Exploring France: Notre Dame and Strasbourg Adventures

Exploring Paris and Strasbourg: Notre-Dame Highlights and Winter Traditions — Have you ever wondered what it’s like to visit France in the winter? In this episode of the Join Us in France Travel Podcast, host Annie Sargent chats with Kim Cox, a listener from Minnesota, about her December adventures in Paris and Strasbourg.

They talk about how to enjoy Paris museums like the Musée d'Orsay and the Musée de l'Orangerie when the weather is chilly and the days are short. Kim shares what you can currently see at Notre-Dame de Paris, including the ongoing restoration and the excellent archaeological crypt right in front of the cathedral.

Then it’s on to Strasbourg, where Kim timed her visit perfectly to enjoy the Strasbourg Christmas markets, known as some of the best in Europe. She offers tips for navigating the festive crowds, finding the best vin chaud, and learning about Alsatian culture at the local museum.

If you're curious about winter travel in France, exploring Paris and Strasbourg in December might be just what you're looking for. It’s a great time for museum visits, festive lights, and warm comfort food.

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Table of Contents for this Episode

• [00:00:16] Introduction and Welcome
• [00:00:30] Today on the podcast
• [00:00:57] Podcast supporters
• [00:01:30] The Magazine segment
• [00:02:18] Notre Dame Museums and Winter Magic with Kim Cox
• [00:02:45] Notre Dame Reopening Experience
• [00:10:27] Exploring Strasbourg’s Christmas Markets
• [00:14:46] Living Like a Local in Paris
• [00:16:33] Picard, Frozen Foods
• [00:20:35] Cafe Culture in Winter
• [00:22:25] Museums and Historical Insights
• [00:25:20] VoiceMap Guided Walk in Strasbourg
• [00:26:48] Visiting the Carnavalet Museum
• [00:29:10] Dining and Reservations in Paris
• [00:32:20] Experiencing the Pantheon
• [00:34:44] Christmas Festivities in Paris
• [00:35:48] Late Night at the Louvre
• [00:38:19] Winter Travel Tips for Paris
• [00:41:38] Final Thoughts and Future Plans
• [00:43:33] Thank you Patrons
• [00:44:42] VoiceMap Reviews
• [00:46:42] Solar Energy Project in Paris
• [00:48:33] 6 Weeks away from the desk
• [00:52:15] Next Week on the Podcast
• [00:52:59] Copyright