Life in Rural France

If the idea of history and food combined has you salivating, then you'll love the Bazas region of France, where the weekly market dates back to the 14th century. My guest, Anne Jordan of Aquitaine Travel Guide, started her business with one goal in mind: to get people out of the cities and into the countryside to experience the food firsthand, where it's grown and cultivated. And that's exactly what she does as a tour guide. I've been on one of Anne's tours in Arcachon and seen the oyster farming myself and the freshness of the produce at the market. It's an experience you won't want to miss. EPISODE SHOWNOTES How to reach Anne and her food tours: * Website: Aquitaine Travel Guide [https://aquitainetravelguide.com/] * Facebook: Aquitaine Travel Guide [https://www.facebook.com/AquitaineTravelGuide/] * Instagram: Aquitaine Travel Guide [https://www.instagram.com/aquitainetravelguide] I’m Kylie Lang, owner of Life in Rural France, a travel blog dedicated to helping others explore & discover all that France has to offer. On the blog, you’ll discover sections covering: * City Guides [https://lifeinruralfrance.com/french-city-guides/] - everything you need to know about visiting cities such as Paris, Bordeaux, Carcassonne, Rouen, La Rochelle, and many more. * Moving to France [https://lifeinruralfrance.com/moving-to-france/] - lots of resources to help you plan your move from visas and insurance to sim cards and watching TV. * French Travel News [https://lifeinruralfrance.com/news/] - discover what’s happening in France, from festivals and events to the latest deals and offers. If there is anything you’d like to know about living in France, the French culture or the history of this wonderful country, feel free to DM me on Instagram @lifeinruralfrance [https://www.instagram.com/lifeinruralfrance/]

Is the Phantom of the Opera just a legend, or is there truth hidden in the shadows of Paris’ opulent opera house? I’m uncovering the secrets of the Palais Garnier—its stunning architecture, fascinating history, and eerie tales that have captivated imaginations for over a century. From its glittering grand staircase to the hidden underground lake, every corner of this Parisian masterpiece has a story to tell. But it’s not just about beauty and grandeur. The Palais Garnier holds mysteries that blur the line between fact and fiction. Could Gaston Leroux’s infamous Phantom have been inspired by real events? Join me as we step behind the curtain and into the heart of the Palais Garnier—it’s a journey you won’t want to miss. FOR FULL NOTES AND DETAILS ON TODAY’S EPISODE, SEE THE LINKS BELOW: * The Story of the Paris Opera House and the Phantom of the Opera [https://lifeinruralfrance.com/facts-about-palais-garnier/] I’m Kylie Lang, owner of Life in Rural France, a travel blog dedicated to helping others explore & discover all that France has to offer. On the blog, you’ll discover sections covering: * City Guides [https://lifeinruralfrance.com/french-city-guides/] - everything you need to know about visiting cities such as Paris, Bordeaux, Carcassonne, Rouen, La Rochelle and many more. * Moving to France [https://lifeinruralfrance.com/moving-to-france/] - lots of resources to help you plan your move from visas and insurance to sim cards and watching TV. * French Travel News [https://lifeinruralfrance.com/news/] - discover what’s happening in France, from festivals and events to the latest deals and offers. If there is anything you’d like to know about living in France, the French culture or the history of this wonderful country, feel free to DM me on Instagram @lifeinruralfrance [https://www.instagram.com/lifeinruralfrance/]

Are you a Harry Potter fan? Have you ever googled Nicolas Flamel to see if he was a real person? If you have, you’ll know he was an alchemist who lived in Paris. He wasn’t just a figment of J.K. Rowling’s imagination; he was a real man who had lived in the Middle Ages. Now, for those of you who don’t know, Nicolas Flamel appeared as a character in “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” (known as “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” in the U.S.). But what’s fact, and what’s fiction? Let’s dive in and discover everything there is to know about Nicolas Flamel, Harry Potter, and the Alchemy quest. FOR FULL NOTES AND DETAILS ON TODAY’S EPISODE, SEE THE LINKS BELOW: * The Truth Behind Nicolas Flamel and His Life in Paris [https://lifeinruralfrance.com/did-nicolas-flamel-live-in-paris/] I’m Kylie Lang, owner of Life in Rural France, a travel blog dedicated to helping others explore & discover all that France has to offer. On the blog, you’ll discover sections covering: * City Guides [https://lifeinruralfrance.com/french-city-guides/] - everything you need to know about visiting cities such as Paris, Bordeaux, Carcassonne, Rouen, La Rochelle and many more. * Moving to France [https://lifeinruralfrance.com/moving-to-france/] - lots of resources to help you plan your move from visas and insurance to sim cards and watching TV. * French Travel News [https://lifeinruralfrance.com/news/] - discover what’s happening in France, from festivals and events to the latest deals and offers. If there is anything you’d like to know about living in France, the French culture or the history of this wonderful country, feel free to DM me on Instagram @lifeinruralfrance [https://www.instagram.com/lifeinruralfrance/]

Paris may be the city of love, but it also has its darker side, where the ghosts of centuries gone by roam freely. So, instead of strolling down the Champs Elysées, we’ll be visiting Box No. 5 in the Opera House and enjoying some murder mystery at the Louvre. And that’s just for starters. As the sun sets and darkness descends, Paris reveals a more spectral side hidden in the shadows of its iconic monuments and cobbled lanes. The Ghost Tours in Paris take you through forgotten alleyways, unearthing chilling tales that have stood the test of time.  The myths and legends in a city like Paris are plentiful, so if you’re brave enough to join me, it’s fun to do as the nights draw in and Halloween approaches. FOR FULL NOTES AND DETAILS ON TODAY’S EPISODE SEE THE LINKS BELOW: * Take a Trip Through the Spookier Side of Paris and Reveal Some Fascinating Stories [https://lifeinruralfrance.com/spooky-things-to-do-in-paris/] * Seven Fun Ghost Tours in Paris To Do at Night [https://lifeinruralfrance.com/ghost-tours-in-paris/] I’m Kylie Lang, owner of Life in Rural France, a travel blog dedicated to helping others explore & discover all that France has to offer. On the blog, you’ll discover sections covering: * City Guides [https://lifeinruralfrance.com/french-city-guides/] - everything you need to know about visiting cities such as Paris, Bordeaux, Carcassonne, Rouen, La Rochelle and many more. * Moving to France [https://lifeinruralfrance.com/moving-to-france/] - lots of resources to help you plan your move from visas and insurance to sim cards and watching TV. * French Travel News [https://lifeinruralfrance.com/news/] - discover what’s happening in France, from festivals and events to the latest deals and offers. If there is anything you’d like to know about living in France, the French culture or the history of this wonderful country, feel free to DM me on Instagram @lifeinruralfrance [https://www.instagram.com/lifeinruralfrance/]

Who doesn't relish a spine-chilling ghost story? France, steeped in history, offers an abundance of eerie haunts and spectral legends. Each contributing its own chilling narratives, from ethereal damsels draped in white to phantom steeds searching for their masters. These spectral tales often echo within the stone walls of centuries-old castles. Would you dare to spend a night in one of these haunted châteaux or roam its darkened halls after dark? While I might hesitate, my curiosity about the legends, stories and history behind these ghostly encounters only grows stronger. Join me as I explore these mysterious legends and uncover the truths woven into their spectral fabric. FOR FULL NOTES AND DETAILS ON TODAY’S EPISODE SEE THE LINKS BELOW: * Five Haunted Castles in France That Will Keep You Up at Night [https://lifeinruralfrance.com/haunted-places-in-france/] * The Christmas Gift Guide for Francophiles [https://lifeinruralfrance.com/giftguide/] I’m Kylie Lang, owner of Life in Rural France, a travel blog dedicated to helping others explore & discover all that France has to offer. On the blog, you’ll discover sections covering: * City Guides [https://lifeinruralfrance.com/french-city-guides/] - everything you need to know about visiting cities such as Paris, Bordeaux, Carcassonne, Rouen, La Rochelle and many more. * Moving to France [https://lifeinruralfrance.com/moving-to-france/] - lots of resources to help you plan your move from visas and insurance to sim cards and watching TV. * French Travel News [https://lifeinruralfrance.com/news/] - discover what’s happening in France, from festivals and events to the latest deals and offers. If there is anything you’d like to know about living in France, the French culture or the history of this wonderful country, feel free to DM me on Instagram @lifeinruralfrance [https://www.instagram.com/lifeinruralfrance/]