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
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
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
Revolutionary Feminist: Exploring the Life and Legacy of Olympe de Gouges, Episode 439
…color Olympe de Gouges’s writtings Declaration of Human Rights and Citizenship The rights of women Article 1 Woman is born free and lives equal to man in her rights Article… 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
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
Join Us in France Trailer
…Sunday and the podcast is free, but it’s best to subscribe now so you don’t miss any episodes. Join me as I rediscover my own country and share the best… 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