All episodes: 236 found

A Brief History of French Porcelain

Episode #373 aired on January 23, 2022

A brief history of French porcelain and the cities in France that got involved in porcelain manufacturing. Collectors, this one is for you!

Best Gallo-Roman Sites in France

Episode #370 aired on January 2, 2022

Where are the best Gallo-Roman sites in France? Which ones should you visit? Why are they called Gallo-Roman anyway? Let's talk about it!

The Best of Périgueux, France

Episode #369 aired on December 26, 2021

Is Périgueux on your list of places you might like to visit in France? It's indeed a great city with roots into the times of the Roman "occupation" of France and a beautiful Renaissance neighborhood.

How to enjoy the best of Christmas in Paris

Episode #368 aired on December 19, 2021

Where should you go to enjoy the best of Christmas in Paris? In this episode of the podcast Annie and Elyse roll out all the best ideas!

Josephine Baker enters the Pantheon in Paris

Episode #365 aired on November 28, 2021

Josephine Baker conquered hearts with her talent, exoticism and devotion to family & country. She is now one of the greats at the Pantheon in Paris.

Lafayette, the Hermione and the Arsenal of Rochefort

Episode #363 aired on November 14, 2021

In this episode Annie & Elyse talk about Lafayette, the Hermione and Rochefort in France. Are you hoping to visit? Listen and get ready!

The Martyred Village of Oradour-sur-Glane

Episode #359 aired on October 17, 2021

This episode recounts the history of the martyred village of Oradour-sur-Glane near Limoges. What happened? Do we know why? Let's talk about it.

Famous Painters in Nice

Episode #357 aired on October 3, 2021

On this episode Annie and Elyse discuss famous painters in Nice and the museums dedicated to them where you can see Matisse and Chagall's work.

Not to Miss in Bergerac and Monbazillac

Episode #355 aired on September 19, 2021

Do you love medieval streets, beautiful literature and sweet wine? Then it's possible you're destined to visit Bergerac and Monbazillac! This episode of the podcast is full of our recommendations for a fun week-end in French wine country.

What's Special About Moissac, France?

Episode #354 aired on September 12, 2021

Have you ever heard of Moissac, a lovely small city in the southwest of France? Perfect for history lovers because it is a Unesco world heritage site.