France for Bookworms, Episode 455
Join Us in France Travel Podcast
Annie Sargent
4.8 • 1.1K Ratings
🗓️ 20 August 2023
⏱️ 61 minutes
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Summary
In this journey through the literary landscape of France, we venture into iconic independent bookstores, stroll through charming book villages, and feel the lively atmosphere of France's renowned book festivals. We also **delve** into the spirited debate on reading versus listening to books—a topic that resonates with book lovers worldwide. It's clear that in France, the love for books is more than a pastime; it's a deeply ingrained part of the culture, a cherished tradition that continues to thrive. From the bustling shelves of Parisian bookstores to the tranquil lanes of Montolieu, books hold a special place in the French heart. Thank you for joining us on this literary expedition across France, a true haven for bookworms.
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| 0:00.0 | And the This is, join us in France, episode 455, 4.5. |
| 0:17.0 | 4.5. |
| 0:21.0 | 4.5. |
| 0:22.0 | B' I'm Annie Sergeant Sergeant and join us in France is the podcast where we talk about France. |
| 0:27.0 | Everyday life in France, great places to visit in France, French culture, history, gastronomy, and news related to travel to France. |
| 0:36.0 | Today I bring you a conversation with my friend at East Riven of Toulouse Guided Walks |
| 0:40.8 | about the best bookstores in France and the places bookworms would love in France. |
| 0:46.1 | We'll also do an episode about libraries at a different time. This one is on bookstores and you may remember that episode 371 of this podcast was about the famous bookstore in Paris Shakespeare and Company. |
| 1:01.0 | I think that's the one all English speaking people talk about. But there are many more as you'll hear today. Even some that sell books in English. |
| 1:10.0 | This podcast is supported by donors and listeners who by my tours and services, |
| 1:14.6 | including my itinerary consult service and my GPS self-guided tours of Paris on the Voicemap app. |
| 1:23.2 | And you can browse all of that on my boutique, |
| 1:25.4 | join us in France.com for a slash boutique. |
| 1:28.2 | And if you don't know about my tours and you want to read the details, |
| 1:31.1 | read the reviews, go to join us in France.com for a slash |
| 1:34.7 | Annie tours and it'll redirect you. For the magazine part of the podcast after my |
| 1:40.2 | chat with Elise, since it's August and this is a slow news month I'll talk a little |
| 1:45.6 | bit of this and a little bit of that including a little bit about the Olympics coming up and also |
| 1:51.1 | how to pay for medical services in France should you need any. |
| 1:56.0 | This has come up again and that I'm titling friends. |
| 2:05.0 | BĂ©lise. |
| 2:10.0 | We are going to talk about something that I'm titling France for bookworms. |
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