Tu and vous: how to use them, when to use them, and how to make the switch to the less formal version.
Paris secrets
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.
How to spend a perfect day hopping between rooftops in Paris
New episode: Morning coffee, lunch, dinner, and cocktails. Here’s how enjoy a full day in Paris with an excellent view at each stop.
Rue de Turenne: The best doors in Paris
There’s no denying it. Paris has some of the most excellent doorways in the known universe.
How to capture the hidden side of Paris
New episode: It’s all about photography, finding the hidden side of Paris, and daring to pop into courtyards with today’s guest, photographer Paris Adele.
A visit to Marie Antoinette’s hamlet (no, it wasn’t her ‘playground’)
New episode: This week I went out to the charming mini-village in Versailles known as Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet.
The best street in Paris: Rue des Abbesses
New episode: Join me for a walk down Rue des Abbesses, the best street in Paris (at least according to me).
Eight things you should NEVER do in Paris
New episode: Here are the things you should never do in France, featuring YouTuber Jay Swanson.
How to visit Paris ‘like a local’
New episode: How to visit Paris and experience it as “a local” would – according to podcaster Oliver Gee from The Earful Tower.
Have you heard about the five elephants of Paris?
What do the Bastille, the Moulin Rouge, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Paris Zoo all have in common? Yes, …
A day trip to Versailles with dancing and fireworks
New episode: Versailles is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. I went to check it out on one of the rare days when you can get inside after-hours – then I hung around for the fireworks.
What is a bouquiniste? A closer look at the iconic Paris booksellers
New episode: Here’s a chat with Sydney Zekley, one of the booksellers from along the River Seine.
How to buy antiques in Paris
New episode: We’re talking Paris antiques with a top auctioneer. How to find antiques, where to buy them, and what’s worth investing in.
Five of the best smaller museums in Paris
New episode: Talking about the smaller and quirkier museums in Paris with Emma Jacobs, who has just written the book on the subject.
Where to find the oldest houses in Paris
New episode: Talking about Paris history, the oldest houses in Paris, and hidden secrets with Diana from The Land of Desire podcast.