The Ultimate Guide to Toulouse, Episode 183

Place du Capitole Toulouse, Ultimate Guide to Toulouse Episode

…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 forContinue reading

Moving to France with Children, Episode 356

Two girls hanging out in France: Moving to France with Childrend episode

…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

Will Weider and his wife Pam: attending roland-garros episode

…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!

An overall view of 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

The Avignon bridge and pope's palace

…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 andContinue reading

House Hunting in France, Episode 318

Old stone house with rose bushes: House Hunting in France episode

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 forContinue reading

An Assortment of French Movies, Episode 271

Title of the episode: French movies episode

…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

Statue of Lous XIV on a horse in Versailles: French Kings and the Catholic Church episode

…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