Jeff and Julie Move to France (during a global pandemic)

We have a special treat for cyclers on this week's show. Our friend Bill Glennie will join us to share his passions for the sport and the joys of cycling in Europe. Also,the fallout from Bill C-11 continues, and we will separate the wheat from the chaff.

How do we do it? Volume. On our way back from Andorra, we dropped in on the amazing Chateau de Foix. We also have a new European museum for you to check out, There are new rules for the baguette and we re-visit the best-before-date discussion.

This week we travel into the bowels of the earth through the caves at Lastournelle. You'll also find out which airports to avoid in Europe, and Julie and Jeff duke it out over due dates.

Heritage Days in Europe brought us to the spectacular Chateau Ferrassou which is currently under a massive renovation by the new owner. We explore that, and dive in to the latest J.D. Power survey about airport satisfaction in North America.

We were a part of a small group of folks who took in Tournon's inaugural Foire aux Vins fair, and we hope they try it again next year. Also on the podcast, second home owners in France can expect additional taxes.

There is just so much to see within an hour of our home here in SW France, including the amazing Chateau CercuAs. We took in a tasty lunch at this hotel/restaurant/winery. You'll also find out more on France's Foire aux Vins.

We went to visit the Chateau de St. Foy and received the complete history of France. Not bad for 12 Euros. Also, an examination of cars without permits and the pre-cursor to steroids at the Tour de France.

Jeff heads for Canada leaving Julie and the three dogs to struggle through a severe French heat wave. At least they're not bitter!

We stumbled across a very cool performance venue steps from our place here in Southwest France. Introducing La Machine. Blues players Dayna Kurtz and Robert Mache lit it up.

Come and join us for a walk through the historic village of VillerAal in Southwest France. And you'll meet some new friends of ours from Belgium. We met through this very podcast. You can't get more like-minded than that.

On today's show, we explore the Truffle. Specifically from France Truffe, a farm very close to us here in Southwest France. We also have more on the St. James pilgrimage walking trails.

Today we travel to Auvillar, another of France's Most Beautiful Villages. And you won't believe how a France village is attacking the problem of dog poop.

After years of trying, Penne D'agenais finally has the distinction of being included as one of France's Most Beautiful Villages. We talk about that. And my Brother John drops by with some thoughts on his first visit here.

Come and visit the charming village of Pujols here in Southwest France. We also talk garbage badges and French rioters. So fun!

If you're thinking of relocating to Europe, you'll want to know all about the Golden Visas. We talk about the most welcoming countries. Also, a wrap on our two-part voyage down the Douro River in Portugal.

In this week's chapter, we navigate the Douro river in Portugal with friends and some help from Uniworld River Cruises.

Maybe we should just move to Dordogne. In this week's chapter, we take in the amazing Gardens of Marqueyssac in Vezac. Also, the good, bad and ugly from the Nova Scotia wild-fires.

From the live birds of prey show, to the brasserie, gardens and chapel, and finally to the Chateau des Milandes itself, our visit to the former home of Josephine Baker was an absolute thrill.

Well, it was worth the wait. We finally got around to visiting beautiful Belves and it did not disappoint. They had Troglodytes you know.

We took in our very first Brocante this past week. We'll tell you all about the experience, and you'll actually find out what a Brocante is. We also have a programming alert for you to take note of.

Our day trip got rained out this week, but there is still plenty to talk about with May 1, labour day in Europe, looming. We also take a look at some strange French laws.

This week we are back in the Dordogne region of Southwest France, where we took in the grandeur of Limeuil. This is where the Dordogne and Vezere rivers converge, but the beauty doesn't stop there.

What a chuckle-fest we have for you today. We look at French inheritance law, the retirement vote and we have a solar complex update. Strap on the laugh bag!

Today we bounce from alpacas, bunnies and black swans to white asparagus, mustard and cranberries. And a ban on scooting...buckle up!

This week we travel to the beautiful Dordogne region of France. Also, a report on the country's disturbing penchant for violent protest.