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Join Us in France Travel Podcast

Flâneur and Photographer, Episode 478

Join Us in France Travel Podcast

Annie Sargent

History, Places & Travel, Society & Culture

4.81.1K Ratings

🗓️ 28 January 2024

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

In the latest episode of our podcast, join Annie Sargent and photographer Gregg Rutter as they embark on a picturesque journey through Paris. Titled "Flâneur and Photographer," this episode delves into Gregg's experiences and discoveries in the city, offering a unique perspective on Parisian life and culture.

Gregg's adventure starts at the Citadines Saint-Germain-des-Près, a hotel with an ideal location near Pont Neuf and Notre Dame. He also attends a Photography Workshop with Serge Ramelli, enhancing his photographic skills.

The episode features visits to cultural landmarks like the Picasso Museum, Carnavalet Museum, Musée d'Orsay, Fondation Louis Vuitton, Rodin Museum, and Orangerie Museum. Additionally, Gregg shares insights into photographing around the Musée du Louvre, especially on Tuesdays when it's closed to the public.

Listeners will also enjoy Gregg's culinary recommendations, from enjoying cream puffs at Odette to dining at various Parisian restaurants like Ostra Paris and Le Zimmer. For those seeking literary inspiration, Gregg suggests several book titles that offer deeper insights into Paris's historical and artistic landscape.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in photography, Parisian art, culture, and cuisine. Whether you're planning a trip to Paris or simply dreaming of the city, Gregg's experiences will surely inspire and inform.

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Transcript

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0:00.0

The This is the

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Join us in France episode 478

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Bonsuil I'm Annie sergeant and join us in France is the podcast where we take a journey through the beauty, culture, and flavors of France. I just changed it. Do you like it? I think it's good, right?

0:34.0

Today I bring you a trip report with Greg Rutter about being a flanor in France,

0:39.0

enjoying photography museums and generally taking it easy and he also took a photography tour so we'll

0:47.3

talk about that. I know a lot of you only come in France once or twice in your life. Perhaps you can't stay very long because of work life etc.

0:56.7

So you pack it in and you go fast but there are so many of you who come repeatedly and can take it a bit easier, so why not?

1:06.0

Mind you, Greg didn't get bored at any time.

1:10.0

It's about finding a balance between seeing it all and enjoying it all.

1:15.0

This podcast is supported by donors and listeners who by my tours and services,

1:20.0

including my itinerary consult service, my GPS self-guided tours of Paris on the Voicemap app,

1:27.0

or take a day trip with me around the southwest in my electric car.

1:31.2

You can browse all of that at my boutique. Join us in France.com

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slash boutique. There are three spots left for the boot camp in May 2024. The idea is

1:42.0

that you come to Toulouse on May 10th,

1:44.0

2024, hang out with Elis and I,

1:47.0

as well as a group of wonderful fellow listeners.

1:49.0

There's going to be 40 of us maximum.

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We stay together for 10 days and in that time you'll improve your

1:55.7

French with the language classes in the morning and visits in the afternoon.

2:00.8

We had such a good time in May 2023 that we want to do it again and we have six or seven

2:06.4

repeat boot campers I can't remember but we have several. It's a great way to visit France and they want to do it again and we're thrilled to have them again

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