France

Some facts about France:

  • France is the largest country in Western Europe
  • France is 3/4 the size of Texas.
  • The average life expectancy at birth for the French is 81.5 years.
  • France has an estimated population of 64.5 million, making it the 19th most populous country.
  • France is home to 29 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • The Eiffel Tower was supposed to be temporary and was initially unpopular.
  • Denim comes from the French city of Nimes.
  • France produces almost 360 different types of cheese.
  • France is a popular travel destination and has been featured many times on the Amateur Traveler.
Travel to the Champagne Region of France with Don George – Episode 308

Travel to the Champagne Region of France with Don George – Episode 308

The Amateur Traveler talks to well-known travel writer / editor Don George about his first visit to the Champagne region of France. Despite having lived in France after college, Don had never ...
Travel to Normandy in France – Episode 275

Travel to Normandy in France – Episode 275

The Amateur Traveler talks to Michael Kenney about traveling to Normandy in France. Michael talks about at least two different invasions associated with this region of France. The oldest was the Norman ...
Travel to Corsica, France – Episode 267

Travel to Corsica, France – Episode 267

The Amateur Traveler talks to Jeff Steiner from Americans in France to talk about a lesser known part of France which is the island of Corsica. The island is better known to ...
Cruising the Rhine River – Episode 254

Cruising the Rhine River – Episode 254

The Amateur Traveler talks about his recent fam cruise on the Avalon Luminary down the Rhine River from Basel in Switzerland through France and Germany to Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Along the ...
Travel to Montpellier and the Languedoc Region of France – Episode 244

Travel to Montpellier and the Languedoc Region of France – Episode 244

The Amateur Traveler talks to Christine Cantera about her time living in the Languedoc region of France in the city Montpellier. Montpellier is sometimes called the San Francisco of France. Christine shares ...
Travel to Burgundy and the French Countryside – Episode 114

Travel to Burgundy and the French Countryside – Episode 114

The Amateur Traveler talks to Jeff Steiner of the Americans in France website about life in the French Countryside and about a visit to Burgundy in particular. Learn about the culture, food, ...
The French Riviera (Nice, Cannes, Antibes) and Monaco – Episode 101

The French Riviera (Nice, Cannes, Antibes) and Monaco – Episode 101

The Amateur Traveler joins Chris on his recent trip to Europe. This episode focuses on the French Riviera – Nice, Cannes, Antibes and on Monaco. Learn about the beaches, food, fashion. This ...
Paris, France – The City of Lights – Episode 42

Paris, France – The City of Lights – Episode 42

The Amateur Traveler talks about Paris, France, the City of Lights. The show will talk about French, what to see, what to eat, how to get around, etc. Audio clip: view full ...