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Paris secrets

Countdown: The 10 most beautiful rooms in the US ambassador’s residence in Paris

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 Hannah Coyle

In case you missed it, we recently filmed a walk through the US ambassador’s residence in Paris. The video marked …

Books about Paris / Food and drink / Paris secrets

2025 Guide to Paris: The best things to do in every arrondissement

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Oliver Gee

It’s here: The Earful Tower’s complete guide to Paris.

Food and drink / Paris secrets

Check out this fun new gin distillery workshop in Paris

December 2, 2024December 2, 2024 Hannah Coyle

This week on the podcast we are chatting about gin with Charlotte Buisson Dackow from La Distillerie de l’Arbre Sec. …

Paris secrets

Five mistakes to avoid when visiting Paris

November 11, 2024November 16, 2024 Hannah Coyle

This week’s podcast features writer and social media star Anna Kloots, who was last on the podcast in 2020, and …

Paris secrets / To do in Paris

A closer look inside the magnificent Hotel de Beauvais

September 23, 2024September 24, 2024 Oliver Gee

This week on the podcast I shared how I got into my favourite hotel particulier (or aristocratic mansion) – the Hotel de …

Paris secrets

Did you know there are eight Statue of Liberty replicas in Paris?

July 1, 2024July 1, 2024 Oliver Gee

Here’s a list of all the Statue of Libery replicas in Paris (and beyond).

Entertainment / Paris secrets / To do in Paris

Meet the woman selling the Seine River

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024 Oliver Gee

A chat with Messy Nessy (aka Vanessa Grall) about her new Paris boutique – and how she made a splash by selling Seine water.

Paris secrets

Meet the man selling the history of Paris

June 20, 2024June 20, 2024 Oliver Gee

Auctioneer Christophe Lucien is on The Earful Tower podcast this week, talking about his incredible sales of Paris memorabilia.  His …

Paris Countdown / Paris secrets

The best hidden gem in every Paris arrondissement

June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 Oliver Gee

Looking for something to discover in Paris off the beaten path? This is our guide on the best hidden gems in every Paris arrondissement.

First time to Paris / Paris secrets / To do in Paris

Where is Jim Morrison’s grave in Paris? (and more top tombs at Père Lachaise Cemetery)

May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 Oliver Gee

When it comes to the famed Père Lachaise cemetery in Paris, visitors ask one question more than any other: Where …

Paris secrets

Six of my secret spots in the Marais (members only)

April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 Oliver Gee

I’ve been leading a few walking tours of the Marais recently and I feel like I’ve really perfected my route. …

Paris secrets

The best park in each Paris arrondissement

January 17, 2024November 1, 2024 Oliver Gee

Visiting Paris and looking for the perfect park to sit down, relax and maybe have a picnic? Look no further. …

Entertainment / Paris secrets / To do in Paris

Meet the contestants: The 2024 Paris Bucket List team

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 Oliver Gee

Meet The Earful Tower team and see what we plan to “tick off” in Paris this year.

Paris secrets

Zinc rooftops of Paris: A closer look at the iconic roofscape 

December 25, 2023December 30, 2023 Oliver Gee

Let us take you to the rooftops of Paris to meet a zinc roofer, who teaches us about this iconic Parisian craft.

Paris secrets

Where to find three more hidden towers from the ancient Paris wall

December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 Oliver Gee

Three things can happen to ancient city walls. They can either get totally demolished as the city grows, or they …

Paris secrets / To do in Paris

Underground Paris: Seven cool things to find beneath the City of Light

November 21, 2023November 24, 2023 Charlotte Pleasants

This week on The Earful Tower we ventured down, down, down, deep beneath Paris. We rode the Metro, went through …

Paris secrets

Where to find Hector Guimard’s iconic and curvy work in Paris

August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 Oliver Gee

Here are some addresses for the best Hector Guimard buildings in Paris.

Paris secrets

Old Paris Postcards from the Great Flood of 1910

August 3, 2023August 3, 2023 Oliver Gee

Here’s a collection of old postcards marking the Great Paris Flood of 1910.

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

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    The best Paris arrondissements for tourists (ranked from worst to best)
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    How to find the famous Paris "Rose Line"
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    Guide to the 11th arrondissement of Paris: The cool part of town
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    Ten historical Paris restaurants to tell your friends about
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    25 cool graves to find at the Montmartre Cemetery
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    Ten excellent Paris museums that are criminally overlooked
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    The Ile Saint-Louis: The prettiest walk in Paris
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    Paris Cafes: Seven excellent coffee shops in Montmartre
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    How to visit the charming Paris street Rue Montorgueil

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