Exploring France's Hidden Gems: An Anniversary Adventure
Join Us in France Travel Podcast
Annie Sargent
4.6 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 2 March 2025
⏱️ 53 minutes
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Summary
Have you ever dreamed of exploring France beyond the usual tourist spots? In Exploring France’s Hidden Gems: An Anniversary Adventure, host Annie Sargent chats with Gina Angelillo about her unforgettable trip through Normandy, Saint-Malo, and Paris.
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Gina, from New York, shares the highlights of her journey, from walking the historic ramparts of Saint-Malo to visiting the moving D-Day beaches with Overlord Tours. She describes the beauty of Honfleur’s marina, enjoying fresh oysters with a view, and experiencing the grandeur of the Bayeux Tapestry. In Paris, she embraced café culture, visited smaller museums like the Rodin Museum and the Conciergerie, and even took a wine and cheese tasting at Ô Chateau.
Gina also discusses the benefits of renting a car in Normandy versus using France’s efficient high-speed trains. She explains why she prefers hotels over Airbnbs, and how she planned her itinerary to make the most of her time without feeling rushed.
This episode is packed with practical travel tips, personal stories, and hidden gems that will inspire your next trip to France. Tune in to hear all about Gina’s anniversary adventure and get ideas for your own unforgettable journey!
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| 0:00.0 | This is Join us in France, episode 535. |
| 0:30.9 | Bonjour, I'm Annie Sargent, and join us in France, episode 535. Bonjour, I'm Annie Sargent, and join us in France is the podcast where we take a conversational journey through the beauty, culture, and flavors of France. |
| 0:38.8 | Today, I bring you a conversation with Gina Angelilo about her unforgettable anniversary adventure in France. |
| 0:42.3 | Join us as we explore the charming streets of Saint-Malo, |
| 0:44.8 | savour delicious French cuisine, |
| 0:47.1 | stroll through smaller museums, |
| 0:50.4 | and dive into the rich history of Normandy. |
| 0:53.7 | This podcast is supported by donors and listeners who buy my tours and services, including my itinerary consult service, my GPS self-guided tours of Paris on the VoiceMap app, or take a day trip with me around the southwest of France in my electric car. |
| 1:07.5 | You can browse all of that at my boutique. |
| 1:09.8 | Join us in France.com for a slash boutique. And remember, |
| 1:13.9 | Patreon supporters get the podcast at free and as soon as it is ready. Click on the link in the |
| 1:19.3 | show notes to enjoy this Patreon reward for as little as $3 per month. For the magazine part of |
| 1:26.2 | the podcast after my chat with Gina today, I'll discuss |
| 1:29.6 | something very strange happening with population shifts. I wonder if you know how big some |
| 1:36.7 | of these French cities are. Hello, Gina Angelilo, and welcome to join us in France. |
| 1:52.1 | Bonjour, happy to be here. |
| 1:53.9 | Wonderful to talk to you today. |
| 1:55.7 | We are going to talk about your anniversary adventure. |
| 1:59.1 | You explored Normandy, San Malo, and Paris. So this was which |
| 2:04.6 | anniversary for you? It was our 23rd. Fun. Okay. And have you been to France a lot or was this new? |
| 2:11.7 | So my husband and I both went separately when we graduated college. So that was a million years ago. And then I actually went |
| 2:19.8 | with my girlfriends when we turned 50 last year in November. And we had such a great time. We were in |
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