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Author: Oliver Gee

Host of The Earful Tower podcast and writer of the blog posts
Entertainment

Our farewell to Montmartre

December 14, 2020December 15, 2020 Oliver Gee

Goodbye to Montmartre and hello to new Paris adventures.

Understanding the French

How do the French celebrate Christmas?

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 Oliver Gee

Traditions, meals, markets, and music… Camille from French Today explains how the French celebrate Christmas.

Sweden

Introducing: The Earful Sweden podcast with Oliver Gee

December 2, 2020January 6, 2021 Oliver Gee

It’s here: The Earful Sweden -a brand new podcast from Oliver Gee.

Paris secrets

Could this be the prettiest lobby in Paris?

December 1, 2020April 5, 2022 Oliver Gee

Check out this fantastic Parisian lobby I found in Montmartre.

Uncategorized

Big News: The Earful Tower is now a company!

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: How I started a small business in France (yes, The Earful Tower!)

Paris secrets

The 100 best doors on the Ile Saint-Louis in Paris

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 Oliver Gee

The best doors in Paris? Here are 100 fantastic doorways from the Ile Saint-Louis.

top view of paris city and eiffel tower
Moving to France

An American in Paris: Starting afresh in the City of Light

November 23, 2020November 8, 2024 Oliver Gee

Anna Kloots moved to Paris in 2020. But despite the troubling times, she has shone a positive light on the city with her daily adventures and thirst for the City of Love.

Entertainment / Paris secrets

The Pearl of Paris: A closer look at the Île Saint-Louis

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: A closer look at the Ile Saint-Louis, the pearl of Paris and a very intriguing island.

Paris secrets

25 cool graves to find at the Montmartre Cemetery

November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 Oliver Gee

IN PICS: A closer look at some of the best graves at Montmartre Cemetery.

Paris in lockdown / Paris secrets

The Mysterious Cats of the Montmartre Cemetery

November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 Oliver Gee

IN PICS: Did you know there are about 50 friendly stray cats living in the Montmartre Cemetery? Here are many of them.

Books about Paris

Order a copy of Kylie the Crocodile here

October 30, 2020January 15, 2021 Oliver Gee

Get your copy of Kylie the Crocodile here!

Entertainment

A weekend away in a Burgundy château

October 26, 2020November 2, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: Escape to the French countryside (in a Burgundy château).

Books about Paris

We made a children’s book! Meet Kylie the Crocodile

October 19, 2020March 13, 2021 Oliver Gee

Here comes Kylie the Crocodile! Behind the scenes, more pics, and a podcast episode with Lina and Oliver.

france landmark lights night
Paris in lockdown

How has Paris changed since the pandemic hit?

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 Oliver Gee

Property consultant Adrian Leeds joins me to discuss daily life in Paris and how it has changed. 

Paris secrets / Understanding the French

Walking in Paris: Its past, present, and future

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 Oliver Gee

Tour guide Boris Petrovic discusses the history (and future) of walking in Paris, from Medieval times to the future plans for Greater Paris.

Sweden

REPLAY: Two Walk Shows in Stockholm, Sweden

September 13, 2020November 24, 2020 Oliver Gee

Here are two replays of walks around beautiful Stockholm.

Books about Paris

Great books about Paris and France: ALL the titles from The Earful Tower Book Club

September 1, 2020September 6, 2021 Oliver Gee

Do you like books about Paris and France? Here are some top recommendations from your favourite Paris Book Club at The Earful Tower.

Food and drink

The South African teaching the French about slow cooking

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 Oliver Gee

Meet Kobus Botha, a chef from South African who has made a name for himself in France as the barbecue king!

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What is The Earful Tower?

The Earful Tower is a channel about Paris and France, hosted by Oliver Gee since 2016.

  • 4.5 million podcast downloads
  • 1.3 million readers a year
  • 200,000 followers
  • 100,000 regular listeners

The New York Times said it’s one of the world’s “most transportive” podcasts.

We share Paris via walking tours, videos, blog posts, social media, and a popular Substack newsletter. We even make Paris-themed children’s books. And our member club opens a whole world of bonus Paris content.

Welcome to The Earful Tower’s official website. Why not start with the latest YouTube video below?

The Earful Tower’s PDF Guide To Paris

Here’s The Earful Tower’s 2026 PDF guide to Paris. All the tips you need for a visit to the City of Light. Buy it now for €29.99 and you’ll get it automatically in an email.

Click here to purchase the PDF guide.

Become a member

If you like what you see, but are itching for more, become a member and get all the bonus content, including our PDF guide to Paris for free. Check it all out on Patreon here or Substack here.

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Here are all our books, including Sophie in Paris, Grace the Giraffe, Roger the Liger, and Kylie the Crocodile. Click here for your copy.

 

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