The Earful Tower: Paris

The vast majority of restaurants in Paris are still closed due to the lockdown. Those that have opened their doors are only offering takeaway. So what does an acclaimed restaurant critic like Alec Lobrano do instead? I chatted with the American writer about all things food, his life under lockdown, and how every Paris restaurant is like a theatre. We also talk about the future of the Paris restaurant industry, what happens when someone spots him buying frozen pizza, and where he'd go for his last meal in Paris. Spoiler alert: He chose Le bon Georges which you can find at 45 Rue Saint-Georges, 75009 Paris. Find out more about Alec on his website here: https://www.alexanderlobrano.com/

The lockdown is lifted. We can go out without permission, without a reason, and for as long as we wish. I chatted with Ariel Weil, the mayor of the Marais, about what will happen now. About how the city will change. About what a mayor does in lockdown. And much more. Thanks for listening - and thanks for helping me reach a million downloads! Merci! Become a member here: www.patreon.com/theearfultower

Today it's an excerpt from the audio experience for my new memoir, Paris On Air. It's Eddie Gee, my little brother, reading his lines with me as we retell the story of our first trip to Paris. If you enjoy it, please buy the full audio experience for just €20. The first five chapters are ready to go. Want each segment as it's recorded? Join Patreon for $10 a month and become a member for more like this every day!! Here are the links: Audio experience: https://theearfultower.com/memoir/ Become a member: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower

Guy Griffin from Cafe Oberkampf and Cafe Mericourt joins the show to talk about the restaurant industry in Paris and how it'll cope during the lockdown... and then what'll come next. He discusses his rethinking of the hospitality industry, the government's "chômage partiel" for staff members (part-time unemployment), and his plans to reopen. And he says the days of sitting in a Paris cafe all day with one coffee and a cake may be over... For the facts: The government has given May 11th as the end of lockdown, but that doesn't apply for cafes and restaurants, many of which have already been reworking their strategies for home delivery and click and collect options. Oh yes, and a tromp-l'oeil is an art technique that uses realistic imagery to create an optical illusion. As Guy said, a coffee on him if you can be the first to guess which character he played in my audiobook, which you can listen to every day on Patreon here. We're halfway through! www.patreon.com/theearfultower My site: www.theearfultower.com Find the cafes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cafeoberkampf/ https://www.instagram.com/cafemericourt

Paris has been closed down for about six weeks now and everyone's life has changed. Last week I checked in on friends of the show to hear about how the city looks different. This week I'm talking with three Paris influential online personalities to hear how the Paris lockdown has affected their respective businesses. Here are the links to the guests, how you can find them online, and where you can hear them in this slightly longer episode. (From 2.40) Carin Olsson from Paris In Four Months, talking about how being an Instagram influencer and photographer means work has totally dried up for the foreseeable future. Her Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/parisinfourmonths/ (From 18.20) Lindsey Tramuta from Lost In Cheeseland talking about how her new book "The New Parisienne" has had a delayed publication. Her Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/lostncheeseland/ (From 35.50) Sophie Nadeau talking about how her popular travel blog Solo Sophie has seen the statistics nosedive. Her Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/sophieannenadeau/ ------ That's it! I've got pictures from all the guests, I'm adding them to The Earful Tower site now. Become an Earful Tower member on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/theearfultower More episodes every Monday, as always

Paris has been closed down for over a month now. Me, I'm confined to a radius of 1km in peaceful Montmartre... but was wondering what the rest of the city looks like. This episode features chats with five friends of the show, sharing their lockdown observations from their respective corners of Paris. Here are the links to the guests and what they mentioned, in order of appearance. (From 3.55) Veronique from French Girl in Seattle (who's on Patreon too), talking about Vincennes and the "petite couronne" in the suburbs) (From 17.58) Jay Swanson from YouTube (who's also on Patreon), talking about Trocadero and the Arc de Triomphe. (From 24.10) Adrian Leeds from House Hunters International (visit her site here), talking about the Marais. (From 35.05) Author John Baxter (find his site here), talking about the Left Bank and the Jardin du Luxembourg. (From 43.50) Boris Petrovic from Paris in Person (find his app Notre Dame Fiat Lux anywhere you find apps - link to Apple here), talking about the 7th, the Eiffel Tower, and the Seine. ------ That's it! I've got pictures from all the guests, I'm adding them to The Earful Tower site now. Become an Earful Tower member on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/theearfultower More episodes every Monday, as always

Lina Nordin Gee aka @parisianpostcards on Instagram has been painting a watercolour every day about Paris, France, and famous French faces. She's the guest on today's podcast, sharing the stories behind her paintings, what it's like to have your real job put on hold, and what it's like to host a Paris-themed quiz night every weekend. Links: Lina's paintings on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/parisianpostcards/ Lina's prints to buy here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/parisianpostcards Lina's shoes and handbags here: https://www.deuxiemestudios.com/ Support The Earful Tower on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower Get my memoir here: https://theearfultower.com/memoir/ Subscribe on YouTube for pub quizzes here: https://www.youtube.com/theearfultower

When the lockdown hit Paris, all non essential work was forbidden. So a local film crew didn't have time to remove a huge set on rue Androuet in Montmarte. I've been visiting the street since they started building, here's the strange and slightly eerie story, with the help of an American whose home was taken over by the film, and one of the actors. There are 100+ pictures on my site: https://theearfultower.com/ Support my work on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower Buy my memoir here: https://theearfultower.com/memoir

Unbelievable. After a strange dream, I found myself with a direct phone number for Ernest Hemingway in 1925. I called the number... here's what happened. Afterwards, I spoke with Sam Lopez-Barrantes who gives Hemingway tours. Here he is on Twitter if you wanna book one of his tours when things get back to normal. Support The Earful on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower

It has been two weeks and we're keeping busy to keep sane. Pub quizzes, puzzles, and daily sketches - here's how we're keeping busy while staying home. Also... The books arrived! Get yours here: https://theearfultower.com/memoir/

Italy is about a week ahead of France when it comes to the coronavirus. Italy is the worst affected country in the world with 7,500 deaths as of March 25th. I chatted with an Australian freelance journalist, Josephine McKenna, who has been living in Italy for 12 years, for her take on the scene. While this is a podcast about Paris, I thought it would be informative and interesting to learn what we in France (and indeed what you around the world) might be in for. Jo shared her tips for quarantine, a glimpse into life in Italian lockdown, and a few insights into regular life in Rome (which I admit I don't know much about). Why not send some kind words to Jo on Instagram? Her account is: https://www.instagram.com/josephine.mckenna/ Support The Earful Tower on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/theearfultower

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

Day four of the lockdown. Police have given out 18,000 fines to people caught outside without their note. Me and my wife Lina are in our 30 sqm apartment in Montmartre (322sq feet) watching life from the balcony. We talk about the guilt in going out for exercise, the Rear Window life, and visits to the bakery. Find Lina's stuff on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/parisianpostcards/ Buy her prints here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/parisianpostcards Buy my memoir here: https://theearfultower.com/memoir/ Please support me on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower

Paul from Le Peloton cafe already had a lot on his plate. He co-runs a cafe in the Marais and a popular bike tour company (Bike About Tours)... not to mention he's a father of three! So as you can imagine, it was a kick in the shins to learn that he had 100 percent cancellations for the bike tours, then had to close down the cafe. He's today's guest on The Earful, sharing his story via telephone. As we mention in the episode, Paul was one of the very first guests on this show about three years ago, talking about the best streets to cycle down in Paris. Find Bike About Tours on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/bikeabouttours/ Find Le Peloton Cafe here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lepelotoncafe/ Why not show them some love! Meanwhile, find my memoir here: www.theearfultower.com/memoir And support this podcast on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/theearfultower

Paris is on lockdown. We've been told to stay home, only to leave for a very good reason (and with a note to prove it to police). My journalistic instincts have kicked in, so it's time to take a break from the regular show and focus on Paris during this historic time. Expect more regular episodes shining a light (and hopefully some positivity) on this unusual time. Expect interviews with people affected across Paris (by phone of course, the studio is closed). And if you want me to keep going, please become a member on Patreon. www.patreon.com/theearfultower My book: www.theearfultower.com/memoir

It's chef and blogging superstar David Lebovitz talking about his new book, Drinking French. We also talk about the 11th arrondissement, His book is available now and it's called Drinking French: The Iconic Cocktails, Apéritifs, and Café Traditions of France, with 160 Recipes. Find out more on www.davidlebovitz.com After David it's tour guide Bertrand from My Private Paris talking about the courtyards of the eleventh district, how to walk into them, and what you might find. My Private Paris is the boutique tour agency sponsoring this podcast season. Find out more about My Private Paris here (and tell them I sent you!) If you want to find more about The Earful Tower, here's the website, here's the Patreon link, and here's my Instagram. Get a copy of my new book here.

What's the latest with the Coronavirus in France and Paris? Should you cancel your trip? How is daily life affected? I asked these questions to Ben McPartland, the editor of The Local, Europe's News in English. The Local Europe, especially The Local France, has loads of practical information and advice about what's going on with the Coronavirus. Keep an eye on them for further updates. www.thelocal.fr www.thelocal.it

A chat with Nico, the owner of Holybelly, which is the hippest and most happening cafe restaurant in Paris. Maybe even France. We talk about the secret to success, how Holybelly has gone beyond the hype and turned into an institution, and the time basketball superstar LeBron James came for breakfast. We also talk about what to order if you find yourself in a terrible Paris restaurant, a few tips for the 10th district, and how exactly to order a steak in French. Find Holybelly at: 5 AND 19 Rue Lucien Sampaix, 75010 Paris Nico's new podcast: That Restaurant Thing After our chat, it's tour guide Bertrand from My Private Paris talking about the fascinating history of the tenth district. My Private Paris is the boutique tour agency sponsoring this podcast season. Find out more about My Private Paris here (and tell them I sent you!) If you want to find more about The Earful Tower, here's the website, here's the Patreon link, and here's my Instagram. Get a copy of my new book here.

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

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

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

Hello everyone! It's a bonus episode today, co-starring my little brother Eddie. We're talking about your impressions from your first trip to Paris. Me and Eddie went through a wild ordeal ourselves about 13 years ago, and we share that story too. But we mostly focus on the best stories from you listeners. We sifted through hundreds of responses and share the top ones. During Eddie's visit to Paris, we also took the chance to record some scenes for the audio experience of my new memoir, Paris On Air. Find out more about it, and pre-order a copy of it here: https://theearfultower.com/audio Support The Earful Tower on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower Meanwhile, if you're not following on Facebook or Instagram you're missing out on getting your stories shared!

Hello everyone! It's season seven of The Earful Tower, and I'm exploring each of the 20 arrondissements in order. Seeming we're in the sixth week of the year, it's over to the sixth arrondissement. Today's chat is with Laurel and Kaysa from Treize au jardin, a bakery and cafe (and much more) on rue de Medicis, right by the Luxembourg gardens. We talk about surviving the Paris strikes, how to make a cafe a home for all, and good spots to find on the Left Bank. After the chat, it's tour guide Marie from My Private Paris talking about a fascinating historical street in the sixth you simply must find. My Private Paris is the boutique tour agency sponsoring this podcast season. Find out more about My Private Paris here (and tell them I sent you!) Support The Earful Tower on Patreon here. Get a copy of my new book here.

Today it's tour guide Marie from My Private Paris. She claims to know every cobblestone in the fifth, and shares her best tips. We talk about ancient walls, churches to find, the Sorbonne, and some amazing viewpoints. My Private Paris is the boutique tour agency sponsoring this podcast season. Find out more about My Private Paris here (and tell them I sent you!) Support The Earful Tower on Patreon here. Get a copy of my new book here.

Today it's a stroll along the most romantic river in the world, The Seine, with author Elaine Sciolino. Her book, The Seine, The River That Made Paris has been the book club choice for January. Join the club for free here! After that, it was a new voice, Marie from My Private Paris, the boutique tour agency which is the sponsor of this new podcast season. She spoke about the bars on boats moored along the river and a good one to track down by the Pont Alexandre III. 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 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