Join Us in France Travel Podcast

Join Us in France Travel Podcast


Latest Episodes

Visiting the Loire Valley Without a Car, Episode 432
March 12, 2023

Welcome to the Join Us in France Travel Podcast. Today, Annie Sargent and Claire Ramsdell discuss an exciting and unique way to explore the Loire Valley in France - without a car. Known for its charmi

Visit Strasbourg at Christmas Time or Any Time!
March 04, 2023

This episode is a trip report with Annie and her husband David. Strasbourg is a great city to visit any time of year. But since we went between Christmas and New Year, we wanted to give you a head's u

Attending Roland-Garros, Episode 430
February 26, 2023

On today's episode of the podcast, Annie Sargent chats with Will Weider about attending Roland-Garros. The French Open takes place late May / early June at the Roland-Garros complex just west of Paris

Coming Up in Paris in 2023, Episode 429
February 19, 2023

Today, Annie Sargent brings you a conversation with Elyse Rivin of about the big events coming up in Paris in 2023. We also have a recap of how Paris museums have been doing since the pandemic. And A

All Aboard the French Train System!
February 12, 2023

The train system in France is known as the SNCF and is one of the most extensive and well-connected train networks in Europe. With high-speed trains such as the TGV and regional trains, the SNCF offer

Huguenot Heritage in France, Episode 427
February 05, 2023

The Huguenots were a Protestant minority in France during the 16th and 17th centuries. They faced intense persecution from the French Catholic majority and the monarchy. The persecution of Protestants

African Americans in Paris, Episode 426
January 29, 2023

African Americans have been present in Paris for centuries, with a significant number of them living in the city during the early 20th century. Many were artists, writers, and musicians who were drawn

Vauban Fortifications in France, Episode 425
January 22, 2023

In this episode of the podcast, and Annie Sargent talk about Vauban and his life, but also about where you can go to see Vauban fortifications in France. Many of them are listed as World Heritage Sit

A Dream Trip to France Becomes a Reality, Episode 424
January 15, 2023

My guest on today's trip report is Nicole Morin Scribner. She was born in Quebec and moved to the United States when she was 6. She always dreamed about visiting France and made her dream trip to Fran

Dog Poop and Other Problems Suffered in France, Episode 423
January 08, 2023

There are tropes about France that will not die. So today, Annie and chat about dog poop and other problems suffered in France. Of course, the conversation we're commenting on took place on Facebook