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Paris secrets

‘I released two crocodiles in the Paris canals’

December 20, 2017January 4, 2021 Oliver Gee

Here’s the story of the old woman who claims she let two baby crocodiles into the Canal Saint-Martin in 2016.

Paris secrets

SEASON FINALE: What’s lurking in the Canal Saint-Martin?

December 13, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

A new Paris mystery for the Season 2 Finale.

Paris secrets

Finding Mary: Can I solve a ten-year-old Paris mystery?

December 11, 2017May 7, 2020 Oliver Gee

Me and my little brother Eddie tackle a ten-year-old mystery in Paris. Where is Mary? (The pic above is us in Paris, 2008)

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Observations on the Paris Metro…. from inside the Metro

December 7, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

Mind the gap between the train and the platform… we’re going in…

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

November 30, 2017October 13, 2022 Oliver Gee

Eight episodes released and five intriguing things learned.

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.

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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…?

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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.

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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, 2017October 14, 2022 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…

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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.

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🎙️ Why is Paris called Paname?

October 10, 2017October 13, 2022 Oliver Gee

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

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Great knockers and awesome knobs: The best of Paris doors

October 6, 2017April 26, 2018 Oliver Gee

Hope these knock you out too!

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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?

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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.

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