The Earful Tower: 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!!

Meet Chloe Jantzen, a French antique dealer specialing in canes (as in, walking sticks). You can find her shop at 18 rue de Beaune in the 7th arrondissement. You can find her website here, and follow her on Instagram here. If you want to see more of these canes, check out our Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube channel this week. More from the Earful Tower on the homepage here, and support the show on Patreon here.

Meet Sarah Donnelly, an American stand up comedienne in Paris. She joins the show to discuss the comedy of living in Paris, her popular new show, and her infatuation with France's handsome president. You can find her tickets for "The Only American in Paris" here, and follow Sarah on Instagram here or search @sarahdcomedy on social media. Her official website is here. Her upcoming shows are at the Théâtre Bo Saint Martin on March 9th and March 30th at 21h30. More from the Earful Tower on the homepage here, and support the show on Patreon here.

Susannah and Hugh Cameron are two Australian antique curators based in the sunny fields of Provence. Their initial interest of street brocantes and finding the perfect French decor for their home soon turned into a passionate search for the most exquisite French antiques and the creation of their online boutique, Chez Pluie. You can discover their entire French antique collection on their website and keep up to date with them on their Instagram @chezpluie. More from the Earful Tower on the homepage here, and support the show on Patreon here.

So you're coming to Paris for the third time? How exciting! But what should you do? After we tackled the FIRST and SECOND trips in recent weeks, it's time to get a little more off the beaten path - and in this episode Earful teammate Charlotte Pleasants is on the show too. Good luck with the trip and keep an eye on the website where we'll be blogging about tips for your third, fourth, and fifth trips too… Here's the website, theearfultower.com. And join the members on Patreon here. Paris trip checklists: Your FIRST trip Your SECOND trip Your THIRD trip @charlotte__pleasants @cygnet.theatre www.cygnettheatreparis.com @tapistheatre

So you're coming to Paris for the second time? How exciting! But what should you do? After we tackled the FIRST trip last week, it's time to get a little off the beaten path - and in this episode Earful teammate Paris Kay is on the show too. Good luck with the trip and keep an eye on the website where we'll be blogging about tips for your third, fourth, and fifth trips too… Here's the website, theearfultower.com. And join the members on Patreon here. Paris trip checklists: Your FIRST trip Your SECOND trip Your THIRD trip

So you're coming to Paris for the first time? How exciting! But what should you do? Despite doing six years of this Paris podcast, I've never focused on a tourist's first Paris trip - so here are my tips, including a checklist of monuments and a smattering of cultural suggestions. Good luck with the trip and keep an eye on my website where I'll be blogging about tips for your first, second, and third trips too… Here's my website, theearfultower.com. And join the members on Patreon here. Paris trip checklists: Your FIRST trip Your SECOND trip Your THIRD trip

IT'S BACK AGAIN! Today's guest is the reigning champ of The Earful Tower Bucket List, Oliver Gee. That's right, me! I'm joined by the Stockholm Sting aka my wife Lina, who also has her finger firmly on the pulse of things to do in Paris. We share our top five things that we want to do this year in Paris - and we also share the lists of some prominent Parisians including Australian Ambassador Gillian Bird, France expert Véronique Savoye, the eternal Comte de Saint Germain, baker Molly Wilkinson, and blogger Shannon Pratuch. Why not write your own list and join us? The full list will be on the website very soon: www.theearfultower.com Become a Patreon supporter here.

Oliver breaks down the top blogs posts and podcasts episodes of 2022. All this information with helpful links is on this post here. Become a Patreon supporter here.

Oliver and Lina take a stroll through the Tuileries Christmas Market. They also took a microphone. Here's what they found - from German food to mulled wine, ghost rides to disgruntled employees. Ho ho ho, here we go! Become a member on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/theearfultower All music by Pres Maxson, including his newest song: Noel a Paris.

Australian author Jayne Tuttle almost died after an elevator accident in Paris. She retells the harrowing story and explains how her excellent memoir series helped her with the recovery process. Her books: Paris Or Die and My Sweet Guillotine. http://www.jaynetuttle.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jaynetuttle/?hl=en If you enjoy the Earful Tower, become the newest Patreon supporter today: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower

Is French difficult to learn? I asked polyglot and YouTube superstar Nathaniel Drew. Find more from him here: https://www.nathanieldrew.com/ @nathanieldrew_ Become a member of The Earful Tower here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower

Meet Alex Freiman, a Parisian jazz musician. In this episode, we discus the vibrant jazz scene in Paris and how Alex is bringing live jazz to Paris (most recently via the Blitz Society - a chess/jazz club). We also talked about how jazz music can lead to life as an outcast, the trouble with how La La Land depicted the Paris jazz scene, and the day the Notre Dame burned down. We recorded this podcast in the Square René Viviani park beside the Shakespeare and Company bookshop, where Alex works as a bookseller. You'll hear people in the background, the occasional church bell, siren, and the crunch of Parisian gravel under people's feet as they walk past. Click below to get Alex's album, Play It Gentle, from Apple Music. https://music.apple.com/us/album/play-it-gentle/1268554715 If you're a Patreon supporter, check out this episode's transcription in The Earful Gazette, out now! www.patreon.com/theeearfultower

This week we shared a picture on social media of a cheese massacre at a Parisian dinner party. The culprit? A newly arrived American in France. The victim? An innocent 18-month-old Comté slice. After the picture went viral in the Earful community, we took a much deeper look at what happened. Here comes an interview with some mortified cheesemongers, some first-class acting from Earful VIPs, and the full story from the knife-wielding Texan. I'm sure I don't really need to say it, but a lot of this episode is tongue-in-cheek, so don't take anything too seriously. Though the info about how to actually cut Comté is legitimate. If you're a Patreon supporter, check out our very first transcription in The Earful Gazette, out now! www.patreon.com/theeearfultower

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.