The Earful Tower: Paris

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Ten top places to explore on the French Riviera Jun 05, 2023

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After month in the French Riviera, here is the Earful Tower's tips for places we recommend in the area, from big famous towns to tiny and lovely villages.

Mentioned in this episode:

Antibes, Juan-Les-Pins, Nice, La Turbie, Monaco, Biot, Cannes, Villa Kerylos, Villefranche-sur-Mer, and Eze.

Music by Pres Maxson.

Become a member of The Earful Tower here: www.patreon.com/theearfultower

Happy travelling! (Find more here: www.theearfultower.com/riviera)

Famous writers and the French Riviera May 29, 2023

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Author John Baxter is back - this time discussing literature from the French Riviera. We tackle a lot, with a bigger focus on F Scott Fitzgerald and Marina Picasso (and her tell-all book).

Book a walking tour with John and find his books here.

Support The Earful Tower on Patreon and get the second half of this conversation.

Find more from this French Riviera miniseries here.

Things we mentioned (to help you with spelling and searching...)

First ten mins

John tasted bouillabaisse in Sète
John's friend was in the town of Cabris
The Villa Noailles in Hyères for the work of architect Robert Mallet-Stevens
French Riviera and its Artists: Book by John Baxter
Menton as the notorious place to die (tales of Yates, Beardsley, de Maupassant)

10mins to 20mins

Cole Porter and his wife, their friends Gerald and Sara Murphy
Hotel du Cap and the Fitzgeralds
Le Train Bleu with gamblers and prostitutes (now a restaurant, saved by Georges André Malraux)
Le Balzar restaurant in Paris
Cafe de Flore, Le Coupole, Les Deux Magots restaurants in Paris
Hotel Belles Rives where F Scott Fitzgerald stayed (in Juan-les-Pins, Antibes) - and he also stayed in the nearby town of Saint-Raphaël
Tender is the Night: Dedicated "To Gerald and Sara—Many Fêtes"

20 mins onwards

Sophia Antipolis where Super-Cannes is set (a book by J. G. Ballard)
Zelda Fitzgerald's book: Save Me the Waltz
Marina Picasso and and her tell-all book "Picasso, My Grandfather"
La California - Picasso's summer shack/chateau/palace (featuring Matisse and Balthus too)
Picasso's Portait of Olga in an Armchair
Colombe D'Or in Saint Paul de Vence
Carlton Hotel in Cannes
Hotel Belles Rives

Five golden rules for visiting the French Riviera May 22, 2023

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We've spent a month in the French Riviera. Here is The Earful Tower's introduction to the area via five golden rules for your own visit.

Mentioned in this episode:

Bigger towns: Cannes, Antibes, Nice

Much smaller spots: Villa Kerylos, Biot, La Turbie

Book list to come, but Lina talked about Bonjour Tristesse by Francoise Sagan.

Music by Pres Maxson.

Become a member of The Earful Tower here: www.patreon.com/theearfultower

More in the weeks to come, happy travelling!

Farewell to the little red scooter May 01, 2023

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Here's a poem I wrote to say goodbye to my little red scooter.

Inspired by the great Australian bush poet Banjo Paterson.

Farewell, Little Red, thanks for all the memories.

Six In-Seine Paris secrets from six Paris experts Apr 17, 2023

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Welcome to the Earful Tower, the podcast that explores the hidden gems and secret spots of Paris. In this episode, the season finale, the whole team is on a private boat on the Seine River sharing our favourite secrets.

The boat: Corto from Le Bateau Francais.

Secrets from Earful Tour guide Charlotte Pleasants, Louvre guide Amber Minogue, Artist Lina Nordin Gee, Photographer Augusta Sagnelli, host Oliver Gee, and captain Clement.

And a big thank you to all our Patreon supporters for making this podcast possible. Your contributions help us continue to bring you the best stories and insights about Paris. If you'd like to support the Earful Tower and get access to exclusive content, visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/theearfultower.

A new life in the ??th arrondissement of Paris Apr 10, 2023

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A quick episode today where Lina and I reveal our new Paris neighbourhood and our first thoughts.

Get all the extras on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower

And book an Earful Tower walking tour here: https://theearfultower.com/tours

The insider's guide to an ancient Paris market Apr 03, 2023

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Welcome to the Earful Tower, the podcast that explores the hidden gems and secret spots of Paris. In this episode, we're taking a stroll through the bustling marché Beauvau in the 12th arrondissement with our special guest, Joseph Loughney, owner of the Early Bird Cafe.

As we walk through the market, Joseph shares his passion for coffee and talks us through how he ended up in Paris as he introduces us to some of his favorite vendors. We also discuss the 12th arrondissment and how it compares to the rest of Paris.

If you're a foodie or just love discovering new markets and culinary delights, this episode is not to be missed. Be sure to check out the Early Bird Cafe website at https://earlybirdcoffee.fr/ to learn more about their delicious menu and location.

Meet the guys making French gin in Paris Mar 27, 2023

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Join Oliver Gee on The Earful Tower as he explores the world of gin with special guest Quentin de Montgolfier, the founder of Distillerie du Gin.

In this episode, you'll learn about the history of gin in France, the process of making gin, and how Quentin's passion for the spirit led him to open his own distillery in Paris in the Viaduc des Arts.

This new distillery is one of the many hidden gems along the Viaduc des Arts, which is a former railway viaduct turned artisanal hub. Here comes a lively and informative conversation about Parisian culture, craftsmanship, and spirits.

Links:

Distillerie du Gin: https://distillerieduviaduc.fr/
Viaduc des Arts: https://viaducdesarts.com/

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Keywords: The Earful Tower, Paris, gin, Distillerie du Gin, Quentin de Montgolfier, Viaduc des Arts, artisanal hub, Parisian culture, craftsmanship, spirits, podcast, Patreon.

How to make artisanal chocolate in Paris Mar 20, 2023

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Earful Tower podcast. In this episode, we're joined by Marielle Bourat from the artisanal chocolate shop Atelier C, located on Avenue Dausmenil in Paris.

Marielle shares her passion for chocolate-making, which has formed over three generations, and she shares the story of Atelier C and its location in the charming Viaduc des Arts.

From the sourcing of the finest ingredients to the creation of unique and delicious flavors, Marielle gives us an inside look at the world of artisanal chocolate.

Listeners can find Atelier C at 123 Avenue Dausmenil, 75012 Paris. Be sure to stop by and try some of their amazing chocolate creations and to learn how to make it "From bean to bar".

As always, if you enjoy this episode, please consider supporting The Earful Tower on Patreon. Your support helps us continue to bring you more great episodes and guests. Click the link below to become a patron today!

Link to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower

Thank you for listening, and enjoy the episode.

Six classic restaurants on the Left Bank of Paris Mar 13, 2023

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We revisit a chat with writer John Baxter about Paris and its compendium of history. We especially dig into the Left Bank and its classic restaurants, which are listed below.

Le Select Address: 99 Bd du Montparnasse, 75006 Paris

Lapérouse Address: 51 Quai des Grands Augustins, 75006 Paris

Tour d'Argent Address: 19 Quai de la Tournelle, 75005 Paris

Charivari Address: 143 Bd Raspail, 75006 Paris

Le Balzar Address: 49 Rue des Écoles, 75005 Paris

La Méditerranée Address: 2 Pl. de l'Odéon, 75006 Paris

This episode was originally released for Patreon members, and each question was sent in from members. As such, we talk about a lot more than just restaurants, and John also mentions La Philharmonie de Paris (Address: 221 avenue Jean Jaurès - 75019 Paris), the poet Hart Crane, French actress and courtesan Liane de Pougy, and actress Kitty Carlisle Hart.

Find John's books and his literary tours here.

Support The Earful Tower podcast on Patreon here, where I'll release more members-only episodes in the future.

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More from the Earful Tower on the homepage here, and thanks to Pres Maxson for the music throughout.

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