Bordeaux Episode 06 Wine in Bordeaux

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From Bordeaux to the Stars by Jean-Michel Cazes
On Bordeaux Tales from the World's Greatest Wine Region by Jane Anson
The Complete Bordeaux Vintage Guide 150 years from 1870 to 2020 by Neal Martin
The Billionaire’s Vinegar by Benjamin Wallace
The Bordeaux Club by Neil McKendrick

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Self guided wine walk around Bordeaux
2nd wine walk around Bordeaux
L'Intendant Bordeaux's best wine shop
Cite du vin Huge museum on everything to do with wine
9 km self-guided bike tour of Bordeaux's vineyards
23 km self-guided bike tour of Bordeaux's vineyards
30 km self-guided bike tour of Bordeaux's vineyards
Vineyards you can reach by public transport
Top pick of vineyards and chateaux to visit
Guided tours of vineyards outside Bordeaux
Maison du Vin wine-tasting, courses, etc
20 wine bars to visit in Bordeaux
Reviews of 2 Bordeaux wine bars
Bordeaux Wine Festival 4 days in June
Chartrons Wine Festival 2 days in October

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Amsterdam Episode 04 The Churches of Amsterdam 23:49

12 days ago23:49

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The churches of Amsterdam are not always what they seem. One is more of a national memorial, another is an art gallery and concert venue. A third is a museum where you can learn the story of the hidden churches which opened in the 17th century and where worshippers gathered for over 200 years. They key factor is a date – 1578 – when an event occurred which changed everything: the Alteration. This episode explains what happened and then tours half a dozen of the city’s churches and explains what you can expect to find if you visit them today. Reading Suggestions Amsterdam A Brief Life of the City by Geert Mak Amsterdam A History of the World’s Most Liberal City by Russell Shorto The Invention of Amsterdam A History of the World’s Greatest City in 10 Walks by Ben Coates Links for this post The Begijnhof The Oude Kerk The Nieuwe Kerk The Westerkerk The Noorderkerk St Nicholas Our Lord in the Attic…

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Amsterdam Episode 03 The Canals of Amsterdam 23:04

26 days ago23:04

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The canals ARE Amsterdam and Amsterdam IS its canals. This episode is all about them, covering both the engineering genius which gave them their UNESCO World Heritage Site status and their beauty, charmingly different in each season. We bring you a little history, a little atmosphere and 4 suggestions for places to visit to find out more. READING SUGGESTIONS Amsterdam A Brief Life of the City by Geert Mak Amsterdam A History of the World’s Most Liberal City by Russell Shorto The Invention of Amsterdam A History of the World’s Greatest City in 10 Walks by Ben Coates LINKS FOR THIS POST The Canal Museum The Van Loon Museum The Willet-Holthuysen Museum The Houseboat Museum City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Amsterdam series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be a big help!…

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Amsterdam Episode 02 5 Walks Around Amsterdam 25:57

6 weeks ago25:57

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Here are 5 suggestions for walks around Amsterdam. They include possible stopping places and between them they offer a way to see something of all of the main parts of the city. We give enough detail to follow the route if you take a map with you and a little info on the main places you’ll be passing, although we’ll be coming back to most of them in later episodes. None will take longer than an hour if you don’t stop anywhere. . Links for this post Grand Café Restaurant 1e Klas Anne Frank House Royal Palace Nieuw Kerk The Houseboat Museum Albert Cuyp Market The Reijksmuseum The Van Gogh Museum The Stedelik Museum MOCO Hop on Hop off bus tours Boat trips City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Amsterdam series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be a big help!…

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Amsterdam Episode 01 Introduction 27:04

8 weeks ago27:04

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Welkom in Amsterdam! This introduction to our Amsterdam series brings you the basic facts - geographical, historical, cultural - which underpin everything. To capture the spirit of Amsterdam, here’s Russell Shorto’s description of the view from his Amsterdam window: ‘the little boats moored by the quay, the row of tilting, gabled buildings on the opposite bank and, on any given day, a couple of bicycles chained to the railing of a hump-backed bridge.’ So, let's go, or as the Dutch say ‘ laten we gaan ’. City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Amsterdam series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Valletta Episode 08 Stories from Malta 27:18

10 weeks ago27:18

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This last episode on the Valletta series brings you lots of different stories from Malta. We start with a little descriptive writing, factual and fictional, followed by mini-biographies of 4 people who’ve featured in previous episodes but not really had the time they deserve: St Paul, St Publius, Caravaggio and Daphne Caruana Galizia, the high-profile journalist murdered for her stand against corruption in Malta. And to finish, some literary extracts, namely a mystery story set in Malta and 2 World War II love stories. In short, a whole range of new perspectives on Valletta and its surroundings. Reading Suggestions The Kappillan of Malta by Nicholas Monserrat Ladies of Lascaris by Paul McDonald Secrets of Malta by Cecily Blench A Death in Malta by Paul Caruana Galizia A Sunny Place for Shady People by Ryan Murdock Links for this Post Short Lets Malta blog City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Valletta series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Valletta Episode 07 Easy Days out from Valletta 26:25

12 weeks ago26:25

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Here are our ideas for easy days out from Valletta if you want to explore some of the rest of Malta. We start with the two most popular day trips, to the 3 Cities and to Mdina and Rabat, both very easy to do on public transport. Then we have a look at hop-on, hop-off bus tours and boat trips. You could spend a week in Valletta, you could just as easily spend a week doing day trips with Valletta as a base! Most likely, you’ll do a little of each and this episode will help you plan your excursions to other parts of the island. The Inquisitor’s Palace Malta at War Museum St Paul’s Cathedral, Mdina Carmelite Priory, Mdina The Roman House, Rabat St Paul’s Grotto, Rabat St Paul’s Catacombs, Rabat Hop-on Hop-off bus tours Malta Boat Tours Luzzu Cruises City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Valletta series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Valletta Episode 06 Food and Festivities 27:42

14 weeks ago27:42

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This episode is dedicated to two topics which are very important in Malta - food and festivities. Malta has more public holidays – 14 – than most other European countries, plus a whole range of other feasts and festivals. Of course, food is key to most of them and so this episode introduces you to both. We cover the varied culinary offerings, influenced by so many centuries of foreign cultures coming to the island and then look at the equally expansive range of celebration days, religious, national and cultural. In short, plenty of fun! Reading Suggestion Taste of Malta by Anton B Dougall City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Valletta series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Valletta Episode 05 Art, Architecture and Archaeology 22:44

16 weeks ago22:44

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This is a pot-pourri episode, beginning with a look at Valletta’s art scene: the National Art Gallery, 3 artists linked to the island and the oratory where the 2 most famous paintings are hidden away. Next, some pointers on the city’s architecture: typical design features and the three main periods, all of which are represented by buildings to look out for in Valletta today. Lastly, a trip to the National Museum of Archaeology, where you can learn lots about the island’s very distant past and pick up some tips to inform visits to the rest of the island. Reading Suggestion Seven Temples on Malta by Betsy Ross-Edison Links for this post The National Art Museum The Grand Master’s Palace St John’s Cathedral The National Museum of Archaeology…

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Valletta Episode 04 Finding World War II in Valletta 25:09

18 weeks ago25:09

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There are traces of World War II everywhere in Valletta. This episode begins with a little history from the period and explains why the island of Malta was awarded the prestigious George Cross. Then we look at 3 museums which all take a different approach, covering the military action here on ‘Fortress Malta’ and also explaining what the war did to the daily lives of its people. We end with a look at some of Valletta’s memorials to this turbulent period, which are all within a few minutes’ walk of each other at the Floriana end of the city. Reading Suggestions Fortress Island Malta by Peter Jacobs Ladies of Lascaris by Paul McDonald Churchill and Malta’s War by Douglas Austin Links for this post National War Museum Malta at War Museum Lascaris War Rooms City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Valletta series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Valletta Episode 03 Finding the Knights of Malta in Valletta 26:16

20 weeks ago26:16

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This episode gives a little history on the Knights of Malta and explains where to 'find' them in Valletta today. In fact they’re everywhere, not least in the Maltese Cross you'll keep seeing, on information panels everywhere and in the beautiful buildings they left behind. In fact, they founded the city of Valletta and built it from scratch - Europe's very first planned city. Reading Suggestions The Knights of Malta by Joseph Attard The Shield and the Sword by Ernie Bradford Links for this Episode The Malta Experience and the Holy Infirmary The Grand Master’s Palace The Armoury St John’s Cathedral City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Valletta series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Valletta Episode 02 Three Walks around Valletta 30:09

22 weeks ago30:09

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Valletta is a very walkable city and this episode offers three walking routes for exploring it. They could be done in a day if you want to see all the main sights quickly, or you could spread them out over a few days, linger a little, go into some of the places we pass by and build up an in-depth knowledge of Malta's capital city. Take a street map with you and you should be able to follow the routes easily. Reading Suggestions The History of Malta by Nuria Rehn Fortress Island Malta by Peter Jacobs Ladies of Lascaris by Paul McDonald A Death in Malta by Paul Caruana Galizia Links for this post Our Lady of Victories Church The Grand Master’s Palace The Armoury St John’s Co-Cathedral Fort St Elmo National War Museum City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Valletta series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Valletta Episode 01 Introduction 26:48

24 weeks ago26:48

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Merħba il-Valletta: welcome to Valletta, the capital of Malta. Valletta is a World Heritage Site, small in scale, easy to explore and known for its stunning coastal views and gorgeous architecture. Here you can 'meet' such varied characters from history as St Paul, Caravaggio and the Knights of St John and learn some of the island's most inspiring stories: how Malta triumphed during the Great Siege of 1565 and why the island was awarded the George Cross during World War II. This is the introduction to our Valletta series and the remaining 7 episodes will bring you all the background history and culture you need to really understand the city. In short, here is all the research you’d do yourself if only you had the time! See below for reading ideas and useful links. Two useful websites for tourists Visit Malta Malta Uncovered 3 Guide Books Pocket Rough Guide to Malta and Gozo Lonely Planet Malta and Gozo Eyewitness Top 10 Malta and Gozo 4 History Books The History of Malta by Nuria Rehn Fortress Island Malta by Peter Jacobs Ladies of Lascaris by Paul McDonald A Death in Malta by Paul Caruana Galizia Maltese Cooking Taste of Malta by Anton B Dougall 2 Novels set in Malta The Kappillan of Malta by Nicholas Monserrat Secrets of Malta by Cecily Blench City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Valletta series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated…

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Marseille Episode 10 A Marseille Anthology 24:12

29 weeks ago24:12

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Our Marseille Anthology includes some travel writing, plus a range of fiction pieces set in the city. Extracts include Simone de Beauvoir hiking in the surrounding countryside and Jean-Claude Izzo's description of the Italian immigrant community in Le Panier in the 1930s. The Count of Monte Cristo's daring escape from the Château d'If is here, as are a meal of boullabaisse in a waterside restaurant and a visit to the underwater caves where prehistoric man left artwork behind. There are even two passages which help explain why Marseille has sometimes been called 'the wicked city'. Reading Suggestions Wicked City by Nicholas Hewitt Total Chaos by Jean-Claude Izzo Chourmo by Jean-Claude Izzo Solea by Jean-Claude Izzo Decline and Fall by Evelyn Waugh The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas First Fingerprint , by Xavier-Marie Bonnot The Marseille Caper by Peter Mayl City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Marseille series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Marseille Episode 09 In the Footsteps of Marcel Pagnol 24:47

33 weeks ago24:47

24:47

The author and film-maker Marcel Pagnol is inextricably linked with Marseille – where he lived, set some of his early works and is buried – and with the Provencal countryside around the city. The area's garrigue landscape provides the backdrop to his popular autobiographical works, La Gloire de Mon Père (My Father's Glory) and Le Château de Ma Mère (My Mother's Castle) and is also the setting for his gripping novels, Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources. This episode gives a little biographical information, an idea of where to ‘find’ him in the area today and some appetite-whetting snippets of his work. Reading Suggestions Autobiographical works My Father's Glory and My Mother's Castle (double volume) 3 Plays set in Marseille (in French) Marius Fanny César Two novels set in Provence Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources (double volume) Links for this post Information on walks in Marcel Pagnol territory Marcel Pagnol’s Birthplace Aubagne Tourist Office Le Petit Monde de Marcel Pagnol Village des Santons in Marseille Guide to La Treille Château de la Buzine City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Marseille series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Marseille Episode 08 Food and Shopping 31:47

38 weeks ago31:47

31:47

This post introduces you to two great pleasures in this Provencal city: Marseille food and Marseille shopping, beginning with the signature dishes and key ingredients of the city's cuisine, plus a few ideas on where to look for restaurants. Then, we outline key items to buy as souvenirs of Marseille, followed by a rundown of the city's main shopping areas and what you can expect to find in each one. Reading Suggestions Garlic, Mint and Sweet Basil by Jean-Claude Izzo The Marseille Caper by Peter Mayle Links for this post More Information Foodie Guide to Marseille Shopping in the Le Panier district Eating out in the Le Panier district Information on Cours Julien Santons of Provence Shops and places to visit Bar de la Marine Musee du Savon de Marseille de la Licorne La Cure Gourmande Olympique de Marseille Souvenir Shop Torrefaction Noailles Maison de la Boule Maison Yellow Santons Village in Aubagne 3 Santons shops in Marseille Escoffier Arterra Marcel Carbonel City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Marseille series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Bordeaux Episode 02 A Stroll around Central Bordeaux 30:12

2 years ago30:12

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This episode takes you on a stroll through central Bordeaux, introducing the highlights and giving a little background history. Key moments from the past include a 12th century royal wedding and the demise of revolutionary heroes who died for Republican values. The architectural highlights include medieval turrets, 18th century mansions and a quayside 21st century stunner. Reading Suggestion Eleanor of Aquitaine by Alison Weir Useful Links Tour of Grand Théâtre Tickets for the Grand Théâtre Book ahead to climb the Tour Pey-Berland Musée d’Aquitaine The Grosse Cloche The Porte Cailhau City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Berlin series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Bordeaux Episode 01 Introduction 22:50

2 years ago22:50

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Bienvenue à Bordeaux. Welcome to Bordeaux. This relaxed, elegant city is famous for its wine, for its delightful riverside quays and for its layers of history from Roman remains and medieval towers to 21st century stunners like the Miroir d’Eau and the Cité du Vin. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a centre of gastronomy and culture. This introductory episode will help you get your bearings and pick up the basic facts which underpin everything. As the French say, 'On y va!' - Let's go! 2 useful websites Bordeaux Tourist Office Visit Bordeaux 2 Guide Books Lonely Planet Pocket Bordeaux Bordeaux France by P G Preston City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Berlin series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Berlin Episode 18 Novels set in Berlin 29:43

2 years ago29:43

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Eight inspirational ideas for novels set in Berlin, all of which bring their own distinctive view of the city. Read them to inform an upcoming trip, to reminisce about the Berlin you have visited or simply to see the city from lots of different perspectives. Useful Links The 8 featured novels Effi Briest by Theodor Fontane The Luminous Life of Lily Aphrodite by Beatrice Collin Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood Alone in Berlin by Hans Fallada Fatherland by Robert Harris The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John Le Carré Friedrichstrasse 19 by Emma Harding Book of Clouds by Chloe Aridjis 2 Berlin anthologies City Lit Berlin Edited by Heather Reyes Berlin, A Literary Guide for Travellers by Paul Sullivan and Marcel Krueger Berlin Tourist Information Offices Inspiring Germany Tourist Information City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Berlin series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Berlin Episode 17 Writers on Berlin 29:36

2 years ago29:36

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We open with some quotes on Berlin from the likes of David Bowie ('the greatest cultural extravaganza anyone could imagine') and Nikita Khrushchev ('the testicle of the west'), then follows the main content: reviews of 4 non-fiction books which tell the story of Berlin and its residents from different angles. They include a family history, the history of a house, an escape story and an investigation into the inner workings of East Germany. Reading for this post The House by the Lake by Thomas Harding Stasiland by Anna Funder Tunnel 29 by Helena Merriman Red Love by Maxim Leo Two Berlin Anthologies City Lit Berlin Edited by Heather Reyes Berlin, A Traveller's Guide by Paul Sullivan and Marcel Krueger Tourist Information Berlin Tourist Information Offices Inspiring Germany Tourist Information City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Berlin series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Berlin Episode 16 A Day at the Lakes 26:27

2 years ago26:27

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Ideas for a day trip from Berlin to Lake Wannsee, where Berliners love to swim and enjoy the lakeside beach and surrounding forest. Plus what to visit nearby - an exotic island, a couple of royal castles, an artist's hideaway, a villa steeped in WW2 history and the real Bridge of Spies. Maybe you need longer than a day to visit, but you can get all the info here in under half an hour! Useful Links Lake Wannsee Lido Peacock Island Castle Glienicke Palace Glienicke Bridge (The Bridge of Spies) Wannsee Conference House Max Liebermann House Lakes mentioned Wannsee - Dämeritzsee - Schlachtensee - Müggelsee - Tegeler See Berlin Tourist Information Offices Inspiring Germany Tourist Information City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Berlin series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Berlin Episode 15 The Palace of Charlottenburg 27:17

2 years ago27:17

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A visit to Charlottenburg, once the summer palace of the Hohenzollerns who ruled Prussia for 5 centuries. Tips on what to look out for, plus stories of those connected with it: Sophie Charlotte, for whom the original palace was built, Frederick the Great who built a fancy new wing, and the popular Queen Luisa, around whom court life revolved in the early 19th century. Reading suggestion Frederick the Great: King of Prussia by Tim Blanning Useful links Charlottenburg Old Palace Charlottenburg Palace New Wing Charlottenburg Palace New Pavilion Charlottenburg Palace Belvedere Charlottenburg Palace Mausoleum Charlottenburg Palace Gardens Berlin Tourist Information Offices Inspiring Germany Tourist Information City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Berlin series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Berlin Episode 14 Jewish Culture in Berlin 29:08

2 years ago29:08

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Jewish culture in Berlin goes back hundreds of years and we visit the places where you can discover it. The New Synagogue, also known as the Centrum Judaicum, and the Jewish Museum are the two main centres of Jewish heritage in the city today, but there are others too, plus Jewish cemeteries and memorials and two ideas for guided walking tours. Reading suggestions The Wandering Jews by Joseph Roth Jews in Berlin by Andreas Nachama Useful links The New Synagogue The Jewish Museum The Old Jewish Cemetery The Jewish Cemetery The Otto Weidt Museum Walking Tour Discovering Traces of Jewish Life Walking Tour Jewish Berlin Heritage Tour Berlin Tourist Information Offices Inspiring Germany Tourist Information City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Berlin series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Berlin Episode 13 Film and Cinema 32:56

2 years ago32:56

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An exploration of Berlin as a city of film and cinema. Two museums, a look back at Berlin cinema history and a visit to the Berlinale, the city's annual highly influential film festival. Plus tips on which Berlin cinemas to try out and suggestions for films set in Berlin, some German language (available with English subtitles) and some in English. Film suggestions In German (all available with English subtitles) The Blue Angel Wings of Desire Run Lola Run Goodbye, Lenin Downfall The Lives of Others In English Cabaret Bridge of Spies Alone in Berlin Useful links The Museum for Film and Television The Film Park Babelsberg Berlinale Festival Programme General Information on Berlin Cinemas CinemaxX Odeon Kulturbrauererei Cinema Spandau Open Air Cinema Berlin Tourist Information Offices Inspiring Germany Tourist Information City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Berlin series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Berlin Episode 12 Music and Theatre 25:59

2 years ago25:59

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Fancy adding a theatre or concert visit to your Berlin itinerary? Here's a look at music in Berlin, with snippets of history, from Frederick the Great to Marlene Dietrich, plus a rundown of the main venues where you'll find all best concerts, operas and musicals. Then, an overview of theatre in Berlin, and advice on finding performances to enjoy even if you don't speak German. Useful links Music Concert halls (general info) Konzerthaus Berlin Philharmonic Residenzkonzerte at Charlottenburg Opera in Berlin (general info) Deutsche Oper Statsoper Unter den Linden Komische Oper Neukollnischer Oper Theatre Theatre (general info) Deutsches Theater Theater des Westens Friedrichspalast General Berlin Tourist Information Offices Inspiring Germany Tourist Information City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Berlin series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Berlin Episode 11 More Berlin Art 27:09

3 years ago27:09

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There’s so much more to art in Berlin than the Top 3 Galleries from our last episode. So here’s a look at an artist who has a museum dedicated to her (Käthe Kollwitz), a 20th century art movement with strong links to Berlin (Bauhaus) and the best of the rest: where to find specialist galleries, modern art and street art in Berlin. Useful links Käthe Kollwitz Museum Selection of work by Käthe Kollwitz Bauhaus Archive Museum Selection of Bauhaus work to view online More galleries Akademie der Künste Asian Art gallery in the Humboldt Forum The Brücke Museum in Dahlem The Georg Kolbe Museum Modern Art The Hamburger Bahnhof KINDL, the Centre for Contemporary Art The KW Institute for Contemporary Art Berlinische Galerie Street Art Visit Berlin information on street art 11 ideas for street art tours in Berlin Berlin Tourist Information Offices Inspiring Germany Tourist Information City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Berlin series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Berlin Episode 10 Berlin’s Top 3 Art Galleries 25:24

3 years ago25:24

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There are so many art galleries in Berlin that it's difficult to choose which to visit. We provide a run-down of the top three in this episode and save the best of the rest for next time! So here's what you need to know about the Gemäldegalerie, the Alte Nationalgalerie and the Neue Nationalgalerie which between them cover everything from the Middle Ages to post World War 2. Useful links Gemäldegalerie Alte Nationalgalerie Neue Nationalgalerie Berlin Tourist Information Offices Inspiring Germany Tourist Information City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Berlin series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Berlin Episode 09 In Search of East Berlin 33:16

3 years ago33:16

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What has happened to the GDR (German Democratic Republic), the country which was created when the Berlin Wall went up and which then disappeared when it came down? What was life in East Berlin like between August 1961 and November 1989? And where in today’s Berlin can you find out all about it? Here are three museum suggestions, plus a little of what they tell us. Reading suggestions for this post Red Love by Maxim Leo Stasiland by Anna Funder The House by the Lake by Thomas Harding Film suggestions The Lives of Others Goodbye, Lenin Useful links The DDR Museum The Stasi Museum Hohenschonhausen Museum and Memorial Berlin Tourist Information Centres Inspiring Germany Tourist Information City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Berlin series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://citybreakspodcast.co.uk/ We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Berlin Episode 08 In Search of the Berlin Wall 32:13

3 years ago32:13

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The story of the Berlin Wall will always fascinate. And here it is, along with ideas for three places in Berlin you can visit to see the remaining sections and find out more. Author Rory MacLean summed up the impact first seeing the wall had on him: 'At the heart of the continent were watchtowers, barbed wire and border guards, instructed to shoot fellow citizens who wanted to live under a different government.’ Reading Suggestions Berlin: Imagine a City by Rory MacLean Berlin Biography of a City by Barney White-Spunner Tunnel 29 by Helena Merriman Links Checkpoint Charlie Haus am Checkpoint Charlie Museum Berlin Wall Memorial Site East Side Gallery Guided tours of the East Side Gallery: either this one or this one General links Berlin Tourist Information Centres Germany Travel Information City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Berlin series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Berlin Episode 07 Holocaust and Remembrance 29:08

3 years ago29:08

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The Holocaust Memorial is deliberately sited right in the heart of Berlin because this is a city which does all it can to make sure the horrors of the holocaust are understood by each new generation. This episode begins with the main facts, then focuses on the places you can visit in Berlin today to learn more and to remember the victims, collectively and, in many cases, also as individuals. Reading suggestions Jewish Girl in Wartime Berlin by Inge Deutschkron The House by the Lake by Thomas Harding Book of Clouds by Chloe Aridjis Useful links https://www.sachsenhausen-sbg.de/ Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum https://www.museum-blindenwerkstatt.de/de/mbow/ https://www.annefrank.de/ https://www.visitberlin.de/en/block-women https://www.stolpersteine-berlin.de/en/finding-stolpersteine https://www.visitberlin.de/en/berlin-tourist-info-centres https://www.germany.travel/en/home.html City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Berlin series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Berlin Episode 06 Finding World War 2 in Berlin today 28:20

3 years ago28:20

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On this episode, we take a tour of places in Berlin connected to World War 2; the square where the Nazis burned books, the stadium where they held their showpiece Olympics in 1936, the sites of their HQ and of Hitler's bunker and the museums which tell tell the story of war, devastation and resistance. A little history and a lot of tips on what to look out for on a visit. Reading Berlin 1936 by Oliver Hilmes Useful links https://www.visitberlin.de/en/deutsches-historisches-museum https://www.visitberlin.de/en/book-burning-memorial-bebelplatz https://olympiastadion.berlin/en/guided-tours/ https://www.visitberlin.de/en/topography-terror https://www.life.com/history/after-the-fall-photos-of-hitlers-bunker-and-the-ruins-of-berlin/ https://www.gdw-berlin.de/en/home/ https://www.visitberlin.de/en/berlin-tourist-info-centres https://www.germany.travel/en/home.html City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Berlin series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Marseille Episode 07 Boat Trips, Beaches and the Chateau d'If 25:03

42 weeks ago25:03

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Marseille boat trips – those words belong together. But beaches and the Château d’If are also great ideas for trips out from Marseille and so this episode covers all three. Then there are suggestions for other little excursions, to l’Estaque and Cassis, which both mix boating and arty vibes, plus a trip on a coastal train with views a-plenty and ideas for stopping off to explore. To finish, there's a little flavour of the Count of Monte Cristo’s daring – and fictional! – escape from the Château d’If. Reading Suggestion The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas Links The Château d’If The Calanques How to get to the Calanques Marseille’s Beaches The Underwater Museum of Marseille L’Estaque Cassis Cassis Museum of Art and Folk Traditions More on visiting La Côte Bleu City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Marseille series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Marseille Episode 06 Art in Marseille 22:58

46 weeks ago22:58

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This episode covers two main Marseille art galleries, the Musée des Beaux Arts and Regards de Provence, and focuses particularly on work on local themes - Marseille itself, and the provençal hinterland. Then there are pointers to 4 more galleries in the city, featuring ethnic, modern and decorative arts, plus a little coverage of some of the most famous artists associated with Marseille: Pierre Puget, César Baldaccinni and Paul Cézanne. Lastly, a reminder that in in this city, art often means street art! Links for this post Musée des Beaux Arts Regards de Provence Vieille Charité Musée Cantini Museum of Modern Art Museum of Decorative Arts City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Marseille series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Marseille Episode 05 La Joliette, the Mucem and the Cosquer Museum 24:12

51 weeks ago24:12

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This post takes you around La Joliette, the new port area in Marseille and looks at what there is to do there. That includes the city’s two newest must-see museums – one gives you a tour of Mediterranean culture, the other takes you on a virtual exploration of the incredible caves discovered nearby, where the artwork dates back 30,000 years. We also find time for plenty of shopping, eating and culture in both historic and ultra-modern settings, all with a magnificent sea-view backdrop. Reading Suggestions Marseille et le Mucem (French only) Cosquer Méditerrannée (French only) Links for this post Guide to La Joliette The Mucem The Cosquer Museum Guide to Les Terrasses du Port Guide to Les Docks City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Marseille series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Marseille Episode 04 The Le Panier District 29:26

1 year ago29:26

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This post focuses on the Le Panier district of Marseille, the oldest and most atmospheric part of the city: think hills, narrow roads, colourful houses, flowers, little restaurants in pretty squares, artisan shops and plenty of street art. Plus two of the city’s big sights, La Charité, the former poorhouse, now a museum centre and the stunning 'Major' Cathedral. As the author Jean -Claude Izzo wrote. ‘To linger in Le Panier is to feel the old heart of Marseille throbbing’. Reading Suggestions Garlic, Mint and Sweet Basil by Jean-Claude Izzo The Marseille Caper by Peter Mayle Links for this post Self guided walk around Le Panier La Vieille Charité La Major Cathedral Discover Street Art in Marseille Blogpost: Street Art and Charm in Le Panier City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Marseille series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Marseille Episode 03 The Old Port, the Canebiere and Notre Dame de la Garde 31:03

1 year ago31:03

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This episode centres on Marseille’s most popular sights, the Old Port, the hilltop church of Notre Dame de la Garde, and the Canebière, the wide avenue leading back from the port into the heart of the city. After a few snippets of history, we tour such sights as the fish market, the iconic canopy built to mark Marseille's year as a City of European Culture in 2013, an ancient tower and a surprising link to Odessa in Ukraine. We might take the little ferry across the harbour, we'll certainly walk - or maybe take the 'petit train' - up the hill to Notre Dame de la Garde, where a huge golden statue of Mary the Virgin watches protectively over the city. Reading Suggestions The Wicked City by Nicholas Hewitt Marseille Port to Port by William Kornblum Total Chaos by Jean-Claude Izzo Links for this post The Saint Jean Fort Deportation Memorial The Petit Train Notre Dame de la Garde Boat trips from the Old Port City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Marseille series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Marseille Episode 02 10 Places to Find History in Marseille 26:52

1 year ago26:52

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There are 26 centuries of history in Marseille, which is the oldest city in France! This episode runs through 10 places where you can find traces of key moments in the city's past. They range from the plaque commemorating the founding of Marseille in about 600 BC to the site where you can still see bullet holes from the fight to liberate the city from German occupation in 1944. They’re listed in chronological order, with a few of their stories attached and although this makes a good overview, we've saved some of the 'big-hitters’ such as Notre Dame de la Garde and the Château d’If for later episodes where they'll get a fuller treatment. Reading Suggestions The Wicked City The many Cultures of Marseille by Nicholas Hewitt Marseille Port to Port by William Kornblum Links for this post Roman Docks Museum Saint Victor Abbey Memorial of the Marseillaise Provencal Museum Deportation Memorial Museum of Marseille History City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Marseille series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Marseille Episode 01 Introduction to Marseille 25:21

1 year ago25:21

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Bienvenue à Marseille. Welcome to Marseille, the lively southern French city whose name rhymes with 'soleil'. There's beauty in the Old Port and the stunning coastline, there's history and culture a-plenty in the museums, there's a Provencal feel - boules and bouillabaisse - overlaid with a vibrant multi-ethnic mix. There's a little grit too, for this is the home of Marseille Noir crime fiction and the notorious Château d'If so graphically portrayed in The Count of Monte Cristo. This introductory episode will help you get your bearings and pick up the basic facts which underpin everything. As the French say, 'On y va!' - Let's go! Links and Reading Three useful websites for tourist Marseille Tourist Office Marseille Tourisme.fr About France: a short guide to Marseille 3 Guide Books The Rough Guide to Provence and the Côte d’Azur Marseille Travel Guide by Angela J Rea Marseille Travel Guide by Betty Vanslyke 4 books on Marseille Culture The Wicked City The many cultures of Marseille by Nicholas Hewitt Garlic, Mint and Sweet Basil by Jean-Claude Izzo Unveiling Marseille Your Insider’s Guide to the Multicultural Marvel by Tailored Travel Guides Taste the World in Marseille by Vérane Frédiani City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Marseille series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Bordeaux Episode 10 Literary Bordeaux: an Anthology 36:08

1 year ago36:08

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Our introduction to literary Bordeaux begins with the 3 most famous Bordeaux authors, the ‘3 Ms’, that is the philosophers Montaigne and Montesquieu and the novelist François Mauriac. There are statues of them all in the city. There are mini biographies and pointers to their works. Then we follow up with more books set in and around Bordeaux - historical fiction, two very different detective stories and the true account of the web of spies – French, German, British – operating in Bordeaux during World War II. Reading Suggestions The Essays A Selection by Michel Montaigne How to Live A Life of Montaigne in 1 Question and 20 Attempts at an Answer by Sarah Bakewell Persian Letters by Montesquieu The Knot of Vipers by François Mauriac Thérèse Desqueyroux by François Mauriac The Summer Queen by Elizabeth Chadwick Bordeaux Private Eye by Rorie Smith Game of Spies by Paddy Ashdown Death in Bordeaux by Allan Massie Link for this post Musee d'Aquitaine City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website for the blogpost accompanying this episode, to find more episodes from our Bordeaux series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Bordeaux Episode 09 St Emilion and other Day Trips from Bordeaux 24:56

1 year ago24:56

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This post gives ideas for day trips from Bordeaux, focussing first on nearby St Émilion, attractive both for its history and its world-renowned wine industry. To wander its cobbled streets is to find photo opportunities on every corner, both architectural gems and splendid scenery. Then we cover ways to explore the countryside around Bordeaux and also the beaches and resorts along the nearby Atlantic coast. Hikes and bike rides, boat trips and oyster tastings are all ways to enjoy the Nouvelle Aquitaine culture surrounding Bordeaux. USEFUL LINKS Guided Tours in St Emilion Introduction to St Emilion The King’s Keep Les Cordeliers Macarons de St Émilion Macarons Moulierac St Èmilion Open Doors Festival Ban des Vendanges Festival Hot Air Balloon Festival Finding Beaches near Bordeaux Cycle route from Bordeaux to Lacanau Hiking trail around Bordeaux Oyster tasting in Arcachon Boat Trips from Arcachon More ideas for trips out from Bordeaux City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website for the blogpost accompanying this episode, to find more episodes from our Bordeaux series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Bordeaux Episode 08 Food and Shopping 32:26

2 years ago32:26

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Food and Shopping: two of the major reasons for visiting Bordeaux! This episode lists some of top-notch products from Bordeaux’s Atlantic coastline and the rich agricultural land surrounding it and highlights the areas of the city and some of the restaurants where you can enjoy them. Then we do the same for shopping, listing specialities and highlighting the shopping streets and markets you should look out for in different areas of the city. Don’t forget, there’s already been an episode on Bordeaux’s wine. Useful Links Bordeaux Food Tours The Épicuriales Festival Le Chapon Fin Grand Hotel, Place de la Comédie Brasserie Bordelaise Café du Levant Les Halles Le 7 (Restaurant at Cité du Vin ) Galéries des Grands Hommes L’Intendant Librairie Mollat Quai des Livres City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website for the blogpost accompanying this episode, to find more episodes from our Bordeaux series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Bordeaux Episode 07 3 Bordeaux Art Galleries 23:57

2 years ago23:57

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This post introduces 3 Bordeaux art galleries, the long-standing Museum des Beaux Arts (Museum of Fine Arts), the always surprising Musée des Arts Contemporains (Museum of Modern Art) and the Bassin des Lumières, France’s largest digital art gallery where parts of the World War II submarine base have been re-purposed to provide a new way of enjoying art in an unexpected setting. And finally, a little about the Bordeaux-born artist, Rosa Bonheur, 19th century animal painter extraordinaire who has recently been enjoying something of a renaissance. Reading Suggestion Rosa Bonheur by Sandrine Andrews (in French) Useful Links Bordeaux Museum of Fine Arts Bordeaux Museum of Contemporary Art Bassins des Lumières City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website for the blogpost accompanying this episode, to find more episodes from our Bordeaux series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Bordeaux Episode 06 Wine in Bordeaux 31:52

2 years ago31:52

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Bordeaux wine – could two words be more inextricably linked? No, said the author Henry James: ‘Bordeaux is dedicated to the worship of Bacchus’. This post gives a little background, then focuses on where in the city to find out all about this most important product, whether than is learning about it, buying it, drinking it. We finish with 5 quirky reading ideas, everything from a great wine scandal to what Samuel Pepys thought about Bordeaux wine. Reading Suggestions From Bordeaux to the Stars by Jean-Michel Cazes On Bordeaux Tales from the World's Greatest Wine Region by Jane Anson The Complete Bordeaux Vintage Guide 150 years from 1870 to 2020 by Neal Martin The Billionaire’s Vinegar by Benjamin Wallace The Bordeaux Club by Neil McKendrick Links for this post Self guided wine walk around Bordeaux 2nd wine walk around Bordeaux L'Intendant Bordeaux's best wine shop Cite du vin Huge museum on everything to do with wine 9 km self-guided bike tour of Bordeaux's vineyards 23 km self-guided bike tour of Bordeaux's vineyards 30 km self-guided bike tour of Bordeaux's vineyards Vineyards you can reach by public transport Top pick of vineyards and chateaux to visit Guided tours of vineyards outside Bordeaux Maison du Vin wine-tasting, courses, etc 20 wine bars to visit in Bordeaux Reviews of 2 Bordeaux wine bars Bordeaux Wine Festival 4 days in June Chartrons Wine Festival 2 days in October City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website for the blogpost accompanying this episode, to find more episodes from our Bordeaux series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Bordeaux Episode 05 Finding World War II in Bordeaux Today 28:00

2 years ago28:00

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Strolling through Bordeaux today, you can be largely unaware of the fascinating story of the city under German Occupation between 1940 and 1944. This episode recounts a little of the history and highlights three places to visit in the city today to find out more. Prepare for tales of hardship, persecution, courage, betrayal, resistance and, eventually, liberation. Reading Suggestions Life in Bordeaux under the Occupation by Jane Anson Jewish Fates in Bordeaux during the 2nd World War Game of Spies by Paddy Ashdown Histoire de Bordeaux by Madeleine Lassère (French only) Useful Links Bassins à Flot Bassins des Lumières Great Synagogue of Bordeaux City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website for the blogpost accompanying this episode, to find more episodes from our Bordeaux series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Bordeaux Episode 04 Riverside Heritage 25:37

2 years ago25:37

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This post is all about Bordeaux's riverside heritage. We’ll be looking at a number of museums which explore the links between Bordeaux, the River Garonne and its trading prosperity, including the dark stain of slavery and how that is remembered in the city today. We end with ideas for the many ways to enjoy the riverside in Bordeaux, plus ideas for exploring the Gironde Estuary and its unique history and wildlife more widely. Useful Links Musée d’Aquitaine Museum of Bordeaux Maritime History Wine and Trade Museum National Customs Museum Museum of the Sea and Marine Life Tour of the Bridges Walk (self-guided) Bordeaux Tourist Office: ideas for enjoying the River Garonne Boat Trips on the Garonne Bordeaux Tourist Office: Visiting the Gironde Estuary City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our Bordeaux series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated!…

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Bordeaux Episode 03 Roman and Medieval Bordeaux 27:37

2 years ago27:37