This Join Us in France short episode tackles this perennial question: Versailles, Yes or No? It is worth going? How long will it take? What do you need to do before you visit? Get the answer under 5 minutes in this podcast episode #joinusinfrance...

There are places in France that are hidden in plain sight. Why? Because they are not in Paris! And today we bring you to Conques, a wonderful village in the south west of France. It’s squarely off the beaten track and totally gorgeous. Conques (the...

Love Provence and the Dordogne? You should really consider visiting the Aveyron and its capital Rodez next. The city itself is interesting and there are several stunning scenic villages nearby that most visitors never see because they've never heard...

In this episode Annie shares the exciting news that she is teaming up with VoiceMap to provide self-guided Paris audio tours. These tours are GPS-Aware which means you hear the right stories in the right place and you get voice directions to the next...

It's the age-old question that comes up all the time in the Join Us in France Community. What is the best place to stay on the French Riviera? Imagine you want to visit Cannes, Antibes, Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Monaco (aka Monte-Carlo), and Menton....

On today’s episode Annie and Patricia share tips about visiting kitchen supply stores in Paris. Most of the ones we mention are in Les Halles area and you can visit them in an hour or two depending on how much time you spend in each store. Some are...

This episode of the podcast is a conversation with someone who went to Brittany and Normandy with her husband, toddler and parents. Too hard to pull off? Not if you listen to her insights! Extended family vacations require more planning but they can...

Looking for history, culture and a place to enjoy nature? On today's episode of the podcast we take you on a day trip to the Tarn from Toulouse. We'll go to Lautrec, Castres and the Sidobre. And FYI this area is a favorite of French families with...

Ever thought of taking a cooking class in France? Or maybe doing some wine touring? Karen and Scott Solcher love to do that at home in the US, so decided it was time to make it happen and on their 4th visit to France. They did the research, considered...

Thinking of buying a house in France? Lots of people dream of living in France, are you ready to learn what it takes to actually do it? It can be done quickly once you understand the oddities of the French real estate market! In this episode we also...