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Author: Oliver Gee

Host of The Earful Tower podcast and writer of the blog posts
Paris Countdown

A look inside Oscar Wilde’s hotel room in Paris

June 28, 2022June 30, 2022 Oliver Gee

Did you know there’s an “Oscar Wilde Suite” in Paris? It’s in the hotel where the great Irish writer died. Here’s what it looks like inside.

Paris Countdown

Guide to the 6th arrondissement: Classic Paris

June 27, 2022June 30, 2022 Oliver Gee

Welcome to the 6th arrondissement of Paris, the classic part of town. Here’s what we found, from iconic restaurants and bars to intriguing churches, museums… and one particularly wonderful park.

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Eight things to discover really close to the Eiffel Tower

June 26, 2022July 2, 2022 Oliver Gee

Seen the Eiffel Tower already? Great. Now head a few steps to the east and discover all this as well.

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Guide to the 7th arrondissement: Paris When it Glitters

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 Oliver Gee

Here it is: one of the most famous neighbourhoods in Paris… maybe even the world. Featuring everything from the Eiffel Tower to the Musée d’Orsay, here’s how to spend a perfect day in the seventh arrondissement.

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Members-Only: A virtual tour of the lovely Parc Monceau

June 16, 2022June 18, 2022 Oliver Gee

Fancy some virtual travel to the loveliest park in Paris? Here is the replay of a live video in the Parc Monceau (with an expert tour guide), plus dozens of new and fantastic photos. This page is for Patreon members only.

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The 8th arrondissement: The most elegant part of Paris

June 14, 2022June 18, 2022 Oliver Gee

The eighth arrondissement is lovely. Grand, exquisite, and elegant. Here’s what you should seek out there.

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Guide to the 9th arrondissement of Paris: A district of note

June 6, 2022June 7, 2022 Oliver Gee

From the opulent Opera to playful Pigalle, here’s what we can recommend in the ninth arrondissement of Paris.

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Ten hidden treasures in Paris that you’ve never seen

June 5, 2022June 5, 2022 Oliver Gee

Here are ten hidden gems for you to find in Paris. How many have YOU seen?

Food and drink / Paris Countdown

Ten historical Paris restaurants to tell your friends about

May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 Oliver Gee

Here are ten Paris restaurants with a great historical backstory, a charm, a je ne sais quoi that makes for a good tale, or at least an interesting conversation point over dinner.

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Ten expert tips for planning your Paris trip

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 Oliver Gee

So you’re coming to Paris and you want to maximise your time and spend your money wisely. But how to do it? Here are our tips.

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Guide to the 10th arrondissement of Paris: The melting pot

May 16, 2022May 25, 2022 Oliver Gee

The 10th arrondissement is a melting pot of old Paris, new Paris, and everything (and everyone) in between. Here’s what we found during our visit, from iconic restaurants and exceptional bakeries to top-notch canal-side picnic ideas.

Paris Countdown / Paris secrets

Have you explored the secret passages of the 11th arrondissement?

May 11, 2022May 13, 2022 Oliver Gee

A little-known Paris treasure is the open-air passageways that are dotted throughout the 11th arrondissement. Here’s how to find them.

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Guide to the 11th arrondissement of Paris: The cool part of town

May 9, 2022May 16, 2022 Oliver Gee

The 11th arrondissement is undoubtedly the cool part of town. Here’s what we found during our 24-hour visit, from eco hotels to password-protected speakeasy bars.

Food and drink / Paris Countdown

What it’s really like to dine at the legendary Paris restaurant Le Train Bleu

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 Oliver Gee

Dining at the Train Bleu restaurant is a true bucket-list experience that everyone should try once. Here’s what happened when we visited, complete with dozens of stunning photos.

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Guide to the 12th arrondissement of Paris: A district on the move

May 2, 2022May 6, 2022 Oliver Gee

The 12th district of Paris is enormous and rich with treasures. Here’s our guide, featuring the exceptional Train Bleu restaurant, the intriguing fairground museum, and much more.

Paris Countdown / Paris secrets

The Paris apartment that became a treasure trove of antique maps

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 Oliver Gee

In an apartment in the 13th arrondissement, untold treasures line the bookshelves and hang on the walls. Join me on a visit to the antique map specialists, the Librarie Loeb Larocque.

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Guide to the 13th arrondissement of Paris: Hidden gems

April 25, 2022April 29, 2022 Oliver Gee

The 13th arrondissement is not typically a place for tourist sites… or so we thought. Here are the best things to find, including two magnificent globes that deserve a spot in the Louvre museum!

Food and drink / Paris Countdown

What it’s really like to dine at the iconic Paris restaurant: Le Dôme

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 Oliver Gee

We visited the iconic Parisian restaurant Le Dome. Here’s what you can expect if you do the same.

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Meet Oliver Gee

Hello! I’m Oliver Gee, the guy behind The Earful Tower – which a channel about Paris and France. It all started as a podcast in 2016, now it’s one of the top travel shows in the world.

I wrote Paris On Air, Kylie the Crocodile, and Roger the Liger.

Welcome to my website.

The Earful Tower’s PDF Guide To Paris

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