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Food and drink / Paris Countdown

Ten historical Paris restaurants to tell your friends about

May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 Oliver Gee

Here are ten Paris restaurants with a great historical backstory, a charm, a je ne sais quoi that makes for a good tale, or at least an interesting conversation point over dinner.

Paris Countdown

Ten expert tips for planning your Paris trip

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 Oliver Gee

So you’re coming to Paris and you want to maximise your time and spend your money wisely. But how to do it? Here are our tips.

Paris Countdown

The alternative Paris picnic spot: A guide to the Canal Saint-Martin

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 Charlotte Pleasants

Looking for a picnic spot in Paris with a bit of edge? Look no further than the Canal Saint-Martin. Here’s how to visit it.

Paris Countdown

Guide to the 10th arrondissement of Paris: The melting pot

May 16, 2022May 25, 2022 Oliver Gee

The 10th arrondissement is a melting pot of old Paris, new Paris, and everything (and everyone) in between. Here’s what we found during our visit, from iconic restaurants and exceptional bakeries to top-notch canal-side picnic ideas.

Paris Countdown / Paris secrets

Have you explored the secret passages of the 11th arrondissement?

May 11, 2022May 13, 2022 Oliver Gee

A little-known Paris treasure is the open-air passageways that are dotted throughout the 11th arrondissement. Here’s how to find them.

Paris Countdown

Guide to the 11th arrondissement of Paris: The cool part of town

May 9, 2022May 16, 2022 Oliver Gee

The 11th arrondissement is undoubtedly the cool part of town. Here’s what we found during our 24-hour visit, from eco hotels to password-protected speakeasy bars.

Food and drink / Paris Countdown

What it’s really like to dine at the legendary Paris restaurant Le Train Bleu

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 Oliver Gee

Dining at the Train Bleu restaurant is a true bucket-list experience that everyone should try once. Here’s what happened when we visited, complete with dozens of stunning photos.

Paris Countdown

Guide to the 12th arrondissement of Paris: A district on the move

May 2, 2022May 6, 2022 Oliver Gee

The 12th district of Paris is enormous and rich with treasures. Here’s our guide, featuring the exceptional Train Bleu restaurant, the intriguing fairground museum, and much more.

Paris Countdown / Paris secrets

Did you know about the king’s enormous globes hidden in a Paris library?

April 29, 2022May 18, 2022 Charlotte Pleasants

The Globes of Coronelli are perhaps the most incredible Paris site you’ve never heard about. Here’s how to find them – and the story of how they came to be.

Paris Countdown / Paris secrets

The Paris apartment that became a treasure trove of antique maps

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 Oliver Gee

In an apartment in the 13th arrondissement, untold treasures line the bookshelves and hang on the walls. Join me on a visit to the antique map specialists, the Librarie Loeb Larocque.

Paris Countdown

How to visit the charming Butte-aux-Cailles neighbourhood

April 26, 2022April 28, 2022 Charlotte Pleasants

Dubbed by some as “Mini Montmartre”, the Butte-aux-Cailles is a small and charming neighbourhood at the top of a hill in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. Here’s how to visit and what to find.

Paris Countdown

Guide to the 13th arrondissement of Paris: Hidden gems

April 25, 2022April 29, 2022 Oliver Gee

The 13th arrondissement is not typically a place for tourist sites… or so we thought. Here are the best things to find, including two magnificent globes that deserve a spot in the Louvre museum!

Paris Countdown / Paris secrets

Vanves: Why you should visit the OTHER Paris flea market

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 Charlotte Pleasants

Everyone talks about the famous market to the north of Paris, but you should really be heading to the Vanves flea market in the 14th arrondissement. Here’s why.

Food and drink / Paris Countdown

What it’s really like to dine at the iconic Paris restaurant: Le Dôme

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 Oliver Gee

We visited the iconic Parisian restaurant Le Dome. Here’s what you can expect if you do the same.

Paris Countdown / Paris secrets

Guide to the 14th arrondissement of Paris: The surprise package

April 18, 2022April 22, 2022 Oliver Gee

This truly is an underrated Paris destination, featuring everything from iconic diners, village-style streets, and curiosities that’ll leave your eyes wide with wonder.

Paris Countdown / Paris secrets

‘Swan Island’: The beautiful Paris walk you’ve never heard of before

April 14, 2022April 15, 2022 Charlotte Pleasants

Take a stroll with us along the wonderful Île aux Cygnes, the long island near the Eiffel Tower you’ve probably never seen.

Paris Countdown / Paris secrets

Guide to the 15th arrondissement of Paris: The overlooked district

April 11, 2022April 26, 2022 Oliver Gee

The best view of Paris, a bistro steeped in local history, and a delightful bakery. Here’s what you should track down in the 15th arrondissement of Paris.

Paris Countdown / Paris secrets

Corkscrews & Canes: The five best museums in the 16th arrondissement of Paris

April 8, 2022June 6, 2022 Oliver Gee

From Monet’s impressionist art to the most ornate wooden desk you’ve ever seen: Here are five great museums in the 16th arrondissement.

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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.

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