France: Experience the World’s Most Popular Destination Like a Local with Lindsey Tramuta

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Chris Hutchins

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🗓️ 19 July 2023

⏱️ 90 minutes

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#125: Travel journalist, Lindsey Tramuta shares insider tips to help you discover the magic of the world’s most popular tourist destination: France. She discusses how to navigate Paris like a pro and reveals the country's must-visit regions. Chris also covers the best ways to utilize your miles and points to get there. Lindsey Tramuta (@lindseytramuta) is a journalist who's lived in Paris since 2006. She's written for The New York Times, Eater, Food & Wine and Conde Nast Traveler and is the author of The New Paris, The New Parisienne, and The New Paris Restaurant Guide. Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/france-travel-guide Partner Deals Long Angle: Join a free private community for high net worth investors Athletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Pacaso: Free early access to listings and $2,500+ in closing credits Shopify: $1/month trial for the easiest e-commerce platform Notion: Try Notion AI free to automate tedious tasks and streamline your work Awayz: The best cash and points search tool for hotel stays Resources Mentioned Lindsey Tramuta: Website | Newsletter | Podcast | Instagram | Twitter The New Paris The New Parisienne The New Paris Restaurant Guide ATH Travel Episodes: #101: Planning the Best Japan Trip Ever #107: Italy Unlocked: Insider Tips, Must-See Destinations and Booking Flights/Hotels on Points #115: Iceland: Planning an Epic Adventure Must-Visit Regions Centre-Val de Loire Burgundy Alsace: Strasbourg Normandy Cote d'Azur: Marseille | Saint-Tropez Basque Country: Biarritz Brittany French Alps Provence Paris Deep Dive: Neighborhoods: Charonne | Belleville | Luxembourg Gardens Museums: Musée de Montmartre | Gustave Moreau Museum | Musée Carnavalet Museums (Kids): Cité Des Sciences | Museum of Hunting and Nature | National Museum of Natural History Contemporary Art: Pinault Collection Unique Things To Do: Catacombs | Women of Paris Tour Wine Tastings: Caves du Louvre | Cavewoman Wines Day Trips: Versailles | Fontainebleau | Bouldering in Fontainebleau Restaurants: Paris: L’Ami Jean | Marché des Enfants Rouges | Les Enfants Du Marché | Septime Baked Goods: Pierre Hermé | Boulangerie Utopie | Mamiche Bars: Bar Hemingway At The Ritz | Bar Les Ambassadeurs At The Hôtel de Crillon Chris’s Recommendations: Fromagerie Laurent Dubois Philharmonie de Paris Flash Invadors Puy du Fou Online Sources For Recommendations: Food: Le Fooding | Eater.com | The New Paris Restaurant Guide Experiences & Tours: Context Travel Tours | Paris by Mouth Bars: 52 Martinis - Forest Collins Rolf Potts’s book: Vagabonding Air Canada: 20-30% Transfer Bonus Flying Blue: 20% Transfer Bonus Air France/KLM: Promo Rewards Full Show Notes (02:37) Why France Is The Most Popular Tourist Destination (04:32) Experiencing France Like A Local (07:05) What Sets France Apart (09:33) French Culture (11:34) Ideal Itinerary For A Short Trip To France (15:29) Must-Visit Regions (19:00) Is Paris a Must See? (24:05) Highlights For A First Trip To France (26:39) Overhyped and Underrated Spots (28:02) Common Trip Planning Mistakes (30:39) The People And The Culture In France (34:02) Personal Interactions To Expect In France (36:08) Taboo Conversation Starters To Avoid In France (40:01) Traveling To France With Kids (42:17) Must-Have Culinary Experiences In France (46:01) Logistical Guidelines For Dining In France (48:52) Tips For Planning A Trip In Paris (53:26) Underrated Spots In Paris (55:26) Kid Friendly Museums In Paris (56:23) Unique Spots Off The Beaten Path In Paris (58:59) Lindsey’s Paris Restaurant Recommendations (1:02:20) Recommendations For Baked Goods (1:03:24) Transportation In Paris (1:04:42) The Nightlife In Paris (1:06:19) Planning A Picnic At The Park (1:07:28) Chris's Recommendations (1:09:15) Day Trips From Paris (1:11:30) The Right Modes Of Transport (1:13:41) Parting Advice (1:14:15) Using Miles & Points

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0:00.0	Hello, and welcome to another episode of All the Hacks, a show about upgrading your
0:05.6	life, money, and travel.
0:07.5	If you're new here, I'm your host, Chris Hutchins, and one of the areas I love optimizing
0:11.2	the most is my travel.
0:13.1	So today we're going to talk about everything you need to know for a trip to France, the
0:17.1	world's most popular tourist destination.
0:19.3	We'll dig into some of the unique off-the-beaten path spots, talk about how to have lunch
0:23.4	like a local, and we'll run through all the top regions to visit with a deep dive
0:27.3	on Paris.
0:28.4	I've been to France about five times, but I couldn't think of a better guest to join
0:32.0	me than Lensy Tramuda, who's been living there since 2006.
0:36.3	She's a culture and travel journalist who's written for the New York Times, Eater, Food
0:39.8	and Wine, Condé Ness Traveler, and a lot more.
0:42.5	She's also written a bunch of books about Paris, the New Paris, the new Parisian, including
0:46.8	a restaurant guide, and even has her own podcast called The New Paris Podcast.
0:51.2	So whether you're thinking about your first trip to France or you already know you'll
0:54.2	be going back, I think you'll love this episode.
0:57.0	So let's jump in right after this.
1:00.5	I love helping you answer all the toughest questions about life, money, and so much more,
1:06.0	but sometimes it's helpful to talk to other people in your situation, which actually gets
1:10.5	harder as you build your wealth.
1:12.6	So I want to introduce you to today's sponsor Long Angle.
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