I have one of the most special guests joining me: My sister, Emily (@eeisenhart) ! We cover a lot of ground in this episode. Don't sleep on it. We examine, without any conclusion, what inspired us to take French in HS and funny moments on a seminal family trips to Paris. Two big points we cover off on in our conversation is Paris's duality between darkness (the Catacombs) and light (this IS the City of Light) and the romance of NYC vs Paris. It's fun. There's a lot of laughs.

Hot tips / Pro Recs

Cafe(s): Angelina Paris (226 Rue de Rivoli ) - go for the hot chocolate but know it's a lot.

Museum(s): Les Catacombes de Paris (1, Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy (place Denfert-Rochereau) 75014 Paris), book in advance

Area(s) to walk: Cimetière du Père-Lachaise (20eme),

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Come party with Liz (@lizbelike) (@thelocalnose_) ! In the second episode I sit down with Liz, a French-Canadian, who grew up between Paris and the USA.

A fascinating conversation ensues which begins with a discussion of the differences between French and American culture and what it's like growing up French in America (for some, a dream and for others, a nightmare!). We discuss: botox and beauty care in France, entertaining, French girl fashion essentials (blazers, skirts with stockings, ankle booties but ALWAYS understated) the different types of 'French girls', wine(s), cheeses (a MUST!), restaurants, the 'coconut and peach' theory on French vs American culture and how it manifests in DRAMA, and the Americanization of French dating culture.

Places named / Recs:

Vintage shopping: Kiliwatch (64 Rue Tiquetonne 75001 Paris ),

Boulangerie: Croissant, Pan au Chocolat, and Thon-Crudités (aka a Tuna Sandwich)

Fromage: Ossau Iraty (traditional cheese from the Basque region made from sheep's milk, recommended with a cherry compote), Le Beaufort (from Savoie), Comté (classique)

Wine: Camille & Mathieu Apffel Rouzan Blanc. Jura Wine (red or white),

Restaurant recommendations: FRANQUETTE ( 8 Rue des Dames, 75017 Paris), Il Padrino (49 Rue Custine, 75018 Paris), Le Monteverdi (5 Rue Guisarde, 75006 Paris), La Rotisserie d'Argent - La Tour d'Argent ($$$, 15 Quai de la Tournelle, 75005 Paris)

Iconic French food: Parmentier au Confit de Canard (named for Antoine-Auguste Parmentier, the 18th century chemist credited with popularizing the potato in France)

Cute places to visit in Paris : La place de Furstemberg (Saint-Germain)

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Come party with Nathan (@nathanlecroissant), my first guest!!

With my partner we discuss the origin of his name, Laon (the city of his birth and site of our marriage), his first memories of Paris, our favorite spots, French fashion / style (obviously) and so much more!

Highlights / hot tips:

Boulangerie: Mamiche (45 Rue Condorcet, 75009 Paris)

Restaurant: Chez Nénesse (17 Rue de Saintonge, 75003 Paris)

Area to walk around in Paris: Ménilmontant (20eme arrondissement)

Bar : La Pétanque (40 Rue Etienne Dolet, 75020 Paris)

Pharmacy products: Typology (brand)

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