New episode: It’s all about photography, finding the hidden side of Paris, and daring to pop into courtyards with today’s guest, photographer Paris Adele.
August in Paris: Here come the tumbleweeds
New episode: It’s Anne Ditmeyer from Pret-a-Voyager talking about the mysterious month of August in Paris.
A visit to Marie Antoinette’s hamlet (no, it wasn’t her ‘playground’)
New episode: This week I went out to the charming mini-village in Versailles known as Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet.
The best street in Paris: Rue des Abbesses
New episode: Join me for a walk down Rue des Abbesses, the best street in Paris (at least according to me).
Five culture shocks you’ll face in Paris
New episode: Paris is a unique city full of its own little quirks. American psychologist John Clarke shares some of the culture shocks he’s experienced since moving to Paris.
Eight things you should NEVER do in Paris
New episode: Here are the things you should never do in France, featuring YouTuber Jay Swanson.
Nine good books about Paris and France (according to a Paris bookshop owner)
New episode: Penelope Fletcher from The Red Wheelbarrow bookshop is on the podcast, talking about good books, the Luxembourg Gardens, and her favourite arrondissement.
You probably know more French than you think you do
New episode: It’s time for your monthly dose of French chat with Camille from French Today – and she says we all probably speak better French than we think. Here’s how to harness your knowledge.
How to visit Paris ‘like a local’
New episode: How to visit Paris and experience it as “a local” would – according to podcaster Oliver Gee from The Earful Tower.
Have you heard about the five elephants of Paris?
What do the Bastille, the Moulin Rouge, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Paris Zoo all have in common? Yes, …
How hard is it to become a French citizen?
New episode: One man’s tale of becoming a French citizen, featuring tough quiz questions, reams of paperwork, and tricky officials.
A day trip to Versailles with dancing and fireworks
New episode: Versailles is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. I went to check it out on one of the rare days when you can get inside after-hours – then I hung around for the fireworks.
What is a bouquiniste? A closer look at the iconic Paris booksellers
New episode: Here’s a chat with Sydney Zekley, one of the booksellers from along the River Seine.
The American donut shop that proved a hit in Paris
New episode: It’s Amanda from Boneshaker Doughnuts talking pastry, Paris, and picture-perfect donuts.
How to buy antiques in Paris
New episode: We’re talking Paris antiques with a top auctioneer. How to find antiques, where to buy them, and what’s worth investing in.
Meet the American man announcing basketball for French TV
New episode: Meet George Eddy, the American man who calls the NBA basketball, the Superbowl, and the Olympics – all in French.
Giverny and Monet’s gardens: The ultimate day trip from Paris
New episode: Giverny and Monet’s gardens may just be the ultimate day trip from Paris. Here is my experience.
Famous in France: Meet the American from the first French rap song
New episode: Meet Valli, the American woman who sang on France’s first rap song.