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by Annie Sargent
Planning a trip to France? Join Us in France is the podcast for you! On this podcast we have conversations about our trips to France, chat with tour guides, share tips on French culture, the basics of French history, explain how to be savvy traveler in France and share our love of French food, wine and destinations in France. You won't want to miss out on all these great conversations about one of the most beautiful countries on earth! And if you're planning your own trip soon - start listening now so you're ready to connect to France on a deeper level. Bon voyage!
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- 2 days ago1h 4m
Vichy's Story and the Best of the Allier Department
Annie Sargent just got back from the Allier department, dead center of France, and almost nobody visits it. In this episode, she sits down with Elyse Rivin to talk about Vichy, Moulins and her trip. Annie shares what surprised her: a gorgeous Art Deco café, and a 19th-century mansion frozen in time for a hundred years and empty streets in Vichy in December. Elyse then digs into Vichy's real history, the Romans, hot springs, and a beautiful pottery called sigillée, long before it became famous for World War II. They also cover medieval villages, forests, and a local wine called Saint-Pourçain. Press play to discover a part of France you've probably never heard of. Subscribe to Join Us in France! Table of Contents for this Episode Today on the podcast: Vichy's Story and the Best of the Allier Department Podcast supporters Welcome to Allier Why Allier Is Overlooked Vichy vs Moulins Moulins Culture Finds Guided Tour Frustrations Bourbonnais History Bits Maison Mantin Time Capsule Medieval Villages Stops Forests Valleys and Wine Winter Travel and EV Cold Settling and Getting Around Clermont Ferrand Detour Vichy WWII Shadow Beyond War Memories Romans And Hot Springs Sigillee Pottery Boom Medieval Lull And Renaming Sevigne Makes Vichy Chic <li class="ez-toc-page-1
- 1 weeks ago54 min
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 every time, and which Paris neighborhoods deliver the best shots. He also explains phone tricks most tourists never use and when to put the camera down entirely. In the magazine segment, Annie covers a new underground tunnel connecting Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est — and why it matters for your next Paris trip. Hit play. You'll come home with better photos. If you enjoy the show, subscribe so you never miss an episode.
- 2 weeks ago1h 4m
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 clawed her way into Paris society and revolutionized the way women dress. She invented the little black dress, launched Chanel No. 5 — still the world's best-selling perfume 104 years later — and freed women from the corset. She also collaborated with the Nazis. That part is harder to ignore. Elyse tells the full story, unvarnished. Subscribe to Join Us in France and never miss an episode. Table of Contents for this Episode Today on the podcast A look back after 600 episodes Meet Coco Chanel Chanel No 5 Legacy Fashion Revolution Tease Early Life Poverty Mythmaking Origins Learning to Sew Escape Marriage Constraints First Job and Hats Moulins and Coco Name Balsan and High Society Boy Capel Funds Paris Shop From Hats to Boutiques Building a Fashion Empire Love Lost and Independence
- 3 weeks ago1h 5m
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 them about finding the right neighborhood, making an offer in two hours, and securing a French mortgage as Americans — no small feat. You'll also hear what daily life looks like when you split your time between LA and the Côte d'Azur. In the magazine segment, Annie shares hard-won tips from a two-week road trip through France on making the most of your time as a visitor. Hit play. Then subscribe so you never miss an episode. Table of Contents for this Episode Today on the podcast: Buying an Apartment in Nice Sight Unseen and Getting a French Mortgage as Americans Magazine segment Meet Antoine and Annie Why Nice Became the Dream Cold Emails to Agencies Pandemic Pause and Persistence Choosing Carré d'Or Location FaceTime Tours and The Offer Negotiating Terms and Acceptance Remote Closing and Loan Hunt France vs US Buying Process Notaire Power of Attorney Trusting a Sight Unseen Purchase Living Between Two Countries Why Nice Has Everything Finding Promenade du Paillon Why Nice Keeps Improving First Day Rituals in Nice <a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19" href= "https://joinusinfrance.
- May 17, 202658 min
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 Elyse Rivin of Toulouse Guided Walks tell the full story. From her village in Lorraine to the battlefields at Orléans. From her betrayal to her execution at 19. And why there are now over 20,000 statues of her across France. Annie also covers the Paris Airbnb crackdown and shares her road trip itinerary through eastern France. Hit play. You won't look at those statues the same way again. And if you enjoy the show, subscribe so you never miss an episode. Table of Contents for this Episode Intro Today on the podcast: The Joan of Arc Story Podcast supporters Magazine segment Joan of Arc Statues and Legacy How did Joan of Arc become so famous? France at War Myths About Her Childhood Voices and Vows Breaking the Engagement Path to the Dauphin Court Test and Conviction Armor and Army Plans Victory at Orléans Crowning at Reims <a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=trans
- May 10, 202652 min
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 day trip to Amiens Cathedral. Craig breaks down why you need a car, where to base yourself, and how affordable this overlooked region really is. Listen to this episode ad-free Annie also covers the Paris vacant apartment crisis and what a new 2027 tax means for property owners. This episode will make you want to book a flight. Hit subscribe so you never miss Annie's weekly conversations about traveling France the right way. New episode every Sunday. Table of Contents for this Episode Intro Today on the podcast: Road Tripping in Northern France Podcast supporters Magazine segment Welcome Craig Anderson Why Belgium and north France Getting there and around First impressions and vibe Dunkirk and Calais Base in Boulogne Cliffs food and history When to visit and locals Costs and budgeting Top highlights and connections Amiens cathedral day trip Shorter itinerary options Summer return and outdoors <a clas
- May 3, 20261h 3m
Viollet-le-Duc: The Self-Taught Architect Who Shaped France's Medieval Landmarks
div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8"> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown"> Annie Sargent sits down with licensed tour guide Elyse Rivin to talk about Eugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc — the self-taught architect who left his mark on Notre-Dame, Carcassonne, and Saint-Sernin in Toulouse, among many others. Listen to this episode ad-free They dig into how he taught himself everything, refused the Beaux-Arts at 18, and still ended up reshaping France's most iconic medieval landmarks. They talk about what he invented, what got torn down, and what his real legacy turned out to be. Annie also covers the newly renovated Paris Catacombs in the magazine segment. This is a fun one. Hit play — you'll never look at a French cathedral the same way again. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Table of Contents for this Episode Today on the podcast Podcast supporters Magazine segment Meet Viollet-le-Duc Fame and Big Restorations What Restoration Means Palace Childhood and Talent Rejecting Beaux-Arts Rebel Spirit and Revolution France Sketching Tour Gothic Theory and Nature Mérimée Patron and Teaching <a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13" hre
- Apr 26, 202656 min
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, Lyon, and Paris. She shares what surprised her, what she'd do differently, and which museums blew her away. They also dig into real logistics: booking trains during school holidays, Ouigo versus InOui TGV, solo dining, and handling rainy days like a pro. Annie also covers a recent change in French security rules at train stations and metro stops. Nothing alarming — just good to know before you go. This is exactly the kind of honest, practical conversation that makes trip planning easier. Hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. Table of Contents for this Episode 23 Nights in Southern France Without a Car Today on the podcast: 23 Nights in Southern France Without a Car Podcast supporters Magazine segment Meet Annie and Sally Trip Timing and Length Train Travel Adventures Solo Travel and Safety Getting to Bordeaux Ouigo Versus TGV Tips Bordeaux Stay and Hotels Booking Hotels and Scams Rainy Day Bordeaux Highlights Weather Changes and Toulouse <a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15" href= "https://joinusinf
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About Join Us in France Travel Podcast
Planning a trip to France? Join Us in France is the podcast for you! On this podcast we have conversations about our trips to France, chat with tour guides, share tips on French culture, the basics of French history, explain how to be savvy traveler in France and share our love of French food, wine and destinations in France. You won't want to miss out on all these great conversations about one of the most beautiful countries on earth! And if you're planning your own trip soon - start listening now so you're ready to connect to France on a deeper level. Bon voyage!
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