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

the exoskeleton of the centre georges pompidou, colorful tubes wrapped around a large building


Show Notes for Episode 41: What to Skip in Paris


Show Notes for Episode 32: July and August in France: Les Grandes Vacances


Show Notes for Episode 31: Top Attractions in Toulouse

Are you thinking about visiting Toulouse? Do you want to see more of France and venture outside of Paris? This episode is for you!