Oct 12, 2026
J is for Josephine Baker. Who was she? What was it that made her so iconic? And how can you follow her footsteps in Paris?
Today on the show it's Brian Scott Bagley, the founder of the Musée Joséphine Baker et des Afro-Descendants de Paris. Brian comes from a career in the performing arts, and is now a cultural...
Oct 5, 2026
An ancient Gallic wall was recently unearthed, after being buried for two millennia beneath the Hôtel-Dieu hospital, on the Île de la Cité.
I managed to talk my way in and sit down with Julien Avinain, chief of Paris's archaeological city council department, for an exclusive tour and interview. What he showed me...
Sep 21, 2026
Here's the story of how tried to get my French driving permit in a world-record time. I'm joined by Lina, who hangs around for some listener questions about fashion in Paris at the end.
This episode is brought to you by an exciting antique sale: At Home with Patricia Wells, Volume III, the final catalogue from Chez...
Sep 14, 2026
H is for Hotel de Ville, aka the Paris City Hall. In this episode, I see if I can get inside this impenetrable building with the help of intern Ashlyn Patton.
The music is from Pres Maxson.
This episode brought to you by The Earful Tower Tours. Come join us in the Marais, Montmartre, or the Latin Quarter. Our
Sep 6, 2026
Welcome back to "The 20 Kingdoms" season, where I'll visit each kingdom and introduce you to someone who truly loves it.
In this episode for the 14th arrondissement, it's Canadian tour guide April Pett who lives in the district and absolutely loves it.
Mentioned in this episode:
Coffee at Sisters Cafe
Lunch at Le Saut...