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Paris secrets

Rue de Turenne: The best doors in Paris

August 21, 2019November 7, 2019 Oliver Gee

There’s no denying it. Paris has some of the most excellent doorways in the known universe.

Language

Tips for raising a bilingual child (from someone who’s done it)

August 19, 2019January 13, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: It’s Olivier from French Today talking about how he grew up in a multi-lingual family, and how he raised his daughter to be fluent in English and French.

Paris secrets

How to capture the hidden side of Paris

August 15, 2019November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

New episode: It’s all about photography, finding the hidden side of Paris, and daring to pop into courtyards with today’s guest, photographer Paris Adele.

Understanding the French

August in Paris: Here come the tumbleweeds

August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 Oliver Gee

New episode: It’s Anne Ditmeyer from Pret-a-Voyager talking about the mysterious month of August in Paris.

Paris secrets / Uncategorized

A visit to Marie Antoinette’s hamlet (no, it wasn’t her ‘playground’)

August 8, 2019November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

New episode: This week I went out to the charming mini-village in Versailles known as Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet.

Paris secrets

The best street in Paris: Rue des Abbesses

August 5, 2019November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

New episode: Join me for a walk down Rue des Abbesses, the best street in Paris (at least according to me).

Moving to France / Understanding the French

Five culture shocks you’ll face in Paris

August 1, 2019November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

New episode: Paris is a unique city full of its own little quirks. American psychologist John Clarke shares some of the culture shocks he’s experienced since moving to Paris.

Moving to France / Paris secrets

Eight things you should NEVER do in Paris

July 29, 2019January 13, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: Here are the things you should never do in France, featuring YouTuber Jay Swanson.

Books about Paris

Nine good books about Paris and France (according to a Paris bookshop owner)

July 25, 2019November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

New episode: Penelope Fletcher from The Red Wheelbarrow bookshop is on the podcast, talking about good books, the Luxembourg Gardens, and her favourite arrondissement.

Language

You probably know more French than you think you do

July 22, 2019January 4, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: It’s time for your monthly dose of French chat with Camille from French Today – and she says we all probably speak better French than we think. Here’s how to harness your knowledge.

Paris secrets

How to visit Paris ‘like a local’

July 15, 2019January 13, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: How to visit Paris and experience it as “a local” would – according to podcaster Oliver Gee from The Earful Tower.

Paris secrets

Have you heard about the five elephants of Paris?

July 11, 2019November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

What do the Bastille, the Moulin Rouge, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Paris Zoo all have in common? Yes, …

Moving to France / Understanding the French

How hard is it to become a French citizen?

July 8, 2019January 13, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: One man’s tale of becoming a French citizen, featuring tough quiz questions, reams of paperwork, and tricky officials.

Entertainment / Paris secrets

A day trip to Versailles with dancing and fireworks

July 4, 2019November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

New episode: Versailles is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. I went to check it out on one of the rare days when you can get inside after-hours – then I hung around for the fireworks.

Books about Paris / Paris secrets

What is a bouquiniste? A closer look at the iconic Paris booksellers

July 1, 2019December 3, 2019 Oliver Gee

New episode: Here’s a chat with Sydney Zekley, one of the booksellers from along the River Seine.

Food and drink

The American donut shop that proved a hit in Paris

June 27, 2019November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

New episode: It’s Amanda from Boneshaker Doughnuts talking pastry, Paris, and picture-perfect donuts.

Paris secrets / Understanding the French

How to buy antiques in Paris

June 20, 2019November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

New episode: We’re talking Paris antiques with a top auctioneer. How to find antiques, where to buy them, and what’s worth investing in.

Entertainment / Moving to France

Meet the American man announcing basketball for French TV

June 17, 2019January 13, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: Meet George Eddy, the American man who calls the NBA basketball, the Superbowl, and the Olympics – all in French.

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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!

Grab our children’s book about a crocodile in the canals of Paris! Click here for a copy.

A closer look at our children’s book

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Paris On Air: A Memoir

My memoir, Paris On Air, is available to order. Get your copy too! Click here. Or get the paperback plus audio combo cheap here.

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