France: Experience the World’s Most Popular Destination Like a Local with Lindsey Tramuta
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#125: 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.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/france-travel-guide
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Resources Mentioned
Lindsey Tramuta: Website | Newsletter | Podcast | Instagram | Twitter
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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
- 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:
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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Full Show Notes
(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 ) 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 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 ) Right Modes of Transport
(1:14:15 ) Using Miles & Points
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