Unforgettable Six Weeks Across France: Travel Tips and Insights, Episode 531
Join Us in France Travel Podcast
Annie Sargent
4.6 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 2 February 2025
⏱️ 57 minutes
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Summary
Have you ever dreamed of spending six weeks exploring France? In Unforgettable Six Weeks Across France: Travel Tips and Insights, Annie Sargent talks with Liz Van Monfort from Christchurch, New Zealand, about her incredible journey through France.
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Liz planned her trip around the Rugby World Cup but quickly turned it into a deep dive into French culture, food, and travel. From the bustling streets of Paris to the charming villages of Provence, she shares her experiences with home exchanges, navigating the metro, and road-tripping through the countryside. She also explores historic sites like the battlefields of World War I and enjoys unforgettable food and wine in different regions.
Annie and Liz discuss the pros and cons of using FlixBus, TGV trains, and rental cars. Liz shares insights on how to budget for a long trip, where to find great meals, and why the Navigo pass made getting around Paris so much easier. Plus, hear about her side trips to Reims, Dunkirk, and even a quick visit to Barcelona.
If you’re planning a trip to France, this episode is packed with real-world advice and inspiration. Listen now to learn from Liz’s adventures and get tips for making your own French travel dreams a reality!
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| 0:00.0 | This is Join us in France, episode 531. |
| 0:19.9 | Bonjour, I'm Annie Sargent, and join us in France, episode 531. 531. |
| 0:21.9 | Bonjour, I'm Annie Sargent, and join us in France is the podcast where we take a conversational |
| 0:26.8 | journey through the beauty, culture, and flavors of France. |
| 0:30.7 | Today, I bring you a trip report with Liz Van Monfort from Christchurch, New Zealand. |
| 0:36.4 | Liz spent six weeks traveling across France, |
| 0:39.7 | soaking in the local culture, exploring historic landmarks, watching major sports events |
| 0:45.7 | and navigating the nuances of French daily life. |
| 0:49.6 | From the bustling streets of Paris to the charming villages of Provence, Liz shares |
| 0:54.1 | her food adventures, |
| 0:55.8 | transport tips, and the joy of home exchanges. Have you noticed that the podcast is getting |
| 1:01.2 | a little bit more international? I love it. This podcast is supported by donors and listeners who buy |
| 1:07.0 | 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. |
| 1:19.4 | You can browse all of that at my boutique. |
| 1:21.3 | Join us in France.com for a slash boutique. |
| 1:24.4 | There are only four spots left for the boot camp 2025. |
| 1:28.9 | Explore the Southwest with Annie and Elise and a group of your fellow Francophiles and make fantastic |
| 1:35.1 | memories. So you can browse all of that at the boutique. Join us in France.com for a slash |
| 1:40.5 | boutique. And Patreon supporters get new episodes as soon as they are ready and add free. |
| 1:46.6 | If that sounds good to you, be like them. |
| 1:49.2 | Follow the link in the show notes. |
| 1:51.2 | For the magazine part of the podcast, after my chat with Liz today, |
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