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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, 2017November 8, 2019 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, 2017November 8, 2019 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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Paul Taylor from ‘What the F*** France?’ on French bashing

March 25, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

A chat with the Prince of French Bashing

Books about Paris / Understanding the French

Understanding the new Paris, with Lindsey Tramuta

March 25, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

The woman behind Lost in Cheeseland has a new book…

Language / Understanding the French

The ups and downs of being bilingual

March 25, 2017March 22, 2019 Oliver Gee

Inside the minds of true bilinguals.

Books about Paris / Understanding the French

Is this the ‘only street’ in Paris? Yes, says author Elaine Sciolino

March 22, 2017November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

A closer look at the Rue des Martyrs.

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Meet Oliver Gee

Hello! I’m Oliver Gee, the guy behind The Earful Tower – which is a podcast, videos, and blog posts about Paris and France. I wrote Paris On Air and more recently Kylie the Crocodile.

I started this podcast in 2017 as a side gig – and now it’s among the top travel podcasts on Earth! Welcome to my website!

Kylie the Crocodile!

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