The Ultimate Guide to Toulouse, Episode 183
…would love to be able to move to Toulouse and about 10,000 new people do just that every year, it is one of the fastest-growing areas of France. But what… Continue reading
Show Notes for Episode 427: Huguenot Heritage in France
…Nantes is Revoked. That is the end of tolerance and religious freedom until the Revolution over 100 years later. EMIGRATION AND RE-CONVERSION Millions of Protestants left France, impoverishing it for… Continue reading
Moving to France with Children, Episode 356
…not asked to come help out in the classroom, although they might be asked to come on school outings. French teachers don’t hand out their email address or cell number… Continue reading
Guest Notes for Episode 430: Attending Roland-Garros
…the grounds and there is a lovely lounge where you can rest with unlimited and incredible food and drink (compris). There is seating on the grounds seated in front of… Continue reading
Show Notes for Episode 375: Get Ready to Visit Dijon, France!
…by car, or by train, it is a city that figures as a central spot in the history of France? One of its nicknames is the City of 100 church… Continue reading
Avignon: Popes, a Bridge, Marvelous Gastronomy and a Festival, Episode 331
…10°C (that’s 50 F) all the time. They grow fastest between 18° (65F) and 30C (86F) and above 90 it’s a good idea to provide shade in the hottest parts… Continue reading
Transcript for Episode 335: Napoleon: the Long and Short of It
…and were aspiring to something new. The old monarchy tried to come back but failed. Within a month of coming back from the Egyptian campaign, Napoleon orchestrated a coup and… Continue reading
House Hunting in France, Episode 318
…Americans have shown up, let’s sell them something even if it’s not really what they wanted. Work with a British Agent If you’re not 100% comfortable with French, look for… Continue reading
An Assortment of French Movies, Episode 271
…France are mostly silly. French people love nothing more than a good slap-stick comedy! My American friends love movies like The Hundred-Foot Journey. A feel-good movie that takes place in… Continue reading
French Kings and the Catholic Church, Episode 305
…the French Wars of Religion. And it’s not just Kings, all of France has a complicated relationship with the Catholic church, even today! Just this morning I was talking to… Continue reading