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Author: Oliver Gee

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Paris Countdown

It’s all in the details: 86 fantastic photos of the smaller details that make up Paris

September 2, 2022September 14, 2022 Oliver Gee

It’s all in the details. Here are 86 beautiful photographs from around Paris, highlighting the smaller aspects of the city.

Food and drink / Paris Countdown

Good coffee in Paris: An excellent cafe in all 20 Paris arrondissements

August 31, 2022September 12, 2025 Oliver Gee

On the hunt for good coffee in Paris? We’ve got you covered. Here is our Top 20 list of great cafes throughout the city.

Paris Countdown

Movie time: Here is a video tour of every Paris arrondissement

August 25, 2022August 26, 2022 Oliver Gee

Come along with us as we showcase each Paris arrondissement. Discover our favourite places, hidden gems and much more.

Books about Paris

Grace the Giraffe in Paris: Our new children’s book

August 8, 2022August 24, 2022 Oliver Gee

Here’s the true story of the giraffe that once walked to Paris… and how we turned it into our newest children’s book (out soon!).

Paris Countdown

Guide to the 1st arrondissement: The heart of Paris

August 2, 2022February 16, 2025 Oliver Gee

Here we are: The very middle of Paris, where it’s all happening, the belly of the beast. Here’s what we recommend in the first arrondissement.

Paris Countdown

The five most breathtaking covered passages in Paris

July 29, 2022May 17, 2024 Oliver Gee

Here are the five most breathtaking covered passages in Paris, a standout feature of the second arrondissement.

Paris Countdown

Guide to the 2nd arrondissement of Paris: Centre stage

July 25, 2022February 16, 2025 Oliver Gee

The 2nd arrondissement is everything you can ask of Paris. With stunning covered passages to take you back in time, your eyes will be as pleased as your stomach as you embark on a delicious adventure of bakeries, restaurants and bars. Here’s where to find them.

Paris Countdown

Guide to the 3rd arrondissement: The New Marais

July 18, 2022February 16, 2025 Oliver Gee

From our favourite Paris museum to hidden parks, from exceptional bars to the city’s best cafe terraces…. here’s what to find in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris.

Paris Countdown

Guide to the 4th arrondissement of Paris: The Old Marais

July 13, 2022February 16, 2025 Oliver Gee

Ah, the Marais. Ancient buildings meet modern culture. A buzzing Jewish district, a lively gay quarter, and fascinating relics from an 800-year-old wall… not to mention the most beautiful island in Europe: the Ile Saint-Louis. Here’s what we found in the stunning fourth arrondissement.

Paris Countdown

Seven intriguing facts about the historic Rue Mouffetard

July 6, 2022May 17, 2024 Oliver Gee

It’s one of the most charming streets in the 5th arrondissement. Here are some fun facts about rue Mouffetard and its intriguing history.

Paris Countdown

Guide to the 5th arrondissement: Historic Paris

July 4, 2022February 16, 2025 Oliver Gee

This exceptional district is full of truly ancient Paris treasures, but also offers some new treats like cool cafes and swinging jazz clubs. Here’s what to find.

Paris Countdown

A look inside Oscar Wilde’s hotel room in Paris

June 28, 2022June 30, 2022 Oliver Gee

Did you know there’s an “Oscar Wilde Suite” in Paris? It’s in the hotel where the great Irish writer died. Here’s what it looks like inside.

Paris Countdown

Guide to the 6th arrondissement: Classic Paris

June 27, 2022February 16, 2025 Oliver Gee

Welcome to the 6th arrondissement of Paris, the classic part of town. Here’s what we found, from iconic restaurants and bars to intriguing churches, museums… and one particularly wonderful park.

Paris Countdown

Eight things to discover really close to the Eiffel Tower

June 26, 2022July 2, 2022 Oliver Gee

Seen the Eiffel Tower already? Great. Now head a few steps to the east and discover all this as well.

Paris Countdown

Guide to the 7th arrondissement: Paris When it Glitters

June 21, 2022February 16, 2025 Oliver Gee

Here it is: one of the most famous neighbourhoods in Paris… maybe even the world. Featuring everything from the Eiffel Tower to the Musée d’Orsay, here’s how to spend a perfect day in the seventh arrondissement.

Members / Members Only / Paris Countdown

Members-Only: A virtual tour of the lovely Parc Monceau

June 16, 2022February 11, 2023 Oliver Gee

Fancy some virtual travel to the loveliest park in Paris? Here is the replay of a live video in the Parc Monceau (with an expert tour guide), plus dozens of new and fantastic photos. This page is for Patreon members only.

Paris Countdown

The 8th arrondissement: The most elegant part of Paris

June 14, 2022February 16, 2025 Oliver Gee

The eighth arrondissement is lovely. Grand, exquisite, and elegant. Here’s what you should seek out there.

Paris Countdown

Guide to the 9th arrondissement of Paris: A district of note

June 6, 2022February 16, 2025 Oliver Gee

From the opulent Opera to playful Pigalle, here’s what we can recommend in the ninth arrondissement 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.

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The New York Times said it’s one of the world’s “most transportive” podcasts.

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