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Chartres Cathedral

Episode #26 aired on July 26, 2014

If you love Gothic architecture and stained-glass windows, you need to listen to this episode because sooner or later you'll want to venture out to Chartres. And it is close enough to Paris that you can visit it on a Day-Trip from Paris!

Extra: Elyse and Annie on the Amateur Traveler Show

Episode #NA aired on July 13, 2014

We loved being invited on the Amateur Traveler Podcast and talk to Chris about Paris!

Bastille Saint-Antoine

Episode #24 aired on July 12, 2014

Want to learn more about the Bastille in Paris? Almost nothing of it is left, but it has played a huge role in French history as explained by Elyse in today's episode.

The Medieval Walled City of Carcassonne

Episode #23 aired on July 4, 2014

Learn about the walled medieval city of Carcassonne with Annie and Elyse!

Canal du Midi

Episode #22 aired on June 28, 2014

Thinking about sailing the Canal du Midi? Or maybe just enjoying it from its banks? We think it's a great idea and we explain why in this episode!

Strategies for Visiting the Louvre Museum

Episode #21 aired on June 21, 2014

A visit to the Louvre museum can be the best thing you'll do in Paris IF you are prepared, learn the ropes, and follow a good plan. Annie and Elyse chat about the Louvre and Elyse shares her tip as a tour guide who's taken lots of people through this institution!

Albi and Toulouse-Lautrec

Episode #20 aired on June 14, 2014

Albi is definitely a place you should visit in the South West of France! Elyse tells us why in today's episode of the podcast!

A Primer on French Cheese

Episode #19 aired on June 7, 2014

On today's show we explore the history and culture of cheese in France. We discuss types of cheese and how they're distributed by region. French people are crazy about cheese and Anglos are often overly cautious about cheese. We're here to tell you to live a little! Try some scary cheese next time you're in France, after all, it doesn't even seem to make them fat!

D-Day History, Normandy Invasion Special

Episode #18s aired on June 5, 2014

In this special episode on the Normandy Invasion, Annie and Elyse remember the events of D-Day 70 years ago and the bravery of people involved. Elyse puts the whole tragic day into context: events leading up to it and a few details of what happened on that day. We share our experiences visiting the beaches in Normandy, the museums, the cemeteries. This is definitely a sobering and emotional topic, but 70 years later we should ask again: Are French grateful today? Is it genuine? What are you likely to experience when you visit? Did this day change the course of time?

Strasbourg, France

Episode #18 aired on May 31, 2014

Strasbourg and Alsace are such a wonderful part of France! Elyse takes us to the gorgeous region of Alsace--where she used to live--and we linger in the city of Strasbourg.