Podcasts about Marais

This week on the show, Lina and I discuss how our 2026 Bucket Lists are going. Here's a link to the full bucket list that we shared in January. And here are the things we've done so far, that we mentioned in the show. See anything in the main hall of the Grand Rex (we saw Paul Simon)This is the biggest non-Imax movie screen in Europe, but they also host orchestra-led movie showings, concerts, and singalong musicals. Excellent atmosphere from the 2,000 strong crowd. Address: 1 Bd Poissonnière, 75002. Website. Climb the top of Notre DameI always wanted to climb this cathedral, and it's finally open to the public again after the fire. Address: 6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004. Website. Have a cocktail at one of the world's best barsDanico has been rated among the top 30 bars on the planet, totally worth a look, and it's in a part of town full of cool things. Address: 6 Rue Vivienne, 75002. Website. Have absinthe at La fée verteThis place is the real deal, totally worth a look. Address: 108 Rue de la Roquette, 75011. Website. Visit the Cognacq-Jay museumWhile we have visited this 18th-century art collection from Ernest Cognacq, the founder of La Samaritaine department store, it's not our top choice for small museums in the area. Address: 8 Rue Elzevir, 75003. Website. Beef bar restaurantDisclaimer: We haven't visited this place in Paris yet, but its little sister in Gordes (Provence) was simply epic for a cocktail. Paris address: 5 Rue Marbeuf, 75008. Website. I personally am looking forward to seeing something at the Comedie Francaise, I'll do that soon. And in the meantime, I'll keep plugging away at my French book The Comte de Monte Cristo. The music in this episode 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 Walking Tours are exceptionally highly rated online and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life. The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $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.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours

I recount my recent visit to the Musée de Minéralogie, where Codex Urbanus has taken over with a street art exhibition "Codex on the Rocks".  It was quite a fascinating visit to a place I'd never been, and it was wonderful to have the artist himself explain the impressive work that went into this exhibtion.  If you're an Earful Member on Substack or Patreon, you can get more information about a private tour with Codex himself. The second half of the episode is a look back at when Codex took me into the illegal part of the catacombs.  The music in this episode 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 Walking Tours are exceptionally highly rated online and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life. The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $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.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours  

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 15th arrondissement, it's content creator Gaby Hafner who lives in the district and absolutely loves it.  Mentioned in this episode: Sang Bong Lo: 8 Rue Viala, 75015 Paris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ssang_bong_lo/?hl=en Café du Commerce: 51 Rue du Commerce, 75015 Paris Website: https://www.lecafeducommerce.com/ Marché Grenelle: Boulevard de Grenelle (between Dupleix and La Motte-Picquet Metro stations) Rue du Commerce: A major shopping street with boutiques and a Sunday flea market. Beaugrenelle: A large shopping mall near the Seine with a cinema. Gaby Hafner's Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaby_hafner/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabyhafner/ **************** This episode brought to you by The Earful Tower Tours. Come join us in the Marais, Montmartre, or the Latin Quarter. Our Walking Tours are exceptionally highly rated online and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life. The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $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.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours Music: Pres Maxson 

Símbolo da literatura francesa, Madame de Sévigné costuma ser lembrada pelas cartas que escreveu à filha ao longo do século XVII. Uma nova exposição no Museu Carnavalet, em Paris, propõe uma releitura dessa figura histórica. Em vez da escritora isolada, a mostra apresenta uma mulher inserida em uma rede de aristocratas, intelectuais e anfitriã magnânima de salões que desafiaram as convenções de sua época.  "Esse é justamente o objetivo da exposição", explica o curador David Simonneau. Apoiada em três décadas de pesquisas universitárias, a mostra procura revisitar uma figura que ocupa um lugar quase monumental na literatura francesa. "Hoje percebemos que Madame de Sévigné não estava isolada. Ela fazia parte de uma rede de mulheres cultas e extraordinárias, que durante muito tempo permaneceram invisibilizadas pela história." Durante séculos, essas mulheres ficaram associadas ao termo "preciosas", popularizado principalmente pela sátira. Simonneau lembra, porém, que a palavra nasceu como uma forma de desqualificação. "Era um termo usado para depreciá-las", afirma. Os historiadores preferem atualmente a expressão "círculos galantes", ambientes frequentados por homens e mulheres da aristocracia parisiense onde se discutiam literatura, artes e ciência. Mais do que simples encontros mundanos, esses salões revelavam uma ambição intelectual e social. Segundo o curador, eles surgiram em uma época ainda marcada pela violência das guerras religiosas e pelas práticas de uma nobreza acostumada aos duelos e às demonstrações de força. "Havia uma verdadeira vontade de tornar as relações entre homens e mulheres mais pacíficas", explica. Para as anfitriãs desses encontros, os salões também constituíam um espaço de formação permanente, onde as mulheres podiam continuar aprendendo, lendo e participando de debates intelectuais. A trajetória de Madame de Sévigné atravessa diferentes momentos da monarquia francesa. Nascida em 1626 e morta em 1696, ela testemunhou tanto a regência de Ana da Áustria quanto o longo reinado de Luís XIV, o famoso "Rei Sol". Essa duração excepcional de vida permite acompanhar, por meio de suas cartas, transformações profundas da sociedade francesa. Os mecanismos da corte, da regência ao "Rei Sol" Segundo Simonneau, existe um contraste importante entre os primeiros anos da juventude de Sévigné e a sociedade que se consolidou sob o Rei Sol. Durante a regência, os círculos galantes ainda ocupavam um papel central na vida aristocrática. Com Luís XIV, os mecanismos de poder tornaram-se mais rígidos e os conflitos entre cortesãos mais intensos. É justamente nesse contexto que surge uma das características mais fascinantes da escritora. Embora frequentasse regularmente a corte, Madame de Sévigné jamais exerceu um cargo oficial junto à família real. Para o curador, essa posição relativamente independente acabou se transformando em uma vantagem. Livre das obrigações que limitavam outros observadores, ela desenvolveu um olhar particularmente agudo sobre o funcionamento do poder. "Ela observa tudo com grande distância e muito humor", resume Simonneau. Em suas cartas, os conflitos políticos aparecem frequentemente sob a forma de relatos ácidos e irônicos das rivalidades entre nobres, ministros e favoritos reais. O resultado é um retrato vivo das disputas que agitavam os bastidores da monarquia mais poderosa da Europa. Essa dimensão faz com que suas cartas transcendam o valor puramente literário. Durante muito tempo, a correspondência foi lida como uma espécie de crônica elegante do reinado de Luís XIV. A exposição propõe uma visão mais ampla. Para Simonneau, a autora possuía uma verdadeira consciência de seu trabalho de escrita. "Ela tinha formação para escrever. Não escrevia simplesmente ao sabor dos acontecimentos", explica. "Havia uma intenção literária muito clara." Leia tambémUm roteiro de charme pelos castelos e histórias das amantes dos reis franceses Ligações perigosas Mas a importância de sua correspondência também reside na qualidade das informações que circulavam por sua rede de relações. Cercada por personagens próximos do centro do poder, a marquesa registrou episódios que muitas vezes escapavam às publicações da época. O exemplo mais célebre envolve Nicolas Fouquet, poderoso superintendente das finanças do reino e amigo próximo de Madame de Sévigné. Preso por ordem de Luís XIV, Fouquet foi submetido a um julgamento realizado a portas fechadas. Embora boa parte da população dependesse das informações oficiais divulgadas pelas gazetas, a escritora conseguiu obter relatos sobre o desenrolar do processo. "Vou lhe contar o que as gazetas não contam", escreveu ela à filha em uma das cartas citadas na exposição. A frase ajuda a compreender porque sua correspondência continua despertando tanto interesse entre historiadores. Ao lado dos grandes acontecimentos políticos, as missivas revelam aspectos da vida cotidiana, dos costumes, das sociabilidades e das emoções de uma elite que moldou a França do século XVII. Museu foi residência de Madame de Sévigné A escolha do local da exposição reforça esse diálogo entre personagem e história. O Museu Carnavalet ocupa justamente o Hôtel Carnavalet, residência onde Madame de Sévigné viveu durante cerca de 20 anos, de 1677 até sua morte. Instalado no coração do Marais, bairro que concentrava grande parte da aristocracia parisiense da época, o edifício conserva uma ligação íntima com a escritora. Segundo Simonneau, foi precisamente essa associação que levou, no século XIX, à escolha do local para abrigar o museu dedicado à história de Paris. A mostra procura explorar essa proximidade. Em vez de se limitar à apresentação das cartas, reúne retratos, esculturas, objetos de uso cotidiano e obras de arte capazes de reconstruir o universo material da marquise. Os curadores recorreram inclusive ao inventário elaborado após sua morte para reconstituir ambientes e sugerir a atmosfera que cercava sua vida no Hôtel Carnavalet. Ao mesmo tempo, a exposição funciona como uma porta de entrada para o próprio museu, ainda pouco conhecido por muitos visitantes estrangeiros. Dedicado exclusivamente à história da capital francesa, o Carnavalet é o mais antigo museu municipal de Paris. Instalado em dois hôtels particuliers históricos unidos por uma galeria, ele reúne cerca de 3.800 obras que percorrem a trajetória da cidade, desde a pré-história até os dias atuais. Renovado em 2021, o museu conserva desde painéis renascentistas e salões aristocráticos inteiros até objetos ligados à Revolução Francesa, fotografias, cartazes e testemunhos da vida cotidiana parisiense. Um percurso que ajuda a compreender a cidade onde Madame de Sévigné viveu, escreveu e construiu um dos mais extraordinários retratos da França de seu tempo. A exposição Madame de Sévigné, Cartas parisienses fica em cartaz no Museu Carnavalet até o dia 23 de agosto de 2026.

Fluent Fiction - French: Summer Love in Paris: An Unexpected Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-08-05-07-38-19-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Sous le doux soleil d'été de Paris, les rues bruissent de vie.En: Under the gentle summer sun of Paris, the streets hum with life.Fr: Au coin de la Rue de Rivoli, un petit café attire les passants avec ses tables en bois délicatement entourées de fleurs estivales.En: At the corner of the Rue de Rivoli, a small café attracts passersby with its wooden tables delicately surrounded by summer flowers.Fr: Élise, assise près de la fenêtre, admire la vue sur la Seine.En: Élise, sitting near the window, admires the view of the Seine.Fr: Elle respire profondément, essayant de calmer le frisson d'anticipation qui danse dans son ventre.En: She breathes deeply, trying to calm the thrill of anticipation dancing in her stomach.Fr: Élise a rencontré Mathieu il y a seulement quelques semaines, à une exposition d'art dans le quartier du Marais.En: Élise met Mathieu only a few weeks ago, at an art exhibition in the Marais district.Fr: Elle, passionnée de peinture, avait été immédiatement impressionnée par sa sensibilité artistique.En: She, passionate about painting, had been immediately impressed by his artistic sensibility.Fr: Aujourd'hui, elle se trouve là, espérant que ce rendez-vous ne soit pas simplement un rêve fugace.En: Today, she finds herself there, hoping that this meeting is not just a fleeting dream.Fr: Mathieu arrive, son sourire chaleureux dissipant un peu la nervosité d'Élise.En: Mathieu arrives, his warm smile dissipating some of Élise's nervousness.Fr: "Salut," dit-il doucement, s'installant à table.En: "Salut," he says softly, settling at the table.Fr: Ils échangent des paroles légères, parlant de Paris, de l'été et de l'art qui les passionne tous les deux.En: They exchange light words, talking about Paris, summer, and the art that they are both passionate about.Fr: Pourtant, sous ses sourires, Élise se débat avec ses doutes.En: Yet, beneath her smiles, Élise struggles with her doubts.Fr: Elle craint d'être à nouveau blessée, d'ouvrir son cœur à quelqu'un qui pourrait partir un jour.En: She fears being hurt again, opening her heart to someone who might leave one day.Fr: Elle sait qu'elle doit être honnête avec Mathieu, bien que sa gorge se noue à cette pensée.En: She knows she has to be honest with Mathieu, even though her throat tightens at the thought.Fr: Le ciel de Paris devient soudainement sombre.En: The sky over Paris suddenly darkens.Fr: Des gouttes de pluie commencent à tomber, d'abord timides, puis plus insistantes.En: Drops of rain start to fall, timid at first, then more insistent.Fr: "Entrons," propose Mathieu, alors que la pluie se transforme en un déluge soudain.En: "Let's go inside," suggests Mathieu, as the rain turns into a sudden downpour.Fr: Ils se réfugient à l'intérieur du café, où l'ambiance est plus intime, le murmure des conversations alentours ajoutant une chaleur réconfortante.En: They take refuge inside the café, where the atmosphere is more intimate, the murmur of nearby conversations adding a comforting warmth.Fr: Avec une tasse de café chaud devant elle, Élise décide de se confier.En: With a cup of hot coffee in front of her, Élise decides to confide.Fr: Elle parle de sa dernière relation, de ses peurs et de son désir de confiance.En: She talks about her last relationship, her fears, and her desire for trust.Fr: Mathieu l'écoute attentivement, ses yeux pleins de bienveillance.En: Mathieu listens attentively, his eyes full of kindness.Fr: "Je comprends," dit-il, posant doucement sa main sur la sienne.En: "I understand," he says, gently placing his hand on hers.Fr: "La vie est pleine de surprises.En: "Life is full of surprises.Fr: Peut-être que ce que nous découvrons ici, maintenant, est le début de quelque chose de beau."En: Maybe what we're discovering here, now, is the beginning of something beautiful."Fr: Sous le toit du café, leurs rires percent le murmure ambiant.En: Under the café's roof, their laughter breaks through the ambient murmur.Fr: Mathieu raconte des histoires amusantes de ses voyages, tandis qu'Élise partage des souvenirs d'enfance.En: Mathieu tells funny stories of his travels, while Élise shares childhood memories.Fr: Leurs cœurs s'ouvrent, vulnérables mais libres.En: Their hearts open, vulnerable but free.Fr: Quand enfin la pluie s'arrête, le soleil réapparaît, brillant intensément comme une promesse de nouveaux départs.En: When finally the rain stops, the sun reappears, shining intensely like a promise of new beginnings.Fr: Élise se sent plus légère, libérée du poids des doutes.En: Élise feels lighter, freed from the weight of doubts.Fr: "Merci," murmure-t-elle, reconnaissante.En: "Thank you," she murmurs, grateful.Fr: "On se revoit bientôt ?"En: "Shall we see each other again soon?"Fr: demande Mathieu, l'espoir dans la voix.En: asks Mathieu, hope in his voice.Fr: Elle sourit, un vrai sourire cette fois, sentant qu'elle a fait un grand pas.En: She smiles, a real smile this time, feeling she has taken a big step.Fr: "Oui," répond-elle.En: "Yes," she replies.Fr: "Avec plaisir."En: "With pleasure."Fr: En quittant le café, Élise sait qu'elle a changé.En: As she leaves the café, Élise knows she has changed.Fr: Elle a trouvé le courage de faire confiance, se rappelant que l'imprévu peut parfois conduire aux plus belles découvertes.En: She has found the courage to trust, remembering that the unexpected can sometimes lead to the most beautiful discoveries.Fr: Paris continue de s'animer autour d'eux, un signe que la vie est pleine de surprises et de nouvelles rencontres.En: Paris continues to bustle around them, a sign that life is full of surprises and new encounters. Vocabulary Words:the corner: le cointhe passerby: le passantthe anticipation: la anticipationthe thrill: le frissonthe exhibition: l'expositionthe district: le quartierthe appointment: le rendez-vousthe nervousness: la nervositéthe doubt: le doutethe throat: la gorgethe shower: le délugethe refuge: le refugethe atmosphere: l'ambiancethe murmur: le murmurethe warmth: la chaleurthe relationship: la relationthe fear: la peurthe kindness: la bienveillancethe surprise: la surprisethe roof: le toitthe beginning: le débutthe laughter: le rirethe memory: le souvenirthe childhood: l'enfancethe heart: le cœurthe weight: le poidsthe step: le pasthe courage: le couragethe discovery: la découvertethe encounter: la rencontre

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Welcome back to "The 20 Kingdoms" season. As you probably know, there are 20 districts in Paris, known as arrondissements. They may as well be kingdoms, at least for this podcast season, where I'll visit each kingdom and introduce you to someone who truly loves it. In this episode, it's YouTuber Jay Swanson who has lived in the 16th for over a decade. I met him in the Passy Cemetery, here's what he had to say. Mentioned in this episode: Museums & Culture Passy Cemetery Trocadéro Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris Palais de Tokyo Palais Galliera Musée Marmottan Monet Musée Clemenceau Point Éphémère Parks & Outdoor Spaces Bois de Boulogne Fondation Louis Vuitton Jardin d'Acclimatation Jardin du Ranelagh Hippodrome de ParisLongchamp Neighborhoods & Landmarks Rue de Belles Feuilles The Golden Triangle Élysée Palace Also Mentioned Jay Swanson's books: Sea of the Unknown and Desert of the New **************** This episode brought to you by The Earful Tower Tours. Come join us in the Marais, Montmartre, or the Latin Quarter. Our Walking Tours are exceptionally highly rated online and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life. The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $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.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours Music: Pres Maxson 

In this edition of French Connections, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in the 3rd arrondissement. This is the quieter, more local side of the Marais and one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the French capital. It's a place where medieval history rubs shoulders with contemporary creativity. From the Knights Templar to fashion designers, from royal prisoners to food lovers – not to mention fascinating and sometimes quirky museums – join us as we wander through the troisième arrondissement.

durée : 00:58:57 - Le Cours de l'histoire - par : Xavier Mauduit - Au 17ᵉ siècle, le pouvoir royal prend en charge les marais et rivières du royaume de France. Assèchement des marais, balisage des rivières, protection contre les inondations, l'eau devient un enjeu central pour la monarchie. Comment la conquête de la terre sur l'eau s'est-elle produite ? - équipe : Maïwenn Guiziou, Jeanne Delecroix, Thomas Beau, Cassandre Puel, Jeanne Coppey, Raphaël Laloum, Chloé Rouillon, Sidonie Lebot, Luce Mourand, Angelico Gaymard - invités : Raphaël Morera Historien, spécialiste d'histoire environnementale de l'époque moderne, Virginie Serna Archéologue Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

G is for Grand Palais. In this episode, we present eight facts (well, nine) about the magnificent Grand Palais. This is a mixture of entertaining, informative, and practical facts, so you'll certainly get something out of it!  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 Walking Tours are exceptionally highly rated online and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life. The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $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.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours

durée : 02:01:17 - Les Matins de France Culture - par : Bérengère Bonte - Ce matin à 7h38, Bérengère Bonte reçoit Enki Bilal à l'occasion de l'ouverture du Fonds Enki Bilal, dans le Marais, qui revient sur les œuvres protéiformes de l'artiste. - équipe : Félicie Faugère, Mathilde Thon-Fourcade, Victoria Géraut-Velmont, Inès Bouffartigue Sebastia, Rodi Eken, Anouk Seveno, Salomé Erbs, Romain Rincon Hernandez - invités : Enki Bilal Réalisateur, dessinateur et scénariste de bande dessinée français, Adel Gastel Grand reporter, producteur artistique de l'émission Islam sur France 2, Sylvia Malinbaum Chercheuse à l'Ifri, responsable de la recherche sur l'Inde et l'Asie du Sud Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

We've been exploring Provence this week and here we share some good tips with you.  Mentioned in this episode: The Pont du Gard, a 2,000-year-old Roman acqueduct Robion, a sleepy village that's perfect for a glass of Ricard L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, where we bought our house and recorded this episode Fontaine de Vaucluse, aka Rivendell from Lord of the Rings  The Sénanque Abbey with its monks and lavendar The music in this episode 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 Walking Tours are exceptionally highly rated online and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life. The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $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.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours

Do intelligent, extraterrestrial aliens exist? How might evolution explain their existence? Or can it? Here on this week's Apologetics Profile, we discuss intelligent design and the evolutionary assumptions behind the possible existence of ETs with Kristin Marais and Casey Luskin of Discovery Institute. Casey Luskin is a scientist and an attorney with graduate degrees in science and law, giving him expertise in both the scientific and legal dimensions of the debate over evolution. He holds a PhD in Geology from the University of Johannesburg He earned a law degree from the University of San Diego. His B.S. and M.S. degrees in Earth Sciences are from the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Luskin has been a California-licensed attorney since 2005, practicing primarily in the area of evolution-education in public schools and defending academic freedom for scientists who face discrimination because of their support for intelligent design (ID). https://www.discovery.org/p/luskin/Kristin Marais has roughly 15 years of educational experience spanning the traditional building classroom, online classroom, curriculum development, and tutoring. She graduated from the University of California Riverside with a BS in biochemistry and then completed a MS in Teaching through Western Washington University. Kristin is a Washington state certified teacher with endorsements in chemistry, biology, and general science. https://discoveryinstitute.academy/chemistry/Featured Audio ClipsCarl SaganRichard DawkinsUS News LiveBob SalasStephen C. Meyer Resources on Aliens, UFOs and UAPs from Watchman FellowshipUFOs and UAPsRaeliansHeaven's GateDisclosure DayThe Urantia BookPodcast Episodes on UFOs, Aliens, and Extraterrestrials UFOS and AliensUfologist Gary Bates Part OneUfologist Gary Bates Part Two Ancient Aliens? No. Daniel's interview with Sasha Sagan, the daughter of the late planetary astronomer Carl SaganSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/GiveApologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2026 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Carré d'As. Portraits musicaux: Couperin, Forqueray, Marais, Rameau” (Château de Versailles Spectacles) by Les Timbres, “Saxophobia - Celebrating the Sax Craze of the 1920s” (Chandos) by Chad Smith & Sinfonia of London / John Wilson, “Stephen Hough's Piano Postcards” (Hyperion) by Stephen Hough, “Secret Garden” (A.MA Records) by Enrico Bracco, Francesco Poeti & Armando Sciommeri, “Le Nuvole E Il Fulmine” (Da Vinci Jazz) by the Felice Clemente New Quartet, and “The Latin Side of Chick Corea” (Savant) by Conrad Herwig.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's 100 Best Jazz Podcasts   Episode 266 Deezer Playlist   Fair use disclaimer: Music sample clips are for commentary and educational purposes. We recommend that listeners listen to the complete recordings, all of which are available on streaming services in the links provided. We also suggest that if you enjoy the music, you consider purchasing the CDs or high-quality downloads to support the artists.   “Carré d'As. Portraits musicaux: Couperin, Forqueray, Marais, Rameau” (Château de Versailles Spectacles) Les Timbres https://open.spotify.com/album/0bac2HEdZ52K3qturgfaNl https://music.apple.com/us/album/carré-das-portraits-musicaux/1894967201 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GXK8N12S   “Saxophobia - Celebrating the Sax Craze of the 1920s” (Chandos) Chad Smith, Sinfonia of London / John Wilson https://open.spotify.com/album/4EIsByBcmZrhOVnlE0Kl40 https://music.apple.com/us/album/saxophobia-celebrating-the-sax-craze-of-the-1920s/6768929205 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0H13DHZGK   “Stephen Hough's Piano Postcards” (Hyperion) Stephen Hough https://open.spotify.com/album/1BplgX9borAlGOqATz8mUA https://music.apple.com/us/album/stephen-houghs-piano-postcards/1857992393 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G4SMKPTB   “Secret Garden” (A.MA Records)  Enrico Bracco, Francesco Poeti, Armando Sciommeri https://open.spotify.com/album/6c7MLynYnGnMLzT2XlUr5H https://music.apple.com/us/album/secret-garden-feat-matt-renzi/6787134893 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0H71P3WFF   “Le Nuvole E Il Fulmine” (Da Vinci Jazz) Felice Clemente New Quartet https://open.spotify.com/album/0MZIYZvJvsgcZvdpK8BX0x https://music.apple.com/us/album/le-nuvole-e-il-fulmine-felice-clemente-giulio-corini/6774327256 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0H347MGQX   “The Latin Side of Chick Corea” (Savant) Conrad Herwig https://open.spotify.com/album/2R2GmsXmkTH435sFldod29 https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-latin-side-of-chick-corea/6768959241 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0H1M76DQ2

F is for Fringe Festival. In this episode, I talk with Australian clown and actor Jasper Foley about how he (and his team) are bringing the famed international theatre and performing arts festival back to the City of Light. Paris.  Also: What's life like as a trained clown in Paris?  What happens at the famed Ground Control in Paris? And how can you support the arts in Paris, even if you're not here?  Here's the link to donate and support the upcoming Fringe Festival: https://whydonate.com/fundraising/paris-fringe-festival-fundraiser Here's the link to get tickets to the show, Sep 9th to 13th, 2026: https://www.parisfringe.fr/ Here's the link to the episode of Spilling the Beans where I was the guest: https://open.spotify.com/episode/39Us4GtDIFjyn6jCHHAAwU?si=ZkiFrcaeSsqxXus3SFaXVA&nd=1&dlsi=4774773ed9ee413c  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 Walking Tours are exceptionally highly rated online and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life. The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $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.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours

E is for Embassy. And in this case, I'm talking about the US Embassy's Garden Party to mark 250 years of Independence with a capital I.  And guess what: I was there! So this podcast is just me, Oliver Gee, talking about my night among the Americans for their Fourth of July bash.  And here's the video from INSIDE the US ambassadorial residence that I mentioned in the show, from a year ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygYRLRg--70 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 Walking Tours are exceptionally highly rated online and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life. The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $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.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours

In this week's show we hear from two men who have done what few England players ever have: beaten the Springboks in South Africa. Mike Tindall and Jonny May take us inside England's historic victories in 2000 and 2018, sharing untold tour stories and revealing the physical and mental blueprint required to "Beat the Boks". 2000: SA 22 – ENG 27 at Bloemfontein: (1-8) Jason Leonard, Phil Greening, Julian White, Martin Johnson, Danny Grewcock, Richard Hill, Neil Back, Lawrence Dallaglio (9-15) Kyran Bracken, Jonny Wilkinson, Ben Cohen, Mike Catt, Mike Tindall, Austin Healey, Matt Perry Bench – Mark Regan, Dave Flatman, Simon Shaw, Joe Worsley, Will Greenwood, Tim Stimpson, Leon Lloyd South Africa: Montgomery, Paulse, Fleck, Barry, P. Rossouw, van Straaten, van der Westhuizen, Kempson, Marais, Visagie, Boome, Otto, Krige, Venter, Vos. 2018 SA 10 – ENG 25 at Newlands (1-8) Joe Marler, Jamie George, Kyle Sinckler, Joe Launchbury, Maro Itoje, Chris Robshaw, Tom Curry, Nathan Hughes (9-15) Ben Youngs, Danny Cipriani, Mike Brown, Owen Farrell, Henry Slade, Jonny May, Elliot Daly Bench – Luke Cowan-Dickie, Alec Hepburn, Harry Williams, Jonny Hill, Mark Wilson, Sam Simmonds, Ben Spencer, Denny Solomona 00:00

It's sweltering in Paris right now and life is unbearable for many. Not least for those who live under the zinc rooftops. The whole city comes to a standstill in these heatwaves, but those in the rooftops suffer the most, perhaps.  So, while The Earful Tower puts business as usual aside like everyone else, we figured we could take a look back at an episode about another rooftop: The domed cupolas of Paris.  Today's episode is a segment from an episode in early 2022, where I interviewed an American woman called Sarah who lived in such a dome. Here's the chat. And here are some dome pics from outside and inside. This episode is brought to you by The Earful Tower Tours. Come join us in Montmartre, the Marais, or the Latin Quarter. Our Walking Tours are now award winning, and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life.  The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $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.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours Music: Pres Maxson

En 1603, Henri IV veut bâtir une manufacture de soie sur un terrain en friche. Le projet industriel se mue en opération immobilière, la place Royale.Plongez au cœur du Marais parisien du début du XVIIe siècle ! À l'époque, ce quartier n'était qu'un vaste terrain vague appartenant à la couronne. Mais le roi Henri IV a de grands projets pour cette friche : il souhaite y bâtir une manufacture royale de soie afin de réduire la dépendance de la France vis-à-vis des importations italiennes.

En 1603, Henri IV veut bâtir une manufacture de soie sur un terrain en friche. Le projet industriel se mue en opération immobilière, la place Royale.Plongez au cœur du Marais parisien du début du XVIIe siècle ! À l'époque, ce quartier n'était qu'un vaste terrain vague appartenant à la couronne. Mais le roi Henri IV a de grands projets pour cette friche : il souhaite y bâtir une manufacture royale de soie afin de réduire la dépendance de la France vis-à-vis des importations italiennes.

Un mystérieux virus fait des ravages dans la communauté gay de Paris, transformant radicalement les hommes en hétérosexuels, fans de foot et apôtres du patriarcat : ce scénario de cauchemar pour ses héros, c'est celui de Jim Queen, long métrage d'animation qui a fait sensation au dernier festival de Cannes où il était projeté en séance de minuit. Il vient de sortir en salle en France et est sélectionné au festival international d'animation d'Annecy. Jim Parfait est un influenceur star de la communauté gay de Paris. Il contracte un nouveau virus qui fait des ravages dans le quartier du Marais : l'hétérose. Ceux qui en sont affectés se mettent à commettre des fashion faux-pas (associant chaussettes et claquettes, par exemple), tombent amoureux de femmes ou deviennent incollables sur le hors-jeu au football. Jim, cet homme qui cultive son corps à la salle de gym, va-t-il y succomber ? Trouvera-t-il un antidote ? Accompagné de Lucien, un « twink » qui n'assume pas son homosexualité, il va partir à la recherche du mystérieux docteur Ragoult qui aurait, dit-il, concocté la « Chloroqueer », un remède miracle. Avec les deux réalisateurs, Marco Nguyen et Nicolas Athané, nous parlons du scénario loufoque de Jim Queen, qui décrit les différentes tribus composant la communauté gay et est une véritable ode à la tolérance et à l'acceptation de soi. À l'affiche de notre cinéma également cette semaine, le festival international d'animation d'Annecy qui se tient du 21 au 27 juin 2026. Nous en parlons avec le délégué artistique Marcel Jean. Musiques : Jim, de Todrick Hall (le groupe Kirosène signe la bande originale du film Jim Queen) et Back outside, de BNXN Sarz (Playlist Rfi).

D is for Delon, Alain Delon. Author Edward Chisholm is back on the podcast, this time talking about his new book Murder in Paris '68. We recorded this one on location - sitting on the quai by the Seine, directly beneath the Quai des Orfèvres, the famous Paris police headquarters that has watched over the city's darkest crimes for centuries. Fitting, then, that we were there to talk about one of France's most explosive unsolved murders. In 1968, a body was discovered on the outskirts of Paris and identified as Stevan Marković, the former bodyguard and close associate of the enigmatic film star Alain Delon. What began as a simple murder case quickly spiralled into a full-blown political scandal, drawing in actresses, gangsters, and high-level politicians.  British author Edward Chisholm, the author of the bestselling memoir A Waiter in Paris, has written the definitive account of the affair. His new book takes us into the heart of an era and into the inner world of Alain Delon himself, a world of gangsters, violence, and underworld Parisian conspiracies, where everyone possessed their own cold elegance and charisma.  We talked about the book, the Marković Affair, and of course... Alain Delon. 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 Walking Tours are exceptionally highly rated online and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life. The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $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.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours

On a souvent envie de partir loin. On scrute les cartes, on compare les vols, on rêve d'un endroit qu'on n'a jamais vu. Et pendant ce temps-là, la France, notre France, attend. Patiemment. Elle attend qu'on daigne lever les yeux sur ses volcans, ses rivières, ses vallées secrètes, ses villages que personne ne connaît encore.Notre invité d'aujourd'hui, lui, il a levé les yeux. Et il ne les a plus baissés.Antoine de Suremain, alias Antoine Explore la France, s'est fixé un objectif un peu fou : découvrir et faire aimer un pays que ses propres habitants connaissent à peine. Sur ses réseaux, dans ses livres, à la radio et à la télé, il documente une France sauvage, accessible, souvent stupéfiante et il a réussi à convaincre des centaines de milliers de personnes qu'il y avait encore tout à découvrir à deux heures de chez soi.Dans cet épisode, il nous emmène pagayer en forêt sur les bras du Rhône, dormir dans une cabane perdue dans le Doubs, marcher sur les plateaux du Vercors. Il nous parle de ses coups de cœur, de ses rencontres, et de ce truc un peu étrange : pourquoi avons-nous parfois besoin de partir très loin pour réaliser que l'essentiel était là, juste sous notre nez ?--------Un podcast produit et réalisé par Sakti Productions & Beau Voyage

AfriForum sê die vertraging met die vrystelling van die nasionale wateraksieplan toon die regering se traagheid om op te tree terwyl die waterkrisis voortduur. Die organisasie beweer die plan is volgens berigte gefinaliseer en is selfs in die Parlement voorgelê, maar steeds nie bekend gemaak nie. Marais de Vaal van AfriForum sê die vertraging ondermyn die openbare vertroue en toon 'n mislukking om planne te implementeer ten spyte van maatreëls oor instandhouding, aanspreeklikheid en anti-korrupsie:

New episode: Let's take a deeper dive into the 17th arrondissement of Paris. You've hopefully already heard the previous episode, where Tom Vickers shared his thoughts on the 17th Kingdom.  In this brand new episode, I kept exploring the 17th with my wife (and our new intern Victoria Hughes). Relevant places to find:  Musée national Jean-Jacques Henner 43 avenue de Villiers, 75017 A beautiful 19th-century townhouse museum dedicated to the dreamy, atmospheric paintings of Alsatian artist Jean-Jacques Henner (1829–1905), tucked into the elegant Plaine Monceau neighbourhood. www.musee-henner.fr Claude Debussy & the 17th Debussy lived in the 17th for many years and composed some of his most celebrated works here, including Pelléas et Mélisande and Clair de Lune. The neighbourhood honoured him with both a street and a conservatoire bearing his name.  25 Rue de Chazelles: Where the Statue of Liberty Was Built The workshop where Bartholdi and Eiffel assembled the Statue of Liberty before shipping it to New York. 25 rue de Chazelles, 75017 Inform Café A top specialty coffee shop and brunch spot with two locations in the 17th, one of them inside the striking Cité de l'Économie building (11 bis rue Georges Berger, 75017), and the original at 25 rue des Acacias. www.informcafe.com Square des Batignolles A classic Haussmann-era English-style garden with a grotto, waterfall and pond, it's the heart of the village-y Batignolles neighbourhood. 11 place Charles-Fillion, 75017  Parc Martin Luther King (Parc Clichy-Batignolles) A vast, modern 10-hectare park built on former railway land, full of biodiversity, cherry trees. 147 rue Cardinet, 75017  Station Service Batignolles A tiny, warm neighbourhood coffee shop serving specialty coffee, fresh juices and homemade cakes - a perfect local gem. 3 rue Brochant, 75017  This episode is brought to you by The Earful Tower Tours. Come join us in Montmartre, the Marais, or the Latin Quarter. Our Walking Tours are now award winning, and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life.  The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $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.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours Music: Pres Maxson's take on Debussy's Claire de Lune. 

Welcome back to "The 20 Kingdoms" season. As you probably know, there are 20 districts in Paris, known as arrondissements. They may as well be kingdoms, at least for this podcast season, where I'll visit each kingdom and introduce you to someone who truly loves it. In this episode, it's Australian chef Tom Vickers. He runs a couple of cafes in the 17th, a district he defines as  being a fusion of its neighbouring districts (specifically the 18th and 16th). I met him at his flagship spot, the Inform Cafe, here's what he had to say. Mentioned in this episode: Inform Café - the original 25 Rue des Acacias, 75017 Paris Flagship mentioned in the episode: 11 bis Rue Georges Berger, 75017 Paris  With its high ceilings and view of an Italian-German architecture tower, this location offers more of a restaurant experience, with some additions to the menu, like a short wine list.  Great streets: Rue des Dames, Rue de Lévis  Canadian Embassy Pub: With a dark wood interior and a list of draft beers, here you can get a traditional Canadian Pub experience.  Address: 71 Bd Gouvion-Saint-Cyr, 75017 Paris **************** This episode brought to you by The Earful Tower Tours. Come join us in the Marais, Montmartre, or the Latin Quarter. Our Walking Tours are exceptionally highly rated online and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life. The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $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.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours Music: Pres Maxson 

AfriForum sê die Stad Johannesburg het 'n verhoging van 65,6 persent in die wateraanvraagbestuursheffing goedgekeur sonder om sleutelinligting te verskaf oor hoe die verhoging bereken is. Die organisasie voer aan daar word van inwoners verwag om kommentaar te lewer op die begroting sonder toegang tot die nodige besonderhede, wat openbare deelname waardeloos maak. Marais de Vaal van AfriForum sê die verhoging, van 65 rand en agt sent tot 107 rand en 74 sent per maand, is nie deursigtig en behoorlike regverdig nie:

Welcome to Episode 51 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About this episode: In May 2026, a retired couple entered the Kruger National Park to celebrate a birthday. They followed every rule. They knew the park well. They never came home. This is the first murder of visitors in Kruger's 100-year history and the story behind it goes far deeper than the headlines. This is a story of true horror. This is the story of the disturbing and tragic murders of Ernst and Dina Marais. For images, sources, and real footage related to this case, please visit my YouTube channel, Bella Monsoon, where this story has been covered in full video format. SHOP the South African Truly Criminal Colouring Book: https://shop.bellamonsoon.com/collections/books Mental Health Resources: If any part of this episode feels triggering, please know that support is available and reaching out is a strength. A full list of international mental health resources can be found at BellaMonsoon.com. If you are in South Africa, you can contact SADAG on 0800 12 13 14. Support the show: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/BellaMonsoon PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bellamonsoon Subscribe and follow Murder & Mayhem on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or your favour

Updated Re-Release: This episode originally aired a few years ago and has since become one of The Earful Tower's most beloved classics. We're bringing it back today because some things are simply too good - and too instructive - to stay buried in the archives. It started with a photo. A single, damning image shared on The Earful Tower's social media: an 18-month-old Comté, massacred at a Parisian dinner party by the hand of a newly arrived American. The picture went viral inside the Earful community almost instantly, and the culprit, Will Weaver, a Texan fresh off the plane, became the talk of the group. So we did what any responsible France-based podcast would do: we launched a full investigation. In this episode, you'll hear from genuinely mortified cheesemongers, some committed dramatic performances from Earful VIPs, and crucially the full account from Will Weaver himself, the man holding the knife that fateful evening. Yes, we find out exactly what he did, why he did it, and whether he has shown any remorse whatsoever. We also get into the real, legitimate, no-nonsense guide to how you are actually supposed to cut a Comté — because this is a safe space for learning, not just judgement.  A word of warning before you dive in: a lot of this episode is firmly tongue-in-cheek, so take the drama with a generous pinch of salt. The cheese-cutting advice, however, is completely genuine. If the episode sends you running to the nearest fromagerie, the spots mentioned in the show is worth a visit: Griffon Fromager in Paris's 7th arrondissement (23 bis Av. de la Motte-Picquet, 75007 Paris) and we also recorded at bar of the legendary Le Bristol Paris (112 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris). Both are excellent.  The music is from Pres Maxson.  This episode is brought to you by The Earful Tower Tours. Whether you're exploring the Marais, scaling Montmartre, or wandering the Latin Quarter, our walking tours are among the highest-rated in Paris — and the best possible way to experience this podcast in the flesh. The Earful Tower stays independent thanks to its members. For just $10 a month, you'll unlock a growing vault of extras: bonus episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and an annually updated PDF guide to Paris that's worth its weight in Comté. You can get started in under a minute via Patreon or Substack — and if you're already a member, thank you. You're the reason this exists. More from The Earful Tower: Website · Weekly Newsletter · Walking Tours

C is for Carnavalet. Or should that be Kernevenoy?? In this episode, we dive into one of Paris's most overlooked treasures - the Carnavalet Museum, the only museum in the world dedicated entirely to the history of Paris. I share, for the first time, the story of visiting the newly renovated museum before it opened to the public - completely alone - while waiting for the birth of his first son. Plus: the strange story behind the museum's bizarre name, and the remarkable woman history forgot. The Carnavalet Museum: 23 rue de Sévigné (also entered from 16 rue des Francs-Bourgeois), 75003 Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–6pm. Closed Mondays. Permanent collection is free. Metro: Saint-Paul (line 1) Official website: carnavalet.paris.fr Mentioned in this episode: The €56 million renovation that closed the museum for four and a half years before reopening in May 2021 Françoise de La Baume — the twice-widowed aristocrat who actually owned the building and whose husband's unpronounceable Breton name gave the museum its peculiar title Marcel Proust's cork-lined bedroom, Napoleon's death mask, and a 6,000-year-old canoe pulled from the Seine 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 Walking Tours are exceptionally highly rated online and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life. The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $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.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours

New episode: Let's take a deeper dive into the 18th arrondissement of Paris. You've hopefully already heard the previous episode, where Sutanya Dacres shared her thoughts on the 18th Kingdom.  In this brand new episode, I re-visited the 18th and did some exploring with my wife, and with Earful Tower's senior tour guide Hannah Coyle, who regularly walks the streets of Montmartre. Hannah shared her thoughts on everything from gentrification to rue des Abbesses, my old favourite street.  This episode brought to you by The Earful Tower Tours. Come join us in Montmartre (!!) or Marais, or the Latin Quarter. Our Walking Tours are now award winning, and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life. Why not meet Hannah in Montmartre! The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $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.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours Music: Pres Maxson

Nouveau rendez-vous hebdomadaire entre deux épisodes sur les monuments de Paris: 1 min à Paris pour de petites escapades au coeur de la capitale.Aujourd'hui, nous parlons des maisons les plus anciennes de Paris qui se trouvent dans le quartier du Marais au 11 et 13 rue François Miron 4ème arrondissement. Elles datent du Moyen Age.Abonnez-vous au podcast pour recevoir les nouveaux épisodes.Suivez-nous sur Instagram @racontemoi.parisPlus d'informations sur: www.racontemoiparis.comPour toute demande de collaboration : partenariat@podk.fr  et olivia.caminade@gmail.comProduction ©LeStudioduFontanieuAccompagnement musical: Sunrise ©Anthony VegaHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Une rue parisienne peut-elle être une destination pour une journée entière? Anne-Laure et moi faisons le pari de passer une journée entière rue Notre-Dame de Nazareth.  Après un premier épisode au début de la rue avec une façade historique et une galerie d'art contemporain, nous continuons notre chemin. Nous nous arrêtons prendre un café chez Anne Caron (Meilleure Ouvrier de France torrefactrice), nous déjeunons chez Erev où nous rencontrons Thomas un admirateur de Bel-Ami, puis entrons chez Erev Concept-store et là, nous faisons la connaissance de la pétillante Frédérique. Une rencontre qui réserve de jolies surprises !  Expression du temps :  Si vous êtes apprenant de français, je vous invite à découvrir la lettre qui accompagne cet épisode, nous observerons ensemble l'expression du temps dans cet épisode « sur le vif »(l'emploi de certains mots, de certains temps ou de certains verbes). C'est une aventure dans l'aventure de l'épisode. Et enfin, il y aura toutes les références culturelles pour comprendre cet épisode.  www.onethinginafrenchday.com spoken french, learn french, paris stories, french daily life, real french, life in paris, authentic french conversations, parisian encounters, paris hidden gems, french listening practice, erev concept store, erev restaurant, rue Notre-Dame de Nazareth, Marais, Paris3, Time in French

Welcome back to "The 20 Kingdoms", a new season of The Earful Tower podcast. As you probably know, there are 20 districts in Paris, known as arrondissements. They may as well be kingdoms, at least for this podcast season, where I'll visit each kingdom and introduce you to someone who truly loves it. In this episode, it's Sutanya Dacres, podcaster and author of Dinner For One. She has called the 18th home since 2013 and truly loves it. I met her at the Pirates de Montmartre seafood restaurant over an oyster or two. Here's what she had to say. Mentioned in this episode: Les Pirates De Montmartre (seafood restaurant) Address: 63 Rue Duhesme, 75018 Paris Au Rêve (cafe), Address: 89 Rue Caulaincourt, 75018 Paris **************** This episode brought to you by The Earful Tower Tours. Come join us in the Marais, Montmartre, or the Latin Quarter. Our Walking Tours are exceptionally highly rated online and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life. The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $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.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours Music: Pres Maxson 

This podcast episode features host Oliver Gee and his co-host Lina exploring the history and physical traces of the Bièvre, a lost river in Paris. Once a vital waterway that flowed into the Seine, the river was entirely buried and built over by 1912 due to industrial pollution. In this updated re-release, we lead a "scavenger hunt" with a group of enthusiasts to find medallions, plaques, and architectural clues that reveal the river's hidden path through the 13th and 5th arrondissements. A highlight of the journey includes visiting a perfectly preserved medieval arch located deep beneath a modern post office. Oliver also ventures outside city limits with a colorful character named the "Comte de Saint-Germain" to wade through a restored section of the water. Finally, the discussion touches on future urban projects that aim to uncover parts of the Bièvre to help the city combat climate change. 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 Walking Tours are exceptionally highly rated online and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life. The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $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.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours

B is for Brocantes! This podcast episode features an interview with Sharon Santoni, a long-time expert on French lifestyle and author of the book "The Art of Antiquing in France." She discusses the nuances of the "brocante", which she defines as accessible antiques that possess a unique history and patina. The conversation explores the cultural importance of repurposing vintage items and provides practical advice for navigating famous markets like the Puces de Saint-Ouen in Paris and fairs in Provence. Sharon shares her personal journey from starting a blog in 2010 to building a community centered on French country aesthetics. Additionally, she shares tips for international travelers on how to identify quality pieces, negotiate prices, and transport treasures home. Key Links and Websites Sharon Santoni's Official Website: www.myfrenchcountryhome.com  This is the primary hub for her blog (started in 2010), her My French Country Home magazine, and her boutique. The Book: "The Art of Antiquing in France" - Published by Flammarion, this book serves as both a reference and a coffee table book. Signed editions can be purchased directly via her website on this link.  Antique Fair Locator: Sharon mentions the website, www.brocabrac.fr, which is a helpful resource for finding fairs happening across France on any given weekend Places Mentioned The episode covers several iconic and local spots for antiquing and living in France: In Paris: Les Puces de Saint-Ouen: Located on the northern perimeter of Paris, Sharon describes it as a unique place in the world with over 500 vendors and specialized knowledge in everything from paintings to textiles Marché aux Puces de la Porte de Vanves: A weekend morning market Sharon and Oliver both enjoy for its "authentic vibe." It is known for its urgency, as dealers unpack from cars at 8:00 AM and pack up by 12:30 PM Foire de Châtou: A large, prestigious 10-day antique fair held just outside of Paris In Provence and Southern France: L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue: This town is famous for its antique dealers and weekend markets.  Villeneuve-lès-Avignon: A "wonderful" fair mentioned by Sharon Carpentras: Another "fantastic" fair located in the south In Normandy and Northern France: The Eure Valley (Val de l'Eure): Sharon lives in the Normandy countryside, roughly halfway between Paris and Deauville, near the famous village of Giverny Amiens: A northern city (noted as the home of Emmanuel Macron) that hosts a spectacular fair where selling starts as early as midnight Lille: Known for its massive fair, though Sharon notes it is so large it can be "scary" because it includes items beyond just antiques Notable Details for Antiquing Brocante vs. Antiques: Sharon defines brocante as "relaxed antiques", a mix of items with patina and repurposed pieces, whereas the "antique world" typically involves highly polished furniture and higher price points The "Hand Rule": Sharon advises that if you are interested in an item, keep your hand on it; if you take your hand off and step away, someone else can jump in Suitcase Treasures: For travelers, she suggests looking for paintings, vintage postcards, or palettes that can easily fit into a suitcase One tip she shares from her travelers is to "ship home their dirty laundry" to make room for their antique treasures in their luggage. __________________________________________________________ A reminder: For this new season, we're doing a new take on the A to Z of Paris. This time, B stands for Brocantes, following from A which stoof for Arc de Triomphe.  This episode brought to you by The Earful Tower Tours. Come join us in the Marais, Montmartre, or the Latin Quarter. Our Walking Tours are exceptionally highly rated online and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life. The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $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.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours

Nouveau rendez-vous hebdomadaire entre deux épisodes sur les monuments de Paris: 1 min à Paris pour de petites escapades au coeur de la capitale.Aujourd'hui, nous parlons des maisons les plus anciennes de Paris qui se trouvent dans le quartier du Marais au 11 et 13 rue François Miron 4ème arrondissement. Elles datent du Moyen Age.Abonnez-vous au podcast pour recevoir les nouveaux épisodes. Suivez-nous sur Instagram @racontemoi.parisPlus d'informations sur: www.racontemoiparis.com. Production ©LeStudioduFontanieuAccompagnement musical: Sunrise ©Anthony Vega Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

New episode: Let's take a deeper dive into the 19th arrondissement of Paris. You've hopefully already heard the previous episode, where Ben McPartland shared his thoughts on the 19th Kingdom.  In this brand new episode, we visited some of the places he recommended, plus more. And we report back to you! (Scroll down for the spelling/websites of each place mentioned).  This episode brought to you by The Earful Tower Tours. Come join us in the Marais, Montmartre, or the Latin Quarter. Our Walking Tours are exceptionally highly rated online and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life. The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $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.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours Food and Drink L'Atalante A spacious bar on the canal known for IPAs and dishes like roasted cauliflower with peanut butter sauce. 26 Quai de la Marne, 75019 Paris www.latalante.fr Combat A lively cocktail bar near the border of the 19th and 20th arrondissements, recommended for high-quality cocktails. 63 Rue de Belleville, 75019 Paris www.combat.paris Lao Siam A long-running Southeast Asian restaurant recognized by the Michelin Guide, known for dishes like "Crying Tiger" beef. 49 Rue de Belleville, 75019 Paris www.laosiam.fr Cheval d'Or A highly praised restaurant with an understated exterior. 21 Rue de la Villette, 75019 Paris www.chevaldorparis.com Paname Brewing Company A brewery on the canal serving craft beer and food. 41 Quai de la Loire, 75019 Paris www.panamebrewingcompany.com Le Passage à Niveau A restaurant on the Petite Ceinture with its own herb garden and mushroom cultivation. 2 bis Rue de l'Ourcq, 75019 Paris https://www.instagram.com/lepassageaniveau/ Coffee Shops & Bakeries Mardi A café known for excellent coffee and Swedish-style cinnamon buns. 29 Rue de la Villette, 75019 Paris www.instagram.com/mardi_cafe_paris Buna Bet A specialty coffee shop and roastery known for single-origin coffee, pastries, and a warm neighborhood atmosphere. 102 Rue de Meaux, 75019 Paris www.bunabet.fr Parks & Culture Parc des Buttes-Chaumont A dramatic park built on an old quarry with steep hills, a lake, and a hilltop temple. 1–7 Rue Botzaris, 75019 Paris Parc de la Villette A large contemporary park with playgrounds, museums, and entertainment venues. 211 Av. Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris www.lavillette.com Philharmonie de Paris A major concert hall located inside Parc de la Villette. 221 Av. Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris www.philharmoniedeparis.fr L'Eau et les Rêves A botanical bookshop on a moored boat along the canal. 9 Quai de l'Oise, 75019 Paris https://www.penichelibrairie.com/ Belleville Market A busy outdoor food market near Rue de Belleville. Boulevard de Belleville, 75019 Paris Nordic Bookshop (La Librairie Nordique) A specialized bookstore focused on Nordic and northern literature. 5 Rue de la Villette, 75019 Paris www.lalibrairienordique.fr

Welcome back to "The 20 Kingdoms", a new season of The Earful Tower podcast. As you probably know, there are 20 districts in Paris, known as arrondissements. They may as well be kingdoms, at least for this podcast season, where I'll visit each kingdom and introduce you to someone who truly loves it. That's the whole concept. This isn't me recommending cafes or restaurants in different parts of town. This is true locals telling us about the soul of their kingdom and what they like to do there. The goal is to give you a very real look at each of these districts from a local's perspective.  And for the 19th Kingdom, the second episode of the season, you'll meet Ben McPartland, the presenter and producer of the Talking France podcast, which is made by The Local France news website here in Paris.  He loves this "genuine neighbourhood" of an arrondissement, and I met him at the edge of the Bassin de la Villette for a pint of beer, which he also loves. Here's what he had to say. Mentioned in this episode: Drinks, Food & Canal Hangouts Paname Brewing Company A floating brewery on the Bassin de la Villette with an easygoing, almost London-style pub atmosphere. Great beers, lively crowds, and one of the best sunset views over the canal. 41 Quai de la Loire, 75019 panamebrewingcompany.com L'Atalante Just up the Canal de l'Ourcq from Paname Brewing, this spot is known for its strong craft beer selection and excellent IPAs. 26 Quai de la Marne, 75019 latalante-paris.com La Rotonde Historic circular building at Stalingrad with restaurants, terraces, and drinks right on the edge of the canal basin. Ideal meeting point before exploring the neighborhood. 6–8 Place de la Bataille de Stalingrad, 75019 Bars Inside Buttes-Chaumont In summer, the park fills with tiny outdoor bars and terraces tucked among the hills and pathways — perfect for an afternoon drink after wandering the park. Music, Film & Culture Philharmonie de Paris One of Paris's great modern concert halls, famous for its dramatic silver architecture and panoramic rooftop terrace overlooking the city. 221 Avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019 philharmoniedeparis.fr Le Zénith Large live music venue inside Parc de la Villette hosting major touring artists and rock concerts. 211 Avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019 le-zenith.com MK2 Cinemas Twin cinemas facing each other across the canal. A favorite local spot for late-night screenings and films in original English versions. 7 Quai de la Loire & 14 Quai de la Seine, 75019 mk2.com Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie Massive science and industry museum loved by Parisian families, with exhibitions, immersive installations, and huge open spaces. 30 Avenue Corentin Cariou, 75019 cite-sciences.fr On the Water Marin d'Eau Douce Rent small electric boats and cruise the Canal de l'Ourcq yourself — especially beautiful from spring through early autumn. 37 Quai de la Seine, 75019 marindeaudouce.fr Kayaks & Rowboats Locals can often access free kayaking and rowing sessions around the Bassin de la Villette on weekends during warmer months. Summer Canal Swimming Every summer, sections of the Bassin de la Villette transform into open-air swimming areas, with races, floating pools, and seasonal events. Parks & Walks Parc des Buttes-Chaumont Wild, cinematic, and hilly — often called the most beautiful park in Paris. Expect cliffs, bridges, waterfalls, a lake, and incredible Sacré-Cœur views. Parc de la Villette Huge contemporary park blending architecture, green space, music venues, museums, and canal life into one sprawling cultural district. **************** This episode brought to you by The Earful Tower Tours. Come join us in the Marais, Montmartre, or the Latin Quarter. Our Walking Tours are exceptionally highly rated online and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life. The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $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.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours Music: Pres Maxson 

Let's take a deep dive into the Paris Rose Line. This is an updated re-release of the time I did another A to Z season, where A was for Arago, the name of the scientist who helped map out the Paris meridian line (François Arago (1786-1853)).  In this episode, I explored the "Rose Line" (as it was called in the Da Vinci Code), sought out the bronze medallions along the streets of Paris, through the Louvre, and into the Paris Observatory.  Featured is the voice of Nicolas Lesté-Lasserre, a science historian and the community manager of the Observatoire de Paris. He showed me around this incredible 17th century institution, which is usually closed to the public.  Find more, including beautiful pictures of the observatory, on The Earful Tower's website.  The episode in this music is from Pres Maxson, featuring an original song called Le Meridien de Paris.  This episode brought to you by The Earful Tower Tours. Come join us in the Marais, Montmartre, or the Latin Quarter. Our Walking Tours are exceptionally highly rated online and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life. The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $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.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours

It's another new season - and we're doing a new take on the A to Z of Paris. This time, A stands for Arc de Triomphe. A big thanks to the team at the Arch, who opened this majestic monument just for me! I had the whole thing to myself, did an interview on top - and then made this episode.  You'll hear my wife Lina as my sidekick as I share about 10-15 cool things about the Arch, at least five of which you definitely didn't know.  Find the video we mentioned on my YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/theearfultower This episode brought to you by The Earful Tower Tours. Come join us in the Marais, Montmartre, or the Latin Quarter. Our Walking Tours are exceptionally highly rated online and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life. The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $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.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours

Fraîchement séparée, Elodie pensait ses sens mis en veille. Un match avec Clémentine suffit pourtant à raviver son désir et ses émotions. Très vite, les messages s'enchaînent, les vocaux s'étirent, jusqu'à une première soirée suspendue dans le Marais. De chaque frisson, chaque doute ou chaque étreinte, elle écrit un poème qui garde la trace de cet attachement naissant. Ce vertige amoureux se concrétisera-t-il en une histoire durable ?

Let's take a deeper dive into the 20th arrondissement of Paris. This is an updated re-release of the time we visited the 20th arrondissement as part of our Paris Countdown season.  You'll hear dinnertime singalongs, a cemetery visit, and more about the best pizza in Europe. There is even an interview with a Polish singer called Gosia who had just finished leading an Edith Piaf show at a local restaurant. (She sings on the episode, too, her fave Edith song, which was J'm'en fous pas mal). You can find everything we mention on this post:  This episode brought to you by The Earful Tower Tours. Come join us in the Marais, Montmartre, or the Latin Quarter. Our Walking Tours are exceptionally highly rated online and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life. The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $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.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours If you're in a rush, here is a narrative distillation of the episode (meaning, essentially, that you're reading about 10 percent of what happens).  Oliver: Let me take you back to December 19th, 1915, in Paris, where a baby girl named Edith Piaf was born on the cold streets of Belleville. She became the soul of Paris and, more specifically, the soul of the district we are sharing with you today in the far east of the city. To get there, we are taking a car, and I'm joined by my wife and confidant, Lina,. Lina: Yes, I am ready. Welcome to a new season. Oliver: I'm very excited. I've described my role this season as the Robin to your Batman. Lina: And usually, I am the Batman, of course. Oliver: We want to give everyone a glimpse into this interesting neighborhood where Edith Piaf served as the muse,. Upon arrival in Belleville, we stayed at the Babel Belleville hotel. It was immediately clear that this is a different version of Paris than the one people expect with berets and the Eiffel Tower. Lina: Especially since we arrived on market day. Oliver: The market was busy, bustling, and colorful, with more people than I've ever seen in a Paris market. We were in full tourist mode, talking to street sellers and eating what seemed like an Algerian Korean crepe,. The area is very diverse and immersive,. We also noticed that as time passed, there were far fewer tourists than in areas like the Marais. Lina: The shops aren't catered to tourists either; many were residential or even closed down,. It's a real, unpolished neighborhood. Oliver: Our plan was to explore for the day and then attend a show at Le Vieux Belleville. The 20th is a large district, so we did a lot of walking. We set our sights on Peppe's Pizza, which is ranked the best pizza in Europe. On the way, we passed the Père Lachaise Cemetery, which is essentially the only major tourist attraction in the district. Lina: I used to live in the 20th and had visited the cemetery a few times years ago, but it is just so big. Oliver: No one should miss it because entering those gates feels like entering a different world. However, it is not wheelchair or push-chair friendly due to the huge cobblestones,. While the most famous grave is often cited as Jim Morrison, I went looking for the ultimate hit: Edith Piaf,. Her grave is somewhat unassuming, much like her famous little black dress. After the cemetery, we finally had that pizza, which lived up to the hype with its unique toppings like cheese and marmalade,. Lina: It was delicious. Oliver: Next, we looked for La Campagne à Paris, the "countryside of Paris". It's a remote area with cottage-style houses built on top of old quarries, which is why the buildings are so low,. Our cab driver even gossiped that the previous president, François Hollande, lives up there. Lina: It was lovely, though since it's winter, there were more sticks than greenery. It's a great spot for a 15-minute walk and an Instagram photo. Oliver: That evening, we went to Le Vieux Belleville. We were worried it might be cheesy or touristy, but we ended up staying for three hours,. I managed to warm up the owner by telling him he looked like George Clooney,. Every Tuesday is Edith Piaf night, featuring an accordionist and a wonderful Polish singer named Gosia,. Lina: The vibe felt like crashing a French family's dinner party,. Oliver: We were the only foreigners there, but everyone was dancing and singing together. It was an utterly surprising amount of fun. Afterward, I stepped outside to interview the singer, Gosia,. Oliver: Gosia, that was a wonderful performance. How did a Polish woman end up singing Edith Piaf in Belleville,? Gosia: I started learning French by singing her songs. I adore the "gut" emotion in her singing; she comes from the streets. Piaf is an icon, but not many people really listen to her music anymore. Oliver: What makes a good crowd for you? Gosia: A crowd that realizes they actually can sing along. I know the evening worked if people are exchanging phone numbers and talking to their neighbors by the end. It's more of a ritual than a concert. Oliver: What is your favorite Piaf song? Gosia: My favorite is "J'm'en fous pas mal". Oliver: You also mentioned this is the best district in Paris. Gosia: It is getting gentrified, but it's a lovely, mixed, working-class area where Piaf was born. It has the real life of the neighborhood and an original Parisian feel,. We need to enjoy it while it lasts. Oliver: Le Vieux Belleville really captured the vibe of the neighborhood. My only complaint was that the lighting was a bit too bright,. Afterward, we walked down to Rue de Belleville and visited a bar called Aux Folies where Piaf used to perform,. Lina: That bar has a great "old Paris but young vibe" with neon lights. It's very picturesque, but don't expect fancy cocktails—it's all about cheap drinks and fun. Oliver: We stayed at the Babel Belleville, which has an international, "multi-culti" vibe that represents the 20th well,. The next day, we visited a brand-new cafe called The Dancing Goat, run by a young British guy,. Lina: The cafe was beautiful and fresh. Regarding the street art, it was cool but perhaps not as much as I had hoped for. Oliver: I think the 13th arrondissement might be better for street art, though Rue Dénoyez had some huge murals,. Finally, we decided to rank the district based on five categories: Strollability, Affordability, Sharability, Touristability, and Accessibility,. The Scores: Strollability: Oliver (4), Lina (3) — It's too big and has too many hills. Affordability: Oliver (10), Lina (10) — Probably the cheapest in Paris. Sharability: Oliver (5), Lina (4). Touristability: Oliver (3), Lina (5) — Lina liked the views and the bars,. Accessibility: Oliver (3), Lina (2) — It's quite far from the rest of Paris. Oliver: My total was 23, and Lina's was 26, giving the district a 49 out of 100,. Lina: It failed! Oliver: It's not a fail, it's just a very residential district. I probably wouldn't stay here on a first trip to Paris, but it's a great experience if you've been here before. Join us next week as we head to the canals of the 19th Arrondissement. Oliver and Lina: Bye-bye!

Avec Rodolphe Istre, Aubert du Marais (chef de mission en Egypte) et Guillaume (en mission humanitaire avec SOS Chrétiens d'Orient)

Welcome to "The 20 Kingdoms", a new season of The Earful Tower podcast. As you probably know, there are 20 districts in Paris, known in French as arrondissements. But my brother once referred to them as kingdoms and I liked it. It's true, each of the districts has its own soul, quite separate from the next. They may as well be kingdoms. At least for a podcast season.  In this 20-episode season of the podcast, I'm going to visit each kingdom and introduce you to someone who truly loves that particular district. Maybe they work there, maybe they live there, or maybe they just love it. That's the whole concept. This isn't me recommending cafes or restaurants in different parts of town. This is true locals telling us about the soul of their kingdom and what they like to do there. The goal is to give you a very real look at each of these districts from a local's perspective.  And for the 20th Kingdom, the first episode of the season, you'll meet Abiola, a social worker who looks after kids in the north western side of the district. He loves cafes, good food, football and the 20th arrondissement of Paris. Here's what he had to say. Mentioned in this episode:  Restaurant Paloma Website: https://www.instagram.com/paloma.belleville/  Address: 93 Rue Julien Lacroix, 75020 Paris Bar Combat  Website: https://www.instagram.com/combat.belleville/?hl=en Address: 63 Rue de Belleville, 75019 Paris Cafes  Candle Kids Website: https://www.instagram.com/candlekidscoffee/ Address: 107 rue des couronnes, Paris, France 75020 Miliki Coffee Website: https://milikicafe.com/ Address: 8 rue Levert, 75020 Paris Bambin Website: https://bambin-coffeeshop.fr/ Address: 40 Rue de Tourtille, 75020 Paris Best thing to do Parc de Belleville Best street Rue Saint Blaise ******************** This episode brought to you by The Earful Tower Tours. Come join us in the Marais, Montmartre, or the Latin Quarter. Our Walking Tours are exceptionally highly rated online and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life. The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $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.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours Music: Pres Maxson 

Fluent Fiction - French: Sunlit Debut: Éloïse's Art and the Judgment That Changed Her Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-04-19-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil de printemps inondait les vastes baies vitrées de la galerie d'art du Marais, illuminant la pièce de lumières dansantes.En: The spring sun flooded the vast windows of the Galerie d'art du Marais, illuminating the room with dancing lights.Fr: Les murs blancs étaient couverts de peintures éclatantes, œuvres d'Éloïse, présentées au public pour la première fois.En: The white walls were covered with vibrant paintings, the works of Éloïse, presented to the public for the first time.Fr: La jeune artiste, aux côtés de son ami Clément, observait les invités qui déambulaient, chuchotant entre eux sur les détails et les couleurs de ses tableaux.En: The young artist, alongside her friend Clément, observed the guests who wandered around, whispering among themselves about the details and colors of her paintings.Fr: Éloïse sentait son cœur battre à tout rompre.En: Éloïse felt her heart pounding.Fr: Entre joie et nervosité, elle espérait que ses œuvres parlent d'elles-mêmes.En: Between joy and nervousness, she hoped that her works would speak for themselves.Fr: Clément, fidèle compagnon, posait une main rassurante sur son épaule.En: Clément, a loyal companion, placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder.Fr: « Ne t'inquiète pas, Éloïse », dit-il calmement.En: "Don't worry, Éloïse," he said calmly.Fr: « Tes œuvres sont magnifiques.En: "Your works are beautiful.Fr: Les gens le voient.En: People see that."Fr: » Mais un visage parmi la foule la perturbait plus que les autres : celui de Thibault, un critique d'art sévère, ancien mentor d'Éloïse.En: But one face in the crowd disturbed her more than the others: Thibault's, a severe art critic and former mentor to Éloïse.Fr: Leur relation passée avait été tumultueuse, et Éloïse redoutait son jugement.En: Their past relationship had been tumultuous, and Éloïse dreaded his judgment.Fr: Elle voulait que son travail soit reconnu, surtout par lui, malgré leur histoire compliquée.En: She wanted her work to be recognized, especially by him, despite their complicated history.Fr: Les minutes s'écoulaient lentement, chaque minute rapprochait l'instant où Thibault donnerait son avis.En: The minutes passed slowly, each one bringing closer the moment when Thibault would give his opinion.Fr: Éloïse hésitait, tiraillée entre l'envie de l'ignorer ou de l'affronter.En: Éloïse hesitated, torn between the desire to ignore him or to confront him.Fr: Le moment de vérité approchait et son cœur débordait d'incertitude.En: The moment of truth approached, and her heart was overflowing with uncertainty.Fr: Finalement, elle prit une profonde inspiration, suffisamment forte pour se convaincre qu'elle pouvait le faire.En: Finally, she took a deep breath, strong enough to convince herself she could do it.Fr: Elle s'approcha de Thibault, ses mains légèrement tremblantes.En: She approached Thibault, her hands slightly trembling.Fr: « Thibault, bonsoir », dit-elle avec un sourire timide.En: "Thibault, good evening," she said with a timid smile.Fr: « Je suis contente que vous soyez venu.En: "I'm glad you came."Fr: » Thibault regarda Éloïse avant de poser ses yeux sur les toiles autour de lui.En: Thibault looked at Éloïse before turning his eyes to the paintings around him.Fr: Il resta silencieux un instant, un sourire énigmatique sur le visage.En: He remained silent for a moment, an enigmatic smile on his face.Fr: « Éloïse », répondit-il finalement, « ton travail a beaucoup mûri.En: "Éloïse," he finally responded, "your work has matured a lot.Fr: Vraiment, je suis impressionné.En: Really, I am impressed."Fr: » Les mots simples de Thibault frappèrent Éloïse comme une pluie chaude et bienfaisante.En: Thibault's simple words struck Éloïse like a warm and comforting rain.Fr: Une discussion sincère s'ensuivit, où il lui offrit son avis de manière constructive et bienveillante.En: A sincere discussion followed, in which he offered his opinion in a constructive and kind manner.Fr: Pour Éloïse, ce n'était pas juste une critique, c'était un pont vers de nouvelles compréhensions.En: For Éloïse, it wasn't just a critique, it was a bridge to new understandings.Fr: Le soulagement glissa sur elle comme une couverture rassurante.En: The relief washed over her like a comforting blanket.Fr: Thibault avait vu son évolution, son potentiel.En: Thibault had seen her evolution, her potential.Fr: Éloïse sentit ses peurs se dissiper, laissant place à une nouvelle confiance.En: Éloïse felt her fears dissipating, giving way to a new confidence.Fr: Elle comprit qu'elle pouvait laisser le passé où il appartient et marcher vers l'avenir avec sérénité.En: She understood that she could leave the past where it belongs and walk towards the future with serenity.Fr: Alors que la soirée se poursuivait et que les invités continuaient à apprécier ses œuvres, Éloïse se tenait fièrement à côté de Clément.En: As the evening went on and the guests continued to appreciate her works, Éloïse stood proudly next to Clément.Fr: Sa carrière d'artiste prenait une nouvelle tournure.En: Her career as an artist was taking a new turn.Fr: Les beaux jours de printemps s'étendaient devant elle, prometteurs et lumineux, juste comme ses peintures.En: The beautiful spring days stretched out before her, promising and bright, just like her paintings. Vocabulary Words:the gallery: la galeriethe windows: les baies vitréesthe paintings: les tableauxthe critic: le critiquethe mentor: l'ancien mentorthe evolution: l'évolutionthe potential: le potentielthe relief: le soulagementthe blanket: la couverturethe uncertainty: l'incertitudethe truth: la véritéthe career: la carrièrethe opportunity: l'occasionthe moment: le momentthe whisper: le chuchotementthe opinion: l'avisthe confidence: la confiancethe companion: le compagnonthe hand: la mainthe fear: la peurthe evening: la soiréethe guest: l'invitéthe heart: le cœurthe discussion: la discussionthe recognition: la reconnaissancethe history: l'histoirethe joy: la joiethe nervousness: la nervositéthe public: le publicthe artist: l'artiste

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This episode dives deep into a dream many Francophiles share: owning a piece of Paris without the full-time commitment or price tag. In this episode, host Annie Sargent sits down with Marie Tartar, a fractional apartment owner in the Marais, to break down everything you need to know about this smart alternative to traditional real estate. If you've ever wondered how to enjoy Paris like a local—with your own keys, favorite café, and neighborhood routines—this conversation is packed with practical insights. Listen to this episode ad-free Marie shares her firsthand experience owning a share of a one-bedroom apartment in the heart of the Marais. She explains how fractional ownership works: instead of buying an entire property, you purchase a share with a small group of owners, typically 12 to 13 people. Each owner gets four weeks a year—two fixed and two floating—so you always know when your next Parisian getaway is on the calendar. Unlike timeshares, you're a deeded owner, which means you can sell your share, pass it on, or even trade weeks with other owners. Annie and Marie discuss the costs, which range from €100,000 to €800,000 depending on the size and location, plus annual dues that cover maintenance, housekeeping, and property management. For Marie, it's been a game-changer, offering the freedom of a second home without the hassle of upkeep or dealing with a French syndic. The conversation covers the perks of fractional ownership, like having a concierge on call for anything from a broken kettle to restaurant recommendations. Marie's apartment comes with a storage bin in the basement for personal items, and a WhatsApp group keeps owners connected for sharing tips on local exhibitions and hidden gems. Annie highlights the importance of choosing a well-managed property, where a strong developer handles conflicts and logistics, so you can focus on enjoying your stay. They also talk about the lifestyle—imagine spending your days exploring the Marais, visiting quirky museums like the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature, and strolling to the Left Bank for movies and meals. If you love Paris but don't want the responsibility of full ownership, fractional apartments offer a flexible, lower-stress way to have a pied-à-terre in the city. Marie and Annie discuss the best neighborhoods for fractional ownership, how to find opportunities, and what to watch out for when reviewing contracts. Whether you're a frequent visitor or just dreaming of longer stays, this episode reveals how fractional ownership can make Paris feel like home. Ready to turn your Parisian dreams into reality? Hit subscribe to Join Us in France for more insider tips, hidden gems, and stories that bring France to life. Perfect for travelers, Francophiles, and anyone curious about owning a slice of Paris! Table of Contents for this Episode Today on the podcast: Fractional Ownership in Paris Thank you podcast supporters Magazine segment: OrlyBus is no more and the Eiffel Tower and women scientists Introduction to Fractional Ownership in Paris Understanding Fractional Ownership vs. Timeshares How Fractional Ownership Works Personal Experiences with Fractional Ownership Managing and Using Fractional Ownership Financial Aspects of Fractional Ownership Developer and Management Insights Practical Considerations and Tips Communication with fellow owners Exploring the Eiffel Tower Area Daily Life in Paris: Movies, Museums, and Meals Favorite things to do while in Paris Hidden Gems of the Marais Photography and Exhibits in Paris Dining and Cooking in Paris Travel Tips and Jet Lag Solutions Paris "Gotchas" The Benefits of Fractional Ownership Concluding Thoughts and Farewells Thank you, patrons Private Day Trips with Annie Charles de Gaulle AIrport Transfers RER B Safety Note Eiffel Tower Honors Women Scientists Next week on the podcast Copyright More episodes about Paris