The Earful Tower: Paris

There's a lot of talk right now about the iconic booksellers by the Seine, aka the bouquinistes. In recent months, the Paris Town Hall officials threatened to remove the stalls to make way for the Olympic Games, but President Macron overturned the decision this week. The book stalls are here to stay. I figured many Earful Tower listeners might want to know more about these mysterious bouquinistes, so let's revisit my chat with Sydney Zekley, who ran one of the stalls not too far from the Tour d'Argent restaurant. The music in this episode is an original tune from Pres Maxson, fittingly titled Sunset on the Seine. The original chat with Sydney was from July, 2019 (season 6, episode 9). This week's version has been updated, remastered, and edited accordingly. *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. Membership takes only a minute to set up. Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website Weekly newsletter

Chef David Lebovitz is back on the show to talk about the Aligre Market (le marché d'Aligre) in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. Follow David here for his newsletter on Substack. Music in this episode is from Pres Maxson. *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. Membership takes only a minute to set up. Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website Weekly newsletter

Author Samuel Lopez-Barrantes is on the show talking about being a writer in Paris. Perhaps it's not as romantic and lovely as it might sound. Or perhaps it is! Sam has just published his new book, The Requisitions, which you can find here. Follow Sam on Substack here for his page "If Not, Paris" which offers "fiction, essays & music from Paris". Music in this episode is from Pres Maxson. *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. Membership takes only a minute to set up. Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website Weekly newsletter

This week, Australian Sam Davies is on the show talking about bars in Paris. He has grown an online following by asking bartenders in Paris (and around the world) to recommend other bars. He talks about the Paris bar scene and how it is evolving, and also lists ten bars worth visiting. In the list is everything from places to get fancy to places to bring your mates. There's something for everyone here. Click here to read the full list, with all the addresses. As for Sam Davies, find his Instagram Great Place To here. Music in this episode is from Pres Maxson. *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. Membership takes only a minute to set up. Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website Weekly newsletter

I love the French language. I feel like I could make an episode like this every year. The ten words and words like I like, that make me smile, or that have some kind of a fun story to them. You can hear me describing them and pronouncing them in greater detail in this week's podcast episode, or click here to read the blog and see the spelling. Music in this episode is from Pres Maxson. *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. Membership takes only a minute to set up. Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website Weekly newsletter

This week I recap my recent three-hour checkup at the Parisian doctors. Whether you've been to the doctor in France a million times or never before, I'm sure you'll learn something from my experiences and observations :) *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. Membership takes only a minute to set up. Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website Weekly newsletter

IT'S BACK AGAIN! Every year we make a bucket list of things we want to try for the first time in Paris. In this episode, you'll hear Oliver and Lina sharing their top five things they want to do this year in Paris - and we also share the lists of everyone on the Earful Tower team. Why not write your own list and join us? The full list will be on our official website very soon: www.theearfultower.com

The season is over, the year is over. It's time for a little reflection. In this episode I answer 15 audience questions about our epic ABCson. All the questions come from the Patreon members. Join them here. https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson, find his Substack here. Click here for our walking tours of Paris.

Z is for Zinc. In this season finale episode, we tackle the topic of zinc, which is used to make 75 percent of the Paris rooftops. I chat with Constance Allard, who runs the zinc workshop Les toits Parisiens. I also climbed onto a zinc roofing construction site in the 1st arrondissement, and chatted with roofer Frederic Cordier from the roofing company La Louisane. You can see some amazing pictures from our rooftop escapades here on the official website. 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, find his Substack here. Click here for our walking tours of Paris.

Y is for Yesteryear. In this episode, I chat with two long-time Paris residents about their first impressions of the city. First, you'll hear from American music journalist Valli about life in Paris in the early 1980s. (Valli was first on the Earful Tower in 2019: "Famous in France: Meet American singer Valli") Then it's Englishman Jim Bane who first came to Paris in 1963. (Jim was first on the Earful Tower in 2017: "Paris expat for 50 years".) 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, find his Substack here. Click here for our walking tours of Paris.

X is for Xmas, obviously. In this episode, we share what happened on our eXciting and eXhausting and eXhilarating Christmas walk around the Pantheon. This is, more specifically, a recap of our 2023 Christmas party, when I took 35 people on an evening stroll, while bumping into five famous characters from the past 1500 years of French history. For the full experience, listen to the interactive version of the show as a Patreon member. You can hear the audio from the big night and even answer the questions. Find it 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, find his Substack here. Click here for our walking tours of Paris.

W is for Wall. In this episode, I take you for an exciting and historic walk through the Left Bank of Paris to discover hidden vestiges of the Philippe Auguste Wall. This episode marks the end of my wall trilogy. The first part of the trilogy covered the right bank of Paris, the second part was the 5th arrondissement. Today, we're focused on the sixth arrondissement and I'll take you into libraries, restaurants, hotels, offices, and car parks in search of this elusive 800-year-old wall. You'll hear the voice of Florian-Élie Vaz from the Officine Universelle Buly (the perfume place featuring the tower). Find their perfume emporium online 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, find his Substack here. Click here for our walking tours of Paris.

V is for Vegan. In this episode, we talk to Amanda Bankert, the owner of Boneshaker Donuts, who has just released a book called Voilà Vegan (double V!). In the book, she reveals that this famed donut shop has been secretly vegan for years!! As a vegan herself, Amanda shares her insights into the city's vegan scene and how it has developed over the years. Mentioned in this episode: Voila Vegan (remember to leave reviews on Amazon!) Boneshaker Donuts & Coffee 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, find his Substack here. Click here for our walking tours of Paris.

U is for Underground. In this episode, we take you below Paris: On the Metro, through the sewers, and into the (illegal) catacombs. Mentioned in this episode: Luke's English podcast Amber's Paname Podcast The Comte de Saint Germain who does audio walks of Paris 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, find his Substack here. Click here for our walking tours of Paris.

T is for Tour d'Argent. In this episode, we take you inside the famed Tour d'Argent restaurant on the Left Bank of Paris, and you'll hear from me and my wife Lina Nordin Gee as we dine. We also discuss our thoughts on the renovation job from 2022/2023, which has made for one of the most stunning dining experiences in France. And as for the food: Wow. Mentioned in this episode: The Tour d'Argent restaurant. Book a table here. Tour d'Argent address: 15 Quai de la Tournelle, 75005 Paris 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, find his Substack here. Click here for our walking tours of Paris.

S is for Sainte-Chapelle. In this episode, I'll take you inside this ancient royal chapel with its incredible stained glass windows. You'll hear from tour guide and Paris expert Amber Minogue, who gives us some insight into the 13th century chapel. You'll also hear my own thoughts about visiting the Sainte-Chapelle on a VIP tour when it was completely empty. Those tickets are unavailable for the foreseeable future, but you can book their Sainte-Chapelle skip-the-line tour on this link.) Mentioned in this episode: Skip-the-line Sainte-Chapelle & Marie Antoinette's Prison Medieval Tour. Book here. Sainte-Chapelle address: 10 Bd du Palais, 75001 Paris. Amber Minogue's podcast: Paname Podcast 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, find his Substack here. Click here for our walking tours of Paris.

R is for Richelieu. In this episode, we'll take you inside the newly renovated Richelieu Library, and then its incredible upstairs museum. This episode is co-hosted by Lina Nordin Gee. Featured in the episode: Find the library and museum here. Address: 5 Rue Vivienne, 75002 Pariss The app we mentioned is called BNF Richelieu The museum room I loved was the La Galerie Mazarin 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, find his Substack here. Click here for our walking tours of Paris.

Q is for Queer. In this episode, I'll give you an insight into Gay Paris. And by gay I mean LGBTQIA+. Where is the gay quarter... or perhaps a better question.... what's happened to the gay quarter now that gentrifcation has hit the Marais? Also: What's a gay bookshop? What do they sell and to whom? Featured in this episode: Bryan Pirolli from The Gay Locals, Boris from Le Ju' cafe, and Nicolas Wanstok from Les Mots à la Bouche bookshop. Find more from The Gay Locals here. Find the bookshop Les Mots à la Bouche here: Address - 37 Rue Saint-Ambroise, 75011 Paris Find the bar with the rainbow umbrellas, Le Ju' cafe, here: 16 Rue des Archives, 75004 Paris 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, find his Substack here. Click here for our walking tours of Paris.

P is for Provence. In this episode, you'll hear some thoughts on the lovely southern French region, with the help of some great guests. First, you'll hear from Suzannah and Hugh Cameron from the antique shop Chez Pluie Provence, sharing some practical travel advice. Then it's my own mother, her first time on the pod, sharing her Provence ponderings. Then it's Lina aka Parisian Postcards discussing her thoughts on her week in Provence. Five towns/villages mentioned in this podcast episode: Avignon Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Oppède Le Vieux Menerbes Saint-Rémy-de-Provence 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, find his Substack here. Click here for our walking tours of Paris.

O is for the Olympic Games. In this episode, you'll hear my first look ahead to the 2024 summer Olympics. Given it is still so far away, this is more of a light intro to the topic, with the help of some great guests. First, you'll hear from the American Ambassador to France, Denise Campbell Bauer, talking about Americans and their connection to Paris, then sharing some practical travel advice. Then it's Coutume cafe owner Tom Clark, an Australian in Paris, who gives his thoughts on the Games from a business and local perspective. 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, find his Substack here. Click here for our walking tours of Paris.

N is for the Notre Dame. In this episode, you'll hear about where we're at with the restoration of the Notre Dame cathedral. Short answer: It will reopen December 2024. Long answer: I chat to one of the carpenters involved in the restoration project, I visit the new Virtual Reality exhibition (which is exceptional), and I take a look in the crypt. 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, find his Substack with specific show notes to this episode here. Click here for our walking tours of Paris.

M is for the Marais. In this episode, you'll hear my thoughts on how I'd spend a perfect last day in the Marais district of Paris (in other words, the third and fourth arrondissements). You'll also hear from Paul Barron, co-owner of Le Peloton Cafe and Bike About Tours, and then from tour guide Amber Minogue! Mentioned in this episode: Musée Carnavalet Musée de la chasse et de la Nature Musée des archives Hotel de Sully Place des Vosges Miznon restaurant A whole lot more 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 M is for Maxson. Click here for our walking tours of Paris.

A bit of reflection as we reach the halfway point of this AB-Season. As I said in the episode, a big thanks to musician Pres Maxson, photographer Augusta Sagnelli, editor Eddie Gee, and occasional co-host Lina Nordin-Gee.

L is for Lyon. In this episode, you'll hear about my experiences after spending 48 hours in Lyon with Lovely Lina. There's also some local insights from Caroline Connor, who does wine tastings in Lyon, and runs the website and social media accounts by the name of Wine Dine Caroline. You can find more from her 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. Click here for our walking tours of Paris.

K is for Kylie the Crocodile in Paris. In this episode, you'll hear a brand new twist in the story of Kylie the Crocodile. This episode was taken from a live show at Spilling the Beans. To buy a copy of our children's book, Kylie the Crocodile in Paris, click 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. Click here for our walking tours of Paris.

J is for Jewish Paris. In this episode, I take you walking through the Jewish quarter of Paris to try to understand what's going on there. Edith de Belleville, a licensed tour guide, author, and expert on Jewish history, writes me an itinerary of what to find, including: The Shoah Memorial The Museum of Jewish Art and History The As du Fallafel restaurant You can find more from Edith here. During my cultural an culinary explorations, I bump into Jewish history guide Karen Reb Rudel who explains more about Jews in Paris. Find her tours on Sightseeker's Delight. Then I track down the head honcho at L'As du Fallafel, Yomi Peretz, to understand how his restaurant got so popular. 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. Click here for our walking tours of Paris.

I is for Ile Saint-Louis - an island in the Seine. As far as I'm concerned, it features the most beautiful walk in Paris. In this episode, I take you walking along the best bits of the island and share my favourite haunts. I also share my ideal route so you can do the same. Do you like this podcast? Become a Patreon member of The Earful Tower here to support this show and get extras, including a video walk of this very route. The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson. Click here for our walking tours of Paris.

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. Click here for our walking tours of 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. Click here for our walking tours of 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. Click here for our walking tours of Paris.

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. Click here for our walking tours of Paris.

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. Click here for our walking tours of Paris.

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. Click here for our walking tours of Paris.

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. Click here for our walking tours of Paris.

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. Click here for our walking tours of Paris.

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

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. Happy travelling! (Find more here: www.theearfultower.com/riviera) *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. Membership takes only a minute to set up. Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website Weekly newsletter Instagram Facebook TikTok Find our books Book a walking tour Patreon membership

After month in the French Riviera, here is the Earful Tower's tips for places we recommend in the area, from big famous towns to tiny and lovely villages. Mentioned in this episode: Antibes, Juan-Les-Pins, Nice, La Turbie, Monaco, Biot, Cannes, Villa Kerylos, Villefranche-sur-Mer, and Eze. 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)

Author John Baxter is back - this time discussing literature from the French Riviera. We tackle a lot, with a bigger focus on F Scott Fitzgerald and Marina Picasso (and her tell-all book). Book a walking tour with John and find his books here. Support The Earful Tower on Patreon and get the second half of this conversation. Find more from this French Riviera miniseries here. Things we mentioned (to help you with spelling and searching...) First ten mins John tasted bouillabaisse in Sète John's friend was in the town of Cabris The Villa Noailles in Hyères for the work of architect Robert Mallet-Stevens French Riviera and its Artists: Book by John Baxter Menton as the notorious place to die (tales of Yates, Beardsley, de Maupassant) 10mins to 20mins Cole Porter and his wife, their friends Gerald and Sara Murphy Hotel du Cap and the Fitzgeralds Le Train Bleu with gamblers and prostitutes (now a restaurant, saved by Georges André Malraux) Le Balzar restaurant in Paris Cafe de Flore, Le Coupole, Les Deux Magots restaurants in Paris Hotel Belles Rives where F Scott Fitzgerald stayed (in Juan-les-Pins, Antibes) - and he also stayed in the nearby town of Saint-Raphaël Tender is the Night: Dedicated "To Gerald and Sara—Many Fêtes" 20 mins onwards Sophia Antipolis where Super-Cannes is set (a book by J. G. Ballard) Zelda Fitzgerald's book: Save Me the Waltz Marina Picasso and and her tell-all book "Picasso, My Grandfather" La California - Picasso's summer shack/chateau/palace (featuring Matisse and Balthus too) Picasso's Portait of Olga in an Armchair Colombe D'Or in Saint Paul de Vence Carlton Hotel in Cannes Hotel Belles Rives

We've spent a month in the French Riviera. Here is The Earful Tower's introduction to the area via five golden rules for your own visit. Mentioned in this episode: Bigger towns: Cannes, Antibes, Nice Much smaller spots: Villa Kerylos, Biot, La Turbie Book list to come, but Lina talked about Bonjour Tristesse by Francoise Sagan. Music by Pres Maxson. Become a member of The Earful Tower here: www.patreon.com/theearfultower More in the weeks to come, happy travelling!

Here's a poem I wrote to say goodbye to my little red scooter. Inspired by the great Australian bush poet Banjo Paterson. Farewell, Little Red, thanks for all the memories.

Welcome to the Earful Tower, the podcast that explores the hidden gems and secret spots of Paris. In this episode, the season finale, the whole team is on a private boat on the Seine River sharing our favourite secrets. The boat: Corto from Le Bateau Francais. Secrets from Earful Tour guide Charlotte Pleasants, Louvre guide Amber Minogue, Artist Lina Nordin Gee, Photographer Augusta Sagnelli, host Oliver Gee, and captain Clement. And a big thank you to all our Patreon supporters for making this podcast possible. Your contributions help us continue to bring you the best stories and insights about Paris. If you'd like to support the Earful Tower and get access to exclusive content, visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/theearfultower.

A quick episode today where Lina and I reveal our new Paris neighbourhood and our first thoughts. Get all the extras on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower And book an Earful Tower walking tour here: https://theearfultower.com/tours

Welcome to the Earful Tower, the podcast that explores the hidden gems and secret spots of Paris. In this episode, we're taking a stroll through the bustling marché Beauvau in the 12th arrondissement with our special guest, Joseph Loughney, owner of the Early Bird Cafe. As we walk through the market, Joseph shares his passion for coffee and talks us through how he ended up in Paris as he introduces us to some of his favorite vendors. We also discuss the 12th arrondissment and how it compares to the rest of Paris. If you're a foodie or just love discovering new markets and culinary delights, this episode is not to be missed. Be sure to check out the Early Bird Cafe website at https://earlybirdcoffee.fr/ to learn more about their delicious menu and location. And a big thank you to all our Patreon supporters for making this podcast possible. Your contributions help us continue to bring you the best stories and insights about Paris. If you'd like to support the Earful Tower and get access to exclusive content, visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/theearfultower.

Join Oliver Gee on The Earful Tower as he explores the world of gin with special guest Quentin de Montgolfier, the founder of Distillerie du Gin. In this episode, you'll learn about the history of gin in France, the process of making gin, and how Quentin's passion for the spirit led him to open his own distillery in Paris in the Viaduc des Arts. This new distillery is one of the many hidden gems along the Viaduc des Arts, which is a former railway viaduct turned artisanal hub. Here comes a lively and informative conversation about Parisian culture, craftsmanship, and spirits. Links: Distillerie du Gin: https://distillerieduviaduc.fr/ Viaduc des Arts: https://viaducdesarts.com/ Support The Earful Tower on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower Make sure to subscribe to The Earful Tower on your favorite podcast app and leave a review! Keywords: The Earful Tower, Paris, gin, Distillerie du Gin, Quentin de Montgolfier, Viaduc des Arts, artisanal hub, Parisian culture, craftsmanship, spirits, podcast, Patreon.

Welcome to the latest episode of The Earful Tower podcast. In this episode, we're joined by Marielle Bourat from the artisanal chocolate shop Atelier C, located on Avenue Dausmenil in Paris. Marielle shares her passion for chocolate-making, which has formed over three generations, and she shares the story of Atelier C and its location in the charming Viaduc des Arts. From the sourcing of the finest ingredients to the creation of unique and delicious flavors, Marielle gives us an inside look at the world of artisanal chocolate. Listeners can find Atelier C at 123 Avenue Dausmenil, 75012 Paris. Be sure to stop by and try some of their amazing chocolate creations and to learn how to make it "From bean to bar". As always, if you enjoy this episode, please consider supporting The Earful Tower on Patreon. Your support helps us continue to bring you more great episodes and guests. Click the link below to become a patron today! Link to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower Thank you for listening, and enjoy the episode.

We revisit a chat with writer John Baxter about Paris and its compendium of history. We especially dig into the Left Bank and its classic restaurants, which are listed below. Le Select Address: 99 Bd du Montparnasse, 75006 Paris Lapérouse Address: 51 Quai des Grands Augustins, 75006 Paris Tour d'Argent Address: 19 Quai de la Tournelle, 75005 Paris Charivari Address: 143 Bd Raspail, 75006 Paris Le Balzar ​​Address: 49 Rue des Écoles, 75005 Paris La Méditerranée Address: 2 Pl. de l'Odéon, 75006 Paris This episode was originally released for Patreon members, and each question was sent in from members. As such, we talk about a lot more than just restaurants, and John also mentions La Philharmonie de Paris (Address: 221 avenue Jean Jaurès - 75019 Paris), the poet Hart Crane, French actress and courtesan Liane de Pougy, and actress Kitty Carlisle Hart. Find John's books and his literary tours here. Support The Earful Tower podcast on Patreon here, where I'll release more members-only episodes in the future. SOCIAL MEDIA: Check out The Earful Tower on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. More from the Earful Tower on the homepage here, and thanks to Pres Maxson for the music throughout.

I just found some French antiques in the trash can. A listener tipped me off, I went and grabbed them, then had them appraised. There are lots of twists and turns in this story, enjoy! Remember: upcoming live video stream for Patreon members in the near future. You can get your invite soon by checking your Patreon account, or, by signing up today here. SOCIAL MEDIA: Check out The Earful Tower on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. More from the Earful Tower on the homepage here, and don't forget to support the show on Patreon here. Thanks to Pres Maxson for the music throughout.

In this podcast episode, you'll hear me and Lina walking along a stunning Parisian street called rue Cler. But it's a bittersweet walk, as it's the last time we will take the walk as residents If you don't know the street, it's a market street in the seventh arrondissement. We walked from the intersection of rue de Grenelle at the Bleu Olive Cafe all the way to the end of the street on the south side (so north to south). We talk about things we see (in real time), our favourite and least favourite cafes, restaurants, shops, and so on. We will also do a live video stream for Patreon members in teh near future. You can get your invite soon by checking your Patreon account, or, by signing up today here. If you want to see more from this walk, we have beautiful professional photos on the way, please check out The Earful Tower on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. More from the Earful Tower on the homepage here, and don't forget to support the show on Patreon here. Thanks to Pres Maxson for the music throughout.

In this podcast episode, you'll hear me and Veronique Savoye walking along a stunning Parisian street called rue Montorgueil. It's a market street in the first and second arrondissement. We walked from the corner of rue Tiquetonne all the way to the Sentier Metro station (so south to north). We talk about things we see (in real time), how this market street has been changing, and also about Paris, France, the city of Tours, Emily in Paris, and McDonald's and its influence on France. We also talk about Vero and her work, which you can find by searching France With Vero anywhere, more specifically: on Facebook and Instagram and YouTube and Patreon. Before we recorded the podcast, we did a live video stream for Patreon members. You can watch the replay by checking your Patreon account and clicking on the top post, or, by signing up today here. If you want to see more from this walk, we have beautiful professional photos on the way, please check out The Earful Tower on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. More from the Earful Tower on the homepage here, and don't forget to support the show on Patreon here. Thanks to Pres Maxson for the music at the end!!