Travel journalist, Lindsey Tramuta shares insider tips to help you discover the magic of the world’s most popular tourist destination: France. She discusses how to navigate Paris like a pro and reveals the country’s must-visit regions. Chris also covers the best ways to utilize your miles and points to get there.
Lindsey Tramuta (@lindseytramuta) is a journalist who’s lived in Paris since 2006. She’s written for The New York Times, Eater, Food & Wine and Conde Nast Traveler and is the author of The New Paris, The New Parisienne, and The New Paris Restaurant Guide.
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Must-Visit Regions
Centre-Val de Loire
Burgundy:
Alsace: Strasbourg:
Normandy
Cote d’Azur: Marseille | Saint-Tropez
Basque Country: Biarritz
Brittany
French Alps
Provence
Paris Deep Dive:
Neighborhoods
Charonne | Belleville | Luxembourg Gardens
Museums
Musée de Montmartre:
Gustave Moreau Museum:
Musée Carnavalet:
Museums (Kids)
Cité Des Sciences:
Museum of Hunting and Nature:
National Museum of Natural History:
Contemporary Art
Pinault Collection:
Unique Things To Do
Catacombs:
Women of Paris Tour: a
Wine Tastings
Caves du Louvre:
Cavewoman Wines:
Day Trips
Versailles
Fontainebleau:
Bouldering in Fontainebleau:
Restaurants
Paris
L’Ami Jean:
Marché des Enfants Rouges:
Les Enfants Du Marché:
Septime
Baked Goods:
Pierre Hermé
Boulangerie Utopie
Mamiche
Bars
Bar Hemingway At The Ritz
Bar Les Ambassadeurs At The Hôtel de Crillon
Chris’s Recommendations
Fromagerie Laurent Dubois
Philharmonie de Paris
Flash Invadors
Puy du Fou
Online Sources For Recommendations:
Food
Le Fooding
Eater.com
The New Paris Restaurant Guide
Experiences & Tours: Context Travel Tours
Paris by Mouth
Bars
52 Martinis – Forest Collins
Rolf Potts’s book: Vagabonding
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Flying Blue: 20% Transfer Bonus
Air France/KLM: Promo Rewards
Timecodes
00:00 Introduction
02:37 Why France Is The Most Popular Tourist Destination
04:32 Experiencing France Like A Local
07:05 What Sets France Apart
09:33 French Culture
11:34 Ideal Itinerary For A Short Trip To France
15:29 Must-Visit Regions
19:00 Is Paris a Must See?
24:05 Highlights For A First Trip To France
26:39 Overhyped and Underrated Spots
28:02 Common Trip Planning Mistakes
30:39 The People And The Culture In France
34:02 Personal Interactions To Expect In France
36:08 Taboo Conversation Starters To Avoid In France
40:01 Traveling To France With Kids
42:17 Must-Have Culinary Experiences In France
46:01 Logistical Guidelines For Dining In France
48:52 Tips For Planning A Trip In Paris
53:26 Underrated Spots In Paris
55:26 Kid Friendly Museums In Paris
56:23 Unique Spots Off The Beaten Path In Paris
58:59 Lindsey’s Paris Restaurant Recommendations
1:02:20 Recommendations For Baked Goods
1:03:24 Transportation In Paris
1:04:42 The Nightlife In Paris
1:06:19 Planning A Picnic At The Park
1:07:28 Chris’s Recommendations
1:09:15 Day Trips From Paris
1:11:30 The Right Modes Of Transport
1:13:41 Parting Advice
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