Traveling Through France: Must-See Destinations from Paris to Annecy

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

🗓️ 18 May 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Thinking about exploring France beyond the usual tourist spots? In this episode of the Join Us in France Travel Podcast, Traveling Through France: Must-See Destinations from Paris to Annecy, host Annie Sargent talks with Linda and Scott Rogers about their recent trip across some of France’s most beautiful regions.

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They share their experience visiting Paris, Dijon, Beaune, Annecy, and Lyon. Each stop brought something special—like biking through Burgundy vineyards, relaxing by Lake Annecy, and sampling the rich flavors of Lyon’s culinary scene.

Annie, Linda, and Scott dive into the logistics too. They discuss train travel, how to manage your time wisely, and what it’s like to explore smaller cities at a relaxed pace. From favorite walks in Paris to peaceful corners in Burgundy, this episode is full of ideas for curious travelers.

Want to know how to avoid crowds in Paris? Or how to plan a scenic biking day in Annecy? Looking for tips on enjoying French food without always eating in fancy restaurants? They cover it all.

This episode is for anyone planning a multi-city trip in France, or simply dreaming about it. You’ll get practical advice, insider tips, and inspiration to slow down and enjoy each region’s unique charm.

Join Us in France is the podcast for people who love France and want to explore it in depth. Hosted by Annie Sargent, it features real travelers, real stories, and lots of helpful travel insight.

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0:00.0	This is Join us in France, episode 546.
0:21.6	Bonjour, I'm Annie Sargent, episode 546. 546.
0:31.5	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.
0:40.6	Today, I bring you a conversation with Linda and Scott Rogers about their fantastic trip to France during the 2024 Olympics.
0:48.0	They share some great experiences like watching the Olympic basketball finals in a packed park in Dijon,
0:56.7	cycling through wine country in Burgundy and exploring the charming towns of Anussi and Lyon. This podcast runs on Chocolatine, caffeine, and the support of lovely humans like you. You book itinerary
1:02.8	consult, take my voice map tours in Paris, ride shotgun in my electric car, come to the boot camp,
1:09.4	or slip me a few euros on Patreon and I love you
1:12.6	for it. Want to keep me going and skip the ads? There's a link for that in the show notes.
1:19.1	Head to join us in France.com for slash boutique and vive le podcast fans. For the magazine part
1:26.5	of the podcast after my chat with Linda and Scott today,
1:30.1	I'll discuss movie locations in Paris and why they are so popular.
1:35.0	Want the links and the full transcript?
1:37.9	It's all on the episode page at join us in France.com for its slash episodes.
1:57.0	Bonjour, Linda and Scott Rogers, and welcome to join us in France.
1:58.8	Bonjour, thank you.
1:59.6	Bonjour.
2:04.7	Wonderful to talk to you today. You had a great trip to France. Bonjour. Thank you. Bonjour. Wonderful to talk to you today. You had a great trip to France.
2:09.0	It overlapped with the Olympics, and we'll find out why in just a second.
2:13.7	So July, 2024, some of August as well, perhaps.
2:14.6	Yes.
2:16.8	So you were in France for several weeks, right?
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