Guest Notes for Episode 293: Brothers Meet in Paris
…■ It’s in the 2nd, which seemed like an up and coming area. Lots of construction going on. Different neighborhood compared to St Germain ○ Final Thoughts – the St… Continue reading
The Medieval Walled City of Carcassonne, Episode 23
…Roger Trencavel became a local hero fighting a cruel northerner named Simon de Montfort. The story will make the city come to life for you! In this episode we also… Continue reading
Show Notes for Episode 398: Sénanque Abbey and Gordes
…in bloom. The Abbey itself has a long and interesting history and is a perfect example of simple, Cistercian monastic architecture from the 1100’s. Where is it? To get to… Continue reading
Smart Travel in 2022, Episode 382
…so the people who do travel want to be well prepared. Choose activities that give you more freedom. As a trip consultant Annie talks to a lot of people who… Continue reading
Show Notes for Episode 461: Bibliothèque Nationale de France
…Library accessible to intellectuals and “savant’s for free, and declared that the literate and curious could come and have access to texts. It is estimated that overe 100 people a… Continue reading
A Brief History of the Bois de Boulogne, Episode 298
…called “le carré”. A Brief History of the Bois de Boulogne The name Bois de Boulogne comes from time of Philippe Le Bel. As he sent his daughter away to… Continue reading
Guest Notes for Episode 411: Watching a stage of the Tour de France in France
…there, but SBdC was just 2 km away. Excellent restaurant Comme Chex Pappa et Maman Grottes of Gargas (French tour with English written translation). Saint Bertrand de Commingles – the… Continue reading
Solo Travel in Paris: Ideas for Women, Episode 224
…better because there is no need to compromise with another person. And you always come back really happy. Many of the listeners of this podcast travel solo. It’s not because… Continue reading
First Visit to France as a Solo Traveler, Episode 418
…du Gard, look at companies that do this from the town called Collias. Hotels Recommended in this Episode Petit Belloy in Paris. This is a basic and yet comfortable hotel… Continue reading
Dog Poop and Other Problems Suffered in France, Episode 423
There are tropes about France that will not die. So today, Annie and Elyse chat about dog poop and other problems suffered in France. The conversation we’re commenting on took… Continue reading