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Author: Oliver Gee

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

The new Hemingways of Paris (and where to find them)

May 17, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

With help from the team at the Paris Fringe Theatre group

Language

The most embarrassing mistakes to make in French

May 10, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

Not safe for work.

Language

The worst words in the French language

May 4, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

You’ve heard the best French words… now time for the worst.

Entertainment

Video: Talking French movies with the guys who subtitle them

April 25, 2017July 19, 2021 Oliver Gee

With Lost in Frenchlation.

Language

The 24 best words in the French language

April 13, 2017August 3, 2021 Oliver Gee

What’s your favourite French word?

Paris secrets / Understanding the French

The secrets of the Marais in Paris (according to its mayor)

April 8, 2017July 10, 2021 Oliver Gee

So where’s the best coffee in town, Monsieur le Maire?

Understanding the French

The struggles of being a woman in France

March 26, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

TV presenter Annette Young talks about how the French treat women.

Paris secrets

The ten best streets in Paris (to cycle along)

March 25, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

Paris is best seen on two wheels, as we all know. Here’s where to get started.

Books about Paris

Talking merde with author Stephen Clarke

March 25, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

Talking ‘merde’ with a writer who knows France very well for an Englishman.

Food and drink

The complete A to Z of French food (according to chef David Lebovitz)

March 25, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

C is for Croissant… so where’s the best one in Paris?

Entertainment / Understanding the French

Paul Taylor from ‘What the F*** France?’ on French bashing

March 25, 2017July 17, 2021 Oliver Gee

A chat with the Prince of French Bashing

Books about Paris / Understanding the French

Understanding the new Paris, with Lindsey Tramuta

March 25, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

The woman behind Lost in Cheeseland has a new book…

Paris secrets

Paris: The must-sees of all 20 arrondissements

March 25, 2017August 3, 2021 Oliver Gee

This tour guide knows Paris!

Language

Inventing words by mixing French and English: A competition

March 25, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

Three journalists get creative with the French language. What is baguetiquette?

Language / Understanding the French

The ups and downs of being bilingual

March 25, 2017March 22, 2019 Oliver Gee

Inside the minds of true bilinguals.

Books about Paris

Writing a Paris memoir, greeting kisses, and apartment leaks with Lisa Anselmo

March 25, 2017March 22, 2019 Oliver Gee

Plus how she got rid of the Love Locks in Paris…

Food and drink

The changing coffee scene in Paris with Coutume’s Tom Clark

March 24, 2017March 22, 2019 Oliver Gee

Time for a coffee?

Books about Paris / Understanding the French

Is this the ‘only street’ in Paris? Yes, says author Elaine Sciolino

March 22, 2017July 10, 2021 Oliver Gee

A closer look at the Rue des Martyrs.

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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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