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French Pastries of Southern France

Episode #34 aired on September 19, 2014

Top Attractions in Aix-en-Provence

Episode #33 aired on September 12, 2014

Aix-en-Provence is the gateway drug to Provence. Go once and you'll want to see it all! You have been warned! In this episode Annie and Elyse discuss the history of Aix, why it's so popular, and what you shouldn't miss when you're there.

July and August in France: Les Grandes Vacances

Episode #32 aired on September 6, 2014

What you need to know about July and August in France. Which parts of France will be deserted and which parts will get mobbed? You can avoid unpleasant surprises by learning how French people operate on vacation in this episode!

Top Attractions in Toulouse

Episode #31 aired on August 29, 2014

Are you thinking about visiting Toulouse? Do you want to see more of France and venture outside of Paris? This episode is for you!

Explore the Covered Passages in Paris

Episode #29 aired on August 16, 2014

Have you thought about going out of your way to visit the best covered passages in Paris? Here's what you need to know to pick the right ones for you, because remember, some are fancy and others are grungy. There is something for everyone on today's episode!

French Wine Regions and Loire Valley Wines

Episode #28 aired on August 9, 2014

Elyse takes us on a general tour of major French wine regions, talks about various AOC wines and explains how the wine business is organized in general terms. Then she goes into more detail about the wines of the Loire Valley, which are really lovely.

Le Marais Neighborhood in Paris

Episode #27 aired on August 2, 2014

The Marais is a neighborhood in Paris that features small medieval streets, amazing mansions, great shops, cafés and restaurants, as well as some amazing museums. This is your free audio guide to how you can best visit this most charming Paris area.

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.