Experience France Like a Local, Episode 514
Join Us in France Travel Podcast
Annie Sargent
4.6 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 6 October 2024
⏱️ 55 minutes
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Summary
Ever wondered what it’s like to live in a small French village? In this episode, host Annie Sargent chats with Steve Hoffman, author of A Season for That: Lost and Found in the Other Southern France. Steve shares the story of how his American family moved to a tiny winemaking village in the Languedoc region, north of Béziers.
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This wasn’t your typical expat adventure. Steve and his family wanted to experience France like locals, sending their children to French schools and embracing rural village life. The adjustment wasn’t easy, but it was incredibly rewarding. Steve talks about the challenges of integrating into a close-knit community and the joys of slow travel.
The episode dives into what it means to truly immerse yourself in French culture. Steve shares how working in the local vineyards during the grape harvest (vendange) connected him with the land and the people. His experiences with French food and wine opened up a new appreciation for the Mediterranean lifestyle and cuisine.
Whether you’re dreaming of moving to France or just curious about life outside the usual tourist destinations, this episode offers a fresh perspective on living in France. You’ll learn about the importance of local connections, the French education system, and how staying in one place can reveal the beauty of deep travel.
Tune in to hear Steve’s personal stories, insights, and tips on experiencing France like a true local. Listen now and share this episode with other Francophiles!
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| 0:00.0 | The This is an important |
| 0:19.2 | This is join us in France episode 514 Sans-songators |
| 0:22.2 | Bonjoure I'm Annie Sergeant, and join us in France is the podcast where we take a conversational |
| 0:27.6 | journey through the beauty, culture, and flavors of France. |
| 0:31.6 | Today I bring you a trip report with Steve Hoffman. In this episode |
| 0:36.0 | you'll immerse yourselves in French culture through the eyes of Steve an American |
| 0:40.4 | author who visits France a few times, then decided to transplant his family to a |
| 0:46.1 | winemaking village in the Longer dock. He shares his deep insights into French village life, local cuisine and unique travel experiences that emphasize |
| 0:56.4 | connection over novelty. This is all about how you can fit in once you move to France. And this episode offers practical tips that will |
| 1:05.5 | enrich your understanding of French culture and inspire your own travel adventures. |
| 1:10.9 | This podcast is supported by donors and listeners who buy my tours and services, |
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| 1:39.9 | Follow the link in the show notes. |
| 1:41.7 | For the magazine part of the podcast after the |
| 1:43.5 | interview today I'll discuss the reopening of Notre Dame in December 2024. |
| 1:49.5 | There is a lot going on. |
| 1:52.6 | And an important announcement about the boot camp for 2025. |
| 1:57.1 | The dates are set. |
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