To celebrate the launch of our new book, Grace the Giraffe in Paris, we've put together a little pub quiz for you all.  Ten questions, getting progressively harder.  The rules: Answer out loud. If you're right, you get the points. That's it.  Good luck. Find our book here: www.theearfultower.com/grace or browse the whole shop here: www.theearfultower.com/shop  Become a Patron here: www.patreon.com/theearfultower 

Today on the pod it's Australian author Sarah Turnbull, the woman behind the 2002 smash hit memoir Almost French. But she isn't in Paris anymore, no no! She is in Sydney, which couldn't be more different. So with all these years gone by, what does Sarah miss about Paris? Of course, this is but one part of a sprawling conversation we had at Frenchy's cafe in Mosman. We also touched on how Australia "does" French things and we get an exclusive insight into Sarah's new book!!! You can find Sarah’s books “Almost French” and “All Good Things” online (and in bookshops!) and you can encourage her to keep going on Instagram here: @sarahturnbullauthor If you're enjoying The Earful Tower, tell your friends! Then become a Patron for all the bonuses: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower   

Edward Chisholm joins The Earful Tower to talk about his new hit book "A Waiter in Paris: Adventures in the Dark Heart of the City". He also gives his thoughts on how much to tip a French waiter, the truth behind the service industry, and what goes on behind closed kitchen doors. We recorded the chat inside the lavish Belle Époque brasserie Bofinger in the 4th arrondissement, so with the background noise you might just feel like you're sitting there with us. Edward's official website: https://www.edwardchisholm.com/  Edward's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edward_chisholm_/?hl=en  --- In Earful Tower news, find more about the Australian book tour here: https://theearfultower.com/2022/10/08/the-earful-tour-how-to-find-us-in-australia/ Become a Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower  Music by Pres Maxson. 

Let's explore the Cimetiere du Calvaire, which is the oldest cemetery in Paris and surely the hardest to get inside.  How did we get in? Well, today's guest Eric Lejoindre - the Mayor of Montmartre - happens to have a key. Or at least, he knows the man with the key, father Alexandre Denis, who also features in this "on the go" episode.  All three of us visited the cemetery for the first time as part of this Earful Tower podcast episode - hope you enjoy it as much as we did! ------ Find more about the Australian book tour here: https://theearfultower.com/2022/10/08/the-earful-tour-how-to-find-us-in-australia/ Become a Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower  Music by Pres Maxson. 

Oliver, Lina, and Eddie discuss how three small French words created a tempest of opinions in Earful Tower circles this month...  They also discuss communication between cultures and languages, the risks of "dumbing down" a children's book, and their book tour that's CURRENTLY HAPPENING in Australia.  Get your copy of Grace the Giraffe here: https://theearfultower.com/grace Find more about the Australian book tour here: https://theearfultower.com/2022/10/08/the-earful-tour-how-to-find-us-in-australia/ Become a Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower  Music by Pres Maxson. 

We’ve just made 20 podcast episodes and 20 short videos around Paris, one for every arrondissement. And Pres Maxson made all of the music. He chats with host Oliver Gee about the soundtrack that went with it all, and how he made it (and chose it!)   This chat was recorded in front of a live online audience and was followed by an interactive Q&A with Patreon members from around the world (you can watch the replay on Patreon here). Find more from Pres on his Instagram here, and his books are on Amazon here.   To watch these chats and take part live, sign up on Patreon now: www.patreon.com/theearfultower   To watch the YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/theearfultower 

We’ve just done 20 photo shoots around Paris, one in every arrondissement. Photographer Augusta Sagnelli chats with host Oliver Gee about how the process of taking the photos.   They also chat about how the city changes with every neighborhood, how to photograph Paris, and the challenges of capturing the spirit of each district.   This chat was recorded in front of a live online audience and was followed by an interactive Q&A with Patreon members from around the world.    We will host similar conversations with other team members in the coming weeks, including our musician, and co-host Lina one more time.    To watch these chats and take part live, sign up on Patreon now: www.patreon.com/theearfultower   More from Augusta: Official Website - Substack - Instagram.  

We’ve just filmed 20 short videos around Paris, one in every arrondissement. Videographer Eddie Gee chats with host Oliver Gee about how the process of making the movies.   They also chat about how the city changes with every neighborhood, how to film and edit videos about Paris, and the challenges of collaborating on this project from two different corners of the world.    This chat was recorded in front of a live online audience and was followed by an interactive Q&A with Patreon members from around the world.    We will host similar conversations with other team members in the coming weeks, including our musician, photographer, and co-host Lina one more time.    To watch these chats and take part live, sign up on Patreon now: www.patreon.com/theearfultower   To watch the YouTube videos: www.youtube.com/theearfultower  

This week we reveal the story of the giraffe that walked to Paris in 1827 and made everyone go bananas. This story, especially the bit about Parisians going berserk for giraffes, is the subject of our new children's book: Grace the Giraffe in Paris.  A bit of background: The giraffe walked from Marseille to Paris in 1827, a gift to the King Charles X of France from Egypt. This true story is fascinating. A giraffe hadn't been in France for 300 years, so practically no one had ever seen one. The arrival of this creature, which we've named Grace, caused a huge sense of excitement and curiosity, fashion trends, wild hairstyles, and general pandemonium. Especially in Paris.  We figured this was an ideal story to turn into a book... so we did it. So, meet Grace the Giraffe in Paris.  In this podcast episode you'll hear me and Lina re-telling the true part of this story in detail, then explaining how and why we turned it into our new children's book.  And as with our other books, we're going to self-publish this one, and we'll launch it on Kickstarter to cover our printing and distribution costs. In short: We don't want to pay for 2,000 books unless we know people want them.  So, when this link goes live (it doesn't work yet), we'd really love it if you bought a copy or two. Who knows, maybe you want to get your name on the map at the back where we'll rename Paris streets. Boulevard Gee indeed!  This is where you will soon be able to order the book.  (theearfultower.com/grace)

The 1st arrondissement is this week's focus on the podcast. Here's what we found after spending a full day there. Mentioned in this show Louvre Museum  Jardin des Tuileries Square du Vert-Galant  Place Dauphine Place Vendôme Pont Neuf Domaine National du Palais-Royal  Samaritaine  Costes Bar  Restaurant Le Dalí   Bonjour Cafe Café le Nemours  This podcast episode includes our final ranking on the district out of 100 and a mid-tour interview or two with Amber Minogue in the Louvre.  This episode also features music by Pres Maxson, including his take on Paris by Edith Piaf and more. We’ll share our visit, in video format, on our YouTube channel in the coming days. We have been making one of these travel vlogs every week, so be sure to subscribe (you can do it in one click via this link).  Read our full guide with all the pictures on the Earful Tower website here. A big thanks to the Patreon members who make all this possible. Join them here.

The 2nd arrondissement is this week's focus on the podcast. Here's what we found after spending a full day there. Mentioned in this show Zouzou cafe Boneshaker's donuts and brownies  Rue Montorgueil Stohrer Bakery Covered Passages: Grand Cerf, Vivienne, Panoramas The beautiful Starbucks on Boulevard Capucines Tour Jean Sans Peur La Fontaine Gaillon restaurant Le Grand Colbert restaurant Harry’s New York bar This podcast episode includes our final ranking on the district out of 100 and an interview with Oliver Woodhead from the restaurant L'Entente.  This episode also features music by Pres Maxson, including his take on "J'ai Deux Amours" by Josephine Baker. We’ll share our visit, in video format, on our YouTube channel in the coming days. We’ll be making one of these travel vlogs every week, so be sure to subscribe (you can do it in one click via this link).  Read our full guide with all the pictures on the Earful Tower website here. A big thanks to the Patreon members who make all this possible. Join them here.

The 3rd arrondissement is this week's focus on the podcast. Here's what we found after spending a full day there. Mentioned in this show 46th and 3rd National Archives Fringe Cafe Musée National Picasso Marché des Enfants Rouges Musee Carnavalet Le Mary Celeste Le Progrès The Cambridge Public House This podcast episode includes our final ranking on the district out of 100.  This episode also features music by Pres Maxson, including his take on "Libre Comme Picasso" by Pascal Obispo. We’ll share our visit, in video format, on our YouTube channel in the coming days. We’ll be making one of these travel vlogs every week, so be sure to subscribe (you can do it in one click via this link).  Read our full guide with all the pictures on the Earful Tower website here. A big thanks to the Patreon members who make all this possible. Join them here.

The 4th arrondissement is this week's focus on the podcast. Here's what we found after spending a full day there. Mentioned in this show Saint Regis Ile Saint Louis Notre dame  Le Peloton Cafe Miznon restaurant  Philippe Auguste Wall Place des Vosges  Victor Hugo museum Carette cafe Centre Pompidou museum Maria Loca rum bar Bofinger restaurant Bar 1905 This podcast episode includes a brief interview with Paul Barron, the owner of the Peloton Cafe, and our final ranking on the district out of 100.  This episode features music by Pres Maxson, including his take on Notre Dame de Paris by Edith Piaf. We’ll share our visit, in video format, on our YouTube channel in the coming days. We’ll be making one of these travel vlogs every week, so be sure to subscribe (you can do it in one click via this link).  Read our full guide with all the pictures on the Earful Tower website here. A big thanks to the Patreon members who make all this possible. Join them here.

The 5th arrondissement is this week's focus on the podcast. Here's what we found after spending a full day there. Mentioned in this show Le LouLou cafe Musée de Cluny  Pantheon Bibliotheque Saint-Genevieve Jardin des plantes Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle Grande Mosquée de Paris Rue Mouffetard  Le Contrescarpe Maison de Verlaine Caveau de la huchette This podcast episode includes a brief interview with jazz singer Matthieu Boré and writer Sam Barrantes, and our final ranking on the district out of 100.  This podcast episode features music by Pres Maxson, including his take on "Place de la Contrescarpe," by Jacques Brel We’ll share our visit, in video format, on our YouTube channel in the coming days. We’ll be making one of these travel vlogs every week, so be sure to subscribe (you can do it in one click via this link).  Read our full guide with all the pictures on the Earful Tower website here. A big thanks to the Patreon members who make all this possible. Join them here.

The 6th arrondissement is this week's focus on the podcast. Here's what we found after spending a full day there. Mentioned in this show Breakfast at Cafe Flore Musee Delacroix/Square Furstenburg Buly perfumerie La Palette Cafe Luxembourg Gardens  Treize au Jardin cafe Ladurée confectionary store The church: L'abbaye Saint-Germain-des-Prés The bouquiniste bookshops by the Seine Le Select bar Brasserie Lipp  Prescription cocktail bar Lapérouse (for dessert) Including an interview with renowned author John Baxter. The Earful Tower podcast episode This podcast episode features music by Pres Maxson, including his take on "Jardin du Luxembourg" by LAURA. Video guide to the 6th arrondissement We’ll share our visit, in video format, on our YouTube channel in the coming days. We’ll be making one of these travel vlogs every week, so be sure to subscribe (you can do it in one click via this link).  The Earful Tower’s guide to the 6th arrondissement Read our full guide with all the pictures on the Earful Tower website here. A big thanks to the Patreon members who make all this possible. Join them here.

The 7th arrondissement is this week's focus on the podcast. Here's what we found after spending a full day there. Mentioned in this show Coutume Cafe Park Catherine Labourée Deyrolle taxidermy shop Eiffel Tower Rue Cler Musée Rodin Musée d’Orsay Les Ombres restaurant and bar (with the Eiffel Tower views) Including an interview with Francine Campa, the head of the Deyrolle taxidermy shop and museum. The Earful Tower podcast episode This podcast episode features music by Pres Maxson, including his take on "La Tour Eiffel est Toujours Là" by Mistinguett, and "The Girl Who Stole the Eiffel Tower," by Frank Sinatra. Video guide to the 7th arrondissement We’ll share our visit, in video format, on our YouTube channel in the coming days. We’ll be making one of these travel vlogs every week, so be sure to subscribe (you can do it in one click via this link).  The Earful Tower’s guide to the 7th arrondissement Read our full guide with all the pictures on the Earful Tower website here. A big thanks to the Patreon members who make all this possible. Join them here.

The 8th arrondissement is this week's focus on the podcast. Here's what we found after spending a full day there. Mentioned in this show, in order of mention Bridge: Pont Alexandre III The Champs-Elysées (Send a postcard to: The Earful Tower 34 Ave des Champs Elysees 75008 Paris, France) Iwi Coffee shop Galeries Lafayette Église Saint-Philippe-du-Roule Petit Palais American Cathedral Parc Monceau Pagoda of Paris Musée Nissim de Camondo Plaza Athenee  Maxims restaurant Buddha bar Bugsy’s Including interviews with Gabriel from Iwi Coffee and Nat Katz, the canon of the American Cathedral in Paris.  The Earful Tower podcast episode This podcast episode features music by Pres Maxson, including his take on the Joe Dassin classic Les Champs-Elysées. Video guide to the 8th arrondissement We’ll share our visit, in video format, on our YouTube channel in the coming days. We’ll be making one of these travel vlogs every week, so be sure to subscribe (you can do it in one click via this link).  The Earful Tower’s guide to the 8th arrondissement Read our full guide with all the pictures on the Earful Tower website here. A big thanks to the Patreon members who make all this possible. Join them here.

The 9th arrondissement made for the first time we felt like tourists in Paris, while visiting the breathtaking Opera Garnier. But there's a lot more to it all than that, with the famed department stores, the cool Pigalle neighbourhood, and the famed rue des Martyrs. Here's what we found. The Earful Tower podcast episode This podcast episode features music by Pres Maxson, including his take on the classic Maurice Chevalier hit Place Pigalle. Video guide to the 9th arrondissement We’ll share our visit, in video format, on our YouTube channel in the coming days. We’ll be making one of these travel vlogs every week, so be sure to subscribe (you can do it in one click via this link).  The Earful Tower’s guide to the 9th arrondissement Read our full guide with all the pictures on the Earful Tower website here. A big thanks to the Patreon members who make all this possible. Join them here.

So you're coming to Paris and you want to maximise your time and spend your money wisely. But how to do it? Here are some suggestions from your hosts Oliver and Lina, based on our deep explorations of the city as part of our Paris Countdown series (from which we're currently on a two-week intermission). So here they are: Ten expert tips for planning your Paris trip.  A thank you to Pres Maxson for the original soundtrack to the episode. For the tips written out with lovely pics, click here: https://theearfultower.com/2022/05/23/ten-expert-tips-for-planning-your-paris-trip/  To become a Patreon member and get all the extra good stuff, click here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower 

The 10th arrondissement feels like the centre of everything. People spill into the streets from the Gare du Nord station, one of the busiest rail terminals in the world, and mingle into a melting pot of old Paris, new Paris, and cultural offerings from around the world. The district also features an intriguing museum of handheld fans, a delightful art nouveau restaurant, and the authentic Paris picnic spot: the Canal Saint-Martin.  The Earful Tower podcast episode This podcast episode on the 10th district of Paris includes an interview with Nico Alary who runs the ever-popular Holybelly restaurants, and Alex Toledano, the art consultant who literally wrote the book on the 10th… and our final ranking on the district out of 100.  Video guide to the 10th arrondissement We’ll share our visit, in video format, on our YouTube channel in the coming days. We’ll be making one of these travel vlogs every week, so be sure to subscribe (you can do it in one click via this link).  The Earful Tower’s guide to the 10th arrondissement Restaurants: Bouillon Julien @bouillinjulienparis  Address: 16 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, 75010 Holybelly @holybellycafe  Address: 5 Rue Lucien Sampaix, 75010 Bakeries: Du Pain et des Idées @dupainetdesidees Address: 34 Rue Yves Toudic, 75010  Sain Boulangerie @sain_boulangerie  Address: 15 Rue Marie et Louise, 75010 DonAntónia Pastelaria @donantonia_pastelaria Address: 8 Rue de la Grange aux Belles, 75010 Drinks/Bars: Le Syndicat @lesyndicat  Address: 51 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, 75010 Chez Jeanette @chezjeannette  Address: 47 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, 75010 Divine @bar_divine  Address: 61 Rue d'Hauteville, 75010 Coffee: Ten Belles - Paris 10 @tenbelles Address: 10 Rue de la Grange aux Belles, 75010 More things to find in the 10th: Explore the canal area, have a picnic. Canal Saint Martin Musée de l'Éventail (Fan Museum) @museedeleventail  Address: 2 Bd de Strasbourg, 75010 Porte Saint-Denis Address: Boulevard St Denis, 75010 Porte Saint Martin Address: 18 Bd Saint-Martin, 75010 Music: A Pres Maxson version of "Canal Saint Martin" by Maria Remusat.

The 11th arrondissement is undoubtedly the cool part of town. Some call it the trendiest Paris district. It’s where you might find an eco-friendly garden hotel, a 1920s themed speakeasy bar, and a restaurant that’s so cool you can’t even find its name on the facade. We found all those places, plus took a more traditional exploration through the old alleyways that were once thriving artisanal passages. Here’s everything we discovered during our 24 hours in the 11th arrondissement. This podcast episode on the 11th district of Paris includes an interview with Guy Griffin from Cafe Mericourt and our final ranking on the district out of 100.  Video guide to the 11th arrondissement We’ll share our visit, in video format, on our YouTube channel in the coming days. We’ll be making one of these travel vlogs every week, so be sure to subscribe (you can do it in one click via this link).  The Earful Tower’s guide to the 11th arrondissement Where to stay? Eden Lodge: This hotel offers eco-friendly and sustainable living at the back of a miraculously quiet and green garden. If you need some zen-like escape from the bustle of Paris, this is the place for you. Our room had a large balcony and a very comfortable bed, the breakfast was lovely, and the common rooms were tastefully designed. Cat lovers: There are at least two wondering around this hotel and they’re very friendly. @edenlodgeparis  Address: 175 Rue de Charonne, 75011 The best cafe Cafe Mericourt: There are loads of cafes in this neighbourhood but none match Cafe Mericourt, run by Guy Griffin. This place is an Earful Tower favourite, we have been coming here since before it opened. In fact, one of the first ever live videos was Guy showing us the facade of this cafe the same day he got the keys to it five years ago. Killer coffee and brunch options in a beautiful setting. @cafemericourt Address: 22 Rue de la Folie Méricourt, 75011 The best restaurants Chambre Noir: This is the place that didn’t have a name on the facade. We didn’t even know if we’d come to the right place, but hipster whispers by the Canal Saint-Martin had insisted this was the place for dinner. A large wine menu and tapas for dinner, try the cheesy asparagus for a good time. @chambrenoireparis Address: 137, Rue Saint-Maur, 75011 Best place for a drink Mobster Bar: We love a good gimmick and this one was fun. Pick up the phone out the front of this 1920s themed bar and a voice will ask you a prohibition-themed trivia question. You’ll have to type the correct combination into the keypad to get in, where you’ll be met with smartly dressed bartenders serving cocktails to customers in darkened rooms. @mobster_bar Address: 8 Rue de Crussol, 75011 More things to find in the 11th arrondissement Ateliers des Lumières: Opened in 2018, this is one of the newest museums in Paris and it’s well worth a visit. You can see classical works of art from the likes of Dali, Van Gogh and Cezanne projected on the expansive industrial museum walls . You’ve not experienced a museum like this before! @ateliersdeslumieres Address: 38 Rue Saint-Maur, 75011 Marché Bastille Every arrondissement in Paris has its own market – and often more than one at that. But, the Bastille market has something special about it, whether you’re interested in purchasing some produce, or just want to soak up the atmosphere, it’s the ideal market. Our advice: start at the end furthest from the Bastille, the quality is better this side. Open Thursdays and Sundays 8:30AM – 1:30PM. Address: 2018 Bd Richard-Lenoir, 75011 Explore the hidden passageways of the 11th arrondissement The 11th is full of old alleyways which were once teeming with artisans. Furniture makers, frame fixers, handymen and more. Nowadays, the passages are still there, but it’s often residents or office workers inside the buildings. If you know where to look, you’ll find stunning oases of calm and sometimes an artisan from today plying their trade. A good one to start at is Passage de l’Homme… but we visited about ten of them, and we’ll share our full findings and many more pictures in the coming days on this site. That will do for now! I hope you enjoyed episode ten for this new season.  A big thanks to Augusta Sagnelli for the photos, Charlotte Pleasants for the additional reporting, and to the Patreon members who make all this possible. Join them here. 

It's the Paris Countdown! Here comes an-depth guide to the 12th arrondissement of Paris after we spent 24 hours there. The blog post is here with all the pictures.  A big thank you to the Patreon supporters, without whom we wouldn't be making this season. Join them here. Music: A Pres Maxson interpretation of Plus Bleu Que Tes Yeux (A Blue Like the Blue of Your Eyes) by Charles Aznavour Below are all the places we mentioned. Where to stay? Mk2 Hotel Paradiso @mk2hotelparadiso  Address: 135 Bd Diderot, 75012 The best restaurants Le Train Bleu @restaurantletrainbleu  Address: Pl. Louis-Armand, 75012 Ground control Address: 81 Rue du Charolais, 75012 Best place for a drink Le Baron Rouge Address: 1 Rue Théophile Roussel, 75012 Le Calbar @lecalbar  Address: 82 Rue de Charenton, 75012 lads in their undies The Best Cafe Cafe CC @cafecc_paris  Address: 6 Rue Théophile Roussel, 75012 Paris Curiosity: The fairground museum Musée des Arts Forains @museedesartsforains  Address: 53 Av. des Terroirs de France, 75012 More things to find Marché d’Aligre Promenade Plantée Bois de Vincennes Jardin du Bassin de l’Arsenal - Charming beginning of the canal, lovely spot for a picnic, a stroll, or entertain the kids in the play areas.  Opera Bastille That's it for this week, back with the 11th arrondissement on Monday.

It's the Paris Countdown! Here comes an-depth guide to the 13th arrondissement of Paris after we spent 24 hours there. The blog post is here with all the pictures.  A big thank you to the Patreon supporters, without whom we wouldn't be making this season. Join them here. Music: A Pres Maxson interpretation of La mer, by Charles Trenet. Below are all the places we mentioned. Where to stay? / An unusual hotel OFF Paris Seine Address: 86 Quai d'Austerlitz, 75013 @offparisseine The best restaurants Eat in Chinatown:  Impérial Choisy @imperialchoisy Address: 32 Av. de Choisy, 75013 Best place for a drink Evening drink on a boat Bateau El Alamein @bateauelalamein  Address: 10 Port de la Gare, 75013 Terrace drink: Les Tanneurs de la Butte @lestanneursdelabutte Address: 22 Rue de la Butte aux Cailles, 75013 The best cafe Bob’s Cafe in MK2 Bibliothèque Address: MK2 Bibliothèque, 128-162 Av. de France, 75013 More things to find Stroll through the Butte-aux-Cailles Visit the antique map shop Librairie Loeb Larocque - maps & books @librarie.loeb.larocque  Address: 31 Rue de Tolbiac, 75013 Track down traces of the Bievre river Find the magnificent globes François-Mitterrand Library - The Globes of Coronelli or Globes of Marly are a pair of globes (terrestrial and celestial) of large size (about 4 meters in diameter) made by Vincenzo Coronelli and offered to Louis XIV at the end of the 17th century. Address: Quai François Mauriac, 75706

It's the Paris Countdown! Here comes an-depth guide to the 14th arrondissement of Paris after we spent 24 hours there. The blog post is here with all the pictures.  A big thank you to the Patreon supporters, without whom we wouldn't be making this season. Join them here. Music: A Pres Maxson interpretation of Le poinçonneur des Lilas, by Serge Gainsbourg. Below are all the places we mentioned. Where to stay? Hotel Cabane @hotelcabane Address: 76 Rue Raymond Losserand, 75014 Great eateries: La Belle Ronde Address: 19 Rue Daguerre, 75014 Paris Le Dôme @ledomemontparnasse Address: 108 Bd du Montparnasse, 75014 Land & Monkeys Address: 85 Rue Raymond Losserand, 75014 Best places for a drink Le Tournesol @cafetournesol Address: 9 Rue de la Gaité, 75014 Rosebud. Address: 11 Rue Delambre, 75014 La Coupole @la_coupole_paris Address: 102 Bd du Montparnasse, 75014 The best cafe Hexagone Café @hexagonecafe Address: 121 Rue du Château, 75014 Things to find Église Notre-Dame-du-Travail Address: 59 Rue Vercingétorix, 75014 Comédie-Italienne Address: 17 Rue de la Gaité, 75014 Montparnasse Cemetery Address: 3 Bd Edgar Quinet, 75014 Musée de la Libération de Paris Address: 4 Av. du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 The Catacombs of Paris Address: 1 Av. du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Rue des Thermopyles Aussi curiosity shop Address: 119 Rue du Château, 75014 Vanves Flea market Address: 5 Av. de la Porte de Vanves, 75014 Stroll: Rue de la Gaîté 

It's Season 12 of The Earful Tower, The Paris Countdown: Here comes an-depth guide to the Paris arrondissements after we've spent 24 hours in each of them. This week it's the 15th arrondissement of Paris. The blog post is here with all the pictures. A big thank you to the Patreon supporters, without whom we wouldn't be making this season. Join them here. Music: A Pres Maxson interpretation of Le vent nous portera, by Noir Désir. Below are all the places we mentioned.  Where to stay? Relais 12bis Address: 12 Bis Rue Desaix, 75015 The best restaurants Cafe du Commerce @lecafeducommerce.1921 Address: 51 Rue du Commerce, 75015   Best place for a drink Le Ciel de Paris RestaurantAddress: Tour Maine Montparnasse, 56ème, Av. du Maine, 75015 The best cafe Good News Coffee Shop @good_news_coffeeshop  Address: 27 bis Rue Mademoiselle, 75015 Paris   More things to find in the 15th Poilâne Tour Eiffel @poilane  Address: 49 Bd de Grenelle, 75015 Île aux Cygnes Address: Île aux Cygnes, 75015 Ballon de Paris Address: Parc André Citroën, 75015 Musée Bourdelle Address: 18 Rue Antoine Bourdelle, 75015   Additional: Parc Georges Brassens Address: 2 Pl. Jacques Marette, 75015 Paris La Ruche  Address: 2 Pass. de Dantzig, 75015 Paris

It's Season 12 of The Earful Tower, The Paris Countdown: Here comes an-depth guide to the Paris arrondissements after we've spent 24 hours in each of them. This week it's the 16th arrondissement of Paris. The YouTube video that goes with this episode will be here, and the blog post is here with all the pictures. A big thank you to the Patreon supporters, without whom we wouldn't be making this season. Join them here. Below are all the places we mentioned.  Where did we stay? Sourire Hotel @souriredepassy Address: 29 Rue des Marronniers, 75016  The best restaurants Andia @andia_paris  Address: 19 Chau. de la Muette, 75016 Paris La Rotonde @larotondedelamuette  Address: 12 Chau. de la Muette, 75016 Paris Best place for a drink Cravan bar @cravanparis Address: 17 Rue Jean de la Fontaine, 75016 Paris Shangri-La @shangrilaparis Address: 10 Av. d'Iéna, 75116 Paris The best cafe Coutume Passy @coutumecafeAddress: 78 Rue de Passy, 75016 Paris More things to find in the 16th Maison de Balzac Address: 47 Rue Raynouard, 75016 Paris  Palais de Tokyo  Address: 13 Av. du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris @palaisdetokyo Musée du Vin Address: 5 Sq. Charles Dickens, 75016 Paris Musée Clemenceau Address: 8 Rue Benjamin Franklin, 75116 Hunt for Hector. Spend an afternoon finding all the buildings in the district designed by “the pope of art nouveau” Hector Guimard. Music: Pres Maxson's interpretation of "Douce France", by Charles Trenet.

It's Season 12 of The Earful Tower, The Paris Countdown: Here comes an-depth guide to the Paris arrondissements after we've spent 24 hours in each of them. This week it's the 17th arrondissement of Paris. The YouTube video that goes with this episode will be here, and the blog post will be here with all the pictures. A big thank you to the Patreon supporters, without whom we wouldn't be making this season. Join them here. Below are all the places we mentioned.  Where we stayed Villa Alessandra @villa_alessandra_paris Address: 9 Pl. Boulnois, 75017 Paris The restaurants Le Dada @ledada_paris Address: 12 Av. des Ternes, 75017  Mamma Primi @bigmammagroup Address: 18 Rue Boursault, 75017 Paris Where we had a drink L’Ambre Bar @ambrebar Address:  29 Rue Brunel, 75017 Paris Les Caves Populaire @lescavespopulaires Address: 22 Rue des Dames, 75017 Paris The cafe Dose Café @dose.paris Address: 82 Place du Dr Félix Lobligeois, 75017 Paris More things to find in the 17th Cité de l’Économie money museum Address: 1 Pl. du Général Catroux, 75017 Paris Boulevard Pereire park for a walk or cycle Square des Batignolles Address: 144 bis Rue Cardinet, 75017 Paris 

It's Season 12 of The Earful Tower, The Paris Countdown: Here comes an-depth guide to the Paris arrondissements after we've spent 24 hours in each of them.  This week it's the 18th arrondissement, with a strong focus on Montmartre. The YouTube video that goes with this episode will be here, and the blog post will be here with all the pictures. A big thank you to the Patreon supporters, without whom we wouldn't be making this season. Join them here. Below are all the places we mentioned.  All the details: Hotel:Terrass” Hotel Address: 12-14 Rue Joseph de Maistre, 75018 @terrasshotel Sites: Place du Tertre (artists' square)Address:  Pl. du Tertre, 75018 Paris Restaurant: Le Moulin de la Galette @lemoulindelagaletteofficiel Address: 83 Rue Lepic, 75018 Paris Drinks: Terrass Rooftop Bar Address: 12 Rue Joseph de Maistre, 75018 Paris Chez Camille@bar_chez_camille  Address: 8 Rue Ravignan, 75018 Paris Coffee shops: La Main Noire @la.main.noire Address: 12 Rue Cavallotti, 75018 Paris Les 5 Marches @les.5.marches Address: 12 Rue Girardon, 75018 Paris  

It's Season 12 of The Earful Tower, The Paris Countdown: Here comes an-depth guide to the Paris arrondissements after we've spent 24 hours in each of them.  This week it's the 19th arrondissement, with a strong focus on the canals that run through the neighbourhood. The YouTube video that goes with this episode will be here, and the blog post will be here with all the pictures. A big thank you to the Patreon supporters, without whom we wouldn't be making this season. Join them here. Below are all the places we mentioned.  Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Paris - Canal de la Villette 68 Quai de la Seine, 75019 Lunch: Paname Brewing Company 41 bis Quai de la Loire, 75019 Instagram  Sites: Philharmonie de Paris  221 Av. Jean Jaurès, 75019 Instagram  Curiosities: Péniche L'Eau Et Les Rêves (Péniche Librairie) 9 Quai de l'Oise, 75019 Instagram  Lunch: La Rotonde Stalingrad 6-8 Pl. de la Bataille de Stalingrad, 75019 Instagram  Drinks: Péniche Antipode - Abricadabra 55 Quai de la Seine, 75019 Instagram  Café Mama Kin Address: 13 Rue de Thionville, 75019  @cafe.mamakin  Coffee shops: Le Pavillon des Canaux 39 Quai de la Loire, 75019 Instagram  Kaffebar 19  26B Rue de l'Ourcq, 75019 Instagram

Here we are: Season 12, The Paris Countdown. For the next 20 weeks, you'll be hearing an in-depth guide to the Paris arrondissements after we've spent 24 hours in each of them.  We're starting at the 20th arrondissement, with a strong focus on Edith Piaf.  The YouTube video that goes with this episode is here, and here is the blog post with all the pictures. A big thank you to the Patreon supporters, without whom we wouldn't be making this season. Join them here. Below are all the places we mentioned.  Hotel:  Babel Belleville 3 Rue Lemon, 75020 Lunch:  Peppe Pizzeria  2 Pl. Saint-Blaise, 75020 Paris Sites: Campagne à Paris 210 Rue des Pyrénées, 75020 Paris Père-Lachaise Cemetery 16 Rue du Repos, 75020 Paris Edith Piaf’s birthplace 72 Rue de Belleville Market: Boulevard de Belleville, Tuesdays and Fridays Dinner and Edith singing: Le Vieux Belleville 12 Rue des Envierges, 75020 Drink: Aux Folies  8 Rue de Belleville, 75020 Paris Coffee shop:  The Dancing Goat 117 Av. Gambetta, 75020 Paris Street art street: Rue du Retrait 

Next week the new season of The Earful Tower begins. Here's what you can expect :) Become a member here on Patreon.

Here's the story of how Lina and I got our two childen's books in the gift shop of the Louvre Museum.  To become a Patreon member of The Earful Tower, click here. You can find our books all over Paris, or buy them directly from our online shop here. 

Are Parisian men all well-dressed? Or is it a myth? And while we're at it, what should YOU wear on your visit to Paris?  All these questions and much more are answered this week by Frenchman Fabien Renault, the managing director France's arm of the luxury fashion company Joseph.  And the idiot in this show, of course, is me. Enjoy the episode and subscribe for more of the same every single week.

My father-in-law Jakob is on the show, recounting the tale of how he got VIP treatment at a Paris fashion house in the 1980s.  It's part of a bigger theme of 'My First Trip To Paris' that Patreon members have been sharing, join them here. Mentioned in this episode: Charles Aznavour songs: Non je n'ai rien oublié and Emmenez moi The song played in the intro and outro was Sous le ciel de Paris.  And the fashion house was Carven, which still exists at 6 Rdpt des Champs-Élysées Marcel-Dassault, 75008. See you next week with another new episode. 

Do you want a peek behind the scenes of artist life on the Left Bank of Paris?  Well it's your lucky day! Today on the podcast it's renowned artist Alex Hillkurtz, who shares a little about his method, from inside his Left Bank chambre de bonne studio. I first met Alex when his work was on exhibit at the Orangerie in the Luxembourg Gardens and I'm already planning my visit to see his work in the Grand Palais this year. You can find more about Alex on his website here, in advance, or join his nearly 100,000 Instagram followers here.  If you're a Patreon member, I hope you've already seen our tour of his workplace and his view over the sixth arrondissement of Paris. If not, watch the replay by signing up here.

IT'S BACK!  Today's guest is the reigning champ of The Earful Tower Bucket List, Shelly. She is a Paris art consultant, a personal friend of mine, and has her finger firmly on the pulse of things to do in Paris.  We share our top five things to do this year in Paris. Why not write your own list and join us? The full list will be on the website later today: www.theearfultower.com 

My Dad worked on Paris peniche, moored on the Seine, in 1976.  I didn't know much about the story, so asked him how it came to be. His tale included hitch-hiking, thievery, a police station in Arles, and finally a boat in Paris.  Here it is in full :) This episode, and all the others, were brought to you thanks to the Patreon members. Join them here.

Oliver looks back at the most popular episodes of 2021 in a countdown of the top five top episodes of the year. Below are links to the episodes that made the cut: https://theearfultower.com/2021/08/31/ten-tourist-mistakes-to-avoid-in-paris/ https://theearfultower.com/2021/02/08/a-guide-to-the-french-tradition-of-the-apero/ https://theearfultower.com/2021/01/04/paris-bucket-list-2021-ten-fun-things-i-want-to-do/ https://theearfultower.com/2021/09/20/an-idiots-guide-to-fashion-in-paris/ https://theearfultower.com/2021/07/02/paris-on-air-heres-my-audio-book-for-free/  

Lina and Oliver share their stories of how Paris landed on their radars. What's your own version? Leave a comment on social media! Become a Patreon supporter of The Earful Tower here.  

It's cocktail queen Forest Collins from 52 Martinis, sharing ten new speakeasy hidden bars in Paris. Find more from Forest here. Become a Patreon supporter of The Earful Tower here. Find the full list of speakeasies from the show right here.

To celebrate five years of The Earful Tower podcast and 2 millions downloads, I explain the ten decisions that shaped this show.  By my side: The Stockholm Sting aka Lovely Lina. As I say in the episode, this is NOT a good episode if you're new around here, this one is for the fans. To become a member, click here.

Meet Amaury Bouhours, Executive Chef at Le Meurice.  We chatted at the chef's table about running a restaurant with two Michelin stars, his cooking background, and French food in general.  Halfway through, we stepped into the kitchen to taste some food as it was being cooked! Check out the link for the restaurant here: https://www.alainducasse-meurice.com/en/experience  Become a Patreon member of The Earful Tower here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower  And check my site for pictures from this episode: https://theearfultower.com/ 

We stayed a night in Le Meurice, the iconic Parisian palace in the centre of town.  In this episode, Lina and I explain why we booked it, how we got lucky with an upgrade, and what you could expect if you stayed in their heritage suite.  For more on Le Meurice: https://www.dorchestercollection.com/en/paris/le-meurice/  To see the Heritage Suite: https://www.dorchestercollection.com/en/paris/le-meurice/rooms-suites/heritage-suite/  To buy my 2022 guide to Paris: https://theearfultower.com/guide  To become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower 

I've always had a lot of questions about France's obsession with dubbing films, so I sat down with Jean-Pierre Michael, who is the French voice of Brad Pitt and Keanu Reeves, to find out more. He explains whether he voices each actor differently, if he gets recognized in daily life, and what happens if another actor were to voice Brad Pitt (it happened once, it wasn't pretty!) Follow Jean-Pierre on Instagram for a glimpse into the life of a French actor in Paris: https://www.instagram.com/jpmofficiel/?hl=en And if you want a whole lot more from The Earful Tower podcast, become a member right here on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower 

Happy Halloween everyone! For today's episode, Lina and I tell the story of our recent attempt to solve a Paris murder mystery. But with neither of us speaking perfect French, could we possibly manage to muster up some "interrogative, detective, murder-solving French"? The short answer is no. But we had a lot of fun. The experience was one of those games in a beautiful town house in the 16th arrondissement, and it's called "Murder Mystery".  If you want to find out more, here's the link: https://feverup.com/m/81013 As it's a new month, it's the perfect time to become a Patreon member for The Earful Tower. That is literally how we manage to buy tickets to these murder mysteries - you're helping make the show better. Here's the sign up link: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower

Join me on my first ever descent into the illegal part of the Paris catacombs.  Do not try this without expert help.  Thanks to my guides Codex and the Comte de Saint Germain. Find them on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/codexurbanus/ and https://www.instagram.com/walk.paris/  More on the catacombs: https://www.catacombes.paris.fr/en/history/site-history Check out my YouTube channel for the footage from this trip: https://www.youtube.com/theearfultower  And to become a member, click here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower 

Canadian Etheliya Hananova, from the restaurant Comice, talks about how she ended up recommending wine in her family-owned Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris.  Find the restaurant at 31 avenue de Versailles, and explore their website here: https://comice.paris/ To become a Patreon member of The Earful Tower, click here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower 

Here are ten French words that I really love, right now.  This list changes all the time. I guarantee if you use some of these words, French people will be impressed :) They'll at least smile. Get a copy of our new book here: www.theearfultower.com/shop Become a Patreon member here: www.patreon.com/theearfultower