In episode 607, Annie Sargent talks with Julie Lynch, an Australian costume designer turned painter, about her week-long art retreat in Noyers, a tiny medieval village in Burgundy. Julie traded her precise, detailed style for loose, abstract landscapes made on a gel plate. She and four childhood fri…In episode 607, Annie Sargent talks with Julie Lynch, an Australian costume designer turned painter, about her week-long art retreat in Noyers, a tiny medieval village in Burgundy. Julie traded her precise, detailed style for loose, abstract landscapes made on a gel plate. She and four childhood friends painted all morning, then explored Vézelay, Avallon, and the Château d'Ancy-le-Franc in the afternoons. Annie and Julie talk about wisteria, lilacs, why reservations matter even in small villages, and why a slow retreat beats a packed itinerary. Annie also shares news about her new YouTube channel, Join Us in France Video. Press play and join them in Burgundy. Subscribe to Join Us in France so you never miss an episode.
Table of Contents for this Episode
• Welcome to Episode 607
• Today on the podcast: An Art Retreat in a Medieval Burgundy Village
• Listener Support and Video Plans
• Magazine segment
• Meet Julie Lynch
• From Costumes to Painting
• Stage Costume Museum in Moulins
• Why Noyers in Burgundy
• La Porte Peinte Retreat
• Art Without Pressure
• Burgundy in Springtime
• Afternoon Excursions Nearby
• Favorite Places in France
• Life in Tiny Noyers
• Allotment Gardens Explained
• Sharing the Harvest
• Why Choose a Retreat
• Chablis Market Day
• Reserve Small Town Meals
• Menus Without English
• Self Directed Art Retreat
• Retreat Types in France
• Driving and Navigation Tales
• Slower Travel With Age
• Lilacs and Village Scents
• Rural France Weeklong Stays
• Farewell and Artist Eye
• Patreon Thanks and Support
• Brittany Research Trip Plans
• Launching the Video Channel
• French Shorts and Visual Guides
• Subscribe and Comment
• Vacation Recording Break
• Newsletter and Next Episode
• Next week on the podcast
• Copyright More episodes about the Burgundy areamore
Hear about luxury barge cruising in France as Chris Christensen describes a week aboard the Renaissance, a European Waterways hotel barge traveling through Western Burgundy and the Upper Loire.
Chris and his wife previously cruised with European Waterways on the Canal du Midi. For this journey, the…Hear about luxury barge cruising in France as Chris Christensen describes a week aboard the Renaissance, a European Waterways hotel barge traveling through Western Burgundy and the Upper Loire.
Chris and his wife previously cruised with European Waterways on the Canal du Midi. For this journey, they returned to France to explore the Briare Canal, one of the country’s oldest canals, aboard a vessel carrying just eight passengers and five crew members.
The result was an unusually intimate trip combining French cuisine, historic towns, private châteaux, Sancerre vineyards, canal locks, and long, leisurely afternoons on the water.
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Have you ever dreamed of leaving it all behind and Living the Dream in France? In this episode of the Join Us in France Travel Podcast, titled Living the Dream: Moving from Australia to Paris, Burgundy, and Provence, Annie Sargent talks with Alexandra Lalak, an Australian travel and food writer who …Have you ever dreamed of leaving it all behind and Living the Dream in France? In this episode of the Join Us in France Travel Podcast, titled Living the Dream: Moving from Australia to Paris, Burgundy, and Provence, Annie Sargent talks with Alexandra Lalak, an Australian travel and food writer who made the big move to France.
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Alexandra first landed in Paris, thinking she'd stay for just two years. But she fell in love with French life—and a Frenchman—and never left. She later moved to Burgundy, where she discovered the beauty of wine country and the joys of a slower, more rural lifestyle. Now, she's living in Provence, enjoying sunshine, local markets, and everything the Mediterranean lifestyle has to offer.
In this relaxed, friendly chat, Annie and Alexandra dive into what it's really like to live in France. They talk about everyday life in French villages, exploring Provence, shopping at local markets, and discovering French wine from small producers. Alexandra also shares practical advice for those considering a move to France or planning a visit to places like Avignon, Luberon, and Nuits-Saint-Georges.
Thinking about Living the Dream in France? This episode is packed with insights and tips about traveling, moving, and truly enjoying the best of French life.
Don't forget to subscribe to Join Us in France for more real stories and expert advice about traveling in and living in France.
Table of Contents for this Episode
• [00:00:15] Introduction and Guest Welcome —
• [00:00:31] Today on the podcast —
• [00:01:11] Podcast supporters —
• [00:02:02] The Magazine segment —
• [00:02:23] Annie and Alexandra —
• [00:03:01] Alex's Journey to France —
• [00:04:03] It's about the French way of life —
• [00:05:34] Life in Burgundy —
• [00:07:37] Exploring Burgundy's Wine and Cuisine —
• [00:10:59] Ways to Sell Wine in France —
• [00:12:15] Wine distribution in France —
• [00:15:29] Travel Writing Career —
• [00:17:12] Living in Provence —
• [00:19:30] Tips for Visiting Provence —
• [00:20:26] The 3 parts of Provence —
• [00:22:08] Le Saint-Hubert Hotel and Restaurant —
• [00:23:58] Luxurious Experiences in Gordes —
• [00:25:13] Le Mas des Infermières à Oppede —
• [00:28:31] Navigating Provence: It's Almost Impossible Without a Car or a Guide —
• [00:31:16] The Joys of a Relaxed Lifestyle —
• [00:33:10] Moving to France: Insights and Tips —
• [00:42:03] Embracing the Mediterranean Lifestyle —
• [00:43:04] Thank you Patrons —
• [00:44:20] Tour Reviews —
• [00:46:39] Tourist Rentals in France —
• [00:50:59] Consider Home Exchange Options As Well —
• [00:52:17] Next week on the podcast — More episodes about moving to Francemore
