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Author: Oliver Gee

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

Near death in Paris… and how it shaped me

December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 Oliver Gee

Jayne Tuttle almost died after an elevator accident in Paris. She tells her story here on the podcast and explains how writing about the ordeal helped her with the recovery process.

Members Only

The Ultimate Map of Things to Do in Paris (for Earful Tower members only)

December 10, 2022February 11, 2023 Oliver Gee

Here’s the ultimate map of Paris from The Earful Tower’s Guide.

Entertainment

Gift idea: Charming Parisian scenes for your home

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022 Oliver Gee

Paris gift idea: A watercolour print from your favourite city, as seen through the paintbrush of Lina Nordin Gee.

Entertainment

IN PICTURES: The Earful Tower’s Christmas party

December 7, 2022December 7, 2022 Oliver Gee

Here are all the photos from this year’s Earful Tower Christmas Party.

Language

11 hacks to make learning French more fun

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022 Oliver Gee

Polyglot YouTuber Nathaniel Drew shares his tips for learning French in this week’s episode of The Earful Tower podcast.

Entertainment

An introduction to Paris jazz (and where to find it)

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 Oliver Gee

Alex Freiman is a bookseller by day and a jazz musician by night. He shares an insight into the Paris jazz scene and how you can find it.

Food and drink / Understanding the French

Cheese Carnage: How an American’s cheese cutting divided a community

November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 Oliver Gee

Who knew cutting French cheese could prompt such a reaction?

Food and drink / Paris Countdown

Bars in Paris: A great place for a drink in all 20 Paris arrondissements

November 9, 2022November 6, 2024 Oliver Gee

Here’s a mix of cocktail bars, speakeasies, local hangouts, and date options – from every corner of Paris. If you need a drink, here’s where to find it.

Books about Paris / Entertainment

Paris trivia quiz: Ten questions that get progressively harder

November 8, 2022November 8, 2022 Oliver Gee

Here’s a Paris-themed quiz, with 10 questions that get progressively harder. Are you up for the challenge?

Food and drink / Paris Countdown

Where to eat in Paris: A great restaurant in every arrondissement

November 4, 2022December 15, 2022 Oliver Gee

With over 40,000 restaurants in Paris, where are you supposed to begin? We’ve done the research for you: Here are 20 top places to dine in Paris.

Books about Paris

20 years on: From “Almost French” to wholly Australian

November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 Oliver Gee

Sarah Turnbull, author of “Almost French”, joins The Earful podcast to discuss Paris, her smash hit memoir, and the subject of her new book.

Books about Paris

What’s it really like to be a waiter in Paris?

October 24, 2022October 25, 2022 Oliver Gee

Edward Chisholm joins the Earful Tower to shine light on the hidden underbelly of bistros and the truth about the Parisian service industry.

Paris secrets

An even closer look at the secret cemetery in Montmartre (the smallest in Paris!)

October 23, 2022October 23, 2022 Oliver Gee

Do you want to see inside Paris’s smallest and most secretive cemetery? Here are 33 photos to show you everything you’ll find behind the sculptured bronze door.

Paris secrets

Inside the smallest Paris cemetery with the mayor of Montmartre

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 Oliver Gee

Here’s a look inside a very small and well-hidden cemetery in Montmartre, together with local mayor Eric Lejoindre.

Language

Culture Clash!! The risks of using French phrases in English

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 Oliver Gee

Are foreign phrases à la mode?

Books about Paris

RECAP: The Earful Tower Tour of Australia

October 8, 2022December 31, 2022 Oliver Gee

Here’s a recap of our book tour of eastern Australia.

Paris Countdown

A French song for every Paris arrondissement

September 16, 2022May 17, 2024 Oliver Gee

Here is a French song for every Paris arrondissement, chosen by musician Pres Maxson, who re-imagined them all for the Paris Countdown.

Paris Countdown

Nine tips to taking better photos in Paris (from a professional Paris photographer)

September 6, 2022November 7, 2022 Oliver Gee

Here are 18 stunning Paris photos from our photographer, Augusta Sagnelli, and nine tips about how you can improve your own holiday snaps of Paris.

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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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