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The Earful Tower: Paris

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S8 Ep 3Lina and Oliver: A Paris couple in Lockdown

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

Mar 20, 202037 min

S8 Ep 2A Paris cafe owner talks about the lockdown

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

Mar 18, 202026 min

S8 Ep 1Parisians told to stay home to curb coronavirus spread

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

Mar 17, 202016 min

S7 Ep 11David Lebovitz on French drinks

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.

Mar 16, 202047 min

Coronavirus in Paris: What's going on?

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

Mar 10, 202020 min

S7 Ep 10Inside Holybelly: The hippest cafe in Paris

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.

Mar 9, 202045 min

S7 Ep 9Caroline de Maigret on Parisian women and Pigalle

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

Mar 2, 202042 min

S7 Ep 8The most elegant district of Paris

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.

Feb 24, 202037 min

S7 Ep 7The seven wonders of the 7th arrondissement

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.

Feb 17, 202033 min

What happened on your first trip to Paris?

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!

Feb 14, 202040 min

S7 Ep 6The Paris cafe that feels like home

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.

Feb 10, 202034 min

S7 Ep 5Five things to find in the 5th arrondissement

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.

Feb 3, 202035 min

The Seine River (with Elaine Sciolino)

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.

Jan 31, 202034 min

S7 Ep 4What to see in the Marais (according to its mayor)

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.

Jan 27, 202033 min

S7 Ep 3Picasso and the Marais

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.

Jan 20, 202030 min

S7 Ep 2Amanda from Boneshaker Doughnuts

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.

Jan 13, 202041 min

ROAD TRIP: How I will bring Paris to YOU

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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.

Jan 8, 202030 min

S7 Ep 1Inside an empty Louvre museum

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.

Jan 6, 202032 min

S6 Ep 47An interactive French lesson

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.

Dec 30, 201944 min

S6 Ep 46Renovating a chateau in the French countryside

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!

Dec 23, 201940 min

S6 Ep 45How to make an audio book into an experience

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.

Dec 18, 201939 min

S6 Ep 44An Idiot's Guide to the French Revolution

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

Dec 16, 201944 min

S6 Ep 43The chaos of my Paris book launch

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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

Dec 13, 201939 min

S6 Ep 42I wrote a memoir about Paris

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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

Dec 9, 201940 min

S6 Ep 41Paris Bucket List

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!)

Dec 2, 201937 min

S6 Ep 40Notre Dame fire update with the Mayor of the Marais

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.

Nov 25, 201933 min

S6 Ep 39Should you ask French people to correct your French?

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.

Nov 18, 201931 min

Secrets of Paris: The Best Bits

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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

Nov 11, 201937 min

Foodies in Paris: The Best Bits

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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

Nov 4, 201941 min

S6 Ep 38Talk show at the Australian Ambassador's Residence

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.

Oct 28, 201938 min

S6 Ep 37The Mysterious 'Parisian Man'

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

Oct 25, 201932 min

S6 Ep 36Why do French people respond in English?

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

Oct 21, 201931 min

S6 Ep 35Chatting with a Hemingway at Bar Hemingway

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.

Oct 14, 201932 min

S6 Ep 34Opening a craft beer brewery in Paris

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

Oct 7, 201938 min

S6 Ep 33Secret vineyards of Paris

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

Sep 30, 201935 min

S6 Ep 32How to Shop in Paris

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

Sep 23, 201937 min

S6 Ep 31Exploring the Marais

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

Sep 19, 201933 min

S6 Ep 30Tu and vous

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

Sep 16, 201926 min

S6 Ep 29What to find in the Latin Quarter

Hello everyone! This week it's a chat with distinguished author John Baxter. I met him in his apartment on the Left Bank. We talked about his tips for the Latin Quarter, why it's called the Latin Quarter, and of course about his books. Thanks for having me John! More info on John's work via his official site here: https://www.johnbaxterparis.com/ Thanks also to French Today for sponsoring the episode. Get an extra ten percent off their audiobooks via this link: www.frenchtoday.com/earful12 Support The Earful on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower

Sep 9, 201937 min

S6 Ep 28Pigalle and how it's changing

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

Sep 5, 201935 min

S6 Ep 27The Mayor of Montmartre

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

Sep 2, 201955 min

S6 Ep 26The man who knows all the Paris streets

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

Aug 29, 201935 min

S6 Ep 25The best rooftop terraces of Paris

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

Aug 26, 201924 min

S6 Ep 24Ann Mah on food, books, and Julia Child

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

Aug 22, 201936 min

S6 Ep 23Raising a bilingual family

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

Aug 19, 201937 min

S6 Ep 22How to capture Paris with photographer Paris Adele

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

Aug 15, 201932 min

S6 Ep 21Life in Paris when it's closed for August

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

Aug 12, 201941 min

S6 Ep 20A visit to Marie Antoinette's hamlet in Versailles

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

Aug 8, 201929 min

S6 Ep 19Rue des Abbesses: The best street in Paris

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

Aug 5, 201932 min

S6 Ep 18Culture shocks in Paris

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

Aug 1, 201935 min