Rebecca Rogers on the Education of Girls in France, Episode 339
May 30, 2021
In France, levels of education of girls have increased steadily since WW2, but it took us a long time to get there. As discussed in this episode with Rebecca Rogers, 210 years ago Napoleon Bonaparte put a big emphasis on educating boys while mostly ignoring the education of girls in France. But not entirely, he setup...
Rocamadour the Medieval Village Hanging on a Cliff, Episode 338
May 23, 2021
So many people who have done trip reports with Annie Sargent have mentioned Rocamadour as one of their favorite places in France! And she's been there about a million times growing up in Toulouse because it’s a favorite for locals too. So it was high time to do a proper episode dedicated to Rocamadour where...
Burgundy Wine and Gastronomy Tours, Episode 337
May 16, 2021
Categories: Burgundy Area, French Culture, French Food & Wine
There is no doubt that Burgundy wine and gastronomy are some of the best in France. That's one of the reasons my guest, Ellen Shaunessy, decided to visit this part of France with a friend. Plus it's easy to get to from Paris on the TGV train and driving in...
Penne in the Tarn, Episode 336
May 9, 2021
Today Annie Sargent brings you a conversation with Elyse Rivin about the lovely village of Penne in the Tarn. It’s a small place (600 inhabitants) with a ruined castle on top of the hill and gorgeous views all around.
This episode features my frequent guest Elyse Rivin. You can book a tour with her through her website...
Napoleon: the Long and Short of It, Episode 335
May 2, 2021
Full show notes for this episode are here: https://joinusinfrance.com/335
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This week in France we are celebrating the bicentennial of Napoleon’s death and so today Today I bring you a conversation with Kurt Weihs about Napoleon. I am excited to release this episode because I...