Visiting Paris as a family? In this episode of the podcast we talk about things you should consider before your trip. It is clear that multi-generational trips are a wonderful way to spend time with extended family, but they can also be complicated....

Find out why Chateau-Thierry and Belleau Wood are so important to French history and the history of the US Marine Corps. My guest on this episode relates his Memorial Day visit to this monument and his tips for enjoying this part of France....

Annie and Elyse talk about the city of Tours in the Loire Valley. A surprising place with much charm, great wine and gastronomy. It's also a nice central city for your visit to Loire Valley Chateaux! We have some good hotels to recommend! Show Notes...

On today's episode David Bland and Annie Sargent present the ultimate guide to getting around France cheaply using trains, buses and Apps. We also discuss low-cost airlines both for your long-haul flights and for regional flights within France. Some...

Are you wondering how you can save on your next flights to France? One possibility is booking open-jaw tickets also called multi-city tickets. There are some things you need to be mindful of, and we discuss them in this episode, but overall this seems...

On today's episode Elyse tells the story of her scenic drive along the Loire River between Angers and Saumur. One of her stops was at the Fontevraud Abbey where Eleanor of Aquitaine and her son Richard the Lionheart are buried. I spent a few hours...

One of the best ways to learn about a country is to listen to visitors who just visited. What did they love? What would they avoid? Ready to learn about France and Paris? The short introduction to the Join Us in France Travel Podcast is for you! Show...

In this episode of the podcast Annie and her guest Kristina Long review the secrets of planning a trip to Paris. It was Kristina's first time in Europe and they visited Paris as a family of 5 ranging from teenager to grandmother, with different needs...

Don't sweat the small stuff in Paris because if you do you will be ignoring some things that WILL make a difference in how your trip goes! This short episode lists 3 things you can stop fussing over: cafés and restaurants in Paris, taxis, and Seine...

Are you thinking about visiting the Aiguille du Midi in the French Alps? A tram will take you to the top of the Mont Blanc, but there are a few gotchas you need to know about! For example, you can't book tickets too far in advance or the weather may...