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

#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 For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals 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) 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 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) Right Modes of Transport (1:14:15) Using Miles & Points