Here’s the definitive guide to Paris museums, according to the duo who wrote the book on the subject.
Author: Charlotte Pleasants
A look at the underbelly of Paris
Meet Morgan Walesh, an American in Paris who specializes in the hidden underbelly of the city. She talks of her …
Why is Paris so inaccessible?
Meet Parisian woman Virginie Dubost. In 2018, she became a quadriplegic after a surfing accident. Now, she is an accessibility …
Why do Parisians leave unusual objects at gravestones?
If you’ve been to a Paris cemetery, you might have seen curious collections of unusual objects on certain gravestones. Potatoes, …
Sweet Paris: A life of cakes and pastries
Meet Frank Adrian Barron, an American baker in Paris (better know as Cake Boy Paris). He is this week’s guest …
Five years on: What’s next for Notre Dame?
Five years ago on 15 April 2019, the world watched in horror as the Notre Dame Cathedral burned. 850 years …
Life in Paris as a Moulin Rouge dancer
Meet Canadian Allie Goodbun, a Moulin Rouge dancer who has gained a huge following online sharing the behind the scenes …
Wining and dining in France with Patricia Wells
This week it’s food critic and cookbook author Patricia Wells. Originally from the US, she moved to Paris in 1980 …
A beginner’s guide to the French Revolution
If the words “French Revolution” seem daunting to you, then you’re not alone. It would take a whole series of …
Buying a home in Paris: Five mistakes to avoid
Buying property in Paris (and France, in general) isn’t easy. Aside from the dreaded French admin, there is a whole …
Vegan Paris: How the scene’s changed (and where to find good vegan restaurants)
Pastry chef Amanda Bankert discusses the Paris vegan scene and how she’s been surreptitiously serving vegan donuts to unsuspecting Parisians.
Underground Paris: Seven cool things to find beneath the City of Light
This week on The Earful Tower we ventured down, down, down, deep beneath Paris. We rode the Metro, went through …
Tour d’Argent: The iconic Paris restaurant in 7 intriguing figures
We’ve just had lunch at the iconic Paris restaurant, the Tour d’Argent. In short: It was the best dining experience …
Sainte-Chapelle: When to visit and what it looks like when it’s totally empty
We were lucky enough to visit the Sainte-Chapelle early in the morning, before it opened to the public. Here’s how …
Do not miss this magical Paris library: Inside the Bibliotheque Richelieu
Have you ever heard of the Richelieu Library? If not, prepare to learn about the most epic library (and its …
Has the gentrification of the Marais shifted the Paris gay quarter?
As we near the end of the alphabet season of the podcast, Q is for Queer, and here’s our insight …
Provence for beginners: Five places to seek out
P is for Provence. After a week of exploring the region, here are some tips for planning your next trip. …
What’s the latest with the Notre Dame?
This week we’re taking a closer look at the progress on the restoration of the Notre Dame cathedral. But the …