Show Notes for Episode 58: Napoleon in Paris
Today we talk about Napoleon in Paris. Specifically how Napoleon changed Paris physically and how he left his mark on all French institutions. Under Napoleon France transformed itself from the "Ancien Régime" to a "modern" society. We don't discuss the Napoleonic conquests, but rather his long-lasting influence on France.
Show Notes for Episode 56: Cruise Tours in Provence
Show Notes for Episode 52: Cycling in France with Marion Clignet
Today we talk about competitive and recreational cycling in France with lots of recommendations on where to go in the Pyrenees for cycling, running, show-shoeing, walking in these gorgeous mountains, and how you'd go about arranging for such a trip.
Show Notes for Episode 51: Secularism and Free Speech in France
In the wake of the Charlie Hebdo terror attack, Annie asks why is secularism so important in France.
Show Notes for Episode 48: Foix and Niaux in Occitanie
In this episode: Foix, the Niaux cave, Gabriel Fauré, the Parc de la Préhistoire, La Vache cave, the Labouiche underground river, the cave of Bedeilhac, the thermal stations of Ussat-les-bains and Aulus-les-bains , Les Forges du Pyrène, and more things you can visit in the Ariège, France.
Show Notes for Episode 46: Sarlat, Lascaux and Places We Love in the Dordogne
In this episode we take you to the Dordogne area for the first time on the podcast. The Dordogne in South Western France is a visitor's happy place: Sarlat, the caves of Lascaux, the Medieval Castle of Beynac, it's a fairy tale come true! No wonder if many people's favorite area of France outside of Paris!
Show Notes for Episode 45: Christmas Markets in France
Thinking about enjoying part of the Christmas season in France? In today's episode we tell you about the best Christmas Markets in France: Strasbourg and others in Alsace. But we also talk about the history of Christmas Markets and the Christmas Markets in Paris, and Provence.
Show Notes for Episode 44: Bordeaux, France a Historical Perspective
Bordeaux in the south west of France is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and France's best-known wine area. Today we explore the city and its rich history.
Show Notes for Episode 43: Saint-Cirq-Lapopie in the Lot
Show Notes for Episode 42: Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris
