A chat with Messy Nessy (aka Vanessa Grall) about her new Paris boutique – and how she made a splash by selling Seine water.
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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.
The changing face of Paris and its suburbs
Meet Simon Kuper, a British (and naturalized French) journalist in Paris. He’s this week’s guest on The Earful Tower podcast, …
Where is Jim Morrison’s grave in Paris? (and more top tombs at Père Lachaise Cemetery)
When it comes to the famed Père Lachaise cemetery in Paris, visitors ask one question more than any other: Where …
Six of my secret spots in the Marais (members only)
I’ve been leading a few walking tours of the Marais recently and I feel like I’ve really perfected my route. …
Paris through the lens of a movie director
Meet Scott Hillier, an Australian movie director in Paris, who runs the European Independent Film Festival (the ÉCU). He’s this …
Making French dessert: A mille-feuille celebration for 1,000 reviews
This week on the show we make mille-feuilles – the “thousand layer pastry” – to celebrate 1,000 reviews of The …
The man selling the finest faux flowers in France
This week on the show we welcome back Diederick de Jongh, the owner of Flora Magnifica, which sells the finest faux flowers in …
Five surefire ways to avoid pickpockets in Paris
Is Paris a safe city? The truth is, it’s probably about as safe as any other big city. In other …
Here’s how we raise a trilingual child in Paris
On the podcast this week we talk about raising our nearly-three-year-old son in three languages: French, Swedish, and English. It’s …
An inside look at eight memorable Paris restaurants (for members only)
Let’s talk restaurants. There are over 40,000 in Paris and over the years I’ve been lucky enough to eat in …
The Seine booksellers are here to stay: let’s meet one!
There’s a lot of talk right now about the iconic booksellers by the Seine, aka the bouquinistes. In recent months, the …
The A to Z of French food, according to David Lebovitz
Pastry chef and cookbook author David Lebovitz talks good cafes, restaurants, bakeries, desserts… in fact, the whole A to Z of French food.
Ten of my favourite words in the French language
Here are ten of my favourite words in the French language. Perfect reading over a coffee at your local “QG”.
The best park in each Paris arrondissement
Visiting Paris and looking for the perfect park to sit down, relax and maybe have a picnic? Look no further. …