The Earful Tower: Paris
The Earful Tower is a podcast about Paris, hosted by Oliver Gee, featuring guests who make the City of Light shine. The New York Times ranked it among the world’s “most transportive” podcasts. The shows 400 episodes have had over 4 million downloads from around 100,000 listeners. Besides the podcast, The Earful Tower has come to include videos, books, walking tours and more. It's all made possible by the show's generous Patreon supporters.
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Paris if you're a top private chef
10/07/2024
Paris if you're a top private chef
Meet Romu Oudeyer, a top private chef in Paris. We talk about cooking for celebrities in Paris, France's relationship with food, and how to find good restaurants in Paris. Follow him on Instagram and explore his website . To read the full menu from the home-cooked lunch we discussed, . This season of The Earful Tower is brought to you by the award-winning travel company My Private Paris, which specializes in tours in Paris, day trips outside Paris, and travel itineraries. . Get more from The Earful Tower by becoming or , or exploring .
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The most 'fitting' thing to see in each Paris arrondissement
09/30/2024
The most 'fitting' thing to see in each Paris arrondissement
What’s the most “fitting” thing to find in each of the 20 Paris districts? Something – a bar, a cafe, a street, a park… something that’s representative of its neighbourhood? For example… the eighth arrondissement is something of a business district that’s affluent and beautiful. What site matches that energy? (Spoiler alert: a private art museum). We posed the challenge to Bertrand d’Aleman from award-winning travel company My Private Paris. Here’s what he suggested. My Private Paris is a local deluxe agency, crafting Paris itineraries. .
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Paris if you like getting into private buildings
09/23/2024
Paris if you like getting into private buildings
This week I finally got into the Hotel de Beauvais, the 400-year-old aristocratic mansion in the Marais. Here's how I did it, and how you can too! : More info on the Heritage Days: https://journeesdupatrimoine.culture.gouv.fr/en/ Become a member! For $10 a month you can join the other Patreon members and unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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Paris if you need the perfect one-day itinerary
09/16/2024
Paris if you need the perfect one-day itinerary
A mysterious email from Will asked for the ideal itinerary for a 12-hour layover in Paris. Hosts Oliver and Lina went head-to-head suggesting their own versions of the perfect one-day plan. But who is Will? Could he really be a Wall Street hound with expensive taste? Or a med student who prefers cheap lunches and riding bikes? We have no idea - but we tried to help! Find Oliver’s economical itinerary . Find Lina’s luxury itinerary . This episode was released early to The Earful Tower's Patreon members, who voted on their favourite itinerary and who chose the winning plan. For $10 a month you can join them and unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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Paris if you want to see it like a local
09/09/2024
Paris if you want to see it like a local
This week on the podcast it's author Scott Carpenter, whose new book is called Paris Lost and Found. To kick off this "Paris if..." season of the show, he shares his thoughts on how to "roll with it" and see Paris like a local. You can find him on Instagram ( and find his book in all good bookshops and online. More from Scott on his website . ******* The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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My final thoughts on the Paris Olympic Games
08/12/2024
My final thoughts on the Paris Olympic Games
Here are my final thoughts on the Paris Olympic Games. In this episode, it's just me, your host Oliver Gee, sharing a few pros and cons of the Olympics. ******* The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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Paris museums (by the people who wrote the book on the topic)
08/05/2024
Paris museums (by the people who wrote the book on the topic)
Meet Anne Carminati and James Wesolowski, the authors of 111 Museums in Paris You Shouldn't Miss. We chat about the museum scene in Paris, the pros and cons of large and small museums, and a few good ones to find. Their official website: ******* The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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Teaching French and French culture to millions: AT Frenchies
07/29/2024
Teaching French and French culture to millions: AT Frenchies
Meet Alexandre Durand and Tom Carles - also known as Alex and Tom - but better known as AT Frenchies, a social media duo that has captivated millions with their take on France and the French language. Their official website: Here's at the end of the episode, via TikTok. ******* The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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The challenges of hosting The Olympic Games in Paris, with the mayor of Paris Centre
07/22/2024
The challenges of hosting The Olympic Games in Paris, with the mayor of Paris Centre
Here's a chat with Ariel Weil, the mayor of Paris Centre (arrondissements 1-4). He talks about the challenges of hosting the Olympics, especially security hassles that have come with the openening Ceremony on the Seine River. The Opening Ceremony, perhaps the most ambitious part of the whole games, has turned Ariel's districts into what he compares to a warzone. Meanwhile, Ariel and some of his fellow mayors in Paris just took a historic dip in the Seine river, which is now clean enough to host the Triatholon swimming! It was all part of giving the river back to the Parisians, he explains. He also chats about the future of Paris after these "once in a lifetime" Olympics. ******* The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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The inside word on French wine and Paris wine bars
07/15/2024
The inside word on French wine and Paris wine bars
Meet Tanisha Townsend, a Chicago native who became a wine expert in Paris. She gives us a general info to wine and Paris wine bars, plus her take on wine tastings in the French capital. Find more about Tanisha (aka Girl Meets Glass) via and her . And to book a wine tasting with her. ******* The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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How to visit the Latin Quarter of Paris
07/08/2024
How to visit the Latin Quarter of Paris
This week we're talking about the Latin Quarter. The guest is Earful Tower tour guide Hannah Coyle, discussing one of her favourite neighbourhoods. The discovery tour of the Latin Quarter is our newest walking tour, you can book a private or semi-private walk, and we're rolling it out on Tuesday afternoons to start. ******* The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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The hunt for ALL the Paris Statues of Liberty
07/01/2024
The hunt for ALL the Paris Statues of Liberty
Did you know there are 8 Statues of Liberty in Paris. Maybe more. And this week, I'll find them all and show you. This episode gives you the facts and the history. to go with the eight (plus!) statues: https://theearfultower.com/2018/07/04/did-you-know-there-are-five-statue-of-liberty-replicas-in-paris/ And : https://www.youtube.com/live/KIF9xgReAx8?si=aVifY1e70-gBtQ-9 *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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Meet the woman selling the Seine river
06/24/2024
Meet the woman selling the Seine river
Vanessa Grall, aka Messy Nessy Chic, is selling the Seine. Or at least, little bottles of it, from her new boutique Messy Nessy's Cabinet, in the fifth arrondissement. She is this week's guest on The Earful Tower, talking about her boutique, her viral idea for selling the Seine, and her wildly popular channel Messy Nessy Chic. Find more about Vanessa on her website . You can find her Boutique at 19 Rue de Bievre and you can read more about it . You can find the shop at Monday - Friday: 11 AM - 7 PM Saturday: 2 PM - 7 PM Sunday: Closed *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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Paris history is on sale: Meet the man selling it
06/17/2024
Paris history is on sale: Meet the man selling it
Auctioneer Christophe Lucien is on The Earful Tower, talking about his incredible sales of Paris memorabilia. His current sale (June 17 and 18, 2024) include everything from a Hector Guimard art nouveau bench to an actual bouquiniste stand by the Seine. The main drawcard, as pointed out by Christophe, are the chandeliers in the Grand Hôtel of the Palais d'Orsay. Find more about the two auctions for the 2024 Paris mon amour and . This week's episode is a remastered version of an episode from the Earful Tower archives, re-released in time for the current "Paris mon amour" auction happening right now. Find out more about Christophe *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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The best hidden gem in every Paris arrondissement
06/10/2024
The best hidden gem in every Paris arrondissement
So you've seen all the main Paris sights, and maybe even a few of the offbeat ones. But let's go deeper. Here are 20 truly hidden gems, one from every arrondissement, according to podcast host Oliver Gee. An important note: the secret for the 10th arrondissement has now closed for good! See pictures, and links, and more, : *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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Does 'meter' rhyme with 'cheetah'? (And more from our new Paris kids' book)
06/03/2024
Does 'meter' rhyme with 'cheetah'? (And more from our new Paris kids' book)
Our new children's book, The Animal Games in Paris, left us with some unusual questions. Does meter rhyme with cheetah? Apparently not, according to some. And if not, should we keep it in the book? And on that note, should we spell it meter, or metre? Or both? And that's just a few of the text-based questions from Oliver, who wrote the book. As for the illustrations by Lina... should Notre Dame be seen as under construction, given that's what it looks like right now? Or should it seem perfect and complete? What about drawing Olympic Games related stuff? Should the opening ceremony really be on the River Seine, given the plan might be scrapped? Hosts Oliver and Lina discuss some of the talking points that went into making their fourth children's book, The Animal Games in Paris, which you can find only via The Earful Tower's online shop . And a super shoutout to Janet Hulstrand who has edited all five books from Earful Tower Publishing, and who certainly doesn't speak with the atrocious accent that Oliver did in this episode. for her own books and editing services. *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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A look at the underbelly of Paris
05/27/2024
A look at the underbelly of Paris
Meet Morgan Walesh, an American in Paris who specializes in the hidden underbelly of the city. She talks of her love for the catacombs, the "history of the streets", and how she tried to talk her way into an infamous Paris apartment... Find out more about Morgan and her work on "Paris History of our Streets" via , , and . *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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Why is Paris so inaccessible?
05/20/2024
Why is Paris so inaccessible?
Meet Parisian woman Virginie Dubost. In 2018, she became a quadriplegic after a surfing accident. Now, she is an accessibility advocate and has made headlines in Paris for drawing attention to accessibility issues in the city. She joined us in the lovely Square Santiago-du-Chili in the 7th arrondissement to talk about Paris, its low level of accessibility, and how it can be improved. Here's the viral video she featured in, which we talked about in the show () Find out more about Virginie via her Instagram page . *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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The fastest climbing trend in Paris...
05/13/2024
The fastest climbing trend in Paris...
Meet Daniel Christensen, an avid boulderer in Paris. He talks of how the trend of climbing - aka bouldering - is captivating people's attention in Paris, and how the worldwide sport actually started near Paris in Fontainebleau. Even if you're not a climber, this makes for an interesting chat about Paris and how sports/hobbies/pastimes are changing. There's even a climbing hall ! Find out more about Daniel on his Instagram page . *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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The changing face of Paris and its suburbs
05/06/2024
The changing face of Paris and its suburbs
Meet Simon Kuper, a British (and naturalized French) journalist in Paris. He talks of how the changing face of Paris and its suburbs - and his new book Impossible City: Paris in the Twenty-First Century. Find out more about Simon and his work on his Twitter profile . *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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Why do Parisians leave unusual objects at gravestones?
04/29/2024
Why do Parisians leave unusual objects at gravestones?
If you've been to a Paris cemetery, you might have seen curious collections of unusual objects on certain gravestones (especially celebrities like Jim Morrisson and Oscar Wilde). You can find potatoes, chewing gum, Metro tickets, apples... and much more. In this episode, Ana Gimena from breaks down some of the main offerings you can find on gravestones at Pere Lachaise and Montparnasse cemetery. See our full blog post with all the addresses . Book a walking tour of Pere Lachaise with here. offer more than 30 experiences in and around Paris (and hundreds more across Europe). Their tour groups are small - max 6 people - or private and include everything from Pere Lachaise Cemetery and the Catacombs, to day trips in Versailles, Giverny, and Champagne. They also do food tours of the Marais, small group and private visits to the Louvre, and TukTuk tours of Paris. Find out more here .
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Sweet Paris: A life of cakes and pastries
04/22/2024
Sweet Paris: A life of cakes and pastries
Meet Frank Adrian Barron, an American baker in Paris (better know as Cake Boy Paris). He talks of how he made it as a baker in the city, sharing his sweet treats on social media, and his book Sweet Paris. Find out more about Frank and his work via his Instagram page , his website and his book . *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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Paris through the lens of a movie director
04/15/2024
Paris through the lens of a movie director
Meet Scott Hillier, an Australian movie director in Paris, who runs the European Independant Film Festival (the ÉCU). He talks of the iconic light in the city of Paris, his film festival, and his exploits around the world as a director and war photographer. Find out more about the annual Film Festival , 2024 marks the 19th festival, and it runs on April 19th, 20th, and 21st in Montparnasse. *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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Life in Paris as a Moulin Rouge dancer
04/08/2024
Life in Paris as a Moulin Rouge dancer
Meet Allie Goodbun, a Canadian dancer at the iconic Moulin Rouge in Paris. She talks of how she got the job, her life in Montmartre, and her love for the City of Light. Want to join the fun on Allie's social media? You can find her on TikTok and Instagram - and to her new clothing brand for Ready Freddie dancewear. Here's a snippet of this very podcast episode . *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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Wining and dining in France with Patricia Wells
04/01/2024
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 where she worked as a restaurant critic for the International Herald Tribune and later the French weekly newspaper L’Express. Along the way she has published 15 books and made a home in Paris and Chanteduc, in Provence. We also talk of how Patricia is selling her collection of antiques and furniture via antique's dealer . You can find the collection: At Home with Patricia Wells . *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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Making French dessert: A mille-feuille celebration for 1,000 reviews
03/27/2024
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 Earful Tower podcast. Thanks to all who've left reviews over the years. You might know a mille-feuille as a Napoleon, a custard slice, or a vanilla slice. But we all know it as delicious, especially when it's freshly baked. For this episode, you'll join our team as we prepare this iconic dessert at , complete with some pastry and chocolate tips from the chef. Please and write "The Earful Tower" at checkout so they know I sent you. If you book before the end of March 2024 I'll send you my PDF guide to Paris for free as a thanks! Their English-speaking cooking classes are a delightful blend of fun, education, and gastronomy. Designed for culinary enthusiasts of all levels, they offer a unique opportunity to explore French cuisine through hands-on experiences in a welcoming atmosphere. *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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The man selling the finest faux flowers in France
03/25/2024
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 France. He was last on the show in 2021, but since then he has changed locations of his shop to be further north in the Marais by a famous bistro. We chatted about business, Paris, and his new project supplying flowers to cultural heritage institutions around France. We also talk about what happens to a small shop in the Marais after it features on The Earful Tower podcast! How to visit Flora Magnifica 58 rue des Tournelles, 75003 Paris Hours: Open Tuesday – Sundays For more information visit their website and follow them on Instagram This episode was brought to you by Cook'n With Class, . *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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How to stay safe in Paris, with Amanda Rollins
03/18/2024
How to stay safe in Paris, with Amanda Rollins
Is Paris a safe city? The truth is, it's probably about as safe as any other big city. In other words, you need to be smart when you're here. And this week on the podcast, American content creator in Paris Amanda Rollins shares her tips and tricks for being street smart in the City of Light. Amanda has made a name for herself on her wildly popular social media accounts as American Fille, where she shares how to stay out of trouble in Paris (and many, many other things). Find her (over a million followers!) and . The chat spans lot of other topics too! This episode was brought to you by Cook'n With Class, . I did the sauce-making class and LOVED it. *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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The French Revolution: A beginner's guide
03/11/2024
The French Revolution: A beginner's guide
If the words "French Revolution" seem daunting to you, then you're not alone. It would take a whole series of podcast episodes to truly understand it all - and luckily for us - podcaster Mike Duncan has done exactly that. His is world renowned. In this episode of The Earful Tower, he breaks down the French Revolution to its simplest essence. You could call it "The French Revolution For Idiots", where I, your humble host, play the part of the idiot and ask all the questions you are too shy to ask. As for Mike, a self-confessed "complete history geek", you can find more of his work via his Twitter page . This episode was first aired on The Earful Tower in 2019. This episode was brought to you by Cook'n With Class, . I did the sauce-making class and LOVED it. *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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How we're raising a trilingual child in Paris
03/04/2024
How we're raising a trilingual child in Paris
Lina and I discuss how circumstance has led to us raising our nearly three-year-old son in French, Swedish, and English. This episode was brought to you by Cook'n With Class, . I did the sauce-making class and LOVED it. *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris. . Thank you for keeping this channel independent. For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links:
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