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Paris secrets

Paris secrets

A stroll through the Paris Sewers

November 23, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

I went through the Paris Sewer Museum (with Amber Minogue) so you don’t have to.

Paris secrets

Why is Paris called the City of Light? The City of Love? And why ‘Paris’?

November 7, 2017July 3, 2019 Oliver Gee

Here’s one for fans of history, etymology, and of course, Paris. Or should that be Parisii…?

Paris secrets

What’s so special about the Left Bank of Paris?

November 6, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

According to four people leading interesting lives on the Rive Gauche.

Paris secrets

First time in Paris? Here are 12 tips from a local

November 5, 2017July 2, 2021 Oliver Gee

Don’t come to Paris without reading this first.

Paris secrets

Five unexpected things I learned about Paris this month: October edition

October 29, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

Featuring Jim Morrison, Macaulay Culkin, and the woman who married the Eiffel Tower (of course).

Paris secrets

14 peculiar things I’ve noticed about the French language

October 20, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

You’re not going to learn all these at French school…

Paris secrets

How I see Paris after 50+ years as an expat

October 17, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

This guy’s been here since 1965. Listen to him talk about Paris.

Paris secrets

The guide to how to NOT be an American in Paris

October 11, 2017May 27, 2019 Oliver Gee

According to Heidi Moore, an American in Paris.

Paris secrets

🎙️ Why is Paris called Paname?

October 10, 2017October 10, 2017 Oliver Gee

Here’s Amber Minogue from the Paname podcast telling stories about the City of Light.

Paris secrets

Great knockers and awesome knobs: The best of Paris doors

October 6, 2017April 26, 2018 Oliver Gee

Hope these knock you out too!

Paris secrets

Nico from HolyBelly: ‘I used to hate the word brunch’

October 5, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

Looking for a good breakfast spot in Paris?

Paris secrets

Did you know there’s an abandoned ‘human zoo’ in Paris?

October 1, 2017December 25, 2017 Oliver Gee

Join me for a walk around a Paris site that isn’t in the guide books.

Paris secrets

How to survive Paris on a VERY low budget

September 29, 2017November 5, 2019 Oliver Gee

On a budget in Paris? This one’s for you.

Paris secrets

Video: A tour of movie set locations in Paris

September 25, 2017April 10, 2018 Oliver Gee

Here’s one for the movie buffs out there.

Books about Paris / Paris secrets

The invisible side of Paris (and a very bloody painting)

September 23, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

Meet the man who is like a detective when it comes to solving Paris mysteries…

Paris secrets

A look at the 20 best streets in Paris (according to you guys)

September 13, 2017November 26, 2021 Oliver Gee

Join us on a stroll down 20 absolutely stunning Paris streets.

Books about Paris / Paris secrets

John Baxter, a surprise for a listener, and how being a flaneur in Paris could KILL you!

September 11, 2017July 17, 2021 Oliver Gee

We meet with author John Baxter to get a deep insight into Paris, walking around the city, and Corey tells us about a grisly series of murders from yesteryear.

Paris secrets

I walked 340km in 20 days to see all 20 arrondissements in Paris

September 8, 2017July 11, 2021 Oliver Gee

This man tackled all of Paris on foot. Here are his tips, highlights, and lowlights.

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Meet Oliver Gee

Hello! I’m Oliver Gee, the guy behind The Earful Tower – a channel about Paris and France. It all started as a podcast in 2016, now it’s one of the top travel shows in the world.

I wrote Paris On Air, Kylie the Crocodile, and Roger the Liger.

Welcome to my website.

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