The August Lull: Arriving in Empty Paris

Camille Laurent lands in Paris on August 1st for the start of a slow settling-in journey. This first episode covers the arrival chaos, the quiet city during the holiday lull, and the essential admin of starting a new life — visas, bank accounts, metro passes, and finding the perfect first flat. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to France: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full France guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of France Travel Podcast with Camille Laurent. Camille Laurent is in Paris, France. Places in this episode: Gare du Nord, Canal Saint-Martin, Chez Prune, BNP Paribas - Paris Saint Germain Des Pres, Butte-aux-Cailles, Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Marché des Enfants Rouges, Musée Carnavalet. Covered: Arrival & Settling In, Practical Admin (Visa, Bank, SIM), Paris in August, Housing Search, Neighbourhood Orientation. Chapters:00:00 Gare du Nord01:35 Canal Saint-Martin04:04 Butte-aux-Cailles05:43 Riverside06:36 Chez Prune08:00 Parc des Buttes-Chaumont09:33 Marché des Enfants Rouges A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ParisGuide #ExpatLife #MovingToFrance #ParisInAugust #CanalSaintMartin #FrenchVisa #VLS-TS #ParisArrondissement #NavigoPass #ParisBlog #SlowTravel #ButteauxCailles #LivingInParis #Francetravel #ParisMarkets #NewBeginnings https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/france/