H is for Haussmann - Baron Haussmann that is. He was the urban planner behind the redesign of Paris under Napoleon III.  But what is a Haussmannian building? Who was Haussmann, really, and why was his work so important? Where can you find it in Paris? And what's his legacy? All those questions are answered in this episode, with help from tour guide Boris Petrovic from Paris in Person (find his Haussmannian Paris tour here). Do you like this podcast? Become a Patreon member of The Earful Tower here to support this show and get extras. The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson.

H is for Haussmann - Baron Haussmann that is. He was the urban planner behind the redesign of Paris under Napoleon III.  But what is a Haussmannian building? Who was Haussmann, really, and why was his work so important? Where can you find it in Paris? And what's his legacy? All those questions are answered in this episode, with help from tour guide Boris Petrovic from Paris in Person (<a href="https://parisinperson.com/portfolio_page/haussmannian-paris-private-theme-tour/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">find his Haussmannian Paris tour here</a>). Do you like this podcast? Become a Patreon member of The Earful Tower <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to support this show and get extras. The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson.

Haussmann: The man who remade Paris

G is for Guimard - Hector Guimard that is. He is the architect behind the iconic Paris Metro entrances, several Art Nouveau buildings in Paris, and some very beautiful furniture and decorations in museum displays around the world.  But what is Art Nouveau? Who was Guimard, really, and why was his work so important? Where can you find it in Paris? And what's his legacy? All those questions are answered in this episode, with help from tour guide Boris Petrovic from Paris in Person (find his Art Nouveau tour here), from Paris head auctioneer Chrisophe Lucien, and from Julie Treumann of the Driehaus Museum in Chicago.  Do you like this podcast? Become a Patreon member of The Earful Tower here to support this show and get extras. The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson. Lastly, book a walking tour of Paris, or indeed the Louvre, via our official website The Earful Tower.

G is for Guimard - Hector Guimard that is. He is the architect behind the iconic Paris Metro entrances, several Art Nouveau buildings in Paris, and some very beautiful furniture and decorations in museum displays around the world.  But what is Art Nouveau? Who was Guimard, really, and why was his work so important? Where can you find it in Paris? And what's his legacy? All those questions are answered in this episode, with help from tour guide Boris Petrovic from Paris in Person (<a href="https://parisinperson.com/portfolio_page/art-nouveau-private-theme-tour/?fbclid=IwAR0Yv359KNOrB0H08hBEdYBqAacMC0fYF6Dnm0SgEgXXfsn5NQObzC4oZf0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">find his Art Nouveau tour here</a>), from Paris head auctioneer Chrisophe Lucien, and from Julie Treumann of the Driehaus Museum in Chicago.  Do you like this podcast? Become a Patreon member of The Earful Tower <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to support this show and get extras. The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson. Lastly, book a walking tour of Paris, or indeed the Louvre, via our official website <a href="https://www.theearfultower.com/tours" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Earful Tower</a>.

Guimard: The architect who brought Art Nouveau to Paris

F is for Floods - that is, the floods of the Seine River in Paris. And today we're paying particular attention to the game-changing Great Flood of 1910.  Featured is the voice of Jeffrey Jackson, Professor of History at Rhodes College, and the author of "Paris Under Water:  How the City of Light Survived the Great Flood of 1910". You can find more about Jeffrey on his website here. Become a Patreon member of The Earful Tower here to support this show and get extras. The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson. Lastly, book a walking tour of Paris, or indeed the Louvre, via our official website The Earful Tower.

F is for Floods - that is, the floods of the Seine River in Paris. And today we're paying particular attention to the game-changing Great Flood of 1910.  Featured is the voice of Jeffrey Jackson, Professor of History at Rhodes College, and the author of "Paris Under Water:  How the City of Light Survived the Great Flood of 1910". You can find more about Jeffrey on his website <a href="https://jeffreyhjackson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Become a Patreon member of The Earful Tower <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to support this show and get extras. The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson. Lastly, book a walking tour of Paris, or indeed the Louvre, via our official website <a href="https://www.theearfultower.com/tours" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Earful Tower</a>.

Floods: Paris when it's underwater (and the Great Flood of 1910)

E is for the Eiffel Tower, the most iconic landmark in France, probably Europe, and maybe the world.  This podcast episode features 10 facts about the tower, but you're going to have to try and guess them first. There are 10 points at stake, good luck. Featured is the voice two people very dear to me.  Become a Patreon member of The Earful Tower here to support this show and get extras. The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson. Lastly, book a walking tour of Paris, or indeed the Louvre, via our official website The Earful Tower.

E is for the Eiffel Tower, the most iconic landmark in France, probably Europe, and maybe the world.  This podcast episode features 10 facts about the tower, but you're going to have to try and guess them first. There are 10 points at stake, good luck. Featured is the voice two people very dear to me.  Become a Patreon member of The Earful Tower <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to support this show and get extras. The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson. Lastly, book a walking tour of Paris, or indeed the Louvre, via our official website <a href="https://www.theearfultower.com/tours" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Earful Tower</a>.

Eiffel: How well do YOU know the Eiffel Tower?

D is for Deauville, a small town north of Paris on the coast of Normandy that has captured the attention of film-buffs, gamblers, beach lovers, and horse racing fans since the 1800s. We visited with the help of the local tourism board for this episode. Featured is the voice of horse-related storyteller and journalist Fanny Hubart-Salmon and then Annie Madet-Vache who is Director of the local museum  Les Franciscaines. Become a Patreon member of The Earful Tower here to support this show and get extras. The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson. Lastly, book a walking tour of Paris, or indeed the Louvre, via our official website The Earful Tower.

D is for Deauville, a small town north of Paris on the coast of Normandy that has captured the attention of film-buffs, gamblers, beach lovers, and horse racing fans since the 1800s. We visited with the help of the local tourism board for this episode. Featured is the voice of horse-related storyteller and journalist Fanny Hubart-Salmon and then Annie Madet-Vache who is Director of the local museum <a href="https://en.indeauville.fr/les-franciscaines-sommaire-0" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Les Franciscaines</a>. Become a Patreon member of The Earful Tower <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to support this show and get extras. The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson. Lastly, book a walking tour of Paris, or indeed the Louvre, via our official website <a href="https://www.theearfultower.com/tours" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Earful Tower</a>.

Deauville: More than "the Parisian Riviera"

C is for Chateaux - of which there are 45,000 in France. I've always been quite fascinated by French castles, and this episode takes a closer look at how they're financed.  We all know they're expensive to buy and to run, so I looked into some exciting modern ways people are making French chateaux work. Featured is the voice of Emily Jane Boeuf, the communications head of Dartagnans, a startup that uses crowdfunding to buy and preserve French castles.   Here are a few links for more information :    Link to the official site  Link to Dartagnans instagram page  Link to the Mothe Chandeniers instagram page  Later in the episode is Australian Jane Webster, who runs the Chateau de Bosgouet in Normandy.  Her website is here and Instagram here. Become a Patreon member of The Earful Tower here to support this show and get extras - and to hear the bonus crocodile episode.  The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson. Lastly, book a walking tour of Paris, or indeed the Louvre, via our official website The Earful Tower.

C is for Chateaux - of which there are 45,000 in France. I've always been quite fascinated by French castles, and this episode takes a closer look at how they're financed.  We all know they're expensive to buy and to run, so I looked into some exciting modern ways people are making French chateaux work. Featured is the voice of Emily Jane Boeuf, the communications head of Dartagnans, a startup that uses crowdfunding to buy and preserve French castles.  Here are a few links for more information :  <a href="https://streaklinks.com/BTot3WGdHYHIwPrcPg51e4t4/https%3A%2F%2Fdartagnans.fr%2Fen%2Fprojects%2Fla-mothe-chandeniers-s-agrandit%2Fcampaign" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Link to the official site</a> <a href="https://streaklinks.com/BTot3Vxx8dYZI72lIA9PBvhc/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fdartagnans%2F%3Fhl%3Den" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Link to Dartagnans instagram page</a> <a href="https://streaklinks.com/BTot3V5zs797l6-CHAtepVZ5/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmothechandeniers%2F%3Fhl%3Den" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Link to the Mothe Chandeniers instagram page </a> Later in the episode is Australian Jane Webster, who runs the Chateau de Bosgouet in Normandy.  Her <a href="https://www.thefrenchtable.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website is here</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/janewebsterthefrenchtable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram here</a>. Become a Patreon member of The Earful Tower <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to support this show and get extras - and to hear the bonus crocodile episode.  The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson. Lastly, book a walking tour of Paris, or indeed the Louvre, via our official website <a href="https://www.theearfultower.com/tours" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Earful Tower</a>.

Chateaux: Unique ways to finance them in France

B is for Bievre, the river that once ran through Paris. This episode is about our pilgrimmage to track it, how I walked through it with an immortal count, and a word on the exciting future of the river.  Featured is the voice of Lina Nordin Gee and the Comte de Saint Germain, who showed me the river in the suburb of Gentilly.  Become a Patreon member here to support this show and get extras - and to watch the Bievre walk replay (and to get invites to similar walks in the future). The episode in this music is from Pres Maxson. Get in touch to book a walking tour of Paris, or indeed the Louvre, via the contact form on The Earful Tower.

B is for Bievre, the river that once ran through Paris. This episode is about our pilgrimmage to track it, how I walked through it with an immortal count, and a word on the exciting future of the river.  Featured is the voice of Lina Nordin Gee and the Comte de Saint Germain, who showed me the river in the suburb of Gentilly.  Become a Patreon member <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to support this show and get extras - and to watch the Bievre walk replay (and to get invites to similar walks in the future). The episode in this music is from Pres Maxson. Get in touch to book a walking tour of Paris, or indeed the Louvre, via the contact form on <a href="https://www.theearfultower.com/tours" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Earful Tower</a>.

Bievre: Finding the lost Paris river

A is for Arago, the name of the scientist who helped map out the Paris meridian line (François Arago (1786-1853)).  In this episode, I explore the "Rose Line" (as it was called in the Da Vinci Code), seeking out the bronze medallions along the streets of Paris, through the Louvre, and into the Paris Observatory.  Featured is the voice of Nicolas Lesté-Lasserre, a science historian and the community manager of the Observatoire de Paris. He showed me around this incredible 17th century institution, which is usually closed to the public.  Find more, including beautiful pictures of the observatory, on The Earful Tower's website.  Become a Patreon member here to support this show and get extras. The episode in this music is from Pres Maxson, featuring an original song called Le Meridien de Paris.  Get in touch to book a walking tour of Paris, or indeed the Louvre, via the contact form on The Earful Tower.

A is for Arago, the name of the scientist who helped map out the Paris meridian line (François Arago (1786-1853)).  In this episode, I explore the "Rose Line" (as it was called in the Da Vinci Code), seeking out the bronze medallions along the streets of Paris, through the Louvre, and into the Paris Observatory.  Featured is the voice of Nicolas Lesté-Lasserre, a science historian and the community manager of the Observatoire de Paris. He showed me around this incredible 17th century institution, which is usually closed to the public.  Find more, including beautiful pictures of the observatory, on The Earful Tower's website.  Become a Patreon member <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to support this show and get extras. The episode in this music is from Pres Maxson, featuring an original song called Le Meridien de Paris.  Get in touch to book a walking tour of Paris, or indeed the Louvre, via the contact form on <a href="https://www.theearfultower.com/tours" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Earful Tower</a>.

Arago: Tracking the Paris meridian line

Welcome to the ABCeason... or the AB Season... or the ABC-son. Haven't quite figured the spelling yet, but you get the idea, I hope.  Now you know what the next 26 episodes will hold. Support this show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower

Welcome to the ABCeason... or the AB Season... or the ABC-son. Haven't quite figured the spelling yet, but you get the idea, I hope.  Now you know what the next 26 episodes will hold. Support this show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower</a>

Introduction to the big new season of The Earful Tower

It's our series finale on the French Riviera. This time, we're looking at art, especially through the lens of cinema (and the Cannes Film Festival) - and via the paintbrush of the impressionists.  This episode features author Edward Chisholm (Instagram here) and artist Johan Patricny (Instagram here). Cohosted by Lina Nordin Gee (Instagram video of the art here). Rolling Stone link: https://cornichewatches.com/rolling-stones-exile-ville-nellcote/  Music by Pres Maxson.  Become a member of The Earful Tower here: www.patreon.com/theearfultower Happy travelling! (Find more here: www.theearfultower.com/riviera)

It's our series finale on the French Riviera. This time, we're looking at art, especially through the lens of cinema (and the Cannes Film Festival) - and via the paintbrush of the impressionists.  This episode features author Edward Chisholm (Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/edward_chisholm_/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>) and artist Johan Patricny (Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johanpatricny/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>). Cohosted by Lina Nordin Gee (Instagram video of the art <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CtMX-IvohoN/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>). Rolling Stone link: <a href="https://cornichewatches.com/rolling-stones-exile-ville-nellcote/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cornichewatches.com/rolling-stones-exile-ville-nellcote/</a> Music by Pres Maxson.  Become a member of The Earful Tower here: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/theearfultower</a> Happy travelling! (Find more here: <a href="https://www.theearfultower.com/riviera" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.theearfultower.com/riviera</a>)

Movies and art on the French Riviera

The Earful Tower is a weekly podcast all about Paris, hosted by Australian expat Oliver Gee. With a huge variety of guests - from cooks and comedians to TV hosts and tour guides - this show will transport you to the City of Lights and make you feel like you've met the characters that make it shine.

Oliver, You are a breath of fresh air.  I look forward to every episode. I cannot wait for my first trip to Paris.  Laura

Outstanding

What a great podcast! This is keeping me going until the next time that I can get back to France.

Superbe, mon mec!! 😬

The Earful Tower: Paris

It's a different episode today, a look into Black Lives Matter from a Paris perspective. But it's also an investigation into what I can do as a podcaster to diversify and to amplify black voices.  Let's make a change folks, I've already started and you'll notice it in the show going forward. Not just in the upcoming episodes, but I mean in the upcoming months, years, and decades. Some upcoming guests on the show who'll share their Paris include these guys, go and follow them all.  Sutanya from the amazing podcast Paris for One: https://www.instagram.com/dinnerfor.one/?hl=en Yannique from the awesome community My Parisian Life: https://www.instagram.com/myparisianlife/?hl=en Jim the excellent lifestyle photographer: https://www.instagram.com/thatguyyoujustmet/?hl=en Danielle who is the kindly voice of Le Peloton Cafe: https://www.instagram.com/tribe_a_team/?hl=en

It's a different episode today, a look into Black Lives Matter from a Paris perspective. But it's also an investigation into what I can do as a podcaster to diversify and to amplify black voices.  Let's make a change folks, I've already started and you'll notice it in the show going forward. Not just in the upcoming episodes, but I mean in the upcoming months, years, and decades. Some upcoming guests on the show who'll share their Paris include these guys, go and follow them all.  Sutanya from the amazing podcast Paris for One: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dinnerfor.one/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/dinnerfor.one/?hl=en</a> Yannique from the awesome community My Parisian Life: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/myparisianlife/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/myparisianlife/?hl=en</a> Jim the excellent lifestyle photographer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatguyyoujustmet/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thatguyyoujustmet/?hl=en</a> Danielle who is the kindly voice of Le Peloton Cafe: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tribe_a_team/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tribe_a_team/?hl=en</a>

Black Lives Matter: Paris

A friend of mine, 45-year-old David, has been in quarantine after coming down with the virus that's bringing the world to a standstill. When he told me the news, and told me what he had to do to keep his girlfriend and unborn child safe, I asked if he'd share the story with us all. So here's that story. David, a Breton "stuck in Paris", tells of how he caught the virus, what it did to him, and how he got through quarantine.  He also talks about French healthcare and the French response, how he is staying healthy, and he shares an impressive imitation of bagpipes.  Support The Earful Tower on patreon here: www.patreon.com/theearfultower Get my memoir here: www.theearfultower.com/memoir 

A friend of mine, 45-year-old David, has been in quarantine after coming down with the virus that's bringing the world to a standstill. When he told me the news, and told me what he had to do to keep his girlfriend and unborn child safe, I asked if he'd share the story with us all. So here's that story. David, a Breton "stuck in Paris", tells of how he caught the virus, what it did to him, and how he got through quarantine.  He also talks about French healthcare and the French response, how he is staying healthy, and he shares an impressive imitation of bagpipes.  Support The Earful Tower on patreon here: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/theearfultower</a> Get my memoir here: <a href="http://www.theearfultower.com/memoir" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.theearfultower.com/memoir</a>

'I got Coronavirus': One Parisian's story

Hello everyone!  Today is a bonus episode of The Earful Tower. In this show, you'll hear snippets from past episodes sharing top tips and stories related to sweet spots in Paris for food! The guests: -April Pett, who talks about macarons from Pierre Herme -David Lebovitz talks about his favourite food market in Paris -Michael Huffman shares his top chocolate spots in Paris -Amanda from Boneshaker Donuts discusses how the French view donuts -Tal Spiegel discusses how he started to match his shoes with pastries -Clotilde Dusoulier shares her top tips about how to shop at a French Market Get the discount on French Today: www.frenchtoday.com/earful12 Support The Earful on Patreon here to automatically grab your copy of the Earful Tower Guide to Paris which features Paris food tips like these and more: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower

Hello everyone!  Today is a bonus episode of The Earful Tower. In this show, you'll hear snippets from past episodes sharing top tips and stories related to sweet spots in Paris for food! The guests: -April Pett, who talks about macarons from Pierre Herme -David Lebovitz talks about his favourite food market in Paris -Michael Huffman shares his top chocolate spots in Paris -Amanda from Boneshaker Donuts discusses how the French view donuts -Tal Spiegel discusses how he started to match his shoes with pastries -Clotilde Dusoulier shares her top tips about how to shop at a French Market Get the discount on French Today: <a href="http://www.frenchtoday.com/earful9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.frenchtoday.com/earful12</a> Support The Earful on Patreon here to automatically grab your copy of the Earful Tower Guide to Paris which features Paris food tips like these and more: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower</a>

Foodies in Paris: The Best Bits

Hi guys, it's the off-season here and I'm off getting ready to be married, so I'm looking back to the most popular episode ever from The Earful Tower.  You'll hear the voice of myself and my old co-host James as we tackle the best of the best French words with the help of 24 guests! Enjoy.   And read the full list here. Support The Earful Tower on Patreon here.

Hi guys, it's the off-season here and I'm off getting ready to be married, so I'm looking back to the most popular episode ever from The Earful Tower.  You'll hear the voice of myself and my old co-host James as we tackle the best of the best French words with the help of 24 guests! Enjoy.  <a href="https://theearfultower.com/2017/04/13/your-24-favourite-french-words/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> And read the full list here</a>. Support The Earful Tower <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on Patreon here</a>.

Best French words

Hello everyone! It's the end of the year so it's time to escape Paris and head to a chateau in the French countryside.  Meet Julie Huh, a well-known Korean author and Instagrammer who lives in the Mayenne department of France.  She talks about being the only Asian in her village, how she renovated a chateau, and how countryside renovations in France can be a headache indeed. Find her website here and her Instagram here.  Buy a copy of my new book here, support this show on Patreon here, and follow the show on Instagram here. Get the further ten percent off French Today audiobooks here. Talk soon!

Hello everyone! It's the end of the year so it's time to escape Paris and head to a chateau in the French countryside.  Meet Julie Huh, a well-known Korean author and Instagrammer who lives in the Mayenne department of France.  She talks about being the only Asian in her village, how she renovated a chateau, and how countryside renovations in France can be a headache indeed. Find her website <a href="https://www.thefrenchmanoir.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and her Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/french_manoir/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.  Buy a copy of my new book <a href="http://www.theearfultower.com/book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, support this show on Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, and follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theearfultower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Get the further ten percent off French Today audiobooks <a href="frenchtoday.com/earful12" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Talk soon!

Renovating a chateau in the French countryside

Hello everyone, What is it about Paris that makes it so synonymous with a good walk? A historian might suggest that the city was built for walking – ever since the Pont Neuf rolled out some of Europe’s first pedestrian sidewalks 400 years ago. A resident might say that walking is more practical than the Metro in what is a (relatively) small world city. A flaneur (or flaneuse) – someone who likes to wander aimlessly – probably wouldn't even answer because they're off lost in their thoughts somewhere on the Left Bank. But who better to ask than Jessie Kanelos Weiner, a Chicago native who has lived in Paris for the past decade? She is the co-author and illustrator of "Paris in Stride" and we also talked about what makes Paris so perfect for walking, her favourite place for a stroll in the city…. and she gave us the exclusive on the subject of her upcoming book! While we’re on the subject of walking, you might be aware that I’m a big fan of walking too. Every week (and sometimes several times a week) I go on a walk around Paris with one of my podcast guests. And I stream the whole thing live for my Patreon supporters. In fact, you may have seen the walk I did around the Marché d’Aligre with Jessie last year. Heck, maybe you saw the live event I did with her at a bookshop on the Left Bank too! Enjoy your stroll, wherever you may be having it, and even more so if you’ve got The Earful Tower plugged into your ears  Oliver Important links: Get Jessie’s book, Paris in Stride, here. Visit her blog here and her website here. Subscribe to The Earful Tower on Patreon here. And to get that additional ten percent off from French Today, go via this link.

Hello everyone, What is it about Paris that makes it so synonymous with a good walk? A historian might suggest that the city was built for walking – ever since the Pont Neuf rolled out some of Europe’s first pedestrian sidewalks 400 years ago. A resident might say that walking is more practical than the Metro in what is a (relatively) small world city. A flaneur (or flaneuse) – someone who likes to wander aimlessly – probably wouldn't even answer because they're off lost in their thoughts somewhere on the Left Bank. But who better to ask than Jessie Kanelos Weiner, a Chicago native who has lived in Paris for the past decade? She is the co-author and illustrator of "Paris in Stride" and we also talked about what makes Paris so perfect for walking, her favourite place for a stroll in the city…. and she gave us the exclusive on the subject of her upcoming book! While we’re on the subject of walking, you might be aware that I’m a big fan of walking too. Every week (and sometimes several times a week) I go on a walk around Paris with one of my podcast guests. And I stream the whole thing live for my <a href="patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon supporters</a>. In fact, you may have seen the walk I did around the Marché d’Aligre with Jessie last year. Heck, maybe you saw the live event I did with her at a bookshop on the Left Bank too! Enjoy your stroll, wherever you may be having it, and even more so if you’ve got The Earful Tower plugged into your ears  Oliver Important links: Get Jessie’s book, Paris in Stride, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paris-Stride-Insiders-Walking-Guide/dp/0847861252%EF%BB%BF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Visit her blog <a href="https://thefrancofly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and her website <a href="http://jessiekanelosweiner.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Subscribe to The Earful Tower <a href="http://www.patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on Patreon here</a>. And to get that additional ten percent off from French Today, <a href="http://www.frenchtoday.com/earful12" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">go via this link</a>.

Walking in Paris

Hello everyone! It's a brand new season of The Earful Tower, where I'll be exploring each of the 20 arrondissements in order.  So naturally, we will start in the first and we'll start with a bang! I went for an explore of the Louvre museum when it was closed to the public. With me, Maria Pasca from My Private Paris, a boutique tour agency which is the sponsor of this new podcast season.  The museum was inaugurating the room that features the famed Mona Lisa painting, and had opened it just for Louvre members.  Hope you enjoy this episode! The music in this episode included "Invitation to the Castle Ball" by Doug Maxwell. Support The Earful Tower on Patreon here. Find out more about My Private Paris here (and tell them I sent you!) Get a copy of my new book here.

Hello everyone! It's a brand new season of The Earful Tower, where I'll be exploring each of the 20 arrondissements in order.  So naturally, we will start in the first and we'll start with a bang! I went for an explore of the Louvre museum when it was closed to the public. With me, Maria Pasca from My Private Paris, a boutique tour agency which is the sponsor of this new podcast season.  The museum was inaugurating the room that features the famed Mona Lisa painting, and had opened it just for Louvre members.  Hope you enjoy this episode! The music in this episode included "Invitation to the Castle Ball" by Doug Maxwell. Support The Earful Tower on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon here</a>. Find out more about My Private Paris <a href="http://bit.ly/2NcBj31" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> (and tell them I sent you!) Get a copy of my new book <a href="http://www.theearfultower.com/book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Inside an empty Louvre museum

Today's episode is a top-20 bonanza! I had tour guide extraordinaire April Pett in the studio to take me on a virtual walk through Paris. She gives her favourite street in each of the 20 Paris arrondissements.  I like her list because it's not just streets, there are bridges, alleyways, elevated walkways and more, and she recommends them for different reasons. One street has the city's only baguette vending machine, for instance.  Book a tour to see the streets of Paris with April here, at April in Paris tours, and be sure to drop my name. Now, before we get to the list, I've started taking my video camera and walking down these streets as a true Parisian flaneur. If you're a Patreon member in the brand new "Flaneur Club", I'll invite you to a closed Facebook page where I will take you down all 20 streets over the course of the coming months (and a lot more). I did the first one today in the 7th arrondissement by the Eiffel Tower. Thanks to those who joined live! Sign up today, your crowdfunding helps me make the show better! Anyway, enjoy the episode, here's the list of streets so you can mark them down for yourselves. Pictures to follow shortly on The Earful Tower. 1. Pont Neuf Sure, it’s a bridge, but it’s also a street and it’s a great one. You can see the Eiffel Tower in the distance and you can peer over into the beautiful little Square du Vert-Galant park. 2. Rue des Petit Champs This street is the access way to all the hidden passages of the 2nd arrondissement, some aren’t very visibly marked so just walk along this street . These passages are a glimpse into yesteryear, says April. 3. Rue de Franc Bourgeois In the heart of the Marais, you’ll find people flocking here, but don’t worry. It’s one of the best shopping streets in the city. On Sundays, in front of the Carnavalet museum, there’s a cute little jazz band of elderly musicians. It’s like an open-air concert, says April Pett. There’s Place des Vosges at one end too! 4. Rue des Barres Great for an afternoon glass of Rosé on a sunny day - and there are very colourful facades too!  5. Rue Mouffetard A lively, beautiful market street. April calls it a sensation for all of the sense. Plenty of cobblestones. Cheese, pastry, crepe, wine… it’s a foodie haven on any given day. There’s a great tart restaurant - La Maison des tarts. Get a tart to go for 2.50. 6. Cour du commerce Saint-Andre A combination of a small medieval cobblestones streets - don’t wear your high heels on this street! The Cafe Procope (see below) has been whipping out java since 1686. 7. Rue de Monttessuy Perhaps the best street for a view of the Iron Lady - get there in the evening if you want to see her sparkle, says April. 8. Avenue Montaigne It's full of luxury shops. If you’re lucky enough to see it at Christmas, you’ll understand why Paris deserves the moniker of City of Light. 9. Rue des Faubourg Montmartre Access to more hidden passages and the home to the oldest chocolate shop, A la Mere de la family, a chocolate shop from 1761. Bouillon Chartier, a legendary institution, 1896 and the prices are from 1896 too. It’s a big dining hall. You’ll feel like you’re at the halls of Oktoberfest. 10. Quai des Jemappes When the sun is shining, everyone goes down to the canal and has a glass of Rosé. 11. Passage Turquetil A beautiful little place with framed art along the sides of the buildings, not to mention the old shoes they’ve made into plant pots. 12. Coulee vert The elevated walkway, a great view of the 12th arrondissement. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. 13. Avenue des Choisy Restaurants, shops, and a great look into the Asian community of Paris. And it’s where you’ll find Pho 14 too, see below. 14. Square Montsouris  It feels like an extension of the nearby Parc Montsouris, it’s townhouses, and it’s very green, says April. It’s a pocket of village inside bustling Paris. 15. Rue Paul-Barruel The only street in town with a baguette vending machine. The bread is partially cooked before it’s put in the machine. You put in a euro and it gets you a warm, freshly cooked baguette. 16. Rue de Passy Great place for boutique shopping, including the covered market of Passy. Check out the oyster and wine bar in the market, says April. 17. Rue des Dames Just north of Place de Clichy. It’s a nice place for an evening out, try the Cave Populaire wine bar - 7 euros for a bottle of wine. And 8 euros for a charcuterie board. And it’s not touristy at all compared to the nearby Montmartre. 18. Rue des Montcenis On the backside of Montmartre, these are the legendary stairs leading up to the Sacré-Coeur. You'll never feel more Parisian than when you're scaling these stairs. 19. Rue de la Villette A small street north of Parc de Belleville and leading to Buttes Chaumont, check out the restaurant there called Escargot (if you like things like snail, frogs’ legs, and kangaroos), says April. 20. Rue Denoyez This place is an open canvas for street artists to lay out their masterpieces, says April. Check out the bar Aux Folies at one end, where it feels like Happy Hour every hour (and where Edith Piaf began her career as a cabaret singer). That's it! All 20. Now, all these excellent tips have been added to my ever-growing Ultimate Guide to Paris (170 tips now!). The guide is hidden for Patreon members who are in the Friends of the Show club.   Lastly, if you can't justify becoming a Patron of the show but want to show your support, please leave a review on iTunes and I may just read it out on air! And don't forget if you want a friend in Paris, book a tour with April in Paris Tours. 

Today's episode is a top-20 bonanza! I had tour guide extraordinaire April Pett in the studio to take me on a virtual walk through Paris. She gives her favourite street in each of the 20 Paris arrondissements.  I like her list because it's not just streets, there are bridges, alleyways, elevated walkways and more, and she recommends them for different reasons. One street has the city's only baguette vending machine, for instance.  Book a tour to see the streets of Paris with April here, <a href="https://www.aprilinparistours.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">at April in Paris tours,</a> and be sure to drop my name. Now, before we get to the list, I've started taking my video camera and walking down these streets as a true Parisian flaneur. If you're <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">a Patreon member</a> in the brand new "Flaneur Club", I'll invite you to a closed Facebook page where I will take you down all 20 streets over the course of the coming months (and a lot more). I did the first one today in the 7th arrondissement by the Eiffel Tower. Thanks to those who joined live! Sign up today, your crowdfunding helps me make the show better! Anyway, enjoy the episode, here's the list of streets so you can mark them down for yourselves. Pictures to follow shortly on <a href="http://www.theearfultower.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Earful Tower</a>. 1. Pont Neuf Sure, it’s a bridge, but it’s also a street and it’s a great one. You can see the Eiffel Tower in the distance and you can peer over into the beautiful little Square du Vert-Galant park. 2. Rue des Petit Champs This street is the access way to all the hidden passages of the 2nd arrondissement, some aren’t very visibly marked so just walk along this street . These passages are a glimpse into yesteryear, says April. 3. Rue de Franc Bourgeois In the heart of the Marais, you’ll find people flocking here, but don’t worry. It’s one of the best shopping streets in the city. On Sundays, in front of the Carnavalet museum, there’s a cute little jazz band of elderly musicians. It’s like an open-air concert, says April Pett. There’s Place des Vosges at one end too! 4. Rue des Barres Great for an afternoon glass of Rosé on a sunny day - and there are very colourful facades too!  5. Rue Mouffetard A lively, beautiful market street. April calls it a sensation for all of the sense. Plenty of cobblestones. Cheese, pastry, crepe, wine… it’s a foodie haven on any given day. There’s a great tart restaurant - La Maison des tarts. Get a tart to go for 2.50. 6. Cour du commerce Saint-Andre A combination of a small medieval cobblestones streets - don’t wear your high heels on this street! The Cafe Procope (see below) has been whipping out java since 1686. 7. Rue de Monttessuy Perhaps the best street for a view of the Iron Lady - get there in the evening if you want to see her sparkle, says April. 8. Avenue Montaigne It's full of luxury shops. If you’re lucky enough to see it at Christmas, you’ll understand why Paris deserves the moniker of City of Light. 9. Rue des Faubourg Montmartre Access to more hidden passages and the home to the oldest chocolate shop, A la Mere de la family, a chocolate shop from 1761. Bouillon Chartier, a legendary institution, 1896 and the prices are from 1896 too. It’s a big dining hall. You’ll feel like you’re at the halls of Oktoberfest. 10. Quai des Jemappes When the sun is shining, everyone goes down to the canal and has a glass of Rosé. 11. Passage Turquetil A beautiful little place with framed art along the sides of the buildings, not to mention the old shoes they’ve made into plant pots. 12. Coulee vert The elevated walkway, a great view of the 12th arrondissement. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. 13. Avenue des Choisy Restaurants, shops, and a great look into the Asian community of Paris. And it’s where you’ll find Pho 14 too, see below. 14. Square Montsouris  It feels like an extension of the nearby Parc Montsouris, it’s townhouses, and it’s very green, says April. It’s a pocket of village inside bustling Paris. 15. Rue Paul-Barruel The only street in town with a baguette vending machine. The bread is partially cooked before it’s put in the machine. You put in a euro and it gets you a warm, freshly cooked baguette. 16. Rue de Passy Great place for boutique shopping, including the covered market of Passy. Check out the oyster and wine bar in the market, says April. 17. Rue des Dames Just north of Place de Clichy. It’s a nice place for an evening out, try the Cave Populaire wine bar - 7 euros for a bottle of wine. And 8 euros for a charcuterie board. And it’s not touristy at all compared to the nearby Montmartre. 18. Rue des Montcenis On the backside of Montmartre, these are the legendary stairs leading up to the Sacré-Coeur. You'll never feel more Parisian than when you're scaling these stairs. 19. Rue de la Villette A small street north of Parc de Belleville and leading to Buttes Chaumont, check out the restaurant there called Escargot (if you like things like snail, frogs’ legs, and kangaroos), says April. 20. Rue Denoyez This place is an open canvas for street artists to lay out their masterpieces, says April. Check out the bar Aux Folies at one end, where it feels like Happy Hour every hour (and where Edith Piaf began her career as a cabaret singer). That's it! All 20. Now, all these excellent tips have been added to my ever-growing Ultimate Guide to Paris (170 tips now!). The guide is hidden for <a href="http://www.patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon members</a> who are in the Friends of the Show club.   Lastly, if you can't justify becoming a Patron of the show but want to show your support, please leave a review on iTunes and I may just read it out on air! And don't forget if you want a friend in Paris, book a tour with <a href="https://www.aprilinparistours.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">April in Paris Tours</a>.

Top 20 Paris streets

Hello everyone! To round out 2019 we have a live French lesson with Camille from French Today! In it, we have a little chat, speak French for about six minutes (skip it if you're a total beginner, but I think you might be ok) and then a language lesson or two about some common difficulties that students have in French. If you the French Today audiobooks, click here. Sign up on Patreon here and get a copy of my new book here.

Hello everyone! To round out 2019 we have a live French lesson with Camille from French Today! In it, we have a little chat, speak French for about six minutes (skip it if you're a total beginner, but I think you might be ok) and then a language lesson or two about some common difficulties that students have in French. If you the French Today audiobooks, <a href="https://www.frenchtoday.com/?ref=86" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>. Sign up on Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and get a copy of my new book <a href="http://www.theearfultower.com/book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

An interactive French lesson

This week it's American journalist, Heidi Moore, who LOVES Paris. While she doesn't live here, she's probably visited more than most tourists ever will, so we had her into the studio to talk about the city.  Specifically, she explains how NOT to be an American in Paris. If you're not American, you can still learn from this, I promise. I've typed out the subheadings she brought up, but you'll have to listen in to hear her justify it all. And at the end, tour guide Corey Frye tells us a eyebrow raising story about an American woman who LOOOOVES the Eiffel Tower. His weirdest one yet.  Heidi's tips to blending in: 1: Learn the importance of saying bonjour 2: Don't choose comfort over style. 3: Don’t smile so much. 4: Don’t waste all your time on the monuments 5: Watch your manners at all times - regardless of your French fluency

This week it's American journalist, Heidi Moore, who LOVES Paris. While she doesn't live here, she's probably visited more than most tourists ever will, so we had her into the studio to talk about the city.  Specifically, she explains how NOT to be an American in Paris. If you're not American, you can still learn from this, I promise. I've typed out the subheadings she brought up, but you'll have to listen in to hear her justify it all. And at the end, tour guide Corey Frye tells us a eyebrow raising story about an American woman who LOOOOVES the Eiffel Tower. His weirdest one yet.  Heidi's tips to blending in: 1: Learn the importance of saying bonjour 2: Don't choose comfort over style. 3: Don’t smile so much. 4: Don’t waste all your time on the monuments 5: Watch your manners at all times - regardless of your French fluency

How to NOT be an American in Paris 

Hello everyone! This week it's a chat with distinguished author John Baxter.  I met him in his apartment on the Left Bank. We talked about his tips for the Latin Quarter, why it's called the Latin Quarter, and of course about his books. Thanks for having me John! More info on John's work via his official site here: https://www.johnbaxterparis.com/ Thanks also to French Today for sponsoring the episode. Get an extra ten percent off their audiobooks via this link: www.frenchtoday.com/earful12 Support The Earful on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower

Hello everyone! This week it's a chat with distinguished author John Baxter.  I met him in his apartment on the Left Bank. We talked about his tips for the Latin Quarter, why it's called the Latin Quarter, and of course about his books. Thanks for having me John! More info on John's work via his official site here: <a href="https://www.johnbaxterparis.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.johnbaxterparis.com/</a> Thanks also to French Today for sponsoring the episode. Get an extra ten percent off their audiobooks via this link: <a href="http://www.frenchtoday.com/earful9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.frenchtoday.com/earful12</a> Support The Earful on Patreon here: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower</a>

What to find in the Latin Quarter

Today's chat is with tour guides Marie and Bertrand from My Private Paris. They share what they consider to be the seven wonders of the district.  I'll add all this to a blog post soon, be sure to check it out! My Private Paris is the boutique tour agency sponsoring this podcast season. Find out more about My Private Paris here (and tell them I sent you!) Support The Earful Tower on Patreon here to get invites to future events like the cheese tasting mentioned in the show.  Get a copy of my new book here.

Today's chat is with tour guides Marie and Bertrand from My Private Paris. They share what they consider to be the seven wonders of the district.  I'll add all this to a blog post soon, be sure to check it out! My Private Paris is the boutique tour agency sponsoring this podcast season. Find out more about My Private Paris <a href="http://bit.ly/2NcBj31" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> (and tell them I sent you!) Support The Earful Tower on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon here</a> to get invites to future events like the cheese tasting mentioned in the show.  Get a copy of my new book <a href="http://www.theearfultower.com/memoir" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

The seven wonders of the 7th arrondissement

Meet Boris from Paris in Person. He is a tour guide who knows Paris inside out. He shares the most interesting thing that you can find in every one of Paris's 20 arrondissements. In case you're unsure of the spelling from his list, I've added the places to the notes below. See all the pictures plus a little more on the  official Earful Tower website here. The list! 1st. The Saint Germain Auxerois church: Enjoy the difference between the medieval and classical styles - and keep an eye out for the flamboyant gothic features. 2nd. Place des Victoires. Check out the lovely houses built around this roundabout that were the inspiration for the Haussmannian reconstruction of Paris. Transport yourself to the 17th and 18th century.   3rd. Find the Library of City Archives on rue Pavée, a beautiful collection of books and a stunning building too. 4th. The oldest house in Paris is at 11 rue François Miron. It's a 14th century building that’ll make you feel like you're walking in the Paris of yesteryear. 5th. Arene de Lutèce, a Roman arena from 2,000 years ago right in the centre of Paris. 6th. Beaux Arts with the first museum in the world opened in the former church of St Augustin. 7th. Square Rapp for the art nouveau architecture, and find the beautiful buildings all stacked together. At 29 Avenue Rapp you’ll find one of the most stunning facades in the city. 8th. Go and find the Chapelle Expiatoire tomb of Louis XVI at the site of the former mass graveyard of the French revolution. 9th. The Quartier Drouot is a great collection of stores for buying second hand goods. Feel free to haggle for better prices, but the shop owners are very experienced at the game - so good luck. 10th. Rue Faubourg Saint Denis, once a dodgy area, now the hottest street in the city. It’s authentic, you’ll find Parisians there, and it’s quickly becoming the new Marais. 11th. Take a stroll between Square Trousseau and the Bastille and pop into the smaller side streets, it’s like stepping into the rural 19th century. 12th. Musée des Arts Forains - or the museum of circus art - is collections of circus paraphernalia from the late 19th century. It’s a bit spooky - if you’re scared of clowns don’t go! 13th. Check out what the locals call Petite Alsace on Rue Daviel, little villas, overgrown gardens, it’s the cutest countryside setting you’ll find in Paris. 14th. Parc Montsouris, designed by Mr Haussmann himself, right on the edge of the district and a fantastic place for running (considering the steep slopes). 15th. Go to the top of the Tour Montparnasse, it’s easily the most hated building in Paris, but it’s not so bad when you’re inside. Check out the restaurant and the viewing deck on the top. 16th. The forest known as the Bois de Bologne houses the Louis Vuitton foundation, which is brilliant to even look at from the outside. The exhibitions inside are always worth the price of entry too! 17th. Walk along the charming Rue des Lévis then find the museum of Banque de France cité de l'economie et de la monnaie (museum of coins and economy). The building has recently been renovated, looks medieval, but it’s from the second half of the 19th century. 18th. Walk around the residential section of Montmartre and find the Kosak chocolate shop at 106 rue Caulaincourt. They’re highly specialized and good quality - perfect for the foodie who wants world class chocolate. 19th. Visit the Parc des Buttes Chaumont, which is very hilly but a good getaway from the tourist sites. Find the artificial lake in the middle and climb to the canopy at the top, and enjoy the amazing view from the top. 20th. Find the ever-changing street art on rue Denoyez and flaneur through the surrounding streets to find even more of the city's newest art craze. Well that's it. Check out the official site on Tuesday for this full list with pictures. Book a tour with Boris at Paris in Person. And to get that additional ten percent off from French Today, go via this link.

Meet Boris from Paris in Person. He is a tour guide who knows Paris inside out. He shares the most interesting thing that you can find in every one of Paris's 20 arrondissements. In case you're unsure of the spelling from his list, I've added the places to the notes below. See all the pictures plus a little more on the <a href="https://theearfultower.com/2019/01/22/the-most-interesting-thing-to-find-in-all-20-paris-arrondissements/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> official Earful Tower website here</a>. The list! 1st. The Saint Germain Auxerois church: Enjoy the difference between the medieval and classical styles - and keep an eye out for the flamboyant gothic features. 2nd. Place des Victoires. Check out the lovely houses built around this roundabout that were the inspiration for the Haussmannian reconstruction of Paris. Transport yourself to the 17th and 18th century.   3rd. Find the Library of City Archives on rue Pavée, a beautiful collection of books and a stunning building too. 4th. The oldest house in Paris is at 11 rue François Miron. It's a 14th century building that’ll make you feel like you're walking in the Paris of yesteryear. 5th. Arene de Lutèce, a Roman arena from 2,000 years ago right in the centre of Paris. 6th. Beaux Arts with the first museum in the world opened in the former church of St Augustin. 7th. Square Rapp for the art nouveau architecture, and find the beautiful buildings all stacked together. At 29 Avenue Rapp you’ll find one of the most stunning facades in the city. 8th. Go and find the Chapelle Expiatoire tomb of Louis XVI at the site of the former mass graveyard of the French revolution. 9th. The Quartier Drouot is a great collection of stores for buying second hand goods. Feel free to haggle for better prices, but the shop owners are very experienced at the game - so good luck. 10th. Rue Faubourg Saint Denis, once a dodgy area, now the hottest street in the city. It’s authentic, you’ll find Parisians there, and it’s quickly becoming the new Marais. 11th. Take a stroll between Square Trousseau and the Bastille and pop into the smaller side streets, it’s like stepping into the rural 19th century. 12th. Musée des Arts Forains - or the museum of circus art - is collections of circus paraphernalia from the late 19th century. It’s a bit spooky - if you’re scared of clowns don’t go! 13th. Check out what the locals call Petite Alsace on Rue Daviel, little villas, overgrown gardens, it’s the cutest countryside setting you’ll find in Paris. 14th. Parc Montsouris, designed by Mr Haussmann himself, right on the edge of the district and a fantastic place for running (considering the steep slopes). 15th. Go to the top of the Tour Montparnasse, it’s easily the most hated building in Paris, but it’s not so bad when you’re inside. Check out the restaurant and the viewing deck on the top. 16th. The forest known as the Bois de Bologne houses the Louis Vuitton foundation, which is brilliant to even look at from the outside. The exhibitions inside are always worth the price of entry too! 17th. Walk along the charming Rue des Lévis then find the museum of Banque de France cité de l'economie et de la monnaie (museum of coins and economy). The building has recently been renovated, looks medieval, but it’s from the second half of the 19th century. 18th. Walk around the residential section of Montmartre and find the Kosak chocolate shop at 106 rue Caulaincourt. They’re highly specialized and good quality - perfect for the foodie who wants world class chocolate. 19th. Visit the Parc des Buttes Chaumont, which is very hilly but a good getaway from the tourist sites. Find the artificial lake in the middle and climb to the canopy at the top, and enjoy the amazing view from the top. 20th. Find the ever-changing street art on rue Denoyez and flaneur through the surrounding streets to find even more of the city's newest art craze. Well that's it. Check out the official site on Tuesday for this full list with pictures. Book a tour with Boris at <a href="http://www.parisinperson.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paris in Person</a>. And to get that additional ten percent off from French Today, <a href="http://www.frenchtoday.com/earful12" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">go via this link</a>.

The most interesting thing in every Paris arrondissement

This week's guest is Beckett Graham of The History Chicks podcast. It's her first time in Paris and I was curious to know what a history buff like her seeks out in a city like this.   For addresses and more info, simply scroll down, or check the site here for even more information.    Lay a potato at the grave of Parmentier   Antoine Parmentier brought the humble potato to Paris and as a thanks, Parisians leave potatoes at his grave. You can find it in section 39 of Pere Lachaise cemetery. Address: 16 Rue du Repos, 75020   Visit the Princess Diana memorial    Did you know there's an unofficial memorial for Princess Diana above the tunnel where she died? It's right by the scaled replica of the flame of the Statue of Liberty. Address: 7 Place de l'Alma, 75008   Statue(s) of Liberty   Did you know there are at least five statues of Liberty in Paris? Besides the flame mentioned above, you can find the biggest replica of them all on the man-made island called Île aux Cygnes, not far from the Eiffel Tower.    Find all five of the statues here.     Visit the Marie Antoinette's hamlet   Most people head to Versailles for the palace. Maybe even the gardens. But did you know you can go and find the hamlet made by Marie Antoinette? It's basically a village that the queen made so she could play at being a peasant. You can read more about "The Queen's Hamlet" on the official Versailles website  here.   Find Joan of Arc's statue   Many people will head into the Notre Dame Cathedral without even noticing there's a statue of Joan of Arc just inside. In fact, despite the hoards of tourists, you might just find her standing by herself without anyone around.   Find the grave of the saxophone inventor   Belgian born Adolphe Sax, who created the saxophone, is buried in the Montmartre cemetery. Pay your respects by heading to section five of the cemetery where you'll find his memorial. Look for the bronze saxophone. (And consider bringing some cat food for the local cat population).   Find Mary Cassatt's house    Find the home of painter Mary Cassatt, an American who defied her parents and came to Paris to pursue her art. You can't go in, but find it at 13 Avenue Trudaine in the ninth arrondissement.   Find the remnants of guillotine    If you want a real chill, head to the 11th arrondissement and find the traces of the guillotine where 200 people had their heads chopped off. The remnants are hard to find and you'll need to use your imagination, but there's a vide below to help you out. Find it at: 13-15 Rue de la Croix Faubin, 75011 That's it! See me and Beckett on a Patreon-only live video by signing up here.  And to get that additional ten percent off from French Today, go via this link.

This week's guest is Beckett Graham of The History Chicks podcast. It's her first time in Paris and I was curious to know what a history buff like her seeks out in a city like this. For addresses and more info, simply scroll down, or check <a href="http://www.theearfultower.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the site</a> here for even more information.  Lay a potato at the grave of Parmentier Antoine Parmentier brought the humble potato to Paris and as a thanks, Parisians leave potatoes at his grave. You can find it in section 39 of Pere Lachaise cemetery. Address: 16 Rue du Repos, 75020 Visit the Princess Diana memorial  Did you know there's an unofficial memorial for Princess Diana above the tunnel where she died? It's right by the scaled replica of the flame of the Statue of Liberty. Address: 7 Place de l'Alma, 75008 Statue(s) of Liberty Did you know there are at least five statues of Liberty in Paris? Besides the flame mentioned above, you can find the biggest replica of them all on the man-made island called Île aux Cygnes, not far from the Eiffel Tower. <a href="https://theearfultower.com/2018/07/04/did-you-know-there-are-five-statue-of-liberty-replicas-in-paris/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Find all five of the statues here.</a> Visit the Marie Antoinette's hamlet Most people head to Versailles for the palace. Maybe even the gardens. But did you know you can go and find the hamlet made by Marie Antoinette? It's basically a village that the queen made so she could play at being a peasant. You can read more about "The Queen's Hamlet" on the official Versailles website <a href="http://en.chateauversailles.fr/discover/estate/estate-trianon/queen-hamlet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a>. Find Joan of Arc's statue Many people will head into the Notre Dame Cathedral without even noticing there's a statue of Joan of Arc just inside. In fact, despite the hoards of tourists, you might just find her standing by herself without anyone around. Find the grave of the saxophone inventor Belgian born Adolphe Sax, who created the saxophone, is buried in the Montmartre cemetery. Pay your respects by heading to section five of the cemetery where you'll find his memorial. Look for the bronze saxophone. (And consider bringing some cat food for the local cat population). Find Mary Cassatt's house  Find the home of painter Mary Cassatt, an American who defied her parents and came to Paris to pursue her art. You can't go in, but find it at 13 Avenue Trudaine in the ninth arrondissement. Find the remnants of guillotine  If you want a real chill, head to the 11th arrondissement and find the traces of the guillotine where 200 people had their heads chopped off. The remnants are hard to find and you'll need to use your imagination, but there's a vide below to help you out. Find it at: 13-15 Rue de la Croix Faubin, 75011 That's it! See me and Beckett on a Patreon-only live video by signing up <a href="http://www.patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.  And to get that additional ten percent off from French Today, <a href="http://www.frenchtoday.com/earful12" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">go via this link</a>.

Paris for the history nerd

David Lebovitz

We challenged professional cook David Lebovitz to the A-Z of French food – in other words, we put each letter to a food then asked him about it. Where is the best M for market? The best B for baguette in Paris? And what’s the deal with F for foie gras. He did really well!

We challenged professional cook David Lebovitz to the A-Z of French food – in other words, we put each letter to a food then asked him about it. Where is the best M for market? The best B for baguette in Paris? And what’s the deal with F for foie gras. He did really well!

David Lebovitz: The A-Z of French food

Shhhhh!  Yes, it's our 20th episode so we're celebrating by revealing ten of the top secrets about Paris.  If you want to see pics and more info from the places and people mentioned in the episode, head over to www.theearfultower.wordpress.com Happy exploring

Shhhhh! Yes, it's our 20th episode so we're celebrating by revealing ten of the top secrets about Paris.  If you want to see pics and more info from the places and people mentioned in the episode, head over to <a href="http://www.theearfultower.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.theearfultower.wordpress.com</a> Happy exploring

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

Caroline de Maigret

Today's chat is with model Caroline de Maigret, who has just published a book about ageing called Older But Better, But Older. She's the ultimate Parisienne, if you ask me.  If you want to find more from Caroline, check out her Instagram page here.  After the chat, it's tour guide Bertrand from My Private Paris talking about the fascinating history of the ninth district.  My Private Paris is the boutique tour agency sponsoring this podcast season. Find out more about My Private Paris here (and tell them I sent you!) If you want to find more about The Earful Tower, here's the website, here's the Patreon link, and here's my Instagram. Get a copy of my new book here. Oh yes, and here's the YouTube video from when Caroline showed us her neighbourhood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmREkrfUPbY

Today's chat is with model Caroline de Maigret, who has just published a book about ageing called Older But Better, But Older. She's the ultimate Parisienne, if you ask me.  If you want to find more from Caroline, check out <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carolinedemaigret/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">her Instagram page here</a>.  After the chat, it's tour guide Bertrand from My Private Paris talking about the fascinating history of the ninth district.  My Private Paris is the boutique tour agency sponsoring this podcast season. Find out more about My Private Paris <a href="http://bit.ly/2NcBj31" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> (and tell them I sent you!) If you want to find more about The Earful Tower, <a href="http://www.theearfultower.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here's the website</a>, here's <a href="http://www.patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Patreon link</a>, and here's my <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theearfultower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Get a copy of my new book <a href="http://www.theearfultower.com/memoir" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Oh yes, and here's the YouTube video from when Caroline showed us her neighbourhood: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmREkrfUPbY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmREkrfUPbY</a>

Caroline de Maigret on Parisian women and Pigalle

Today's chat is an on-the-go episode co-hosted by my wife Lina. We visit all kinds of amazing spots, including the Champs-Elysées, the Petit Palais, Ladurée and more. Find the full details and my full guide to Paris by becoming a Patreon member. After the chat, it's tour guide Marie from My Private Paris talking about the fascinating burial spot of Louis the 16th and Marie Antoinette, which was also in the 8th.  My Private Paris is the boutique tour agency sponsoring this podcast season. Find out more about My Private Paris here (and tell them I sent you!) Support The Earful Tower on Patreon here. Get a copy of my new book here.

Today's chat is an on-the-go episode co-hosted by my wife Lina. We visit all kinds of amazing spots, including the Champs-Elysées, the Petit Palais, Ladurée and more. Find the full details and my full guide to Paris by becoming a Patreon member. After the chat, it's tour guide Marie from My Private Paris talking about the fascinating burial spot of Louis the 16th and Marie Antoinette, which was also in the 8th.  My Private Paris is the boutique tour agency sponsoring this podcast season. Find out more about My Private Paris <a href="http://bit.ly/2NcBj31" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> (and tell them I sent you!) Support The Earful Tower on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon here</a>. Get a copy of my new book <a href="http://www.theearfultower.com/memoir" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

The most elegant district of Paris

Hi guys,  It's quite the episode today - we've got Stefanie Kouatchet from the city hunt company Paris in Action revealing some of her favourite stories about Paris.  Each of these places are linked to a place in Paris you may have walked past a million times without ever knowing the stories behind them. Featuring: The 'Spiderman' who stole five paintings from the Museum of Modern Art The Paris Meridian line and how to find it France's answer to Romeo and Juliet - Heloise and Abelard The palace that burned down in the very middle of Paris Plus plenty of extra pics on The Earful Tower's website here. And remember, one lucky Patreon supporter will win a free city hunt from Paris in Action. Winner announced next week.  Become a Patron subscriber to The Earful Tower to enter the draw.

Hi guys,  It's quite the episode today - we've got Stefanie Kouatchet from the city hunt company <a href="http://parisinaction.com/earfultower/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Paris in Action</a> revealing some of her favourite stories about Paris.  Each of these places are linked to a place in Paris you may have walked past a million times without ever knowing the stories behind them. Featuring: The 'Spiderman' who stole five paintings from the Museum of Modern Art The Paris Meridian line and how to find it France's answer to Romeo and Juliet - Heloise and Abelard The palace that burned down in the very middle of Paris Plus plenty of extra pics on <a href="http://www.theearfultower.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Earful Tower's website here</a>. And remember, one lucky Patreon supporter will win a free city hunt from <a href="http://parisinaction.com/earfultower/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Paris in Action.</a> Winner announced next week.  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Become a Patron subscriber to The Earful Tower to enter the draw.</a>

Top Paris Secrets

Hello everyone! In April 2019, the world watched in horror as the Notre Dame burned. But that was seven months ago - where are we now? I met with the Mayor of the Marais, Ariel Weil to discuss where he was on the night of the fire and the progress of the restoration. A few links mentioned in the show: The night of the fire, I went live on Facebook here. For a shorter version, with the Parisians singing hymns, click here. For more about the fire,  here is a link to a post I wrote shortly after the incident. Click here for the discount on French Today audiobooks. Support The Earful Tower on Patreon here.

Hello everyone! In April 2019, the world watched in horror as the Notre Dame burned. But that was seven months ago - where are we now? I met with the Mayor of the Marais, Ariel Weil to discuss where he was on the night of the fire and the progress of the restoration. A few links mentioned in the show: The night of the fire, I went live on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheEarfulTower/videos/402814953631032/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. For a shorter version, with the Parisians singing hymns, <a href="https://youtu.be/323MpjYoQxE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>. For more about the fire, <a href="https://theearfultower.com/2019/04/22/notre-dame-fire-what-happened-and-what-next/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here is a link</a> to a post I wrote shortly after the incident. <a href="http://www.frenchtoday.com/earful12" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for the discount</a> on French Today audiobooks. Support The Earful Tower on Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Notre Dame fire update with the Mayor of the Marais

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