Jeff and Julie Move to France (during a global pandemic)

This week's Chapter almost didn't make it out, as Jeff found himself stuck in the hospital all week. We discuss the French health care system at length, and Jeff will share some special Emergency Room stories.

This week, our travels took us to another bastide village. We visited Beaumont de Lomagne. We'll have a post mortem of the Ryder Cup and the unruly American spectators. And, watch out! The French Driving Instructors are on the war-path.

We have a lot to get to this week. The most action-packed month of sports begins this weekend, and we'll have more on that. Also, Le Journees du Patrimoine last weekend took us to the stunning, Chateau de Roquefere. Enjoy!

If you're a fan of France's historical architechture, we have an informative episode for you. This week, we traveled to the Manoir de Prades in Lafox France. Find out all about the tax on structural openings like windows and doors, why France doesn't have many bronze statues laying around and the difference between a Chateau and a Manoir.

While they were breaking ground for a new hospital, the city of Villeneuve Sur Lot uncovered a lost ruins. Hospital plans were shelved, and the Excisum Archeological site and Museum were founded. This week, we headed over for a look.

On our return from Sick-Bay, we venture out to the Chateau Ferrassou to enjoy some Jazz. Julie also took in the 41st annual Foire a la Poterie de St. Avit. And we pay tribute to the amazing actor, advocate and human being, Graham Greene.

Jeff returned from a jam-packed trip to Canada, which included some amazing times with friends and family, and the cancellation of his flight home on Air Canada resulting in an unplanned trip to Detroit. Warning: There may be a rant here.

We are on the road again, with a lovely day trip to the Duras wine region. Also this week, we look into the dogs who've improved train efficiency here in France. And road deaths are dramatically up in the States, and down in Canada.

This is France's busiest tourism weekend of the year. So in this week's Chapter, we focus on how to be a good French tourist, whether you're camping, dining or touring. We also look into the 2025 Passport Power Rankings, and visit the Pomarede Night Market.

We have lots to get to this week. We'll take a look at the most educated countries, the highest taxed and of course our new pooping falcons. We definitely have our own lane.