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Food and drink

The beautiful Paris cafe nestled in the heart of the Left Bank

February 10, 2020November 4, 2021 Oliver Gee

New episode: Exploring the sixth arrondissement with Laurel and Kaysa from Treize au jardin cafe.

Food and drink

Beer, breweries, and historical Paris gangs

October 7, 2019May 21, 2021 Oliver Gee

New episode: Australian in Paris Michael Kennedy from the Paname Brewing Company talks about craft beer, the 19th arrondissement, and how to get through French red tape.

Food and drink / Paris secrets

A guide to the (many) secret vineyards of Paris

September 30, 2019January 13, 2020 Oliver Gee

Paris wine expert Geoffrey Finch talks wine, hidden vineyards, and grapes in Paris.

Food and drink / Paris secrets

The changing face of Pigalle in Paris

September 5, 2019November 7, 2019 Oliver Gee

New episode: Nico from KB coffee shop explains how the Pigalle neighbourhood has changed from red lights and seedy bars to cool coffee shops and cocktail bars.

Food and drink

The American donut shop that proved a hit in Paris

June 27, 2019November 4, 2021 Oliver Gee

New episode: It’s Amanda from Boneshaker Doughnuts talking pastry, Paris, and picture-perfect donuts.

Food and drink

How to splurge in Paris (without breaking the bank)

February 11, 2019August 14, 2021 Oliver Gee

You hear a lot of talking about how to save money in Paris. But this week, it’s all about how to spend, with tips from luxury travel writer Leah Walker.

Food and drink

Ten top places to eat and drink in Paris (from Paris in Four Months)

January 8, 2019August 14, 2021 Oliver Gee

Here are ten great places to eat and drink in Paris, according to Carin Olsson from Paris in Four Months.

Food and drink

David Lebovitz talks about his new book, Christmas in Paris, and how to make quiche

December 10, 2018December 11, 2018 Oliver Gee

NEW EPISODE! It’s the 100th episode of The Earful Tower podcast. To mark it, celebrity chef David Lebovitz came into the studio for a chat about food, Christmas, and Paris.

Photo: Derek Key
Food and drink / Paris secrets

Six of the best chocolate spots in Paris

July 2, 2018April 25, 2024 Oliver Gee

NEW EPISODE: All things chocolate and France, from the man who gives the sweetest walking tours in Paris.

Food and drink / Paris secrets

Speakeasies: The top 8 hidden bars in Paris

April 2, 2018April 9, 2024 Oliver Gee

Shhhh. Here are the best hidden bars in the City of Light, according to Forest Collins from 52 Martinis.

Books about Paris / Food and drink / Understanding the French

🎙️ Macron and macarons: A guide to the French president and France’s favourite sweets

February 6, 2018November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

The man, the myth, the Macron. Here’s journalist Adam Plowright talking about the French president, followed by tips on the best macarons in Paris.

Food and drink

Where to eat in Paris: 20 great restaurants to try

February 2, 2018February 5, 2020 Oliver Gee

A restaurant for every Paris arrondissement, according to Lindsey Tramuta from Lost in Cheeseland.

Food and drink

How to tackle Paris food markets – with Clotilde Dusoulier

January 30, 2018November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

Season 3, episode 1. Here’s how to make the most of French food markets, according to Clotilde from Chocolate and Zucchini.

Food and drink

Paris cafés: The best place for a coffee in every arrondissement

January 24, 2018September 12, 2025 Oliver Gee

If you enjoy good coffee, here’s where to find it in Paris.

Food and drink

Mistakes you might be making while eating French cheese

December 5, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

Cheese expert Jennifer Greco is talking everything you need to know about French fromage.

Food and drink

Meet the man matching his shoes to his French pastry

November 8, 2017October 31, 2019 Oliver Gee

When food meets fashion… meet Tal Spiegel from Desserted in Paris.

Food and drink

Lindsey Tramuta: The best restaurants on the right bank of Paris (plus elephant soup)

September 18, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

Hungry? Here’s where to eat in Paris, thanks to Lost in Cheeseland’s Lindsey Tramuta.

Food and drink

Frenchman hits the road with ‘world’s first’ food truck selling snails

August 8, 2017 Oliver Gee

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The Earful Tower is a channel about Paris and France, hosted by Oliver Gee since 2016.

  • 4.5 million podcast downloads
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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.

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