To celebrate the publication of our 2026 PDF Guide to Paris, we’ve looked at all our own Paris exploration data …
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Meet the man behind the historic artist squat in Paris
In the very center of Paris, a huge artist squat has been attracting curious visitors for decades. But what is it, exactly? And who is the eccentric man upstairs who started it all? The Earful Tower’s intern Avery Lewis Stout meets Gaspard Delanoë himself for the full story.
Currently printing: ‘Sophie in Paris’ (Our newest children’s book)
Some fun news from Paris: our newest children’s book is being made as we speak. There’s something timeless about this …
Ten things to do in Paris in 2026: Bucket List
Here’s our annual Paris bucket list.
Five great Paris churches to visit (instead of Notre Dame)
The Earful Tower’s intern Thomas Farnham shares his thoughts on some other churches to find in Paris.
My favorite thing in every Paris arrondissement (according to a college student)
20 things that are worth seeking out in Paris, from a college student’s perspective.
Let’s explore Italy (with The Earful Everywhere)
Big news here at The Earful Tower… we’ve been on a family trip to Italy and made a full podcast …
2026 Guide to Paris: The best things to do in every arrondissement
It’s here: The Earful Tower’s complete guide to Paris.
What next for Notre Dame? And when can we visit?
On this week’s podcast and video it’s all about the cathedral of Notre Dame. The fire in 2019 made headlines …
Ten things (besides bread) that the French call a ‘baguette’
Look, it’s Harry Potter and his magic baguette.
A closer look inside the magnificent Hotel de Beauvais
This week on the podcast I shared how I got into my favourite hotel particulier (or aristocratic mansion) – the Hotel de …
Nine great Paris museums, each devoted to one iconic artist
Each of these Paris museums are dedicated to one person: An artist, a sculptor, a writer – you name it!
Did you know there are eight Statue of Liberty replicas in Paris?
Here’s a list of all the Statue of Libery replicas in Paris (and beyond).
Meet the woman selling the Seine River
A chat with Messy Nessy (aka Vanessa Grall) about her new Paris boutique – and how she made a splash by selling Seine water.
Meet the man selling the history of Paris
Auctioneer Christophe Lucien is on The Earful Tower podcast this week, talking about his incredible sales of Paris memorabilia. His …
The best hidden gem in every Paris arrondissement
Looking for something to discover in Paris off the beaten path? This is our guide on the best hidden gems in every Paris arrondissement.
Does ‘meter’ rhyme with ‘cheetah’? (And more from our new Paris kids’ book)
Our new children’s book, The Animal Games in Paris, left us with some unusual questions. And given the book is out …
Ten great Charles Aznavour songs to Frenchify your life
Here are ten great songs by Charles Aznavour to add a little French spice to your life.