If you’ve been to a Paris cemetery, you might have seen curious collections of unusual objects on certain gravestones. Potatoes, …
Seven ways to satisfy your sweet tooth in Paris
Paris is world-renowned not just for Michelin-starred restaurants, but also its patisseries, chocolateries and other havens of delicious delights. This …
Sweet Paris: A life of cakes and pastries
Meet Frank Adrian Barron, an American baker in Paris (better know as Cake Boy Paris). He is this week’s guest …
Five years on: What’s next for Notre Dame?
Five years ago on 15 April 2019, the world watched in horror as the Notre Dame Cathedral burned. 850 years …
Six of my secret spots in the Marais (members only)
I’ve been leading a few walking tours of the Marais recently and I feel like I’ve really perfected my route. …
Paris through the lens of a movie director
Meet Scott Hillier, an Australian movie director in Paris, who runs the European Independent Film Festival (the ÉCU). He’s this …
Life in Paris as a Moulin Rouge dancer
Meet Canadian Allie Goodbun, a Moulin Rouge dancer who has gained a huge following online sharing the behind the scenes …
Eight breathtaking venues for the Paris Olympics
These are some of the most iconic backdrops on offer for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Wining and dining in France with Patricia Wells
This week it’s food critic and cookbook author Patricia Wells. Originally from the US, she moved to Paris in 1980 …
Making French dessert: A mille-feuille celebration for 1,000 reviews
This week on the show we make mille-feuilles – the “thousand layer pastry” – to celebrate 1,000 reviews of The …
The man selling the finest faux flowers in France
This week on the show we welcome back Diederick de Jongh, the owner of Flora Magnifica, which sells the finest faux flowers in …
Five surefire ways to avoid pickpockets in Paris
Is Paris a safe city? The truth is, it’s probably about as safe as any other big city. In other …
A beginner’s guide to the French Revolution
If the words “French Revolution” seem daunting to you, then you’re not alone. It would take a whole series of …
Here’s how we raise a trilingual child in Paris
On the podcast this week we talk about raising our nearly-three-year-old son in three languages: French, Swedish, and English. It’s …
An inside look at eight memorable Paris restaurants (for members only)
Let’s talk restaurants. There are over 40,000 in Paris and over the years I’ve been lucky enough to eat in …
Buying a home in Paris: Five mistakes to avoid
Buying property in Paris (and France, in general) isn’t easy. Aside from the dreaded French admin, there is a whole …
The Seine booksellers are here to stay: let’s meet one!
There’s a lot of talk right now about the iconic booksellers by the Seine, aka the bouquinistes. In recent months, the …
The A to Z of French food, according to David Lebovitz
Pastry chef and cookbook author David Lebovitz talks good cafes, restaurants, bakeries, desserts… in fact, the whole A to Z of French food.