Transplanted to France

Looking to travel to France this year but unsure if it's safe? In this episode, we explore the current situation in France and provide insights on whether or not it's safe to travel there right now. I talk about my husband's travel experience in Paris, last week, March 20-23, 2023, and his experience with the trains and around Paris. A little bit of backstory about why the strikes are happening and the prediction for the summer season! Tune in to this episode to discover the latest information on traveling to France during these uncertain times. Whether you're planning a family vacation, a romantic getaway, or a solo adventure, we've got you covered with all the information you need to stay safe and enjoy your trip to France. Contact me today to schedule your one-on-one travel consultation to France and let's start planning your dream trip! As promised in the episode I'm linking my Instagram handle for daily updates from France here: https://www.instagram.com/alysacleux/?hl=en

Ever wonder why French people all know each other? Sometimes it feels like we're living in a small village instead of a pretty sizable country, well, I break down the secret behind that and chat a little bit about my upcoming trip to Barcelona and how not to be sick all winter long. In the second half of the episode I misspoke and said something about “English is the most popular language” what I meant to say was that in my experience when traveling lots of people in the hospitality sector speak English so it's pretty useful. Don't miss the party over in Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/alysacleux/

Bonjour y'all my name is Allison Sacleux and I'm the host of Aly in France.  This is a perfect podcast for anyone thinking of moving to France, traveling to France, a lover of French culture, or a Francophile in general, which is my case. I will be having a weekly podcast, but if you want to be in the know about everything French head on over to my Instagram page where I will be posting daily recipes, travel tips, and exciting insights about living in and traveling to the French countryside. That's @alysacleux or https://www.instagram.com/alysacleux/ Hit that subscribe button to get notifications when we publish our episodes. And if you subscribe, I hope you enjoy it! Today we're going to get into why the podcast was put on pause for almost 6 months. Here's a link to the reel with our new house : https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiIdRP9oFMH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Also here is my girl Sarala's instagram profile, go give her some love! https://instagram.com/saralaterpstra?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Ines is the go-to French coach for many expat women in France. My friends and her clients swear by her approach to help them navigate the French language and become more confident in France. In the episode we chat about growing up in a Spanish-French household, her adventures to Australia & Argentina and when she knew where her career path would lead! You can book a session with Ines on her website or reach out to her on Instagram! Ines, French Coach Website : https://frenchmood-coaching.com/ Ines, French Mood Coach on instagram : https://www.instagram.com/frenchmood.coach/

We're travelling a few hours from home to explore former Roman baths and ski lodging town, Saint-Nectaire, France! Find more summer 2022 Trip information here: https://francetravelmakers.com/ Connect with me on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/alysacleux/

Sarala breaks down her lockdown epiphany and how that led her to and her family to move to southern France. We reveal in all things French, the Saturday market, les legumes obiliés, including how beautiful a trip to the bank can be, even if you leave empty handed. Also, we get into the paperwork for moving to France and finding that it's a lot easier than it used to be. Sarala is a cookbook author, Instagram food blogger influencer, and a lover of all things French. Make sure to give her a follow as her picture are impeccable curated and 10x better than my own. Find Sarala on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saralaterpstra/ Buy her book: Vegan French Favorites: 30 Beloved French Recipes Reimagined Check out her website: www.saralaterpstra.com Interested in our Summer 2022 Tours? www.francetravelmakers.com If you have questions or an idea for the podcast reach out to me on Instagram! We'd love to hear from you. https://www.instagram.com/alysacleux/

My favorite expat, my husband, Parisian-born Dr. Patrick Sacleux, PhD, talks about the perils of growing up on the outskirts of Paris and how he landed in South Carolina, for his first college experience. His career in academics and travel and how both of those combined created our project, Allez Abroad. As promised here are some links from our show: Our Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs: https://allezabroad.com/ Aly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alysacleux/

This is the perfect podcast for anyone thinking of moving to France, traveling to France, a lover of France culture, or a Francophile in general like me! This is just a quick teaser where I introduce my husband and all of the podcasts you can look forward to hearing from us this season! Our travel website: https://allezabroad.com/ Aly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alysacleux/

Chatting about gateau des rois, the fève and who gets to be king or queen for the day. The glories of living in a 200 year old farm house during the winter. Also, my first time snowshoeing and not dying! As promised here are some links from our show: My Instagram for the pictures of the gorgeous Aubrac plateau covered in snow: https://www.instagram.com/ally_sacleux/ Blog post about where the heck is Lozere! : https://francetravelmakers.com/home/trips-for-summer-2021/where-is-lozere/ The webcam at our ski station : http://www.aubrac-sud-lozere.com/webcam/

In the show will be chatting about the beginning of France is deconfinement and what that means for its citizens. Also the prospect of snow in Lozere, which by the way has the same population density as Montana… Fun fact of the day! And why we need to go to the Aubrac plateau to find snow and why they have the best beef in France. You can find me on Instagram at @ally_sacleux or Ally Sacleux (@ally_sacleux) • Instagram photos and videos If you’d like to be featured on the show feel free to send me a message on Instagram

French born and trilingual Colette is a free spirited adventurer that started traveling from her early childhood. She dropped anchor in the Galapagos islands where she is a recognized guide and leader into the Scuba diving world. She now has jumped on a mission to travel the world with her 2 boys and is doing so by leading free souls into creating a leveled nomadic lifestyle thru her online commUnity . You can join her Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoyagingmum/ Her personal Facebook profile is: https://www.facebook.com/colette.moine If you'd like to be featured on the podcast please email me at allysacleux@gmail.com

Bonjour y’all! If you’ve been following along with us on Instagram and Facebook you probably read that we are hosting a trip to France Summer 2021! Culinary, Castles, and Culture tour, will be arriving in Paris with a few days to spend there. Then making our way into Normandy, the Emerald Coast and the Loire Valley. We will be eating in gourmet restaurants and staying in castles and renovated bourgeois mansions, hence the name culinary and castles tour. We have several wine tastings planned in the Loire valley as well as visits to Leonardo da Vinci‘s chateau complete with replicas of his work displayed in the garden and indoors. We will be traveling with two 9 passenger vans. It will be a small group of 12 or less people because we want to give our travelers the “local’s only” tour of France. You can view the full PDF here: shorturl.at/axINW Youtube video of my husband, Patrick and I talking about the trip can be found : https://youtu.be/lxCTHpHZhj0 My Instagram with an album of our trip photos: https://www.instagram.com/ally_sacleux/ If you’re interested feel free to shoot us an email: allysacleux@gmail.com

Houston expat and interior designer, Christina Rougerie, has lived in France for 3 years. She arrived with her husband and children in Bordeaux , but have since lived in a few different cities. She shares her visa experience, how her career path has shifted during COVID-19 and her favorite place in France.  You can find Christina on Instagram @christina.rougerie ( https://www.instagram.com/christina.rougerie/ ) , her design blog is https://www.christinarougerie.com/blog and her shop is https://seekcollection.com/ for those longing after beautifully crafted goods.  Connect with me on Instagram @ally.sacleux and if you'd like to be featured on the show send us a message!

Ever wonder how your children will adapt when you change countries? Listen in as Annika and JJ sound off on their favorite discoveries when moving to France, whether they liked the Eiffel tower or not, and if Roquefort is too strong for their taste buds!  

During the COVID-19 pandemic when most were worried about the perils of air travel our family journeyed from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta to Charles De Gaulle in Paris. As a Franco-American family our experience is pretty unique. I walk through our check-in experience, travelling with an emotional support animal, in this case our family dog, a 46-pound Goldendoodle. I also discuss the decision to remove our masks on the plane and what happened in immigration when we arrived in Paris, France. If you have similar travel experience and want to share please find me on instagram @allysacleux or shoot me an email and we could feature you on an upcoming show.

Bonjour y'all from the South of France. Allison Sacleux, a U.S. born expat along with her blended family and Goldendoodle are exploring the challenges and adventures that come with moving to France. We look forward to sharing our experiences with you and our guests experiences as well. If you're an expat or a world traveler and would like to be feature on the show please email us a transplantedtofrance@gmail.com . You can follow along with our story on Allison's instagram @ally_sacleux