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Parks and Gardens in Toulouse

Episode #76 aired on July 11, 2015

On today's show Elyse tells us how long ago Toulouse was an overcrowded medieval city with dirt roads, no running water, no sanitation, and no public parks. And since Annie and Elyse live in Toulouse, we're happy to report it's gotten a lot better!

When Is the Best Time to Visit France?

Episode #74 aired on June 27, 2015

Friends often ask when is the best time to visit France. Many answers are possible, but we vote for June and we tell you why in this episode.

Most Beautiful Places in Toulouse

Episode #72 aired on June 13, 2015

On today's show Elyse and Annie share their thoughts on the most beautiful "places" in Toulouse. We mean "places" in a French way, plazas, squares, esplanades, which is the right word?

Augustins and Abattoirs in Toulouse

Episode #69 aired on May 23, 2015

The Augustins Museum in Toulouse was the first museum to open to the public in France. And the Abattoirs has a more gruesome history: can you guess what it was?

Cahors in the Lot

Episode #62 aired on April 4, 2015

How much do you know about Cahors in the Lot? While not a huge attraction in and of itself, it makes for a wonderful day or half-day visit and has some wonderful monuments you'll want to see. And there are wineries there too!

Basque Country

Episode #60 aired on March 21, 2015

Today we explore the Basque Country, in particular the village of Espelette, Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Gorgeous areas full of history and charm. Are you ready to go?

Foix and Niaux in Occitanie

Episode #48 aired on December 27, 2014

Looking for wonderful places to visit in the South-West of France? Foix and Niaux are definitely worth a visit especially with children!

Bayonne France in the Basque Country

Episode #47 aired on December 20, 2014

Bayonne is a place of notable character, culture, history, and it has so much to offer to today's visitor too! What will you find there?

Sarlat, Lascaux and Places We Love in the Dordogne

Episode #46 aired on December 13, 2014

The Dordogne in South Western France is a visitor's happy place: Sarlat, the caves of Lascaux, the Medieval Castle of Beynac, it's a fairy tale come true! No wonder if many people's favorite area of France outside of Paris. Find out why in this episode!

Christmas Markets in France

Episode #45 aired on December 6, 2014

What are the best Christmas Markets in France? Many are in Strasbourg and the Alsace. But there are also good ones in Paris and Provence! Annie and Elyse tell you about our favorites in this episode!