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To do in Paris

How to find all EIGHT remaining towers of the Philippe Auguste Wall in Paris

December 6, 2023April 28, 2024 Oliver Gee

First, the facts: The Philippe Auguste Wall was built around 800 years ago to protect Paris. The wall was enormous, …

Food and drink / To do in Paris

Vegan Paris: How the scene’s changed (and where to find good vegan restaurants)

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 Charlotte Pleasants

Pastry chef Amanda Bankert discusses the Paris vegan scene and how she’s been surreptitiously serving vegan donuts to unsuspecting Parisians.

To do in Paris

18 fun facts about the Paris Metro

November 24, 2023November 24, 2023 Oliver Gee

Love it or hate it, the Paris subway system is a huge part of life in the City of Light. …

Paris secrets / To do in Paris

Underground Paris: Seven cool things to find beneath the City of Light

November 21, 2023November 24, 2023 Charlotte Pleasants

This week on The Earful Tower we ventured down, down, down, deep beneath Paris. We rode the Metro, went through …

To do in Paris

Sainte-Chapelle: When to visit and what it looks like when it’s totally empty

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 Charlotte Pleasants

We were lucky enough to visit the Sainte-Chapelle early in the morning, before it opened to the public. Here’s how …

To do in Paris

Do not miss this magical Paris library: Inside the Bibliotheque Richelieu

October 31, 2023January 13, 2024 Charlotte Pleasants

Have you ever heard of the Richelieu Library? If not, prepare to learn about the most epic library (and its …

To do in Paris

Has the gentrification of the Marais shifted the Paris gay quarter?

October 27, 2023October 27, 2023 Charlotte Pleasants

As we near the end of the alphabet season of the podcast, Q is for Queer, and here’s our insight …

To do in Paris

What’s the latest with the Notre Dame?

October 5, 2023October 23, 2023 Charlotte Pleasants

This week we’re taking a closer look at the progress on the restoration of the Notre Dame cathedral. But the …

To do in Paris

Ile-Saint-Louis from 35 beautiful angles

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 Oliver Gee

Here’s the magnificent Ile-Saint-Louis, captured on a stunning sunny Parisian day, through the camera lens of Augusta Sagnelli.

To do in Paris

Jewish Paris: What do find in the Jewish quarter of Paris

August 31, 2023November 28, 2023 Oliver Gee

Here’s what to find in the Jewish district of Paris – from restaurants and parks to museums and synagogues.

To do in Paris

The Ile Saint-Louis: The prettiest walk in Paris

August 25, 2023September 1, 2023 Oliver Gee

Things to find on the Ile Saint-Louis, the most beautiful part of Paris.

To do in Paris

Test yourself: How well do YOU know the Eiffel Tower?

July 29, 2023July 29, 2023 Oliver Gee

The famed Eiffel Tower, stretching 330 metres above the Parisian skyline, is the topic of this week’s podcast quiz. You …

To do in Paris

12 things to do on a rainy day in Paris

May 10, 2023April 9, 2024 Oliver Gee

Here are 12 of our favourite ways to make the most of a rainy day in Paris.

To do in Paris

IN PICS: A private boat ride on the Seine

April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 Oliver Gee

We took a Seine cruise on a beautiful wooden speedboat. Here’s what it looked like.

To do in Paris

Ten things to do on your FIFTH trip to Paris

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 Oliver Gee

Here are ten things to do in Paris for your fifth trip. What did we miss?

To do in Paris

Ten things to do on your FOURTH trip to Paris

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 Oliver Gee

Travel ideas when you already know the Paris basics. Museums, restaurants, parks, and more!

To do in Paris

Ten things to do on your THIRD trip to Paris

January 23, 2023October 19, 2023 Oliver Gee

Ready to discover Paris a bit more off the beaten track? Here’s where to go.

To do in Paris

Ten things to do on your SECOND trip to Paris

January 16, 2023February 3, 2023 Oliver Gee

So you’ve been to Paris and seen all the tourist highlights? Here’s what to do next.

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