38 episodes found for Toulouse Area

Jean Jaurès and his Birthplace, Castres

Episode #441, 20 aired on May 14, 2023

Dive into our podcast on Jean Jaurès, a French socialist icon and peace advocate, who shaped workers' rights and social justice in France.

Lavaur in Occitanie

Episode #419 aired on December 11, 2022

Lavaur in Occitanie is one of those genuinely French towns that doesn't attract tourists by the busloads but is wonderfully charming! Take a listen, you might want to put it on your list!

A visit to Lautrec in the Tarn

Episode #417 aired on November 27, 2022

Lautrec in the Tarn is a favorite French village for a lot of people. Meredith Wheeler has lived there for a long time and makes so many wonderful recommendations that I'm sure you'll want to enjoy it too!

The Crusade Against the Cathars

Episode #388 aired on May 8, 2022

In this episode of the podcast, Annie and Elyse talk about the crusade against the Cathars and how it led to Occitanie becoming part of France

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.

Montauban in Occitanie

Episode #348 aired on August 1, 2021

Annie and Elyse are making a stop in Montauban in Occitanie today and we're telling you all about it. Elyse did all the history research about this place and WOW!

Auvillar in Occitanie

Episode #340 aired on June 6, 2021

On today's episode Annie and Elyse take you on a stroll in the village of Auvillar in Occitanie. This place is remarkably scenic and was also a place where nuns protected Jewish children during WWII, take a listen!

Rocamadour the Medieval Village Hanging on a Cliff

Episode #338 aired on May 23, 2021

Have you visited Rocamadour, the must-see village in Occitanie? This medieval village hanging on a cliff will delight you and so will the other attractions nearby!

Penne in the Tarn

Episode #336 aired on May 9, 2021

Penne in the Tarn is a beautiful village with a medieval castle on top of the hill. We talk about why it is a great place to visit with kids.

Bastides in the Southwest of France

Episode #329 aired on March 21, 2021

There are a lot of towns designated as bastides in the southwest of France. What does that mean? It's a beautiful rich history!