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Caroline de Maigret on Parisian women, ageing, and Pigalle

March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 Oliver Gee

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!

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Is this the most elegant arrondissement in Paris?

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 Oliver Gee

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.

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The seven wonders of the seventh arrondissement in Paris

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: Seven amazing things to find in the seventh arrondissement of Paris.

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Five fun things to find in the fifth arrondissement

February 3, 2020February 19, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: It’s a deep dive into the fifth arrondissement, with Parisian tour guide Marie from My Private Paris.

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How to spend a day in the Marais (according to its mayor)

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: A chat about the Marais, churches, and the historic Paris walls with the mayor of the fourth arrondissement, Ariel Weil.

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The curator of the Picasso museum (and her favourite Picasso painting)

January 20, 2020January 20, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: A chat about the Marais, art, and old Parisian townhouses with the curator of the Picasso museum!

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The village of Paris: Welcome to the 2nd arrondissement

January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: It’s Amanda from Boneshaker Doughnuts talking about rue de Nil, sweet treats, and Halloween in the second district of Paris.

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Meeting Mona Lisa inside the empty Louvre

January 6, 2020January 13, 2020 Oliver Gee

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.

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An idiot’s guide to the French Revolution

December 17, 2019January 13, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: It’s history podcaster Mike Duncan talking about the French Revolution in the simplest terms possible!

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

November 6, 2019February 9, 2021 Oliver Gee

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

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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.

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Five great vintage clothing shops in Paris

September 23, 2019November 7, 2019 Oliver Gee

New episode: Where to shop in Paris, how to shop in Paris, and where to find the best vintage clothes spots.

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Tu or vous? A closer look at a French language peculiarity

September 16, 2019January 4, 2020 Oliver Gee

Tu and vous: how to use them, when to use them, and how to make the switch to the less formal version.

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Six things to find in the Latin Quarter of Paris

September 10, 2019November 6, 2019 Oliver Gee

New episode: It’s distinguished author John Baxter sharing some tips on the Latin Quarter of Paris.

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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.

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A meet with the Mayor of Montmartre

September 2, 2019January 13, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: The Mayor of Montmartre talks wine, the village of Paris, and “no-go zones” in the 18th arrondissement.

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The man who knows every street of Paris

August 29, 2019November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

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. 

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How to spend a perfect day hopping between rooftops in Paris

August 26, 2019January 13, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: Morning coffee, lunch, dinner, and cocktails. Here’s how enjoy a full day in Paris with an excellent view at each stop.

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Meet Oliver Gee

Hello! I’m Oliver Gee, the guy behind The Earful Tower – which is a podcast, videos, and blog posts about Paris and France. I wrote Paris On Air and more recently Kylie the Crocodile.

I started this podcast in 2017 as a side gig – and now it’s among the top travel podcasts on Earth! Welcome to my website!

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