A Brief History of the Tour de France, Episode 394

Cyclists taking part in the Tour de France

…fact that bicycles gave young men much freedom. Some people feared what young women might do if they had the freedom a bicycle afforded them! In this episode we wonder… Continue reading

Traveling Through France: Must-See Destinations from Paris to Annecy, Episode 546

Annie Sargent and Linda and Scott Rogers: Traveling Through France episode

…joyful discoveries. Let’s dive into the highlights! Get the podcast ad-free Recommended in this Episode Paris – Mercure Montmantre Sacre-Coeur – wide large terrace / water taps for filling your… Continue reading

An Australian Family's First Time in France, Episode 526

Annie Sargent and Suzie Klatt: An Australian Family's First Time in France Episode

…Booking.com, prioritizing comfort and convenience for their young children. They also tried every mode of transport, from private transfers to using the G7 Taxi App in Paris, buses, metros, and… Continue reading

Audio Tour Order Cancellation

PayPal tells me that the order didn’t finish. I’m sorry you’re having problems. If you need help, don’t hesitate to contact me at tours@joinusinfrance.com. Annie… Continue reading

Itinerary Planning Order Cancellation

PayPal tells me that the order didn’t finish. I’m sorry you’re having problems. If you need help, don’t hesitate to contact me at annie@joinusinfrance.com. Annie… Continue reading

To Airbnb or Not to Airbnb? Episode 330

An Airbnb apartment: Airbnb pros and cons

…do you find such accommodations without searching for days? Booking.com makes that easy! We also love the Gites de France site and the properties they list. A Gite is a… Continue reading

Carla-Bayle in the Ariège, Episode 85

Man and woman visiting the town of Carla-Bayle and walking by a beautiful home with blue shutters and blue planters

…Bastide and developed it further. It’s difficult for us to imagine how small places in the middle of nowhere today could have been such important centers for commerce. It always… Continue reading

The Saint Vincent Tournante Burgundy Wines Festival, Episode 98

Burgundy countryside with vineyard: burgundy wines episode

Burgundy Wines Each late January in Burgundy you can enjoy the Saint Vincent Tournante Burgundy Wines Festival. It is a combination of religious and secular traditions in celebration of Burgundy… Continue reading

Guest Notes for Episode 318: House Hunting in France

…a blog called “Are We In France Yet?” so our friends and clients could follow our trip: com   Basic Itinerary: We flew from San Francisco to Bordeaux with very… Continue reading

Guest Notes for Episode 296: Walking the French Chemin de Compostelle

…in super shape. There are good online resources about how to train for backpacking (i.e. REI.com) Use hiking poles. They take a lot of pressure off your knees and enable… Continue reading