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The Earful Tower: Paris

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

Dec 9, 2024

This week on the podcast we're talking about Notre Dame, which had its grand reopening ceremony over the weekend. 

I talk to the local mayor, Ariel Weil, about what he has already seen inside, and then what's next for Notre Dame. 

Then, for a visitor's perspective going forward, I talked to Bertrand d'Aleman, the...


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...


Nov 25, 2024

It's time for a day trip to Versailles!

This week, I'll show you a great way to visit the town of Versailles with the help of Bertrand d’Aleman from award-winning travel company My Private Paris.

We took the train from Paris, then spent a day exploring the town, but never stepped foot inside the palace or the...


Nov 18, 2024

This week, Lina and Oliver discuss how to entertain children in Paris. 

Even if you're not visiting with kids, you'll find some good tips in this episode. As usual, everything is written in full, with links and more details, on the website here. Below is a short version.

This season of The Earful Tower is brought to...


Nov 11, 2024

Here are the main mistakes to avoid if you're visiting Paris, according to this week's guest, writer and social media star Anna Kloots.

Anna has lived in Paris for five years - and I've been here for 10 - so this list is based on 15 years of Paris experience. 

Watch the YouTube version of this chat, filmed on the...