What exactly does the city of Paris sound like? I spent a day trying to capture the sounds of the city.
Paris secrets
Caroline de Maigret on Parisian women, ageing, and Pigalle
New episode: Today’s chat is with model Caroline de Maigret, who has just published a book about ageing called Older But Better, But Older. We chat about the ninth arrondissement, fashion, and crepes!
Is this the most elegant arrondissement in Paris?
New episode: It’s a tour of the elegant eighth arrondissement, featuring how to visit the Champs-Elysées, how to find the best macarons, and tips for the incredible Petit Palais.
The seven wonders of the seventh arrondissement in Paris
New episode: Seven amazing things to find in the seventh arrondissement of Paris.
Five fun things to find in the fifth arrondissement
New episode: It’s a deep dive into the fifth arrondissement, with Parisian tour guide Marie from My Private Paris.
How to spend a day in the Marais (according to its mayor)
New episode: A chat about the Marais, churches, and the historic Paris walls with the mayor of the fourth arrondissement, Ariel Weil.
The curator of the Picasso museum (and her favourite Picasso painting)
New episode: A chat about the Marais, art, and old Parisian townhouses with the curator of the Picasso museum!
The village of Paris: Welcome to the 2nd arrondissement
New episode: It’s Amanda from Boneshaker Doughnuts talking about rue de Nil, sweet treats, and Halloween in the second district of Paris.
Meeting Mona Lisa inside the empty Louvre
New episode: Join me for a walk through a very empty Louvre museum, talking about Da Vinci, Arago lines, and the 1st arrondissement of Paris.
An idiot’s guide to the French Revolution
New episode: It’s history podcaster Mike Duncan talking about the French Revolution in the simplest terms possible!
Guide to Paris: The best things to do in every arrondissement
It’s here: The Earful Tower’s complete guide to Paris.
A guide to the (many) secret vineyards of Paris
Paris wine expert Geoffrey Finch talks wine, hidden vineyards, and grapes in Paris.
Five great vintage clothing shops in Paris
New episode: Where to shop in Paris, how to shop in Paris, and where to find the best vintage clothes spots.
Tu or vous? A closer look at a French language peculiarity
Tu and vous: how to use them, when to use them, and how to make the switch to the less formal version.
Six things to find in the Latin Quarter of Paris
New episode: It’s distinguished author John Baxter sharing some tips on the Latin Quarter of Paris.
The changing face of Pigalle in Paris
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.
A meet with the Mayor of Montmartre
New episode: The Mayor of Montmartre talks wine, the village of Paris, and “no-go zones” in the 18th arrondissement.
The man who knows every street of Paris
New episode: Meet David Smith, a British man who claims to know all the streets of Paris. His job? A delivery man, a courier, who gets from A to B by bike.