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Author: Oliver Gee

Host of The Earful Tower podcast and writer of the blog posts
Paris secrets

14 peculiar things I’ve noticed about the French language

October 20, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

You’re not going to learn all these at French school…

Paris secrets

How I see Paris after 50+ years as an expat

October 17, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

This guy’s been here since 1965. Listen to him talk about Paris.

Paris secrets

The guide to how to NOT be an American in Paris

October 11, 2017May 27, 2019 Oliver Gee

According to Heidi Moore, an American in Paris.

Paris secrets

🎙️ Why is Paris called Paname?

October 10, 2017October 13, 2022 Oliver Gee

Here’s Amber Minogue from the Paname podcast telling stories about the City of Light.

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Great knockers and awesome knobs: The best of Paris doors

October 6, 2017April 26, 2018 Oliver Gee

Hope these knock you out too!

Paris secrets

Nico from HolyBelly: ‘I used to hate the word brunch’

October 5, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

Looking for a good breakfast spot in Paris?

Paris secrets

Did you know there’s an abandoned ‘human zoo’ in Paris?

October 1, 2017December 25, 2017 Oliver Gee

Join me for a walk around a Paris site that isn’t in the guide books.

Paris secrets

How to survive Paris on a VERY low budget

September 29, 2017November 5, 2019 Oliver Gee

On a budget in Paris? This one’s for you.

Paris secrets

Video: A tour of movie set locations in Paris

September 25, 2017April 10, 2018 Oliver Gee

Here’s one for the movie buffs out there.

Books about Paris / Paris secrets

The invisible side of Paris (and a very bloody painting)

September 23, 2017October 13, 2022 Oliver Gee

Meet the man who is like a detective when it comes to solving Paris mysteries…

Food and drink

Lindsey Tramuta: The best restaurants on the right bank of Paris (plus elephant soup)

September 18, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

Hungry? Here’s where to eat in Paris, thanks to Lost in Cheeseland’s Lindsey Tramuta.

Entertainment

Live video: A tandem bike tour in Paris

September 16, 2017October 28, 2018 Oliver Gee

A spin around the Ile Saint Louis and the Ile de la Cité in Paris. All live. What could go wrong?

Paris secrets

A look at the 20 best streets in Paris (according to you guys)

September 13, 2017November 26, 2021 Oliver Gee

Join us on a stroll down 20 absolutely stunning Paris streets.

Books about Paris / Paris secrets

John Baxter, a surprise for a listener, and how being a flaneur in Paris could KILL you!

September 11, 2017October 13, 2022 Oliver Gee

We meet with author John Baxter to get a deep insight into Paris, walking around the city, and a grisly series of murders from yesteryear.

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I walked 340km in 20 days to see all 20 arrondissements in Paris

September 8, 2017July 11, 2021 Oliver Gee

This man tackled all of Paris on foot. Here are his tips, highlights, and lowlights.

Books about Paris / Entertainment

Author Stephen Clarke: A new play, wordplay, and Quasimodo

September 6, 2017October 13, 2022 Oliver Gee

Stephen Clarke talks about his new play (and talks more about his books, swearing in French, and Rue Eugene-Gibez).

Paris secrets

Olivier Giraud: What makes Parisians so unique?

September 1, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

Season two kicks off with Olivier Giraud, the one-man theatre sensation who teaches us all about Parisians (even though he is from Bordeaux!)

Entertainment

What to expect from season two of The Earful Tower

August 31, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

We’re (almost) back!

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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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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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