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#125: Travel journalist, Lindsey Tramuta shares insider tips to help you discover the magic of the world\u2019s 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.\nLindsey 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.\nLink to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/france-travel-guide\n\nPartner Deals\nLong Angle: Join a free private community for high net worth investors\nAthletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs\nPacaso: Free early access to listings and $2,500+ in closing credits\nShopify: $1/month trial for the easiest e-commerce platform\nNotion: Try Notion AI free to automate tedious tasks and streamline your work\nAwayz:\xa0The best cash and points search tool for hotel stays\nFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to:\xa0allthehacks.com/deals\n\nResources Mentioned\nLindsey Tramuta: Website | Newsletter | Podcast | Instagram | Twitter\n\nThe New Paris\n\nThe New Parisienne\n\nThe New Paris Restaurant Guide\n\nATH Travel Episodes:\n\n#101: Planning the Best Japan Trip Ever\n\n\n#107: Italy Unlocked: Insider Tips, Must-See Destinations and Booking Flights/Hotels on Points\n\n\n#115: Iceland: Planning an Epic Adventure\n\n\nMust-Visit Regions\n\nCentre-Val de Loire\n\nBurgundy\n\nAlsace: Strasbourg\n\n\nNormandy\n\nCote d'Azur: Marseille | Saint-Tropez\n\nBasque Country: Biarritz\n\nBrittany\n\nFrench Alps\n\nProvence\n\nParis Deep Dive:\n\nNeighborhoods: Charonne | Belleville | Luxembourg Gardens\n\nMuseums: Mus\xe9e de Montmartre | Gustave Moreau Museum | Mus\xe9e Carnavalet\n\n\nMuseums (Kids): Cit\xe9 Des Sciences | Museum of Hunting and Nature | National Museum of Natural History\n\n\nContemporary Art: Pinault Collection\n\n\nUnique Things To Do: Catacombs | Women of Paris Tour\n\n\nWine Tastings: Caves du Louvre | Cavewoman Wines\n\n\nDay Trips: Versailles | Fontainebleau | Bouldering in Fontainebleau\n\n\nRestaurants:\n\nParis: L\u2019Ami Jean | March\xe9 des Enfants Rouges | Les Enfants Du March\xe9 | Septime\n\n\nBaked Goods: Pierre Herm\xe9 | Boulangerie Utopie | Mamiche\n\n\nBars: Bar Hemingway At The Ritz | Bar Les Ambassadeurs At The H\xf4tel de Crillon\n\n\nChris\u2019s Recommendations:\n\nFromagerie Laurent Dubois\n\nPhilharmonie de Paris\n\nFlash Invadors\n\nPuy du Fou\n\nOnline Sources For Recommendations:\n\nFood: Le Fooding | Eater.com | The New Paris Restaurant Guide\n\n\nExperiences & Tours: Context Travel Tours | Paris by Mouth\n\n\nBars: 52 Martinis - Forest Collins\n\n\nRolf Potts\u2019s book: Vagabonding\nAir Canada: 20-30% Transfer Bonus\nFlying Blue: 20% Transfer Bonus\nAir France/KLM: Promo Rewards\n\nFull Show Notes\n(02:37) Why France Is the Most Popular Tourist Destination\n(04:32) Experiencing France Like a Local\n(07:05) What Sets France Apart\n(09:33) French Culture\n(11:34) Ideal Itinerary for a Short Trip to France\n(15:29) Must-Visit Regions\n(19:00) Is Paris a Must See?\n(24:05) Highlights for a First Trip to France\n(26:39) Overhyped and Underrated Spots\n(28:02) Common Trip Planning Mistakes\n(30:39) The People and the Culture in France\n(34:02) Personal Interactions to Expect in France\n(36:08) Taboo Conversation Starters to Avoid in France\n(40:01) France with Kids\n(42:17) Must-Have Culinary Experiences in France\n(46:01) Logistical Guidelines for Dining in France\n(48:52) Tips for Planning a Trip in Paris\n(53:26) Underrated Spots in Paris\n(55:26) Kid-Friendly Museums in Paris\n(56:23) Unique Spots in Paris\n(58:59) Lindsey\u2019s Paris Restaurant Recommendations\n(1:02:20) Recommendations for Baked Goods\n(1:03:24) Transportation in Paris\n(1:04:42) The Nightlife in Paris\n(1:06:19) Planning a Picnic at the Park\n(1:07:28) Chris's Recommendations\n(1:09:15) Day Trips from Paris\n(1:11:30) Right Modes of Transport\n(1:14:15) Using Miles & Points