Mother-Daughter Celebrating a 75th Birthday in France, Episode 539

Join Us in France Travel Podcast

Annie Sargent

History, Art, Lifestyle, Travel, Paris, Places & Travel, Culture, Tour, Language, Monuments, Society & Culture, Visit, France

4.6 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 30 March 2025

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

What happens when a mother, daughter, and best friend set out on a road trip across France to celebrate a milestone birthday? In Celebrating 75 Years with Vanessa Christman, host Annie Sargent talks to Vanessa, a librarian from California, about the trip of a lifetime: Mother-Daughter Celebrating a 75th Birthday in France.

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Vanessa planned this adventure around her mom’s long-time love of France. They landed at Charles de Gaulle, picked up a rental car, and hit the road. From charming Burgundy villages like Tournus, to the sparkling Mediterranean coast near Martigues, to the lavender-scented hills of Provence and the grand castles of the Loire Valley — they saw it all.

Along the way, they visited abbeys, tasted Gigondas wine, created custom perfumes in Grasse, explored markets in Carpentras, and dined at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Ardèche. Vanessa shares what went right (most things), what went wrong (French tacos!), and her top tips for traveling with someone who has reduced mobility.

This episode is full of practical travel advice and heartfelt reflections. It’s especially helpful for anyone dreaming of a multigenerational trip to France.

Subscribe to Join Us in France Travel Podcast for more stories and tips from real travelers. Whether you’re planning a special celebration or just love French culture, this one’s for you.

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1:02.4	Indeed.com slash show. Terms and conditions apply. This is Join us in France, episode 539.
1:27.5	539. 539.
1:29.6	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.
1:39.0	Today I bring you a conversation with Vanessa Christman about her incredible journey through France, celebrating her
1:45.6	mother's 75th birthday, from exploring historic abbeys and charming medieval towns to indulging
1:52.6	in some wine, wine tastings, and creating custom perfumes in Grasse. Vanessa shares all the
2:00.1	details of their road trip.
2:02.2	This episode is packed with travel tips, heartfelt moments, and practical advice for anyone
2:07.7	planning a similar adventure or just wants the inspiration, especially when traveling
2:14.3	with elderly family members.
2:16.8	This podcast is supported by donors and listeners who buy my tours and services,
2:21.2	including my itinerary consult service,
2:24.1	my GPS self-guided tours of Paris on the VoiceMap app,
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