Ten of the best Paris secrets (according to tour guides)

The changing face of Paris and its suburbs: Meet Simon Kuper, a British (and naturalized French) journalist in Paris. He talks of how the changing face of Paris and its suburbs - and his new book Impossible City: Paris in the Twenty-First Century. Find out more about Simon and his work on... by The Earful Tower: Paris

31 min listen

Why do Parisians leave unusual objects at gravestones?: If you've been to a Paris cemetery, you might have seen curious collections of unusual objects on certain gravestones (especially celebrities like Jim Morrisson and Oscar Wilde). You can find potatoes, chewing gum, Metro tickets, apples... and much... by The Earful Tower: Paris

31 min listen

Sweet Paris: A life of cakes and pastries: Meet Frank Adrian Barron, an American baker in Paris (better know as Cake Boy Paris). He talks of how he made it as a baker in the city, sharing his sweet treats on social media, and his book Sweet Paris. Find out more about Frank and his work via his... by The Earful Tower: Paris

32 min listen

Paris through the the lens of a movie director: Meet Scott Hillier, an Australian movie director in Paris, who runs the European Independant Film Festival (the ÉCU). He talks of the iconic light in the city of Paris, his film festival, and his exploits around the world as a director and war... by The Earful Tower: Paris

30 min listen

Life in Paris as a Moulin Rouge dancer: Meet Allie Goodbun, a Canadian dancer at the iconic Moulin Rouge in Paris. She talks of how she got the job, her life in Montmartre, and her love for the City of Light. Want to join the fun on Allie's social media? You can find her on... by The Earful Tower: Paris

32 min listen

Wining and dining in France with Patricia Wells: This week it's food critic and cookbook author Patricia Wells. Originally from the US, she moved to Paris in 1980 where she worked as a restaurant critic for the International Herald Tribune and later the French weekly newspaper L’Express. Along the... by The Earful Tower: Paris

34 min listen

Making French dessert: A mille-feuille celebration for 1,000 reviews: This week on the show we make mille-feuilles - the "thousand layer pastry" to celebrate 1,000 reviews of The Earful Tower podcast. Thanks to all who've left reviews over the years. You might know a mille-feuille as a Napoleon, a custard slice, or a... by The Earful Tower: Paris

22 min listen

The man selling the finest faux flowers in France: This week on the show we welcome back Diederick de Jongh, the owner of Flora Magnifica, which sells the finest faux flowers in France. He was last on the show in 2021, but since then he has changed locations of his shop to be further north in the... by The Earful Tower: Paris

30 min listen

How to stay safe in Paris, with Amanda Rollins: Is Paris a safe city? The truth is, it's probably about as safe as any other big city. In other words, you need to be smart when you're here. And this week on the podcast, American content creator in Paris Amanda Rollins shares her tips and... by The Earful Tower: Paris

37 min listen

The French Revolution: A beginner's guide: If the words "French Revolution" seem daunting to you, then you're not alone. It would take a whole series of podcast episodes to truly understand it all - and luckily for us - podcaster Mike Duncan has done exactly that. His is world renowned.... by The Earful Tower: Paris

43 min listen

How we're raising a trilingual child in Paris: Lina and I discuss how circumstance has led to us raising our nearly three-year-old son in French, Swedish, and English. This episode was brought to you by Cook'n With Class, . I did the sauce-making class and LOVED it. Their... by The Earful Tower: Paris

29 min listen

Buying a home in Paris: Five mistakes to avoid: Buying property in Paris (and France, in general) isn't easy. Aside from the dreaded French admin, there is a whole world of traps and tricks to consider. Omissions in the property listing, negotiating prices, and why you shouldn't share a... by The Earful Tower: Paris

35 min listen

The Seine booksellers are here to stay: let's meet one!: There's a lot of talk right now about the iconic booksellers by the Seine, aka the bouquinistes. In recent months, the Paris Town Hall officials threatened to remove the stalls to make way for the Olympic Games, but President Macron... by The Earful Tower: Paris

25 min listen

David Lebovitz on the Paris food market: the Marché d'Aligre: Chef David Lebovitz is back on the show to talk about the Aligre Market (le marché d'Aligre) in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. Follow David for his newsletter on Substack. Music in this episode is from Pres Maxson. *********** The... by The Earful Tower: Paris

37 min listen

What's life REALLY like for a contemporary Paris writer?: Author Samuel Lopez-Barrantes is on the show talking about being a writer in Paris. Perhaps it's not as romantic and lovely as it might sound. Or perhaps it is! Sam has just published his new book, The Requisitions, which you can find . Follow... by The Earful Tower: Paris

33 min listen

Best bars in Paris: Here’s a bar for every occasion: This week, Australian Sam Davies is on the show talking about bars in Paris. He has grown an online following by asking bartenders in Paris (and around the world) to recommend other bars. He talks about the Paris bar scene and how it is evolving, and... by The Earful Tower: Paris

34 min listen

Ten fun French words that I really love: I love the French language. I feel like I could make an episode like this every year. The ten words and words like I like, that make me smile, or that have some kind of a fun story to them. You can hear me describing them and pronouncing them in... by The Earful Tower: Paris

32 min listen

Visiting the doctors in France: Five things I've noticed: This week I recap my recent three-hour checkup at the Parisian doctors. Whether you've been to the doctor in France a million times or never before, I'm sure you'll learn something from my experiences and observations :) *********** The Earful... by The Earful Tower: Paris

25 min listen

Paris Bucket List: Things to do in 2024: IT'S BACK AGAIN! Every year we make a bucket list of things we want to try for the first time in Paris. In this episode, you'll hear Oliver and Lina sharing their top five things they want to do this year in Paris - and we also share the lists... by The Earful Tower: Paris

26 min listen

ABC review: Answering 15 questions from YOU: The season is over, the year is over. It's time for a little reflection. In this episode I answer 15 audience questions about our epic ABCson. All the questions come from the Patreon members. . The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson, find his... by The Earful Tower: Paris

25 min listen

Zinc: A close-up on the iconic Paris rooftops: Z is for Zinc. In this season finale episode, we tackle the topic of zinc, which is used to make 75 percent of the Paris rooftops. I chat with Constance Allard, who runs the zinc workshop I also climbed onto a zinc roofing construction... by The Earful Tower: Paris

36 min listen

Yesteryear: Paris impressions from the 1980s, 70s, and 60s: Y is for Yesteryear. In this episode, I chat with two long-time Paris residents about their first impressions of the city. First, you'll hear from American music journalist Valli about life in Paris in the early 1980s. (Valli was first on the... by The Earful Tower: Paris

44 min listen

Xmas party: Our epic Christmas walking tour of Paris: X is for Xmas, obviously. In this episode, we share what happened on our eXciting and eXhausting and eXilerating Christmas walk around the Pantheon. This is, more specifically, a recap of our 2023 Christmas party, when I took 35 people on an... by The Earful Tower: Paris

21 min listen

Wall of Paris: New finds along the ancient Philippe Auguste Wall: W is for Wall. In this episode, I take you for an exciting and historic walk through the Left Bank of Paris to discover hidden vestiges of the Philippe Auguste Wall. This episode marks the end of my wall trilogy. The first part of the trilogy ,... by The Earful Tower: Paris

31 min listen

Vegan Paris: How well does Paris do vegan food?: V is for Vegan. In this episode, we talk to Amanda Bankert, the owner of Boneshaker Donuts, who has just released a book called Voilà Vegan (double V!). In the book, she reveals that this famed donut shop has been secretly vegan for years!! As a... by The Earful Tower: Paris

31 min listen

Underground Paris: What's underneath the French capital?: U is for Underground. In this episode, we take you below Paris: On the Metro, through the sewers, and into the (illegal) catacombs. Mentioned in this episode: Luke's English podcast Amber's The Comte de Saint Germain who does Do you like this... by The Earful Tower: Paris

31 min listen

Tour d'Argent: Dining at the iconic Michelin restaurant in Paris: T is for Tour d'Argent. In this episode, we take you inside the famed Tour d'Argent restaurant on the Left Bank of Paris, and you'll hear from me and my wife Lina Nordin Gee as we dine. We also discuss our thoughts on the renovation job from... by The Earful Tower: Paris

26 min listen

Sainte-Chapelle: Inside the great Paris chapel: S is for Sainte-Chapelle. In this episode, I'll take you inside this ancient royal chapel with its incredible stained glass windows. You'll hear from tour guide and Paris expert Amber Minogue, who gives us some insight into the 13th century chapel. ... by The Earful Tower: Paris

25 min listen

Richelieu: An epic Paris library (and its exceptional museum): R is for Richelieu. In this episode, we'll take you inside the newly renovated Richelieu Library, and then its incredible upstairs museum. This episode is co-hosted by Lina Nordin Gee. Featured in the episode: Find the library and museum ... by The Earful Tower: Paris

23 min listen

Queer Paris: What has become of the gay quarter of Paris?: Q is for Queer. In this episode, I'll give you an insight into Gay Paris. And by gay I mean LGBTQIA+. Where is the gay quarter... or perhaps a better question.... what's happened to the gay quarter now that gentrifcation has hit the Marais? ... by The Earful Tower: Paris

35 min listen

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