{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"23 Nights in Southern France Without a Car","description":"Annie Sargent talks with Sally Schokman, an Australian solo traveler who spent 23 nights in southern France without a car. Sally took the train everywhere \u2014 Bordeaux, Toulouse, Albi, Avignon, Nice, Lyon, and Paris. She shares what surprised her, what she'd do differently, and which museums blew her away. They also dig into real logistics: booking trains during school holidays, Ouigo versus InOui TGV, solo dining, and handling rainy days like a pro. Annie also covers a recent change in French security rules at train stations and metro stops. Nothing alarming \u2014 just good to know before you go. This is exactly the kind of honest, practical conversation that makes trip planning easier. Hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. Table of Contents for this Episode     23 Nights in Southern France Without a Car  Today on the podcast: 23 Nights in Southern France Without a Car  Podcast supporters  Magazine segment  Meet Annie and Sally  Trip Timing and Length  Train Travel Adventures  Solo Travel and Safety  Getting to Bordeaux  Ouigo Versus TGV Tips  Bordeaux Stay and Hotels  Booking Hotels and Scams  Rainy Day Bordeaux Highlights  Weather Changes and Toulouse  Rain Gear and Museum Plans  Toulouse Museums and Walks  Albi Day Trip Essentials  Market Lunch and Oysters  Market Lunch Solo  French Meal Times  Breakfast Hotel Tips  Avignon Autumn Magic  Nice Museums Markets  Day Trips Monaco  Lyon Food And Art  Paris Museum Day  Marmottan  Train Travel Wrap Up  Thank you, Patrons!  France Trip Services  New Transit Security Powers  What It Means for Visitors  My Cold and Seeing a Doctor  How French Appointments Work  Next week on the podcast  Newsletter and Farewell  Copyright  More episodes about using the trains in France  ","author_name":"Join Us in France Travel Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/joinusinfrance.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41004390\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/f70909\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/201152705"}