Join Us in France Travel Podcast

What Your Paris Photos Are Missing (And How to Fix It)

Annie Sargent chats with Bob Soltys, a black-and-white street photographer who has spent decades capturing Paris. Bob shares what gear to actually bring, why night photography beats daytime almost…

Who Was Coco Chanel Really? Her Life Story, Unvarnished

This is episode 600 of Join Us in France — a milestone worth celebrating. Annie Sargent and Elyse Rivin dig into the life of Coco Chanel. Born Gabrielle Chanel in rural poverty in the Corrèze, she…

Getting a French Mortgage as Americans and Buying an Apartment in Nice Sight Unseen

Antoine and Annie Ksadzhikyan bought an apartment in Nice, France, without ever seeing it in person. They did it from Los Angeles, over FaceTime, and they have zero regrets. Annie Sargent talks with…

Joan of Arc: The Real Woman Behind 20,000 Statues

Joan of Arc was not a shepherdess. She was a determined teenager who broke an arranged marriage, heard voices, and convinced a chain of noblemen to take her to the French king. Annie Sargent and…

Road Tripping in Northern France: From Flander's Fields to Agincourt

Craig Anderson road-tripped northern France after a week in Belgium. He loved it, and you will too. Annie and Craig talk Dunkirk, Calais, Boulogne-sur-Mer, the Battle of Agincourt, and a spontaneous…

Viollet-le-Duc: The Self-Taught Architect Who Shaped France's Medieval Landmarks

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23 Nights in Southern France Without a Car

Annie Sargent talks with Sally Schokman, an Australian solo traveler who spent 23 nights in southern France without a car. Sally took the train everywhere — Bordeaux, Toulouse, Albi, Avignon, Nice,…

Home Exchange Experience: The Good, the Bad, and the Moldy

Melanie Dixon loves France and has done home exchange multiple times, both as a guest and as a host. She joins Annie Sargent to talk about what can go wrong — and it turns out, quite a bit can. …

France's Most Stunning Destinations: What's Worth the Hype (and What Isn't)

Annie Sargent and Elyse Rivin are back, and this time they're settling the big question: which famous destinations in France actually deliver, and which ones need a reality check? Listen to this…

First Trip to France? Here's What You Really Need to Know from 50 Years of Visits

First Trip to France? Here's What You Really Need to Know from 50 Years of Visits. This is what Annie Sargent explores in this episode with Nancy and Michael Armstrong, and it's packed with the kind…

Buying a Home in France: Lessons from a Real-Life House Hunt in the South of France

Buying a Home in France: Lessons from a Real-Life House Hunt in the South of France is the focus of this episode of the Join Us in France Travel Podcast. Annie Sargent chats with Juliana Linssen and…

What People Get Wrong About French Food

French food has an incredible reputation around the world. Many people imagine elegant pastries, complicated recipes, and chefs carefully assembling perfect plates in restaurant kitchens. But…

Moving to France: Realities, Challenges, and Rewards

The Guédelon Project: A Modern Take on Medieval Construction

In the episode "The Guédelon Project: A Modern Take on Medieval Construction," Annie Sargent and Elyse Rivin explore the fascinating world of the Guédelon Project. They discuss how a team of…

Taste of Gascony: Life, Food, and Tours in France's Hidden Gers Region

In "Taste of Gascony: Life, Food, and Tours in France's Hidden Gers Region", Annie Sargent welcomes Jenine Lurie, a New Yorker who swapped city life for the rolling hills and medieval villages of the…

The Insider's Guide to Fractional Ownership in Paris: Is It Right for You?

This episode dives deep into a dream many Francophiles share: owning a piece of Paris without the full-time commitment or price tag. In this episode, host Annie Sargent sits down with Marie Tartar, a…

From Cajun Country to the French Riviera: Louisiana Meets France

From Cajun Country to the French Riviera: Louisiana Meets France takes you on a lively, honest, and sometimes surprising journey through France with Annie Sargent and her guests, Renee Poche and…

Louise Michel: The Fearless Revolutionary of the Paris Commune

Paris, 1871. The city is under siege. The government has fallen. And in the heart of the chaos, one woman stands defiant with a rifle in hand. Welcome to Louise Michel: The Fearless Revolutionary of…

One Day in Paris: How to See the Best of the City in 24 Hours, Episode 583

"One Day in Paris: How to See the Best of the City in 24 Hours"—ever wondered if you could really experience Paris in just one day? In this action-packed episode of Join Us in France, host Annie…

Is Saint-Étienne France's Most Underrated City? PLUS: Tips for Learning French!

Is Saint-Étienne France's Most Underrated City? PLUS: Tips for Learning French! If you love discovering hidden gems in France, this episode is for you! Annie Sargent chats with Brooke Koss…