hours of departure. Most countries… Continue reading

Francophile-o-Meter

…20 👍 Can you sing La Marseillaise on command? 21 👍 Do you like to decorate your home with things that are in the shape of the Eiffel Tower? 22… Continue reading

Guest Notes for Episode 279: Family Vacation in Provence and the French Alps

…different varieties of cheese suggested on the podcast on Cheese. One of them being Comte that we liked a lot. We even brought some back home.   Day 1 Walk… Continue reading

Visiting Paris in August, Episode 188

Artitst painting Paris while standing on the pont des arts: visiting paris in august episode

…and we review them all in this episode of the podcast! What Closes in Paris in the Summer? People who are coming to Paris for the first time in August… Continue reading

Secrets to Finding an Apartment in Paris, Episode 153

Paris seen from the rooftops with quaint apartment houses

…save you time and will also insure that you make the right decision for your family. Secrets to Finding an Apartment in Paris Highlights Phil answers the following questions: Is… Continue reading