Guest Notes for Episode 424: A Dream Trip to France Becomes a Reality

…Compass (rue Montorgeuil, Paris) and Au Bourguignon du Marais (Paris); Market Day!: Brie-Comte-Robert, Blois, Amboise & open markets in many areas like the one on Rue Cler. AND Patisseries!! (like… Continue reading

African Americans in Paris, Episode 426

The smiling face of Masika Nyaku: African Americans in Paris Episode

…tour [00:18:04] National museums free entry on first Sunday of the month [00:22:13] What do you recommend people do and see when they come to Paris? [00:23:00] Going to the… Continue reading

Weekend road trip in Southern France: A Tale of Three Walled Cities, Episode 434

Annie and Jennifer go on a 4-day weekend and visit three walled cities in the south of France

for this Episode Toggle Intro Today on the podcast Podcast supporters Newsletter After the interview Interview Jennifer’s title for the episode Musée Angladon in Avignon The three free museums Hôtel… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 437: Baron Haussmann and the Transformation of Paris

BARON HAUSSMANN: The Man Who Transformed Paris Georges-Eugene Haussmann: 1809-1891, commonly known as the Baron Haussmann, was a member of the government under Louis Napoleon III. Prefet of Paris, he… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 441: Jean Jaurès and his Birthplace, Castres

…of the most important thinkers and writers of the second half of the 19th century. His abilities as a speaker, his committment to humanist values, and his passion for expressing… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 457: Jews in France: Trials, Triumphs, and Transformations

…places where there was the possibility to do commerce and to live freely. At this time the Jewish people had diverse occupations, and as with other groups, pledged their loyalty… Continue reading

Guest Notes for Episode 464: In Love with the French Alps

…of what you liked and didn’t like about each. VRBO apartment. Loved the location in the heart of Chamonix. Walking distance to nearly everything. With a view. Management company provided… Continue reading

Show Notes for Episode 465: Preparing a Visit to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

ST REMY DE PROVENCE AND GLANUM St Remy in the Provence region is a lovely old Provençal town that sits in a valley that leads to the Alpilles mountains. Centrally… Continue reading

Relaxing Honeymoon on the French Riviera, Episode 466

Jessica and Michael in Monaco: Relaxing Honeymoon on the French Riviera Episode

…from the Hotel Westminster to the Hyatt Regency due to a preference for a quieter, cooler room. Despite the warmth of the staff at the Westminster, the couple prioritized comfort,… Continue reading

Guest Notes for Episode 257: Inspiration for a Successful Multi-Generational Trip to Paris

…had booked a car through AAA travel, as that was what they were most comfortable with. Considering how little I slept (thanks to my kiddo) this ended up being quite… Continue reading