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Author: Oliver Gee

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

Ten things I’ve learned about the French countryside (and the people there)

August 20, 2018November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Here’s what we’ve learned about the French countryside (and its people) already.

Honeymoon

Chantilly: The best day trip out of Paris

August 17, 2018November 1, 2018 Oliver Gee

NEW BLOG POST: The first stop on the Honeymoon tour of France – Charming Chantilly. Horses, a castle, and delicious cream.

Honeymoon

And we’re off! The Honeymoon begins

August 13, 2018November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

NEW EPISODE: Season 4, Episode One. The honeymoon begins.

Honeymoon

I’m about to travel around ALL of France: What should I see and who should I meet?

August 9, 2018November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

NEW BLOG POST: Where would you go if you could go anywhere in France?

Entertainment

Paris podcast: What is The Earful Tower?

July 16, 2018November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

NEW EPISODE: Here’s a closer look behind the scenes of The Earful Tower, it’s past, and its future.

Entertainment

Comedian Seb Marx on language, Paris, and making French people laugh

July 9, 2018November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

NEW EPISODE: An American comedian in Paris is in the studio talking about the French language, his new show, and the Grands Boulevards.

Photo: Derek Key
Food and drink / Paris secrets

Six of the best chocolate spots in Paris

July 2, 2018April 25, 2024 Oliver Gee

NEW EPISODE: All things chocolate and France, from the man who gives the sweetest walking tours in Paris.

Photo: Julian Fong/Flickr
Paris secrets

Ten alternatives to the greatest hits in Paris

June 25, 2018July 2, 2021 Oliver Gee

NEW EPISODE: Forget the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum. Here are some great tips for the second timer.

Photo: Pixabay
Entertainment

The Earful Tower’s private Facebook group

June 22, 2018July 7, 2018 Oliver Gee

A little more information on the Live Walk Shows and how to watch them.

Paris secrets

The 14 best graves to find at the Père Lachaise cemetery in Paris

June 19, 2018April 9, 2024 Oliver Gee

VIDEO: The best of the best at the Pere Lachaise, the most visited cemetery in the world.

Paris secrets

Why do people want to get married in Paris?

June 18, 2018November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

NEW EPISODE: Why, where, and how to get married in Paris, according to the American pastor in lace who’s seen it all.

Entertainment

VIDEO: Why you shouldn’t lose the keys to your Paris apartment

June 13, 2018July 11, 2021 Oliver Gee

VIDEO: An unexpected story from a crowd member at a LIVE Earful Tower event.

Books about Paris / Paris secrets

Père Lachaise cemetery: A guide to the world’s most famous graveyard

June 11, 2018September 30, 2024 Oliver Gee

Here’s what to find, where to find it, and how to behave in the Père Lachaise.

Paris secrets

The top Paris arrondissements for tourists (ranked from worst to best)

June 6, 2018December 26, 2020 Oliver Gee

Dear tourists: There are 20 districts in Paris and I’ve ranked them from the worst to the absolute best.

Paris secrets

The Paris wall: How to find remnants of the 1190 Philippe Auguste Wall

June 4, 2018July 11, 2021 Oliver Gee

NEW EPISODE: Adventure, hidden Paris parks, and an amazing office in an 800-year-old tower. Here’s what happened when I traced the line of the Philippe Auguste Paris wall from 1190.

Entertainment

Versailles, Paris books, and bakeries: Coming up in June on The Earful Tower

May 31, 2018November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

Here comes videos with author Stephen Clarke, author Elaine Sciolino, Pastry Prince Frank Barron (aka Cake Boy Paris), tour guide April Pett, YouTuber Jay Swanson, and a trip to Versailles with Bike About Tours. And that’s just the Walk Shows!

Language

Five things you’re doing wrong in French

May 28, 2018July 2, 2021 Oliver Gee

New episode: Here’s what you’re probably getting wrong when you’re speaking French, according to Geraldine from Comme Une Francaise.

Books about Paris

Murder in Paris: Cara Black talks crime fiction

May 21, 2018May 2, 2019 Oliver Gee

NEW EPISODE: It’s author Cara Black talking about all her murders in Paris, not to mention joining me on the red scooter for a video tour around the city.

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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.

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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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