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Paris is the city of romance, the place where budding romance blossoms, and where older couples go to renew their vows. I am not sure if this is as a result of the gorgeous architecture, the sounds of the French language, the emphasis that French culture puts on the importance of romance in one’s life, the fact is, Paris is the romance capital of the world. On today's episode, Annie shares her tips for enjoying the romance of Paris, and Gary Turco tells us about his recent honeymoon in Paris and the things he and his wife Leslie enjoyed about their honeymoon in Paris. Subscribe to the Join Us in France Newsletter Click here for show notes and photos.   Click here to support the show when booking your hotels. Support the show when making purchases on Amazon anywhere in the world. Click here to review the show on iTunes. Click here to leave us a voice mail question or comment. Send email feedback: annie@joinusinfrance.com Follow the show on Facebook Save

Places Mentioned in this Episode: Behind the scenes tour at the Eiffel Tower, Centre Georges Pompidou, Musée des Arts et Métiers, Musée des Arts Forains, Musée du Quai Branly, Parc de Bercy, Museum of Hunting and Natures, Paul Klee Exhibit, Place des Vosges, Promenade Plantée, Rosier-Joseph Migneret Garden, Sunday Bird Market behind Notre Dame, the Louvre A lot of people wonder, should I even take my kids to Paris? Will they get anything out of it? Alex Dionne and her husband decided to bring the kids and they were pleasantly surprised how child-friendly Paris is. They also chose to visit some places that haven’t come up on the show before, so that’s another fun bit. Alex shows us that if your kids are old enough and like to experience new things, you will make wonderful memories in Paris as a family. All photos by Alex and family. Click here to support the show on Patreon and get access to Lunch-Break French, designed to help you sharpen your French skills before your visit to France. Subscribe to the Join Us in France Newsletter Click here for show notes and photos. Click here to support the show when booking your hotels. Click here to support the show when you shop on Amazon. Click here to review the show on iTunes. Click here to leave us a voice mail question or comment. Send email feedback: annie@joinusinfrance.com Follow the show on Facebook

Beaune is the jewel of Burgundy: quaint and posh, but also the home of people who love wine and the craft of wine and who have been able to keep alive one of the oldest charities anywhere in the world, the Hospices de Beaune. Today we talk to three listeners who have visited Beaune, loved it, and have great tips to share about places that will make you happy to be alive. Warning: drinking the wine doesn't hurt either! Other shows about Burgundy: episode 98, 61, and 57. Support the show on Patreon Subscribe to the Join Us in France Newsletter: Click here for show notes and photos. Click here to support the show when booking your hotels. Click here to support the show when you shop on Amazon. Click here to review the show on iTunes. Click here to leave us a voice mail question or comment. Send email feedback: annie@joinusinfrance.com Follow the show on Facebook

The Opéra Garnier, aka Palais Garnier, made such an impression on me as a first-time visitor that I cannot say what I liked best about it: the grand facade? The grand staircase? The Chagall ceiling?  The grand foyer? I admit, I can't decide, it was all overwhelming and so beautiful! We probably barely scratch the surface all of the things that can be said about the Opera Garnier this episode, but I hope we convince you to go in next time and enjoy its grandeur. The interview starts at 5'44". Subscribe to the Join Us in France Newsletter Click here for show notes and photos. Click here to support the show when booking your hotels. Click here to support the show when you shop on Amazon. Click here to review the show on iTunes. Click here to leave us a voice mail question or comment. Send email feedback: annie@joinusinfrance.com Follow the show on Facebook

Do you love the French cancan? If you do, you may be tempted to get tickets to see the Moulin Rouge show. But there are so many things to do in Paris, will the Moulin Rouge be worth it? Should you go with dinner and the show or just the show? Brenda and Gary, my guests on today's show, help you answer that question for yourself. With its 120 years of history, the Moulin Rouge is the archetype for cabaret performances, often imitated, and world-famous. But what is it really like once you get inside? What sort of act has it become? Gary and Brenda tell us what they experienced, what they were hoping to see, and what they actually saw.  Enjoy the show! Subscribe to the Join Us in France Newsletter Click here for show notes and photos. Click here to support the show when booking your hotels. Click here to support the show when you shop on Amazon. Click here to review the show on iTunes. Click here to leave us a voice mail question or comment. Send email feedback: annie@joinusinfrance.com Follow the show on Facebook

Today Brenda and Annie discuss our visit he Paris sewer or "Égouts de Paris". Oh, my, what a place! You have to know that when you visit the Paris sewer, you are actually in the sewer, this is not a reproduction or a show-room. Once inside, you are walking over actual sewer lines and you get the full effect, smell and sight and all. How much does the Paris sewer really stink? Should you go or should you pass? Find out in today's episode. Click here to support the show on Patreon and get access to Lunch-Break French, designed to help you sharpen your French skills before your visit to France. Subscribe to the Join Us in France Newsletter Click here for show notes and photos. Click here to support the show when booking your hotels. Click here to support the show when you shop on Amazon. Click here to review the show on iTunes. Click here to leave us a voice mail question or comment. Send email feedback: annie@joinusinfrance.com Follow the show on Facebook    

Places Mentioned in this Episode: Musée du Vin, Paris Wine Museum. Today we answer the question: Is the Wine Museum in Paris a must-see? The guest of today’s show, Brenda visited the wine museum in July 2016. Annie hadn’t visited it at the time of this recording. This museum is 1km away from the Eiffel Tower; the closest metro stop is Passy on line 6 of the Paris Métro. It’s open Tue-Sat 10am until 6pm and is wheelchair accessible. There are audio guides in English. Entry is 10€ and it is not on the Museum Pass. Possibly as a result of it not being on the Museum Pass, the Wine Museum is not crowded. Announcing Join Us in France Tours, click here for info. Subscribe to the Join Us in France Newsletter Click here for show notes and photos. Click here to support the show when booking your hotels. Click here to support the show when you shop on Amazon. Click here to review the show on iTunes. Click here to leave us a voice mail question or comment. Send email feedback: annie@joinusinfrance.com Follow the show on Facebook

Discover the enchanting Gulf of Morbihan in Southern Brittany, where stunning coastlines and charming towns await. The hosts share their love for local flavors, like crêpes and Muscadet wine, that tantalize the taste buds. Uncover the area's prehistoric treasures, including mysterious dolmens and menhirs. They also touch on cultural differences of tourists and reminisce about their teenage adventures. Expect a delightful blend of travel insights, culinary delights, and personal anecdotes that capture the spirit of Brittany.

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Katie and Nathan's favorite area of France were the Verdon Gorge, Provence and Carcassonne. They loved the hikes, the Mediterranean, the friendly people they ran into, the food, the wine, the whole experience was fantastic. Katie and Nathan are from Durham, North Carolina. She's 26 and a teacher and he's 29 and a mechanical engineer. If you enjoy Join Us in France and want to support the show, please visit Join Us in France and buy your travel products via the banners on the right hand-side of the site. You will not pay a penny more, but the show gets a commission. Thank you! http://joinusinfrance.com Subscribe to the Join Us in France Newsletter Click here for show notes and photos. Click here to support the show when booking your hotels. Click here to support the show when you shop on Amazon. Click here to review the show on iTunes. Click here to leave us a voice mail question or comment. Send email feedback: annie@joinusinfrance.com Follow the show on Facebook Join Us in France takes you beyond the travel guide, beyond canned advice from the tourism board, and brings you travel tips from the heart from real people who've been there and want to share how fun a well-planned vacation can be. Thank you for listening!