Exploring Paris and Strasbourg: Notre-Dame Highlights and Winter Traditions

Exploring Paris and Strasbourg: Notre-Dame Highlights and Winter Traditions

Author: Annie Sargent June 22, 2025 Duration: 55:06
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Exploring Paris and Strasbourg: Notre-Dame Highlights and Winter Traditions — Have you ever wondered what it's like to visit France in the winter? In this episode of the Join Us in France Travel Podcast, host Annie Sargent chats with Kim Cox, a listener from Minnesota, about her December adventures in Paris and Strasbourg.

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They talk about how to enjoy Paris museums like the Musée d'Orsay and the Musée de l'Orangerie when the weather is chilly and the days are short. Kim shares what you can currently see at Notre-Dame de Paris, including the ongoing restoration and the excellent archaeological crypt right in front of the cathedral.

Then it's on to Strasbourg, where Kim timed her visit perfectly to enjoy the Strasbourg Christmas markets, known as some of the best in Europe. She offers tips for navigating the festive crowds, finding the best vin chaud, and learning about Alsatian culture at the local museum.

If you're curious about winter travel in France, exploring Paris and Strasbourg in December might be just what you're looking for. It's a great time for museum visits, festive lights, and warm comfort food.

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