Walking Tour of France

Step inside one of Paris's most remarkable and underappreciated museums - the Musee de Cluny, France's National Museum of the Middle Ages, tucked into the Latin Quarter at the intersection of Boulevard Saint-Germain and Boulevard Saint-Michel. In this episode, we explore a building that is actually three places layered on top of each other: a Roman bath complex built around 200 AD, a stunn...

In this episode of Walking Tour of France, we climb the Eternal Hill of Vézelay in Burgundy to explore the Basilica of Saint Mary Magdalene - one of the greatest Romanesque churches in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We trace the basilica's origins from a 9th-century Benedictine monastery to its peak as one of medieval Christianity's most important pilgrimage destinations, a start...

In this episode of Walking Tour of France, we explore the Abbaye de Saint-Gilles - a remarkable Romanesque abbey church tucked away in the town of Saint-Gilles in the Gard department of southern France, midway between Nimes and Arles. Though little-known to modern travelers, this site was once one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in the medieval world, ranked fourth in all of Christen...

Marseille, France: The Old Port (Vieux-Port) - 2,600 Years of Mediterranean History at the Heart of France's Oldest City This episode of Walking Tour of France takes you on an immersive walk through the Vieux-Port, the ancient harbor at the center of Marseille - France's oldest city and one of the Mediterranean's great port capitals. Founded by Greek sailors from Phocaea around 600 BC,...

Step into Millau's remarkable old town, a place where medieval streets wind past Roman history, a 12th-century royal tower, a church that survived wars and rebuilding, and a centuries-old glove-making tradition that still lives today. In this episode of Walking Tour of France, we stroll from the foot of the great belfry tower through the covered arcades of Place Foch, down the ancient lane of...

Stand beneath one of the most iconic monuments in the world -- the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. In this episode of Walking Tour of France, we explore the grandeur of Napoleon Bonaparte's most ambitious architectural tribute, a monument commissioned in 1806 to honor his armies following the stunning victory at Austerlitz. We walk you through the breathtaking sculptures on its massive limestone...

Step into one of France's most extraordinary natural landscapes -- the Cirque de Mourèze, a 340-hectare amphitheater of soaring dolomite pinnacles in the heart of the Hérault. In this episode of Walking Tour of France, we wander through a geological marvel 160 million years in the making, where prehistoric peoples once sheltered among the rocks, medieval villagers built their lives in the shad...

Step onto the famous boardwalk and into a world of elegance, horse racing, and Hollywood glamour in Deauville, Normandy's most celebrated seaside resort. In this episode of Walking Tour of France, we stroll the iconic Les Planches promenade, explore the Belle Epoque grandeur of the casino and grand hotels, discover the story of Coco Chanel's rise to fame on these very streets, and wander t...

Step inside one of the best-preserved medieval castles in the world as we explore the Château de Tarascon — a towering royal fortress rising directly from the banks of the Rhône River in the heart of Provence. In this episode, we trace the castle's dramatic 600-year story: from its origins as a Roman fortification to its construction by the Dukes of Anjou, its golden era under the poet-king who fi...

Step inside the shadow of the world's most visited paid monument and walk every level of Paris's defining icon. In this episode of Walking Tour of France, we explore the Eiffel Tower -- from the sweeping lawns of the Champ de Mars to the glass-floored first level, the postcard-perfect views of the second floor, and all the way up to the summit where Gustave Eiffel once entertained Thomas E...

Welcome to Walking Tour of France, a podcast dedicated to bringing you a new adventure somewhere in France with every episode. Each week we'll travel to a different destination -- from medieval châteaux and stunning gardens to fascinating cities, historic landmarks and hidden gems tucked away across this incredible country. Visit NorthStarTravelers.com to explore our other podcast shows and br...