France: Experience the World’s Most Popular Destination Like a Local with Lindsey Tramuta
All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins
Intro
In this chapter, the host delves into unique experiences and local practices for travelers heading to France, focusing on Paris. With insights from a long-time resident, the discussion highlights the charm of different regions while also introducing the sponsor, Long Angle.
#125: Travel journalist, Lindsey Tramuta shares insider tips to help you discover the magic of the world’s most popular tourist destination: France. She discusses how to navigate Paris like a pro and reveals the country's must-visit regions. Chris also covers the best ways to utilize your miles and points to get there.
Lindsey Tramuta (@lindseytramuta) is a journalist who's lived in Paris since 2006. She's written for The New York Times, Eater, Food & Wine and Conde Nast Traveler and is the author of The New Paris, The New Parisienne, and The New Paris Restaurant Guide.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/france-travel-guide
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Resources Mentioned
Lindsey Tramuta: Website | Newsletter | Podcast | Instagram | Twitter
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Must-Visit Regions
- Centre-Val de Loire
- Burgundy
- Alsace: Strasbourg
- Normandy
- Cote d'Azur: Marseille | Saint-Tropez
- Basque Country: Biarritz
- Brittany
- French Alps
- Provence
Paris Deep Dive:
- Neighborhoods: Charonne | Belleville | Luxembourg Gardens
- Museums: Musée de Montmartre | Gustave Moreau Museum | Musée Carnavalet
- Museums (Kids): Cité Des Sciences | Museum of Hunting and Nature | National Museum of Natural History
- Contemporary Art: Pinault Collection
- Unique Things To Do: Catacombs | Women of Paris Tour
- Wine Tastings: Caves du Louvre | Cavewoman Wines
- Day Trips: Versailles | Fontainebleau | Bouldering in Fontainebleau
Restaurants:
- Paris: L’Ami Jean | Marché des Enfants Rouges | Les Enfants Du Marché | Septime
- Baked Goods: Pierre Hermé | Boulangerie Utopie | Mamiche
- Bars: Bar Hemingway At The Ritz | Bar Les Ambassadeurs At The Hôtel de Crillon
Chris’s Recommendations:
Online Sources For Recommendations:
- Food: Le Fooding | Eater.com | The New Paris Restaurant Guide
- Experiences & Tours: Context Travel Tours | Paris by Mouth
- Bars: 52 Martinis - Forest Collins
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Full Show Notes
(02:37) Why France Is the Most Popular Tourist Destination
(04:32) Experiencing France Like a Local
(07:05) What Sets France Apart
(09:33) French Culture
(11:34) Ideal Itinerary for a Short Trip to France
(15:29) Must-Visit Regions
(19:00) Is Paris a Must See?
(24:05) Highlights for a First Trip to France
(26:39) Overhyped and Underrated Spots
(28:02) Common Trip Planning Mistakes
(30:39) The People and the Culture in France
(34:02) Personal Interactions to Expect in France
(36:08) Taboo Conversation Starters to Avoid in France
(40:01) France with Kids
(42:17) Must-Have Culinary Experiences in France
(46:01) Logistical Guidelines for Dining in France
(48:52) Tips for Planning a Trip in Paris
(53:26) Underrated Spots in Paris
(55:26) Kid-Friendly Museums in Paris
(56:23) Unique Spots in Paris
(58:59) Lindsey’s Paris Restaurant Recommendations
(1:02:20) Recommendations for Baked Goods
(1:03:24) Transportation in Paris
(1:04:42) The Nightlife in Paris
(1:06:19) Planning a Picnic at the Park
(1:07:28) Chris's Recommendations
(1:09:15) Day Trips from Paris
(1:11:30) Right Modes of Transport
(1:14:15) Using Miles & Points
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