Join Us in France Travel Podcast

Today we talk about competitive and recreational cycling in France with lots of recommendations on where to go in the Pyrenees for cycling, running, show-shoeing, walking in these gorgeous mountains, and how you'd go about arranging for such a trip. Click here for show notes and photos.Click here to support the show when you shop on Amazon.Click here to review the show on iTunes. The post Cycling in France with Marion Clignet, Episode 52 appeared first on The Join Us in France Travel Podcast.

This week on Join Us in France Annie digs into the history of secularism and free speech in France as it relates to the Charlie Hebdo and Kosher Grocery store terror attacks . Knowing a little history will explain a lot about a place, and in this instance, the events unfolding in France in January 2015 make no sense whatsoever without understanding the historical context. Why did so many French people take to the streets? Why are the French police now arresting people who just want to be heard too? Is it simple backlash? Is it rampant racism? Or is it compliance to French law and why is the law the way it is? Click here for show notes and photos.Click here to support the show when you shop on Amazon.Click here to review the show on iTunes. The post Secularism and Free Speech in France, Episode 51 appeared first on The Join Us in France Travel Podcast.

The terrible attacks of January 7th 2015 in France have left us wondering what are some things we can do to stay safe while visiting France. Here are some tips. Click here for show notes and photos.Click here to support the show when you shop on Amazon.Click here to review the show on iTunes. The post How to Stay Safe in France, Episode 50 appeared first on The Join Us in France Travel Podcast.

One this first episode of 2015 Annie shares 11 tips for visiting France with children that will make your vacation more relaxing and enjoyable, no matter where you go in France. Click here for show notes and photos.Click here to support the show when you shop on Amazon.Click here to review the show on iTunes. The post Visiting France with Children Episode 49 appeared first on The Join Us in France Travel Podcast.

In this episode: Foix, the Niaux cave, Gabriel Fauré, the Parc de la Préhistoire, La Vache cave, the Labouiche underground river, the cave of Bedeilhac, the thermal stations of Ussat-les-bains and Aulus-les-bains , Les Forges du Pyrène, and more things you can visit in the Ariège, 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. http://www.speakpipe.com/JoinUsInFrance Send email feedback: annie@joinusinfrance.com Follow the show on Facebook

Join Us in France Travel Podcast Today we take you to Bayonne France in the Basque Country. Bayonne is a  place of notable character, culture, history, and it has so much to offer to today’s visitor too! Both Elyse and I love the place and we  tell you why. To learn about Join Us in France Tours, visit Addicted to France If you enjoy the show, subscribe to the Join Us in France Newsletter Click here for show notes and photos for this episode. 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 THANK YOU for listening to the show!

In this episode we take you to the Dordogne area for the first time. The Dordogne in South Western France is a visitor's happy place: Sarlat, the caves of Lascaux, the Medieval Castle of Beynac, it's a fairy tale come true! No wonder if many people's favorite area of France outside of Paris! Click here for show notes and photos. Click here to support the show when you shop on Amazon. Click here to review the show on iTunes. The post Sarlat, Lascaux and More in the Dordogne, Episode 46 appeared first on The Join Us in France Travel Podcast.

In today's show we look at the best Christmas Markets in France: Strasbourg and others in Alsace, Christmas Markets in Paris, and also the Christmas Markets of Provence. Click here for show notes and photos.Click here to support the show when you shop on Amazon.Click here to review the show on iTunes.The post Christmas Markets in France, Episode 45 appeared first on The Join Us in France Travel Podcast.

Bordeaux in the south west of France is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and France's best-known wine area. Today we explore the city and its rich history. Click here for show notes and photos.Click here to support the show when you shop on Amazon.Click here to review the show on iTunes. The post Bordeaux, Episode 44 appeared first on The Join Us in France Travel Podcast.

Today we discuss Saint-Cirp-Lapopie in the Lot, France. This place is so old it feels like a time machine! Click here for show notes and photos.Click here to support the show when you shop on Amazon.Click here to review the show on iTunes. The post Episode 43 Saint-Cirq-Lapopie in the Lot appeared first on The Join Us in France Travel Podcast.