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How to be Parisian with Caroline de Maigret

April 1, 2019January 13, 2020 Oliver Gee

This week on the podcast it’s Caroline de Maigret, the author of How to Be Parisian Wherever You Are, the model, the music producer – and the ultimate Parisienne, if you ask me.

Books about Paris / Moving to France / Understanding the French

David Lebovitz chats about his latest book L’Appart from inside his kitchen

February 27, 2019April 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

VIDEO: Chef David Lebovitz talking about his latest book, L’Appart, from inside his recently renovated kitchen.

Entertainment / Understanding the French

Six culture shocks you may face in France

December 19, 2018December 19, 2018 Oliver Gee

France is different. There’s no denying it. Here are a few culture shocks you’re likely to come across, thanks to special guest Rosie from Not Even French.

Entertainment / Understanding the French

Why are women so overlooked in France’s history?

December 3, 2018December 3, 2018 Oliver Gee

New podcast episode: Talking X-rated Marie Antoinette facts and why women are glossed over in France’s history with Heidi Evans from Women of Paris.

Entertainment / Paris secrets / Understanding the French

Left Bank vs Right Bank of Paris: Which is better for tourists?

November 19, 2018September 1, 2022 Oliver Gee

New blogpost and podcast episode. It’s season five! Today I dissect the Left and Right Banks to find the best one for tourist, once and for all. Featuring authors John Baxter and Lindsey Tramuta.

Entertainment / Understanding the French

History’s most famous Parisians (if they were alive today)

November 9, 2018 Oliver Gee

Imagine if Napoleon, Joan of Arc, Edith Piaf (and more) were living in the Paris of 2018… Here’s what they’d be doing (and what they’d be wearing).

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What to pack for Paris so you can dress like a Parisian

November 2, 2018May 7, 2019 Oliver Gee

New blogpost: So you’re coming to Paris but you don’t know what to wear. Here are six tips from a Paris-based shoe designer.

Honeymoon / Moving to France / Understanding the French

How I raised a French child (as an American)

September 28, 2018November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

New episode: The challenges of bringing up a child in France, according to an American mother in Carcassonne.

Honeymoon / Understanding the French

Brittany: Five interesting habits of the Bretons

September 3, 2018November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

NEW EPISODE: A closer look at Brittany, the local Bretons, and the town of Vannes.

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What is France’s place in Europe?

April 23, 2018November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

With Katy and Dominic from The Europeans Podcast.

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How to annoy French people

April 9, 2018November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

… with French Girl in Seattle.

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Living the Good Life in the French countryside

February 13, 2018November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

There’s a huge difference between life in rural France and life in Paris, says writer Janine Marsh.

Books about Paris / Food and drink / Understanding the French

🎙️ Macron and macarons: A guide to the French president and France’s favourite sweets

February 6, 2018November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

The man, the myth, the Macron. Here’s journalist Adam Plowright talking about the French president, followed by tips on the best macarons in Paris.

Paris secrets / Understanding the French

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…

Entertainment / Understanding the French

Everything you know about Parisian women is WRONG!

November 29, 2017October 13, 2022 Oliver Gee

With Julie Collas, talking about her new theatre show. (Yes, she is a real Parisian woman).

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Are Parisians impolite?

July 10, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

… and should we kill the vous, asks our guest Lina, from Parisian Postcards?

Paris secrets / Understanding the French

The secrets of the Marais in Paris (according to its mayor)

April 8, 2017July 10, 2021 Oliver Gee

So where’s the best coffee in town, Monsieur le Maire?

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The struggles of being a woman in France

March 26, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

TV presenter Annette Young talks about how the French treat women.

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