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Berthe Morisot and Mary Cassat are the only two Impressionist female artists that regular people (sometimes) know about. Berthe fought tooth and nail to be recognized in a select group of Impressionist artists without ever seeming too strident. For the times, this was revolutionary because that group included Monet, Manet, Renoir, Degas and many more men. Women were left out like they didn't matter at all. Most of the male artists she worked with didn't see any problem with that. Argh!!!! Elyse Rivin of Toulouse Guided Walks does a wonderful job telling us about the life of Berthe Morisot, her art, and how she fits in her historical context. Episode Page | Show Notes | Transcript

On this trip report, Calee Spinney shares her experiences in Normandy, Brittany and Paris; starting with the Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Malo then moving on to Paris. They were going at a fast pace, but still had some surprising  experiences and learned some lessons that will be helpful to other travelers. More episodes about Normandy and Brittany Email | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter Discussed in this Episode Mont Saint Michel Saint Malo Mussels and Fries The Catacombs The Rodin Museum The Cluny Museum and the Lady and the Unicorn Table of Contents [00:00:14] Intro [00:00:46] Today on the podcast [00:01:09] Podcast supporters [00:01:36] Thank you, patrons [00:02:50] France bootcamp [00:03:06] Next week on the podcast [00:03:31] Interview [00:04:21] Mont Saint-Michel [00:05:52] They were just like us [00:07:02] Where to stay, sleep, eat when visiting the Mont Saint Michel [00:08:39] Stay at the hotels row and take the shuttle to the mont [00:09:54] Visiting Saint Malo [00:12:18] How long to stay in a specific place [00:13:50] The catacombs [00:16:36] Don’t try to get tickets too far in advance [00:17:34] Buy your tickets with an App [00:18:01] The Rodin Museum [00:21:41] Rodin Museum [00:22:01] The Cluny Musem [00:25:20] Standing Stones in Carnac [00:26:12] About Twin Rooms in France [00:30:54] Merlin’s Tomb and the Fountain of Youth [00:33:03] Finding a pharmacy [00:35:32] Trip summary [00:38:01] Look for the train number Episode Page | Guest Notes | Episode Transcript

Eleanor of Aquitaine or Aliénor d'Aquitaine as we call her in French is a woman who wanted to rule. She lived through pretty much all the of 1100s and to be both a woman and a ruler, she had to go against the grain at every turn. By birth she was a Duchess, which is as high as any woman could get. But she wanted to more. How did she become a Queen of both France and England? What surprising decisions did she have to make? Find out by listening to this episode of the podcast. Eleanor spent a lot of her life in Poitiers, the city most associated with her name. She is buried at the Abbaye de Fontevraud where she lays next to Richard the Lion Harted, her favorite son. Because of her marriage to Henri II who became King of England, she brought a lot of the western half of France into the possession of the English King, which is one of the things that led to the Hundred Year War. She inherited Aquitaine because her brother died and in the custom of the south of France she was next in line. Eleanor of Aquitaine marries Louis VII Eleanor's life had a rocky start. Before he died, her father married her off to Louis VII of France because they were close in age and she needed to be spoken for before his death. But Eleanor and Louis were a bad match. She was too flamboyant for him and they did not get along. It took her 8 years to get pregnant with her first daughter. Soon after the birth of this first child, the couple went on a crusade together and during that crusade she wrote to the Pope to ask for an annulment. The Pope did not grant the annulment and asked them to work things out. She got pregnant again and had a second daughter and then Louis VII also wanted an annulment because she was not giving him a son. The annulment was granted after 15 years of marriage and two daughters. Marriage to Henry II of England Eleanor had met Henry II while she was still married to Louis VII and had fallen in love with him. After her annulment she decided to marry him despite the fact that he was 10 years younger than her. They were married 8 weeks after the annulment, proving once again that she knew what she wanted. This is a period in her life where she gave birth to a lot of children, only 1 of 10 died at a young age which was impressive at the time. These were also the days of troubles with Thomas Becket and the terrible turmoil this caused in English history. Imprisonment and outliving her husband Henry II had Eleanor imprisoned at various chateaux towards the end of his life. He was trying to get her to stop plotting against him, but it didn't work very well. He got sick and died and Eleanor of Aquitaine finally got to rule parts of England and France late in life. Her son Richard was only preoccupied with the crusade and left his mother to make many decisions. But Richard died soon after coming home from a crusade and Jean sans Terre (John, King of England) became the King. He was her least favorite child and she wasn't happy that he became king, but in the end she supported him. Despite her tumultuous life, Eleanor of Aquitaine was the mother, grandmother, or great-grandmother of all ruling families in Europe. She left an enormous life on the history of England and France. Table of Contents for 'Eleanor of Aquitaine, a Tumultuous Life' with links to the text transcript   [00:00:00] INTRO [00:00:32] Today on the podcast [00:01:06] Podcast supporters [00:01:35] Thank you, patrons [00:02:34] Newsletter [00:03:10] Next week on the podcast [00:03:35] Annie and Elyse [00:03:55] Who was Eleanor of Aquitaine? [00:04:58] Who is she associated with? [00:07:07] Why is Eleonor of Aquitaine so important historically? [00:08:28] How did she come into power? [00:10:01] Marriage with Louis VII [00:12:14] The flamboyant personality of Eleanor of Aquitaine [00:13:56] Eleanor of Aquitaine lived in the times of the Troubadours [00:15:03] Ill matched marriage [00:15:29] Eleanor’s first child [00:16:24] Eleanor of Aquitaine and Louis VII go on a Crusade [00:18:42] Rumors about Eleanor beeing unfaithful [00:20:05] Eleanor asks for an annulment from the Pope [00:21:25] Second daughter [00:22:05] The annulment [00:23:42] Henry II Plantagenet [00:25:22] Marriage to Henry [00:25:57] The richest man in Europe [00:27:01] Eleanor of Aquitaine kept her lands when she divorced [00:31:19] She wanted more power and he didn’t go along with it [00:34:35] She tried to turn her sons against their father [00:35:19] The Lion in Winter [00:36:22] The power over Church [00:38:41] Alliance with her ex-husband Louis VII [00:41:32] Henry tries to have the marriage annuled [00:42:01] Eleanor is imprisoned for 15 years [00:43:47] Henry dies and Eleanor is released [00:44:13] The King of France takes back Normandy and Brittany [00:44:54] Richard is King of England and King of Aquitiane [00:45:23] Eleanor becomes the de facto ruler of England and Aquitaine [00:46:24] Richard dies coming back from a crusade [00:47:04] King John of England [00:48:10] Eleanor dies at the age of 82 at her chateau in Poitier [00:49:23] EleShe anor is the mother, the grandmother, and the great grandmother of every ruling family in Western Europe. [00:50:01] She had a stong interest in Maritime Law [00:51:03] How did Eleanor look like? More episodes about French History FOLLOW US ON: Email | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter Discussed in this Episode Abbaye de Fontevraud A Lion in Winter movie Thomas Becket Support the Show Tip Your Guides Extras Patreon Audio Tours Merchandise

Sean and Melinda Cool decided they wanted to watch a stage of the Tour de France in France rather than on TV. It took quite a lot of preparation and they were kind enough to come on the podcast to share how they pulled it off. It's a lot of preparation, so take a listen, take out your pen and paper because 2023 could be the year you do it too! They were in person for the stages of Carcassonne, Foix and Peyragudes, so they did this 3 times! They did not bring their own bikes, but rented bikes locally and that worked out for them as well. There will be another episode soon with folks who brough their own bikes over from the US to follow the Tour. Why watching a stage of the Tour de France in France is wonderful You don't get to chat with fellow Tour enthusiasts when you watch the Tour on TV They had good luck with a bike shop called Evadeo in Carcassonne, recommended You can ride along the Canal du Midi Getting stuff like shirts and hats from the Caravan Use the Tour de France App Ask Tourist Offices about road closures, they'll know a few days before the Tour People following the Tour in their RV   Table of Contents for 'Watching a stage of the Tour de France in France' with links to the text transcript   [00:00:14] Intro [00:00:37] Today on the podcast [00:01:00] Supporters of the podcast [00:01:31] Thank you new patrons [00:02:55] Join us on Patreon [00:03:55] Show notes and transcript [00:04:21] Next week on the podcast [00:04:39] Supporting Elyse [00:04:58] Feedback and newsletter [00:05:56] Melinda and Sean [00:06:48] The difference between being there in person and watching it on tv [00:09:00] The stages they followed [00:10:16] Why Carcasonne [00:11:16] Shakeout rides [00:12:13] Bike rides from Carcassonne to Trèbes [00:13:34] Gravel bike for rides along the Canal du Midi [00:16:03] Tips for Riding Bikes Around Carcassonne [00:17:25] Be Careful with Google Biking Directions [00:18:16] About Restaurants in Carcassonne [00:20:24] Everyone is more relaxed in Carcassonne [00:20:50] Eating too much foie gras while waiting for the Tour to come by! [00:22:23] Boulangerie in Carcassonne [00:23:53] Public transpot in Carcassonne[00:23:53] Figuring out the local bus company [00:24:44] The Caravan of the Tour de France [00:27:02] Getting the good stuff as the Caravan goes by [00:27:49] You can buy official jerseys at the start and finish lines [00:29:07] Watching a stage of the Tour de France in Foix [00:29:36] Beware of Road Closures around the Tour de France [00:31:53] Made some friends [00:33:56] Last stop [00:34:54] Chasing the cyclists [00:36:20] Following the race action on the app [00:36:24] Following the race live with the Tour de France App [00:36:51] Staying informed about road closures [00:38:18] Was it all they had hoped? [00:39:03] Tips for riding the tour yourself [00:41:05] The route of the 2023 Tour should be announced soon   More episodes about active vacations in France FOLLOW US ON: Email | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter Support the Show Tip Your Guides Extras Patreon Audio Tours Merchandise Read more about this episode Transcript  Categories: Active Vacations in France, France How To

Annie and Elyse chat about their favorite classic French soups. Some are famous (Bouillabaisse, French Onion Soup, Vichyssoise). We are sure you've never heard of many of them (Garbure, Bourriquette, La Rotie). Get ready to go on an exploration of lots of soups you might want to make at home! Long ago, French people ate a lot of bread and they made all sorts of soups to get them through the winter. You'll see by listening to the episode that they used the vegetables that keep easily through the winter in every region of France. And that makes a lot of sense. One thing that doesn't make too much sense is that soups are not on the menu often in French restaurants. If you go to a starred restaurant, they might serve you a small serving of a delicious soup as part of the experience, but it's never the main meal. The exception to that is French Onion Soup that's served as a main meal in a lot of restaurants. You'll find Bouillabaisse on the menu in Marseille and in Provence. But it's unusual in France to find soups on the main menu. Our recommendation? Make these classic French soups at home! You'll find several of Annie's recipes in her cookbook Join Us at the Table. Another way to get Annie's recipes is to become one of her patrons. Table of Contents for 'Classic French Soups' with links to the text transcript [00:00:13] Intro [00:00:34] Today on the podcast [00:01:37] Thank you, patrons [00:02:20] Newsletter [00:03:10] Annie and Elyse about classic French Soups [00:03:56] Soup and Bread [00:05:27] How much Bread a French person eats? [00:07:43] How many boulangeries we have in France? [00:09:07] How do you get good soups in France today? [00:10:27] Classic French Soups you should try at home [00:10:54] Chestnut Soup [00:12:51] Vichyssoise [00:14:41] Garbure [00:16:05] Bouillabaisse [00:17:33] Consommé [00:19:04] French restaurants usually don’t serve soup [00:19:32] Tourin [00:21:06] Aigo Boulido [00:22:06] Bajana or Badjana from Cévènnes [00:22:39] Bourriquette [00:23:34] Bréjaude, root soup [00:25:02] One pig per year [00:26:26] Le Brésou [00:26:50] La Cousinette [00:27:36] Elzekaria [00:27:58] Jimboura [00:28:44] Moiuyzillars [00:29:00] Panade [00:29:32] Patranque [00:30:28] La Rotie [00:31:33] Soupe a l’échalote [00:32:02] Soupe à la bierre [00:32:22] Soupe de Bricolin [00:33:54] Faire chabrot [00:35:21] Carrot soup by Elyse [00:36:58] Mushrooms soup by Elyse [00:38:29] Soups in restaurants [00:40:19] Cold cherry soup [00:42:14] Thank you, patrons [00:42:38] New patrons this week [00:43:06] Preparing a trip to France? [00:43:49] Self-guided tours [00:44:36] This week in French News [00:47:46] Personal update this week [00:48:54] Should you rent an electric car in France? [00:52:05] Clean air zones in France [00:53:26] Next week on the podcast More episodes about French food and wine FOLLOW US ON: Email | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter Read more about this episode Show Notes Transcript  Category: French Food & Wine #frenchfoodie #frenchsoups #frenchfoodiesgirls #frenchfoodlovers #frenchfoodunplugged #france #podcast #joinusinfrance

The big question for today's episode of the podcast is, when a French professor visits France, where does she go? The other question is, how do you make progress in French when people in Paris all speak English? Brooke Koss is a French professor in Texas. She's spent a lot of time in France and her visits are a sort of whirlwind of activity going from friend's house to friend's house all over France. She calls herself a "Stéphanoise" which means someone from  Saint-Etienne. It's very much off the beaten track for most visitors and yet has a lot to offer. Listen to this episode to find out why! More episodes about traveling through France with children FOLLOW US ON: Email | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter   Discussed in this Episode Brittany (Bretagne) Paris Saint Etienne Lyon The Rhône Alpes area Toraine Dordogne Roscoff Ile de Batz Les Jardins Suspendus de Marqueysac Saint Etienne Museum Museum Pilat Sainte-Maries-de-la-Mer Camargue Auvergne Issoire Lac Pavin (an eerie circular lake) Vulcania Le Puy de Sancy Le Pal Le Chateau de Val Michelin tires museum Support the Show Tip Your Guides Extras Patreon Audio Tours Merchandise

The mysterious Standing Stones around Carnac make a strong impression on most people. Why would anyone line up so many huge stones over such a long distance? What was their purpose? How did they do it? We don't have all the answers in this episode of the podcast, but we can help you plan a great trip to the standing stones of Brittany! What we can say for a fact is that large alignment of stones such as the one we see in Carnac are evidence of purposefulness. The people who created this structure were capable of planning a complex project. In a world that was still largely natural, this set them apart from the rest of the animal kingdom. Perhaps that was the whole point? Affirming their human nature as thinking, planning people? Table of Contents for 'Standing Stones around Carnac in Brittany' with links to the text transcript   [00:00:14] Intro [00:00:38] Today on the podcast [00:01:04] Podcast supporters [00:01:22] The Newsletter [00:02:21] Annie and Elyse about the Standing Stones [00:02:33] Why the stones were made [00:02:59] The towns in the area [00:04:00] What are the Standing Stones? [00:05:15] What’s a Menhir? [00:05:56] There are different kinds of standing stones [00:07:03] How they put them together [00:08:38] The orientation of the stones [00:10:28] Associated with the first farmers [00:11:32] Carnac, a World Heritage Site [00:12:35] Visiting Carnac [00:14:29] What could you do with the stones? [00:17:19] Standing stones are as mysterious as painted caves [00:18:12] The stones are marked, named, and described [00:19:12] The Dolmen as burial stones [00:19:40] How is a Dolmen different from a Menhir? [00:22:26] Cairn of Le Petit Mont in Arzon [00:24:46] Other places not to miss in the area [00:29:07] Perfect area to visit for people who like to be outside [00:31:24] The legend of Saint Cornely [00:34:14] Biking around Carnac [00:35:25] Riding Your Bike in France [00:35:53] This part of Brittany is great for slow travel [00:37:43] Weather in Brittany [00:38:50] Outro [00:39:22] New patrons and video update [00:39:59] Bootcamp [00:40:32] Preparing a trip to France? [00:40:53] Itinerary consultant [00:41:52] VoiceMap Tours [00:42:28] Travel question of the week: Train Conductors and getting told off [00:47:09] Personal Update [00:47:42] French people are not used to paying for medical care [00:51:30] Next week on the podcast More episodes about Brittany Episode Page | Show Notes | Transcript

Jennifer Gruenke became an accidental Francophile when she had an opportunity to spend a month in France through a Rotary Club exchange program in her twenties. This program took her through the heartland of France with cities like Montluçon, Saint-Julien, Périgueux, Rodez, Aurillac, Le Puy-en-Velay, and Anvers. This was a long time ago, and she enjoyed it so much that she learned French using cassette tapes! On her first trip to France, Jennifer found French people open and welcoming. She finds that is still the case today. She realized that while average French people don't have as much money as the average American; they take the time to enjoy a simple life. That appealed to her a great deal. She earned enough to retire early, sold everything, and moved to Paris with two large suitcases. She's now been in Paris for a year and she plans to stay because she loves both the lifestyle and the city. Her story will give encouragement to folks who aren't wealthy but would love to enjoy living a simple life in Paris. Jennifer shares the names of companies that helped her move successfully. Among them Interactive Brokers (to move money around with low fees), Mondassure (for health insurance), and LCL (but she could not make any French on-line bank accept her as a customer as she explains in the episode).   Table of Contents for 'An Accidental Francophile Moves to Paris' with links to the text transcript   [00:00:00] Intro [00:00:36] Today on the podcast [00:01:09] Podcast supporters [00:01:28] Join Us in France Newsletter [00:03:16] Accidental Francophile [00:04:03] Exchange Program and Trip [00:04:50] Learning French [00:06:27] Arrived in France with Stereotypical Ideas [00:07:45] Montluçon [00:08:47] Aligot [00:09:22] Anvers [00:09:51] La France Profonde [00:10:48] People are Hospitable [00:13:03] Joining Associations Helps [00:14:33] Conversation Exchange [00:16:02] How did the move happen? [00:16:27] Making money from the housing market [00:18:56] Applied for a visitor visa first [00:20:15] The cost to get a visa [00:21:27] Necessary income to live in France [00:22:40] In Paris, rent is the biggest expense [00:23:12] Lodging [00:24:17] You need local pros to help with rentals [00:25:38] The first apartment [00:26:51] Found a better studio apartment [00:29:05] An small apartment in Paris can be as much as a house in the French countryside [00:30:07] Keeping a US phone number with Google Voice [00:33:11] Banking and getting a French bank account [00:34:07] Opening account with N26 [00:34:59] LCL Bank [00:36:40] Brokerage [00:40:09] Cost of healthcare [00:40:14] The cost of healthcare in France [00:40:17] Marker [00:42:25] Why French doctors are so cheap compared to American doctors [00:43:08] What Americans pay to get into the French healthcare system [00:44:04] Is France an Expensive Place to Live? [00:44:35] Season fruit is not so good at Lidl [00:46:02] What happens when the tourist visa expires? [00:47:25] Does she intend to stay for several years? [00:51:29] Thank you, patrons[00:51:29] Outro [00:52:12] Bootcamp and Patreon [00:52:25] Elyse’s Patreon [00:53:15] Preparing a trip to France? [00:54:36] Self-guided tours [00:55:06] Travel News – Weekend du Patrimoine 2022 [00:56:20] No cars allowed in Paris weekend [00:57:27] Jean-Luc Godard [00:59:04] Personal Update [01:00:22] Something wonderful and unexpected [01:01:38] Show notes More episodes about Moving to France FOLLOW US ON: Email | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

Do you wonder what everyday life in France is like? Perhaps you have this idea in the back of your mind that you'd like to move to France. What will it be like day-to-day when you do? Annie Sargent was born and raised in France but she lived away for 18 years. As such, she has a unique view on her own country. And Elyse Rivin of Toulouse Guided Walks is from New York originally, but has been living in France for a very long time. Today we talk about everyday life in France and how it differs from the other places we've lived. If you've ever moved far from home, you know that how we live in one country is not the same as in another, is it? Did we miss anything? Reach out on social media to share your thoughts! Table of Contents for the Everyday life in France Episode [00:00:14] Intro [00:00:35] Today on the podcast [00:01:42] Self-guided tours [00:03:01] Travel question of the week [00:03:18] The France bootcamp [00:04:28] Annie and Elyse about everyday life in France [00:05:14] French people eat at set meal times [00:06:19] French people don’t eat at their desk [00:09:01] Some restaurants in France only open at lunchtime [00:09:44] Workers’ restaurants [00:11:04] Families eat together in the evenings [00:12:14] Apartment or house? [00:13:17] Coffee Breaks [00:14:49] More pressure to be part of a group [00:15:18] Today, the default is to use “tu” in business situations [00:15:33] Kissing people on the cheeks [00:16:28] Vacations in France [00:17:32] People don’t respond when on vacation [00:17:51] People are discovering vacations in France instead of abroad [00:18:26] Check schedule for long weekends [00:19:41] Appreciating nature more [00:21:05] Arrêt de travail [00:22:44] Cafe culture is important in France [00:24:21] French bookstores don’t have a cafe [00:25:28] Relationship to money [00:26:32] French people save their pennies [00:27:02] Not into consumerism [00:28:12] Don’t talk about how much you earn [00:28:28] French banks issue debit card, not actual credit cards [00:29:16] Bring a debit card to France [00:30:32] Don’t ask people about money, background, religion [00:32:37] French employers can ask questions that aren’t allowed in the US [00:33:31] In France it’s OK to discuss politics [00:36:05] Acceptable topics for people you just met [00:36:19] Talk about food [00:39:53] Talk about books [00:40:00] Talk about TV shows [00:40:09] Talk about travel [00:40:33] Fine to ask what’s your profession? [00:41:03] Talk about your next vacation [00:41:15] Talk about pets [00:42:33] Life is not as busy in France [00:43:40] Don’t count on things in August [00:44:47] Thank you, patrons [00:45:10] Welcome new patrons [00:45:59] Preparing a trip to France? [00:47:32] Self-guided tours [00:47:55] Travel Question of the Week [00:52:04] No French news – Climate change [00:52:48] Personal Update [00:53:56] Next week on the podcast More episodes about French culture FOLLOW US ON: Email | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter Support the Show Tip Your Guides Extras Patreon Audio Tours Merchandise Read more about this episode Transcript 

Today Annie Sargent brings you a conversation with Eddie Hamalian about visiting France with a baby. He’s quite the dad and a definite Francophile. His wife has family in France as well, so this was something they wanted to do. Eddie has great tips for all of you young parents who want to come to France with their baby. It turns out that French people love visitor who bring their children, but there are a few gotchas you need to be aware of. On this trip Eddie and his family went to Lyon, Annecy, Beaune, and Paris. France Bootcamp May 21 until May 27 in Toulouse If you haven't already, please fill out this form to let Annie know that you'd like to be invited to the party! France Travel Update For the travel update this week, Annie talks about the Père Lachaise for pets in Asnière-sur-Seine. A serene and very unusual place! Recommended in this episode Quenlles de Lyon Yo-Yo Zen stroller Inglesina chair for restaurants Best Western Hotel International Le Jardin des 5 Sens on in Yvoire Cheese Fondue at Le Monchu in Chamonix Au Raisin Gourmand Restaurant in Beaune Le Caveau des Arches Restaurant in Beaune Restaurant Kalypso in the Batignolles neighborhood in Paris Le Costaud des Batignolles restaurant in Paris La Gazette Batignolles Brasserie in Paris Le Valmy Restaurant in the 10th Arrondissement in Paris Créatures Restaurant on top of the Galeries Lafayette in Paris near the Opera Video of the Pet Cemetery in Asnière-sur-Seine France with a Baby General Recommendations Airbnbs are great because you can make it feel more like home Bring a stroller like the Baby Zen Yoyo Be prepared to change diapers in the stroller or on the grass. Most restaurants in France don't have room for a big changing table. Trains are difficult with a baby or children, it adds a lot of stress. Consider renting a car instead. Don't assume people speak English. Try French first! Ask "parlez-vous Anglais ? Table of Contents for the France with a Baby Episode [00:00:00] Intro [00:00:38] Today on the Podcast [00:00:59] Thank You, Patrons [00:01:29] France Bootcamp [00:02:34] Main Interview [00:03:11] How long was he in Paris? [00:04:04] Paul Bocuse market [00:04:15] Paul Bocuse with a Baby [00:05:22] His Favorite Food in Lyon [00:06:38] Lunch Times in France [00:07:18] The Tête-d’Or Park [00:08:24] Would You Tip a Boat Attendant? [00:09:03] Lyon with a Stroller [00:10:08] No Baby Seats in Restaurants [00:11:29] Annecy [00:12:44] Bad Airbnb experience [00:16:34] Le Jardin De Cinq Sens [00:17:50] Chamonix [00:19:24] Beaune [00:21:14] Baby-friendly country, might feel too friendly to some [00:23:46] Let’s pretend we live in Paris [00:24:59] You Need Time to Visit the Louvre [00:25:43] Paris is inexpensive compared to Los Angeles [00:26:17] You pay for the view, even in Franc! [00:27:50] Favorite Restaurants in Les Battignole [00:28:54] Le Costaud des Battignolles [00:29:56] Gazette Brasserie [00:30:17] Baby trying new foods in France [00:31:46] 10th arrondissement [00:33:17] Areas to avoid in Paris [00:36:27] Unsavory Parts of Paris [00:38:18] Daughter’s baptism at the Armenian cathedral [00:39:49] The Galleries Lafayette, family celebration [00:41:48] General Advice for France with a Baby [00:43:54] Avoid the Train If You Can [00:45:17] Don’t Assume Everyone Speaks English [00:46:58] Thank You, Patrons [00:47:20] New Patrons [00:48:27] The Facebook Group [00:49:48] Hire Me as Your Itinerary Consultant [00:50:24] Self-guided VoiceMap Tours [00:50:52] Pet Cemetary in Asnière-sur-Seine near Paris [00:52:09] This week in French news [00:54:18] Gaillac [00:56:24] Show Notes [00:57:12] Next Week on the Podcast More episodes about Family Travel in France FOLLOW US ON: Email | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter Discussed in this Episode Lyon Annecy Chamonix Beanne Paris Bad Airbnb experience 10e Arrondissement the hip area Areas you want to avoid in Paris Avoid the area between Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est Avoid Barbès Baptism at the Armenian Cathedral in Paris Celebration at the Créatures Restaurant on top of the Galleries Lafayette Asnière-sur-Seine La Rentrée Forum des Associations Gaillac Categories: France How To, Paris Support the Show Tip Your Guides Extras Patreon Audio Tours Merchandise