Join Us in France Travel Podcast

Visiting Paris as a family? In this episode of the podcast we talk about things you should consider before your trip. It is clear that multi-generational trips are a wonderful way to spend time with extended family, but they can also be complicated. Let's talk about strategies that will make your trip better and easier on everyone involved! #joinusinfrance #familytravels #familytraveltribe #familytraveltips #familytravelsolution #familytravellife #multigenerations #podcast Show notes for this episode are here: https://joinusinfrance.com/257 Email | VoiceMap | Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram | Twitter  

Find out why Chateau-Thierry and Belleau Wood are so important to French history and the history of the US Marine Corps. My guest on this episode relates his Memorial Day visit to this monument and his tips for enjoying this part of France. #joinusinfrance #belleauwood #usmc #marines #marinecorps #devildogs #chateauthierry #WW1 Show Notes for this episode are here: https://joinusinfrance.com/256 Email | VoiceMap App Tours | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter  

Annie and Elyse talk about the city of Tours in the Loire Valley. A surprising place with much charm, great wine and gastronomy. It's also a nice central city for your visit to Loire Valley Chateaux! We have some good hotels to recommend! Show Notes for this episode are here: https://joinusinfrance.com/255 #joinusinfrance #podcast #toursfrance #toursloirevalley #sarrasin #localgastronomy #myloirevalley #igersfrance Email | VoiceMap Tours | Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram | Twitter

On today's episode David Bland and Annie Sargent present the ultimate guide to getting around France cheaply using trains, buses and Apps. We also discuss low-cost airlines both for your long-haul flights and for regional flights within France. Some of them will surprise you! David Blanc and Annie Sargent are both tour guides in France so they've used all of these companies and can speak from personal experience. #joinusinfrance #travelfrance #gettingaroundfrance #blablacar #budgettravel #traveladdict #instatraveling #solotravel Email | Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram | Twitter

Are you wondering how you can save on your next flights to France? One possibility is booking open-jaw tickets also called multi-city tickets. There are some things you need to be mindful of, and we discuss them in this episode, but overall this seems to be a great idea so you keep more cash and have fun in Paris! We also talk about taking the Eurostar between Paris and London and discuss David's favorite activities in and around Paris. Show notes for this episode are here: https://joinusinfrance.com/253 Email | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter #joinusinfrance #openjaw #multicitytrip #multicitytickets #tripreport #travelexperiences #travel #bookatrip

On today's episode Elyse tells the story of her scenic drive along the Loire River between Angers and Saumur. One of her stops was at the Fontevraud Abbey where Eleanor of Aquitaine and her son Richard the Lionheart are buried. I spent a few hours myself at Fontevraud and really enjoyed it, we explain what makes it so great in the episode. This is also a great itinerary for cycling! Although, in that case you’d probably have to stop somewhere for the night. But there is no lack of great villages to choose from! Or you could stay in a troglodyte house which they have in this area! I’m not so sure about those, but they would be worth a stop for sure! To be clear, our emphasis today is not on the Loire Valley Chateaux but on the Loire river and the beautiful towns and cities you will encounter as you explore the area. This drive would take a whole day because as we'll see there are a lot of places that are worth a stop, and you could do it in either direction going east or going west. Please note that there is no public transportation to do this, you'll need either a car or hop on a bicycle. #joinusinfrance #loireriver #loirevalley #fontevraud #abbey #eleanorofaquitaine #CandesSaintMartin #valdeloiretourisme Show notes for this episode are here: https://joinusinfrance.com/252 Email | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter  

Bonjour et bienvenue to the Join Us in France Travel Podcast trailer! I’m your host Annie Sargent, and I’m here to help you plan your next trip to France. On the podcast you’ll hear trip reports, discussions about destinations in France, French food, wine, and lifestyle. Did I mention destinations? Because we have a lot of amazing destinations in France! Yes, many outside of Paris, who knew? I am French born and raised but I lived in the US for a long time. As a result, I can put my finger on things I know might trip you dear visitor. Once you understand our ways you’ll unlock a whole new level of connection with France. There’s a new episode every Sunday and the podcast is free, but it’s best to subscribe now so you don’t miss any episodes. Join me as I rediscover my own country and share the best of France with you. But watch out, you may become a Francophile, and there’s nothing I can do about that! Merci, à bientôt ! Visit the Join Us in France website Email | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

In this episode of the podcast Annie and her guest Kristina Long review the secrets of planning a trip to Paris. It was Kristina's first time in Europe and they visited Paris as a family of 5 ranging from teenager to grandmother, with different needs and interests. So, how do you plan your trip to France strategically without going crazy about every detail? How do you keep everybody happy? How do you know what matters and what doesn’t? How do you recover when a flight is cancelled? Click on the play button, Kristina has step-by-step instructions for you! #joinusinfrance #tripplanning #vacationplanning #plannedlife #organisedlife #parisfamilyholiday #itinerary #upcomingtrip Show notes for this episode are here: https://joinusinfrance.com/251 Email | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter  

Don't sweat the small stuff in Paris because if you do you will be ignoring some things that WILL make a difference in how your trip goes! This short episode lists 3 things you can stop fussing over: cafés and restaurants in Paris, taxis, and Seine River Cruises! #joinusinfrance #worryfreetravel Show notes for this episode are here: https://joinusinfrance.com/250 Email | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

Are you thinking about visiting the Aiguille du Midi in the French Alps? A tram will take you to the top of the Mont Blanc, but there are a few gotchas you need to know about! For example, you can't book tickets too far in advance or the weather may be lousy. Also there are several steps to complete before you're able to board that tram! #joinusinfrance #aiguilledumidi Show notes for this episode are here: https://joinusinfrance.com/249 Email: annie@joinusinfrance Follow Join Us in France on social Media: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter