Here's a chat with Ariel Weil, the mayor of the fourth arrondissement. We talk about ancient walls, churches in the Marais, and the district in general. After that, it was Bertrand from My Private Paris, the boutique tour agency which is the sponsor of this new podcast season. He spoke about the mysterious pig-related death of a Paris prince centuries ago.  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.

Here's a chat with Emilia Philippot, the curator of the Picasso Museum. We talk about Picasso himself, the museum, and the district in general. After that, it was Bertrand from My Private Paris, the boutique tour agency which is the sponsor of this new podcast season. He spoke about the "Chez ma tante" pawn shop, find out more about it at 55 Rue des Francs Bourgeois, Paris  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 it's Amanda from Boneshaker Doughnuts! She's a repeat guest so no need for more introductions, but find her shop at 77 Rue d'Aboukir or here online. After that, it was Bertrand from My Private Paris, the boutique tour agency which is the sponsor of this new 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.

Hello everyone! We did it! We've passed the target on the Kickstarter stretch goal and that means I am coming to the US on a book tour. In May, 2020 no less. Australia afterwards. Here are the details of the tour and how you can be part of it. And it's not too late to get the book (or to get your name in it!).  www.theearfultower.com/book Thanks to Lovely Lina for being a guest out on this episode. She'll be on the tour too, find her on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/parisianpostcards Lastly, become an Earful member on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/theearfultower Thanks a million, see you all soon I hope.

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! 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! 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! Today I am joined by Aaron Lopez-Barrantes, from local Paris band Slim and the Beast.  We're talking about how to create an audio experience for my upcoming memoir. Now, I'm not just going to read out the book. I'm going to have ambient sound, background music, and some kind of original score.  Aaron brought his acoustic guitar into the studio to help me plan it out.  Be sure to support the kickstarter for my new book Paris on Air to grab your copy today! Get a further 10 percent off French Today audiobooks here Sign up on Patreon here to get a whole lot more from The Earful Tower. And the band on Instagram here and Facebook here.

Hello everyone! Today I am joined by guest Mike Duncan, titan of the history podcasting world and host of Revolutions Podcast. Mike explained the French Revolution to me in the simplest terms possible to demystify this major historical event. You can find Mike on Twitter @mikeduncan Be sure to support the kickstarter for my new book Paris on Air to grab your copy today! Get a further 10 percent off French Today audiobooks here Sign up on Patreon here

Hello everyone! On Wednesday I launched my Kickstarter campaign to fund the initial print run of my Paris memoir, Paris on Air. I sat down with friend and podcaster, John Clarke to talk about the highs and lows of the night as well the Kickstarter itself. You can find the kickstarter here Be sure to watch the Kickstarter launch on YouTube for a sneak peek at the first two pages of the book. Sign up on Patreon to help support the show John Clarke can be found on Instagram @the_john_clarke

Hello everyone! Something a little different today - I'm the guest on my own podcast. Yes, lovely Lina takes the reins to interview me about my new memoir, Paris On Air.  In this episode I answer a lot of questions from you guys, but also explain what I've written and how you can secure your copy. On Wednesday Dec 11 at 7:30 PM Paris Time you can watch the Kickstarter Event Livestream on YouTube here. I'll be reading from the book and launching the campaign. This is the Kickstarter link. Please support the Earful Tower on Patreon here. Get a further 10 percent off French Today audiobooks here

Hello everyone!  It's a bonus podcast episode from The Earful Extra podcast! Starring Lovely Lina and introducing my friend Shelly Bittler, this is a discussion about a new project I've been working on: The Paris Burn List.  What's that? Well, when the Notre Dame burned I was disappointed I never climbed to the top because “it was always there”. So I realized there were things in Paris I wanted to do before it was too late, for whatever reason.  I got 12 friends together and got them to pick five things they had never done before, and list them in order of difficulty. The goal was to do all five on our own lists before the end of the year. Here's a chat about the idea, how it's progressing, and a look into what 13 Parisians pick as things to do in their own city. If you want to hear more episodes like this, sign up for just $5 a month to get access to the extra podcasts on Patreon. (Or sign up at $10 a month and become a full member!)

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! Today it's an episode with Camille from French Today and we're talking about the whole idea of asking French people to "correct you" when you're speaking French with them.  Apparently, it's not always a good idea, says Camille. Click here for the discount on French Today audiobooks. Read more about this topic from Camille’s blog here. Support The Earful Tower on Patreon here.

Forest Collins describes a hidden cocktail bar hidden in a taqueria on Season 3 Episode 10 The former Mayor of 4th Christophe Girard reveals a secret passage in the Marais on Season 2 Episode 14 Supermodel and ultimate Parisienne Caroline de Maigret shares her secrets about how to be Parisian on Season 5 Episode 23 Author David Downie traces the Philip Augustus Wall on Season 6 Episode 31 Emma Jacobs shares her favorite unique, small museum in Paris on Season 6 Episode 2 David Smith, a courier, tells you where to find a piece of Harry Potter in Paris on Season 6 Episode 26 The Mayor of the Montmartre Eric Lejoindre shares his favorite streets in the 18th on Season 6 Episode 27 Oliver and a guest discuss a mystery lurking in the Canal St. Martin on Season 2 Episode 23   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: 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 very special episode of the Earful Tower–it's the season 6 finale! This episode is the first ever LIVE talk show I have done, recorded at the Australian Ambassador's Residence in Paris. In this show, we celebrate Australians making their mark in Paris. Guests: His Excellency Brendan Berne, presenter Ruby Boukabou, author John Baxter, and Moulin Rouge Dancer Amanda Chapman.  Get the discount on French Today: www.frenchtoday.com/earful12 Support The Earful on Patreon here, and you'll get the first invites to events like this one: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower You'll also get access to bonus podcasts, including a behind the scenes look at the embassy event. 

Hello everyone! We’ve all heard the mysteries about the Parisian woman, but what about the Parisian man? Today’s episode features guest Greg Pouy, host of the popular French podcast Vlan. Greg and I chatted about the Parisian man, Vlan and the podcast scene in France, his upcoming book, why he loves the 15th arrondissement, and more. More info on Greg via his website: http://www.gregorypouy.fr/vlan-le-podcast/ Get the discount on French Today: www.frenchtoday.com/earful12 Support The Earful on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower

Hello everyone! Sometimes the most frustrating thing when learning French is when local shopkeepers and waiters to respond to you in English! In this episode with Camille from French Today we talk all it, why French people do it, and how you can respond to it.  Get the discount on French Today: www.frenchtoday.com/earful12 Read a whole lot more of Camille's tips on this subject here. Support The Earful on Patreon here:  https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower  

Hello everyone! Today's guest is Claudine Hemingway, a relative of famed American writer Ernest Hemingway. Claudine and I met at Bar Hemingway at the Ritz Hotel where we chatted about the bar, Hemingway’s life in Paris, and Claudine’s "Paris with Hemingway" tours. More info on Claudine and her tours via her official website and Instagram: https://www.claudinehemingway.com/about @claudinebleublonderouge  Get the discount on French Today: www.frenchtoday.com/earful12 Support The Earful on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower And lastly, the music in the background of this episode is called Invitation to the Castle Ball by Doug Maxwell.   

Hello everyone! Today's guest is Michael Kennedy from Paname Brewing Company, a brewery and tap house in the 19th arrondissement. Michael shares his stories about starting bars in Paris, what makes Paname Brewing Company's beer special, his thoughts on the up and coming neighborhood of Pantin, and more. More info on Paname Brewing Company via the official site here: http://www.panamebrewingcompany.com/en   Get the discount on French Today: www.frenchtoday.com/earful12 Support The Earful on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower

Hello everyone! Today's guest Geoffrey Finch from Paris Wine Walks shares the history of wine in the French capital and his tips on how find the hidden vineyards.  More info on Paris Wine Walks via his official site and social media here: https://www.paris-wine-walks.com @pariswinewalks (Instagram) Get the discount on French Today: www.frenchtoday.com/earful12 Support The Earful on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower    

Hello everyone! Today special guest Lina Nordin Gee, head of Deuxieme Studios, shares her top tips for where to shop in Paris, from the Grands Magasins, vintage shops, flea markets, and more. More info on Deuxieme Studios via her official site and social media here: https://www.deuxiemestudios.com @deuxiemestudios @parisianpostcards Get the discount on French Today: 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 David Downie.  I met him in Jardin des Rosiers in the Marais, in the shade of a fig tree. More info on David's work via his official site here: http://www.davidddownie.com/David_D._Downie/ Buy Paris, Paris here: https://amzn.to/2Lv1iSF Support The Earful on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower

Hello everyone! The two most important French words, as far as I'm concerned, are tu and vous (which both mean "you").  In this episode with Camille from French Today we talk all about these words, how to use them, when to use them, and how to make the switch to the less formal version.  This episode was first released as a bonus episode for Patreon supporters. Sign up today: www.patreon.com/theearfultower Get the discount on French Today: www.frenchtoday.com/earful12  

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

The red light district of Paris, Pigalle, has been undergoing a pretty serious facelift. And Nico, the guy behind the popular cafe KB, has been watching it happen for the last ten years.  Here's his take on the changing face of Pigalle, plus cafe culture, Place des Vosges, and more.  My list of best coffee in every arrondissement.  Addresses:  KB coffeeshop: 53 Avenue Trudaine, 75009 Paris Back in Black cafe: 25 Rue Amelot, 75011 Paris Thanks to the Patreon supporters for making all this possible.  www.patreon.com/theearfultower

Hello everyone! This week it's a chat with the Mayor of the 18th arrondissement, Eric Lejoindre. I met him in his office at the Town Hall at Jules Joffrin, a stunning building in itself. We talked about his tips for Montmartre, the "no-go zones" around the district, and how tourists and locals mingle in the village of Paris.  Thanks to the Town Hall for having me.  Thanks also to French Today for sponsoring the episode. Get an extra ten percent off their audiobooks via this link: www.frenchtoday.com/earful12  

Meet David Smith, a British man who claims to know all the streets of Paris. His job? A delivery man, a courier, who gets from A to B by bike.  He doesn't have a book to sell or a blog to promote, but he sure has a different life to most expats in France.  He sits down in Earful Tower HQ for a chat about cycling, secret courtyards, and celebrity deliveries.  This episode was brought to you by Fat Tire Tours. Don't forget to mention "earful" at the checkout to save 10 percent.  This show is also brought to you by the Patreon supporters. More details on Patreon here.

Hello everyone! Here are addresses mentioned in the show, in order.  1. Terrass Hotel: Address: 12-14 Rue Joseph de Maistre, 75018 Paris 2. Tour Saint Jacques: Address: Square de la Tour Saint-Jacques, 75004 Paris 3. Perruche: Address: Printemps de l'Homme, 2 Rue du Havre, 75008 Paris 4. Le Perchoir: Address: 14 Rue Crespin du Gast, 75011 Paris 5. Cafe Oz: Address: 34 Quai d'Austerlitz, 75013 Paris Video from the Tour Saint Jacques: https://youtu.be/_68_tvCZhP8 Support the Earful Tower on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower And to get that additional ten percent off from French Today, go via  www.frenchtoday.com/earful12  

Hello everyone! Today it's Ann Mah, author of the new bestseller The Lost Vintage.  We chat about her book, food in France, and Julia Child (plus much, more).  This episode was brought to you by Fat Tire Tours. Book the same tour on the Eiffel Tower that I did, here.  This show is also brought to you by the Patreon supporters, who can enter the draw to win one of the five copies of The Lost Vintage that Ann gave me.  The draw will be held at the end of August. More details on Patreon here.  

Hello everyone! It's time for your monthly dose of French chat with French Today, except this time it's with Camille's husband Olivier.  Olivier speaks four languages and talks about his own upbringing, and how he raised an bilingual daughter in the US and France.  Get the discount on French Today: www.frenchtoday.com/earful12 Support The Earful Tower on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower

Paris is a beautiful city, that much is for sure. But how on earth are you supposed to capture it? Adele, from the hit Facebook page Paris Adele, has done a great job of capturing the city through photos and stories and she is in the studio to talk about it. Find her Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/missparisadele/ Thanks to Fat Tire Tours for sponsoring this show, don't forget you get a 10 percent discount on their worldwide tours if you mention the word earful at the checkout. Support The Earful Tower on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower

Hello everyone! Today's guest is Anne Ditmeyer - the woman behind Pret-a-Voyager.  We're chatting about Paris in August Find out more about Anne and her work with these links that we mentioned in the show: What living in France has taught me about burnout: http://www.pret-a-voyager.com/2018/07/what-living-in-france-has-taught-me-about-burnout/   Closed signs in Paris for the holidays:    http://www.pret-a-voyager.com/2011/08/ferme-closed-august-in-paris/ http://www.pret-a-voyager.com/2011/08/bonnes-vacances/   Anne's new project: http://www.navigateparisonline.com    Her sites: http://www.pret-a-voyager.com http://www.navigateparis.com http://www.anneditmeyer.com Support the Earful Tower on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower And to get that additional ten percent off from French Today, go via www.frenchtoday.com/earful12

Hello everyone,  This week I went out to Versailles and was blown away by the hamlet of Marie Antoinette. Here's an episode with some of my thoughts.  To book the same tour I did, here's the link: https://www.fattiretours.com/paris/tours/vip-versailles-bike-tour Remember, 10 percent off if you mention the word earful at the checkout! Support The Earful Tower on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower

Hello everyone!   Today it's a walk down the beautiful Rue des Abbesses in the 18th district of Montmartre.  Co-host is Lovely Lina aka @parisianpodcards on Instagram.  Support the Earful Tower on Patreon here. Get the discount on French Today: www.frenchtoday.com/earful12

So you come to Paris and you realize that you're not in Kansas anymore. Or not in Virginia anymore, as the case is for today's guest. Yes, it's psychologist John Clarke, who is still in his first year in Paris and who has a razor sharp eye for those little culture shocks that still leave him scratching his head.  Check out John's podcast: Private Practice Workshop. Check out the Fat Tire Tours for that ten percent discount (more info here) And support The Earful Tower on Patreon here.

Hello everyone! Today's guest is YouTube superstar Jay Swanson.  We share some tips for what you should never do in Paris.  As promised here are the links mentioned in the episode: The guy who jumped over the Tour de France: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY76LUrYs6g Jay’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHwVc_PxdiCnfXhsLw2zplQ Jay’s video about the Louvre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNjuSMSy9MU Jay’s guide to Paris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nxKhx1PO_U Support the Earful Tower on Patreon here. Get the discount on French Today: www.frenchtoday.com/earful12

Hello everyone! This week it's Penelope Fletcher, who runs The Red Wheelbarrow Bookshop in Paris.  If you want to find the shop, it's at 9 Rue de Médicis, 75006. Here are all the books that Penelope mentioned, in order: Books for adults Stories from the Magic Canoe of Wa'xaid, by Cecil Paul.  A Moveable Feast, by Ernest Hemingway. Selected Letters, by Madame De Sevigne. The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas, by Gertrude Stein. The Flight Portfolio, by Julie Orringer. Almost French, by Sarah Turnbull. Circe, by Madeline Miller. Walking on the Ceiling, by Aysegül Savas. Demystifying the French, by Janet Hulstrand. Books for children Paris Chien, Adventures of an Expat Dog, by Jackie Clark. Marielle in Paris, by Maxine Schur. I'm sure you can find these and more at The Red Wheelbarrow. Check out the site here. Support the Earful Tower on Patreon here for more info on events like the coffee tasting mentioned in today's episode. And a grand merci to Fat Tire Tours, who are offering a ten percent discount on worldwide tours if you use the code word Earful at the checkout. Find out more here.     

Hello everyone! It's time for your monthly dose of French chat with Camille from French Today.  As always, use this link if you want that additional ten percent off the audiobooks. 

Hello everyone! Today's guest is French theatre actress Audrey Mikondo.  She talks about theatre in Paris, Shakespeare in English, and when French and expat worlds mix.  Find tickets to their performance of Twelfth Night here, performed at the Arena de Montmartre, where I filmed this live walk show on Facebook.  Support the Earful on Patreon here. And here's the Montmartre walking tour I did via Fat Tire Tours.

Hello everyone! Today's guest is podcaster Oliver Gee who runs The Earful Tower.  He shares his 12 tips for how to enjoy Paris "like a local", whatever that means.  Support the Earful on Patreon here. And to get that additional ten percent off from French Today, go via this link.

Hello everyone What do the Bastille, the Moulin Rouge, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Paris Zoo all have in common? Yes, that's right! They all have amazing elephant stories that you probably never heard about before.  In this jumbo episode of The Earful Tower you'll hear all about them.  Thanks to my cohost Lina, my sponsor Fat Tire Tours, and my Patreon supporters.  Here's the exact link to the Segway Tour I did recently. Ten percent off when using code word Earful. Here's a link to all the pictures mentioned in this episode.

Hello everyone! Today's episode is a chat with Australian expat Sam Davies who recently took the plunge and became a French citizen.  It's pretty fascinating to hear just how tricky the journey is for some people, including tough quizzes, endless paperwork, and surprising twists.  This recording is from the Jardin Villemin, a park in the 10th arrondissement by the Canal Saint-Martin. Hang around at the end of the episode for some info on things to do around the canal area.  Support the Earful on Patreon here. And to get that additional ten percent off from French Today, go via this link.

Hello everyone! Ever been to Versailles? I headed out to the chateau to explore the gardens on bike, to walk through the castle on a semi-private visit, and stayed around for the fireworks show.  Check it out! The episode was brought to you by Fat Tire Tours. Book the same trip I did right here, but be sure to add the code word earful at the checkout for a ten percent discount.f The music in the background is (rather fittingly) called Invitation to the Castle Ball by Doug Maxwell.

Hello! After a listener emailed in wanting more information about the iconic "bouquinistes" of Paris, I decided to go and find out more.  I stumbled upon Sydney Zekley, who hails from Los Angeles, but spends her days selling books along the Seine River. Here is our chat, plus a lot more about the bouquinistes of Paris.  Support the Earful on Patreon here. And to get that additional ten percent off from French Today, go via this link.

Hello everyone! Here comes Amanda, who runs Boneshaker Doughnuts, the first donut joint in Paris. We chatted about how Amanda studied pastry and ended up making donuts, about how she had to convince Parisians that donuts and pastry aren't so different after all, and about how a lot of us expats in Paris have complicated back stories.  Her shop: Boneshaker Doughnuts, 77 rue d'Aboukir 75002. Support The Earful Tower on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower Direct link to the video from our walk show (member only link). Get ten percent off Fat Tire Tours by using the code word Earful at the checkout. Here is the specific Fat Tire Tour that I did.  

Hello everyone! It's time for your monthly dose of French chat with Camille from French Today.  As always, use this link if you want that additional ten percent off the audiobooks.