Here’s a closer look at the singalong restaurant in Belleville (with loads of photos!).
Author: Oliver Gee
Host of The Earful Tower podcast and writer of the blog posts
Six places to find Edith Piaf in Belleville
Here are six places to find Edith Piaf in the Paris district of Belleville.
Guide to the 20th arrondissement of Paris: Where Bohemia meets the world
… where our visit had a strong focus on the legendary French singer Edith Piaf, who was born and buried in this neighbourhood.
How to spend 24 hours in EVERY Paris arrondissement
How to spend 24 hours in EVERY Paris arrondissement. The Earful Tower shares podcasts, YouTube videos, and guides to Paris.
How we faked our way into a Paris fashion show… in the 1980s
My father-in-law Jakob shares the story of an early trip to Paris, where he faked his way into a high-end fashion show to impress his wife.
Remember the abandoned WWII movie set in Montmartre? The film is finally here!
Watch the trailer for “Adieu Monsieur Haffman” and look at some of my pics from the set.
How to paint Paris, with an artist in his studio
Artist Alex Hillkurtz talks about painting Paris, from his chambre de bonne studio in the sixth arrondissement.
Paris Bucket List 2022: 50 things to do in Paris
Looking for something to do in Paris? Here’s the 2022 edition of the Earful Tower’s bucket list. Let’s start with …
How my Dad came to be working on a Paris péniche on the Seine… in 1976
My Dad worked on Paris peniche, moored on the Seine, in 1976.
I didn’t know much about the story, so asked him how it came to be. Here’s the full story, plus loads of pictures!
How to find ten more VERY hidden bars in Paris
Here are the best hidden bars in Paris, many of them are brand new. Don’t tell anyone about these speakeasies!
The best street to walk in every Paris arrondissement
Here are the 20 best streets in Paris, one for every arrondissement – according to tour guide April Pett.
Le Meurice: Inside the kitchen (and at the chef’s table)
Executive Chef Amaury Bouhours, from Le Meurice hotel, takes us inside his famed kitchen to talk about French cuisine, his career, and exactly what goes on at the chef’s table.
A night at Le Meurice: Inside the legendary Paris hotel
We stayed a night in Le Meurice, the iconic Parisian palace in the centre of town.
Why is France obsessed with dubbing films?
I’ve always had a lot of questions about France’s obsession with dubbing films, so I sat down with Jean-Pierre Michaël, who is the French voice of Brad Pitt and Keanu Reeves, to find out more.
Is it just me… or is Paris going crazy for Halloween?
Halloween appears to have taken over Paris this year… here’s what I’ve seen.
Sneaking into the Paris catacombs
This week, I take you into the illegal part of the Paris catacombs…. Do you dare to join me?
A day in the life of a top Paris sommelière
This week on the podcast it’s Etheliya Hananova, the sommelière at the Michelin-starred restaurant Comice.
The five covered passages you MUST SEE in Paris
Now that the weather is getting a little cooler (and a lot rainier!), it’s the perfect time for indoor exploring. But when you’ve had your fill of museums, why not take a stroll down some of the city’s incredible covered passages, as contributor Katie Garner discovers.