A Great Visit to the Chateau of Pau, Episode 191

In this episode we are going to learn about the “good” king Henry the 4th and his home town of Pau and share with you everything you need to have… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 148: Visiting Southern France in Winter

Episode Highlights with Timestamps [7’15] Why did you choose to come to France in the winter? [8’50] What sort of weather did you encounter? [10’30] Flying into Nice instead of… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 174: Collioure Travel Tips

…[05:51] Matt thinks that rest stops at French toll roads are great, he’s tried 4 different ones and liked them all! French people complain about rest stop food, but they… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 11: Champagne Region

and they are always mixed in various proportions. A 100% Chardonnay drink made in the Champagne area is called Blanc de Blanc, not Champagne. 22:00′ Pinot noir is a red… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 175: Mont Saint Michel History

Mont Saint Michel History, the Mont Saint Michel at low-tide

…famous because of the pilgrimage and the outrage of the prison and 100,000 come see it that year. It was a great way to rebuild a fresh image for this… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 102: The Rodin Museum in Paris

a terrible war and this is when the Commune happened in Paris. The country was almost in a civil war because there were people who were ready to comply with… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 221: Where to Experience the Best Modern and Contemporary Art in France

La Corrida, Pablo Picasso: Modern and Contemporary Art in France episode

…the Pompidou is that it shows modern art such as Picasso and Georgia O’Keefe that are over 100 years old by now and that we’ll all seen. This makes these… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 220: How to Capture the Best Vacation Photos

Boy and girl playing with dead leaves in the Tuileries garden: vacation photos episode

…the surroundings of the photo: is there anything unsightly in the way? Is there a light post that looks like it’s coming out of somebody’s head? Shift your shooting positionContinue reading

10 Best Things to Do in the Toulouse Area

The Capitole, city hall; toulouse area

It’s hard to get good travel information about Toulouse because even though it is one of the fastest-growing areas of France, it is not a destination that most visitors know… Continue reading

Guest Notes for Episode 153: Secrets to Finding an Apartment in Paris

…light. Adds to the whole Paris experience. Disadvantages Requires lots of research to find the right one – internet, hard to compare – lots of variables, no “star rating” Rental… Continue reading