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Walking in Paris: Its past, present, and future

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 Oliver Gee

Tour guide Boris Petrovic discusses the history (and future) of walking in Paris, from Medieval times to the future plans for Greater Paris.

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Little Africa: The most overlooked neighbourhood in Paris?

August 24, 2020August 24, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: Jacqueline Ngo Mpii says it’s time you checked out the vibrant district of Goutte d’Or, also known as Little Africa, which is just steps away from Montmartre but largely overlooked by the tourists.

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Notre Dame: the past, the fire, the future

August 3, 2020August 3, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: Exploring the past and future of the Notre Dame cathedral with French author Agnes Poirier and then Ariel Weil, the mayor of Paris Centre.

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Midnight in Paris with Ernest Hemingway

July 5, 2020July 6, 2020 Oliver Gee

A walk with Ernest Hemingway on the Left Bank of Paris, where he lived in the 1920s.

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We did it! $11,000 raised for Paris charity

June 11, 2020June 20, 2020 Oliver Gee

Paris fans and Earful Tower listeners: We did it! A real change, a real difference.

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Life in the 7th district of Paris… without any tourists

May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 Oliver Gee

Photos and podcast: The seventh is empty! No tourists. Here’s what I found and a look at my new (temporary) home!

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Walking across Paris – east to west edition

May 13, 2020May 15, 2020 Oliver Gee

Crossing Paris on foot, from East to West, live on YouTube.

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What will happen to the Paris restaurants?

May 4, 2020May 4, 2020 Oliver Gee

New podcast episode: Rethinking the restaurant industry with Guy Griffin.

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So how do you capture the sound of a city like Paris?

March 5, 2020March 15, 2020 Oliver Gee

What exactly does the city of Paris sound like? I spent a day trying to capture the sounds of the city.

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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, 2020November 4, 2021 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, 2020November 4, 2021 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, 2020November 4, 2021 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, 2020November 4, 2021 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, 2020November 4, 2021 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, 2020November 4, 2021 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, 2019March 11, 2024 Oliver Gee

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

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