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To do in Paris

A guide to the best museums in Paris

August 5, 2024August 5, 2024 Charlotte Pleasants

Here’s the definitive guide to Paris museums, according to the duo who wrote the book on the subject.

To do in Paris

VIDEOS: A VERY long walk in each Paris arrondissement

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 Hannah Coyle

Here are twenty videos, long walks in each of the 20 Paris arrondissements.

Entertainment / Language

Meet the guys teaching French and French culture to millions of people

July 29, 2024July 29, 2024 Hannah Coyle

AT Frenchies: The two Parisians who have taken the internet by storm with their observations of the French language and more.

To do in Paris

It’s official: The Seine river in Paris is swimmable!

July 23, 2024July 23, 2024 Hannah Coyle

Mayor of Paris Centre Ariel Weil talks about his swim in the Seine, the future of Paris, and the hassles of planning an ambitious Olympics.

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To do in Paris

Five excellent wine bars in Paris

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 Hannah Coyle

Five excellent wine bars in Paris according to Tanisha Townsend from Girl Meets Glass.

Paris secrets

Did you know there are eight Statue of Liberty replicas in Paris?

July 1, 2024July 1, 2024 Oliver Gee

Here’s a list of all the Statue of Libery replicas in Paris (and beyond).

Entertainment / Paris secrets / To do in Paris

Meet the woman selling the Seine River

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024 Oliver Gee

A chat with Messy Nessy (aka Vanessa Grall) about her new Paris boutique – and how she made a splash by selling Seine water.

Paris secrets

Meet the man selling the history of Paris

June 20, 2024June 20, 2024 Oliver Gee

Auctioneer Christophe Lucien is on The Earful Tower podcast this week, talking about his incredible sales of Paris memorabilia.  His …

Paris Countdown / Paris secrets

The best hidden gem in every Paris arrondissement

June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 Oliver Gee

Looking for something to discover in Paris off the beaten path? This is our guide on the best hidden gems in every Paris arrondissement.

Books about Paris

Does ‘meter’ rhyme with ‘cheetah’? (And more from our new Paris kids’ book)

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024 Oliver Gee

Our new children’s book, The Animal Games in Paris, left us with some unusual questions. And given the book is out …

To do in Paris

A look at the underbelly of Paris

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024 Charlotte Pleasants

Meet Morgan Walesh, an American in Paris who specializes in the hidden underbelly of the city. She talks of her …

Entertainment

Ten great Charles Aznavour songs to Frenchify your life

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 Oliver Gee

Here are ten great songs by Charles Aznavour to add a little French spice to your life.

To do in Paris

Why is Paris so inaccessible?

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024 Charlotte Pleasants

Meet Parisian woman Virginie Dubost. In 2018, she became a quadriplegic after a surfing accident. Now, she is an accessibility …

To do in Paris

Here’s the fastest climbing trend in Paris

May 13, 2024May 16, 2024 Hannah Coyle

We, here at The Earful Tower, pride ourselves on having our fingers on the pulse of the trends in Paris. …

Books about Paris

The changing face of Paris and its suburbs

May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 Oliver Gee

Meet Simon Kuper, a British (and naturalized French) journalist in Paris.  He’s this week’s guest on The Earful Tower podcast, …

First time to Paris / Paris secrets / To do in Paris

Where is Jim Morrison’s grave in Paris? (and more top tombs at Père Lachaise Cemetery)

May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 Oliver Gee

When it comes to the famed Père Lachaise cemetery in Paris, visitors ask one question more than any other: Where …

To do in Paris

Why do Parisians leave unusual objects at gravestones?

April 29, 2024May 6, 2024 Charlotte Pleasants

If you’ve been to a Paris cemetery, you might have seen curious collections of unusual objects on certain gravestones. Potatoes, …

Food and drink

Seven ways to satisfy your sweet tooth in Paris

April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 Hannah Coyle

Paris is world-renowned not just for Michelin-starred restaurants, but also its patisseries, chocolateries and other havens of delicious delights. This …

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What is The Earful Tower?

The Earful Tower is a channel about Paris and France, hosted by Oliver Gee.

  • 4 million podcast downloads
  • 1.3 million readers a year
  • 200,000 followers
  • 100,000 regular listeners

The New York Times said it’s one of the world’s “most transportive” podcasts.

We share Paris via walking tours, videos, blog posts, social media, and a popular Substack newsletter. We even make Paris-themed children’s books. And our member club opens a whole world of bonus Paris content.

Welcome to The Earful Tower’s official website, where we share it all. Why not start with the latest YouTube video below?

The Earful Tower’s PDF Guide To Paris

Here’s The Earful Tower’s 2025 PDF guide to Paris. All the tips you need for a visit to the City of Light. Buy it now for €19.99 and you’ll get it automatically in an email.

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Here are all our books, Animal Games in Paris, Grace the Giraffe, Roger the Liger, Kylie the Crocodile, and Paris On Air. Click here for your copy.

 

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