New episode: It’s author David Downie talking about the Marais, walking across Paris, and how to sneak into courtyards.
Author: Oliver Gee
Host of The Earful Tower podcast and writer of the blog posts
Tu or vous? A closer look at a French language peculiarity
Tu and vous: how to use them, when to use them, and how to make the switch to the less formal version.
Six things to find in the Latin Quarter of Paris
New episode: It’s distinguished author John Baxter sharing some tips on the Latin Quarter of Paris.
The changing face of Pigalle in Paris
New episode: Nico from KB coffee shop explains how the Pigalle neighbourhood has changed from red lights and seedy bars to cool coffee shops and cocktail bars.
A meet with the Mayor of Montmartre
New episode: The Mayor of Montmartre talks wine, the village of Paris, and “no-go zones” in the 18th arrondissement.
The man who knows every street of Paris
New episode: Meet David Smith, a British man who claims to know all the streets of Paris. His job? A delivery man, a courier, who gets from A to B by bike.
How to spend a perfect day hopping between rooftops in Paris
New episode: Morning coffee, lunch, dinner, and cocktails. Here’s how enjoy a full day in Paris with an excellent view at each stop.
Ann Mah on French food, books, and Julia Child
New episode: It’s bestselling author Ann Mah in the studio for this week’s podcast episode.
Rue de Turenne: The second-best street in Paris for doors
There’s no denying it. Paris has some of the most excellent doorways in the known universe.
Tips for raising a bilingual child (from someone who’s done it)
New episode: It’s Olivier from French Today talking about how he grew up in a multi-lingual family, and how he raised his daughter to be fluent in English and French.
How to capture the hidden side of Paris
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
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.