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The Earful Tower: Paris

The Earful Tower: Figuring out France with guests who know best. 

Dec 30, 2024

Short answer: yes. Paris is worth visiting in the winter months. 

In this episode, Oliver and Lina explain why, based on their combined 22 winters in Paris. 

Mentioned in this episode:

  • Ice Skating at the Grand Palais
  • A chat with Chef Tony Xu from Shang Palace (see our video here)
  • The Petit Palais museum

At the end...


Dec 23, 2024

It's time for a day trip to Vaux-le-Vicomte!

This week, I'll show you how to visit the magnificent chateau Vaux-le-Vicomte with Bertrand d’Aleman from award-winning travel company My Private Paris.

We took a private van from Paris, then spent half a day exploring the chateau and its grounds. This was a...


Dec 16, 2024

Paris is home to over 100 museums, from world-renowned art galleries to quirky, hidden gems. In this episode, we highlight 5 underrated museums you won’t want to miss, each offering a unique glimpse into Parisian history and culture.

Discover the Bibliothèque Nationale Richelieu, where centuries of knowledge await....


Dec 9, 2024

 

This Week on The Earful Tower: Notre Dame's Grand Reopening

In this special episode, we dive into Notre Dame's grand reopening after the fire that shook the world. I speak with Ariel Weil, the mayor of Paris' central arrondissements, about his firsthand experience inside the newly restored cathedral, and...


Dec 2, 2024

This week on the podcast we are chatting about gin with Charlotte Buisson Dackow from La Distillerie de l’Arbre Sec.

This cool, new micro-distillery is located on a quiet street, with a macabre history, mere steps from the Louvre museum in the 1st arrondissement. We visited their stunning workshop and listened as...