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Paris Countdown / To do in Paris

Nine great Paris museums, each devoted to one iconic artist

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024 Oliver Gee

Each of these Paris museums are dedicated to one person: An artist, a sculptor, a writer – you name it!

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

Books about Paris / Food and drink

Sweet Paris: A life of cakes and pastries

April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 Charlotte Pleasants

Meet Frank Adrian Barron, an American baker in Paris (better know as Cake Boy Paris). He is this week’s guest …

To do in Paris

Five years on: What’s next for Notre Dame?

April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 Charlotte Pleasants

Five years ago on 15 April 2019, the world watched in horror as the Notre Dame Cathedral burned. 850 years …

Entertainment / To do in Paris

Life in Paris as a Moulin Rouge dancer

April 9, 2024April 9, 2024 Charlotte Pleasants

Meet Canadian Allie Goodbun, a Moulin Rouge dancer who has gained a huge following online sharing the behind the scenes …

Language

Here’s how we raise a trilingual child in Paris

March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 Oliver Gee

On the podcast this week we talk about raising our nearly-three-year-old son in three languages: French, Swedish, and English.  It’s …

Entertainment / Paris secrets / To do in Paris

Meet the contestants: The 2024 Paris Bucket List team

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 Oliver Gee

Meet The Earful Tower team and see what we plan to “tick off” in Paris this year.

Food and drink / To do in Paris

Vegan Paris: How the scene’s changed (and where to find good vegan restaurants)

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 Charlotte Pleasants

Pastry chef Amanda Bankert discusses the Paris vegan scene and how she’s been surreptitiously serving vegan donuts to unsuspecting Parisians.

Food and drink

Tour d’Argent: The iconic Paris restaurant in 7 intriguing figures

November 13, 2023November 13, 2023 Charlotte Pleasants

We’ve just had lunch at the iconic Paris restaurant, the Tour d’Argent. In short: It was the best dining experience …

To do in Paris

Sainte-Chapelle: When to visit and what it looks like when it’s totally empty

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 Charlotte Pleasants

We were lucky enough to visit the Sainte-Chapelle early in the morning, before it opened to the public. Here’s how …

Entertainment / Paris Countdown / Paris secrets

Ten excellent Paris museums that are criminally overlooked

December 27, 2022August 2, 2024 Oliver Gee

Keen to check out museums in Paris but want to avoid the huge crowds? Here are ten lesser-known museums to add to your travel plans.

Food and drink / Paris Countdown

Where to eat in Paris: A great restaurant in every arrondissement

November 4, 2022December 15, 2022 Oliver Gee

With over 40,000 restaurants in Paris, where are you supposed to begin? We’ve done the research for you: Here are 20 top places to dine in Paris.

Paris secrets

An even closer look at the secret cemetery in Montmartre (the smallest in Paris!)

October 23, 2022October 23, 2022 Oliver Gee

Do you want to see inside Paris’s smallest and most secretive cemetery? Here are 33 photos to show you everything you’ll find behind the sculptured bronze door.

Food and drink / Paris Countdown

Good coffee in Paris: An excellent cafe in all 20 Paris arrondissements

August 31, 2022September 12, 2025 Oliver Gee

On the hunt for good coffee in Paris? We’ve got you covered. Here is our Top 20 list of great cafes throughout the city.

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What is The Earful Tower?

The Earful Tower is a channel about Paris and France, hosted by Oliver Gee since 2016.

  • 4.5 million podcast downloads
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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.

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The Earful Tower’s PDF Guide To Paris

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