Here’s where to find the best markers from the Great Paris Flood of 1910.
Author: Oliver Gee
Host of The Earful Tower podcast and writer of the blog posts
Test yourself: How well do YOU know the Eiffel Tower?
The famed Eiffel Tower, stretching 330 metres above the Parisian skyline, is the topic of this week’s podcast quiz. You …
Five Things to do in Deauville: Where Elegance Meets Coastal Splendour
We just spent two days in lovely Deauville. Here’s what to do if you visit too!
Finding the Lost River of Paris: La Bievre
Have you heard of the second Paris river… la Bievre? Largely forgotten, totally hidden, but the star of a fascinating treasure hunt. Here’s how to do it.
A look inside the incredible Paris observatory
The Paris Observatory may be closed to the public, but we managed to get inside. Here’s what it looks like!
Six things to do on the French Riviera that you’ll remember forever
Here are some of my favourite experiences in the French Riviera. All quite cheap (or free!) and all unforgettable.
Ten great towns and villages to find on the French Riviera
Here’s what to find for your next visit to the French Riviera. What did we miss?
Five golden rules for visiting the French Riviera
How to make the most of a visit to the French Riviera.
12 things to do on a rainy day in Paris
Here are 12 of our favourite ways to make the most of a rainy day in Paris.
Six In-Seine Paris secrets from six Paris experts
Here are Paris secrets to take you beyond the tourists in the City of Light.
IN PICS: A private boat ride on the Seine
We took a Seine cruise on a beautiful wooden speedboat. Here’s what it looked like.
Making gin, roasting coffee, Paris markets and the river Seine: Two new walk show videos and new photos (Members Only)
Members Only: Here are two video replays from my live streams in the 12th arrondissement this week. They feature an exploration of a marketplace and a stroll along a little-known marina (and much more).
The insider’s guide to an ancient Paris market
We’re taking a stroll through the bustling marché Beauvau in the 12th arrondissement with our special guest, Joseph Loughney, owner of the Early Bird Cafe.
Gin is booming in Paris! Meet two guys making it
It’s gin o’clock! Did you know gin is getting popular in Paris? Here’s a chat with a young man who opened a distillery in the viaduct des arts.
How to make your own chocolate in Paris
This week on The Earful Tower podcast we’re talking about chocolate. And who better to explain it all than special …
Six classic restaurants on the Left Bank of Paris
Here are six restaurants to find on the Left Bank of Paris, as recommended by renowned author John Baxter.
How to visit the charming Paris street Rue Cler
Here are some tips for visiting rue Cler… from two locals taking one last walk down this lovely street.
Rue Montorgueil: A 30-minute video walk down the street and lots more photos (Members Only)
Members Only: The replay of our video walk along rue Montorgueil and many more pictures.