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About the Join Us in France Travel Podcast

Join Us in France is the home of a weekly podcast about France launched in Feb 2014. Welcome to the show! Look around, we have a show for almost every place in France. Let's make your next visit to France the best one yet!

Jan 25, 2026

Is Saint-Étienne France’s Most Underrated City? PLUS: Tips for Learning French!

If you love discovering hidden gems in France, this episode is for you! Annie Sargent chats with Brooke Koss Cunningham, a French professor and passionate Francophile, about Saint-Étienne—a city most travelers overlook but absolutely...


Jan 18, 2026

Ever thought it might be possible to stay in Paris for 20 nights without paying rent? In this episode, Annie Sargent chats with Liz Van Montfort, a traveler who’s cracked the code on home exchange—the savvy way to explore France (or anywhere!) without breaking the bank. Liz shares how she spent three weeks in a...


Jan 11, 2026

Episode 580: A Vacation in Southern Brittany with Elyse takes you on a journey through one of France’s most enchanting yet underrated regions. Host Annie Sargent and Elyse Rivin dive into the , sharing their firsthand experiences and insider tips. This episode is perfect for...


Jan 4, 2026

In Episode 579: Basque Country and Learning French After 50, host Annie Sargent chats with Deborah Pham Van Xua of Feel Good French for a lively chat about two things you’ll love: the vibrant Basque Country and the joys of learning French later in life.

Ever dreamed of exploring a region where lush green hills meet...