Podcasts about Montmartre

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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

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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

Kelsey and Joe are back from their couples trip to France - and Joe is joining at the end for the rapid fire questions! Hear about their magical night in Paris, watching the Eiffel Tower sparkle, exploring Montmartre, and squeezing as much as possible into less than 24 hours before heading into the peaceful French countryside.Then it's on to Chablis for vineyard views, charming villages, a dreamy château, plenty of wine tastings, and a much-needed chance to slow down together. If you'd like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- My Capital One Venture X Referral Link: https://i.capitalone.com/JMxfRZaqs- Chablis, France- Chateau de la Resle- Air France Premium Economy- Points and Miles- Aer Lingus- Le Parisis Hotel- JFK: The TWA Hotel and Lounge, Connie, The Paris Cafe, Capital One Lounge- EU EES Entry Exit System- Montmarte: Sacre-Coeur- Gare de Lyon- Joigny: La Station- Auxerre: Le Maison Fort, Le Sub- Chablis: William Fèvre (tasting room), Jean-Marc Brocard (vineyard), Domaine Long-Depaquit (chateau), Domaine Laroche (cave tour)- Petite Chablis, Chablis, Premier Cru, Grand Cru

Fluent Fiction - French: Secrets & Fireworks: A Reunion in Montmartre Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-14-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'air de Montmartre vibrait ce jour-là.En: The air of Montmartre vibrated that day.Fr: C'était la Fête Nationale.En: It was the National Holiday.Fr: Des drapeaux tricolores volaient parmi la foule.En: Tricolor flags fluttered among the crowd.Fr: Les rues pavées résonnaient sous les pas des gens, heureux de célébrer l'été à Paris.En: The cobblestone streets resonated under the footsteps of people, happy to celebrate summer in Paris.Fr: Élodie marchait lentement, cherchant ses amis d'enfance.En: Élodie walked slowly, looking for her childhood friends.Fr: Elle était nerveuse.En: She was nervous.Fr: Elle les trouva au coin d'une petite rue.En: She found them at the corner of a small street.Fr: Théo et Luc l'attendaient devant un café.En: Théo and Luc were waiting for her in front of a café.Fr: Luc, le plus calme, sourit en la voyant.En: Luc, the calmer one, smiled upon seeing her.Fr: Théo, cependant, avait les bras croisés.En: Théo, however, stood with his arms crossed.Fr: Son regard était sérieux.En: His gaze was serious.Fr: Élodie savait que le moment de vérité approchait.En: Élodie knew the moment of truth was approaching.Fr: Élodie salua ses amis.En: Élodie greeted her friends.Fr: "Bonjour, Théo.En: "Hello, Théo.Fr: Bonjour, Luc."En: Hello, Luc."Fr: Sa voix trahissait une légère anxiété.En: Her voice betrayed a slight anxiety.Fr: La tension était palpable.En: The tension was palpable.Fr: Ils s'installèrent à une table, le bruit des conversations autour d'eux comblant le silence gêné.En: They sat down at a table, the noise of conversations around them filling the awkward silence.Fr: Luc fut le premier à parler.En: Luc was the first to speak.Fr: "Je suis content que nous soyons tous réunis."En: "I'm glad we're all together."Fr: Élodie acquiesça, mais son esprit était ailleurs.En: Élodie nodded, but her mind was elsewhere.Fr: Elle se rappelait le secret qu'ils avaient partagé autrefois, un secret qui les avait séparés.En: She recalled the secret they had once shared, a secret that had separated them.Fr: Théo rompit le silence.En: Théo broke the silence.Fr: "Élodie, pourquoi nous as-tu appelés ici aujourd'hui ?"En: "Élodie, why did you call us here today?"Fr: Sa voix était directe, presque accusatrice.En: His voice was direct, almost accusatory.Fr: Élodie prit une profonde inspiration.En: Élodie took a deep breath.Fr: "Je voulais vous parler du passé," avoua-t-elle.En: "I wanted to talk about the past," she admitted.Fr: "Je sais que nous avons juré de garder le secret, mais je ne peux plus le supporter."En: "I know we swore to keep the secret, but I can't bear it anymore."Fr: Théo haussa les sourcils.En: Théo raised his eyebrows.Fr: "Pourquoi maintenant ?"En: "Why now?"Fr: demanda-t-il, son ton un peu adouci.En: he asked, his tone slightly softened.Fr: Luc resta silencieux, écoutant attentivement.En: Luc remained silent, listening attentively.Fr: "Parce que c'est important," dit-elle.En: "Because it's important," she said.Fr: "Je suis désolée de ne pas avoir été honnête dès le début."En: "I'm sorry for not being honest from the start."Fr: Elle sentit les larmes monter, mais elle resta forte.En: She felt tears welling up, but she remained strong.Fr: Théo regarda ailleurs, puis fixa Élodie.En: Théo looked away, then fixed his gaze on Élodie.Fr: "J'ai ressenti de la trahison," confia-t-il.En: "I felt betrayed," he confided.Fr: "J'avais besoin de comprendre."En: "I needed to understand."Fr: C'était un moment difficile, mais Élodie sentait le changement.En: It was a difficult moment, but Élodie felt the change.Fr: Elle avait pris la bonne décision.En: She had made the right decision.Fr: Luc posa doucement une main sur l'épaule de Théo.En: Luc gently placed a hand on Théo's shoulder.Fr: "Nous sommes là pour avancer," dit-il calmement.En: "We are here to move forward," he said calmly.Fr: "Nous avons tous fait des erreurs."En: "We've all made mistakes."Fr: Soudain, un feu d'artifice explosa dans le ciel.En: Suddenly, fireworks exploded in the sky.Fr: Les couleurs se reflétèrent sur leurs visages.En: The colors reflected on their faces.Fr: Sous la lumière étincelante, ils trouvèrent un nouveau début.En: Under the sparkling light, they found a new beginning.Fr: "Merci d'avoir été honnête," murmura Théo enfin.En: "Thank you for being honest," Théo finally murmured.Fr: Élodie sourit, reconnaissante.En: Élodie smiled, grateful.Fr: Ils se tenaient ensemble, regardant le spectacle.En: They stood together, watching the spectacle.Fr: Les bruits éclatants des feux d'artifice remplaçaient les paroles qu'ils n'avaient pas besoin d'exprimer.En: The booming sounds of the fireworks replaced the words they didn't need to express.Fr: La réconciliation était là, dans ce moment partagé.En: Reconciliation was present in that shared moment.Fr: Élodie avait appris une leçon importante : la vérité peut être difficile, mais elle libère.En: Élodie had learned an important lesson: the truth can be difficult, but it liberates.Fr: Elle sentit que l'amitié qui les liait était plus forte désormais.En: She felt that the friendship that bound them was stronger now.Fr: Alors que la dernière fusée illuminait le ciel de Montmartre, Élodie, Théo et Luc savaient qu'ils avaient une nouvelle chance d'avancer ensemble.En: As the last rocket lit up the sky of Montmartre, Élodie, Théo, and Luc knew they had a new chance to move forward together. Vocabulary Words:the air: l'airto vibrate: vibrera holiday: une fêtea flag: un drapeauto flutter: volerthe crowd: la foulea cobblestone: un pavéto resonate: résonnernervous: nerveusea corner: un coincalm: calmeto cross arms: croiser les brasa gaze: un regardtruth: la véritéto betray: trahiranxiety: une anxiététension: la tensionawkward: gênéa conversation: une conversationa secret: un secretto admit: avouerhonest: honnêteto bear: supporterto soften: adoucirto confide: confierto remain: resterto move forward: avancerfirework: un feu d'artificesparkling: étincelantreconciliation: la réconciliation

Kom med til det tidlige Natdiskotek på Montmartre. Sådan som det lød, da undertegnede startede sin tid på den gyldne matrikel: Nørregade 41. Det var DET HER, der s i startede en karriere som DJ, der rent faktisk holder 45 års jubilæum d. 5. september i år. Glemte classics med bl.a. George Duke, Brecker Brothers, Dee Dee Bridgewater og en masse andre grovfede numre. Velbekomme!

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

Fluent Fiction - French: Siblings, Sacré-Cœur, and the Art of Letting Go Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-09-07-38-19-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Élodie regardait par la fenêtre du salon.En: Élodie looked out the living room window.Fr: Le soleil d'été baignait Montmartre d'une lumière douce.En: The summer sun bathed Montmartre in a soft light.Fr: Les rues grouillaient de vie.En: The streets teemed with life.Fr: Des artistes dessinaient, des touristes flânaient, et l'odeur des plats flottait depuis les cafés.En: Artists were drawing, tourists were strolling, and the smell of dishes wafted from the cafes.Fr: Leur maison d'enfance, située à deux pas de la place du Tertre, avait une vue splendide sur le Sacré-Cœur.En: Their childhood home, located just a stone's throw from la place du Tertre, had a splendid view of the Sacré-Cœur.Fr: Céleste était déjà là, assise sur le vieux canapé, entourée de boîtes de rangement.En: Céleste was already there, sitting on the old couch, surrounded by storage boxes.Fr: Elle touchait chaque objet avec délicatesse.En: She touched each object delicately.Fr: Des bibelots qu'ils connaissaient bien.En: Trinkets they knew well.Fr: Des souvenirs.En: Memories.Fr: Elle regarda Élodie, ses yeux emplis de nostalgie.En: She looked at Élodie, her eyes filled with nostalgia.Fr: "Je veux garder quelques choses", dit-elle doucement.En: "I want to keep a few things," she said softly.Fr: Élodie fronça les sourcils.En: Élodie frowned.Fr: Elle voulait tout trier, tout vendre rapidement.En: She wanted to sort everything out, sell everything quickly.Fr: Ce chapitre, pensait-elle, devait se clore.En: This chapter, she thought, needed to close.Fr: Mathieu, quant à lui, entra dans la pièce avec un grand sourire.En: Mathieu, on the other hand, entered the room with a big smile.Fr: Il tenait une guitare.En: He was holding a guitar.Fr: "Regardez ce que j'ai trouvé!En: "Look what I found!"Fr: ", s'exclama-t-il.En: he exclaimed.Fr: Il se mit à jouer quelques accords joyeux, ajoutant à l'ambiance vivante qui régnait dans le quartier.En: He started to play a few cheerful chords, adding to the lively atmosphere that reigned in the neighborhood.Fr: "Mathieu, concentre-toi s'il te plaît", soupira Élodie.En: "Mathieu, focus, please," sighed Élodie.Fr: "Nous avons un travail à faire."En: "We have work to do."Fr: "Mais c'est aussi important de se souvenir et de se reconnecter", répondit-il, ses doigts glissant facilement sur les cordes.En: "But it's also important to remember and reconnect," he replied, his fingers sliding easily over the strings.Fr: Les trois avaient passé la journée à trier, à débattre, à se disputer parfois.En: The three had spent the day sorting, debating, sometimes arguing.Fr: Pour Élodie, l'urgent était de vendre la maison.En: For Élodie, the urgent matter was to sell the house.Fr: Pour Céleste, c'était difficile de dire adieu.En: For Céleste, it was difficult to say goodbye.Fr: Et pour Mathieu, renouer le contact était essentiel.En: And for Mathieu, reconnecting was essential.Fr: Le soir, alors que l'ombre s'étirait dans la maison, Céleste ouvrit une vieille boîte poussiéreuse.En: In the evening, as the shadows stretched across the house, Céleste opened an old dusty box.Fr: Dedans, il y avait une photo.En: Inside, there was a photo.Fr: Leur famille au complet.En: Their whole family.Fr: Leurs parents souriaient, avec Élodie, Mathieu et Céleste encore enfants.En: Their parents smiling, with Élodie, Mathieu, and Céleste still children.Fr: Tous ensemble devant cette même maison.En: All together in front of this same house.Fr: Pour un moment, le silence les envahit.En: For a moment, silence enveloped them.Fr: La tension des derniers jours se dissipa.En: The tension of the past few days dissipated.Fr: Les souvenirs étaient vivants, et le passé se mêlait délicatement au présent.En: The memories were alive, and the past mingled delicately with the present.Fr: Élodie sentit une douce chaleur l'envelopper.En: Élodie felt a gentle warmth envelop her.Fr: Elle comprit que l'impatience et le pragmatisme avaient voilé une richesse plus profonde et précieuse.En: She realized that impatience and pragmatism had veiled a deeper and more precious richness.Fr: Elle regarda ses frères et sœurs, les yeux brillants d'une nouvelle compréhension.En: She looked at her siblings, her eyes shining with a new understanding.Fr: "Peut-être que nous pouvons garder certaines choses", accepta-t-elle.En: "Maybe we can keep certain things," she agreed.Fr: "Et nous devons nous revoir plus souvent."En: "And we need to see each other more often."Fr: Ils passèrent le reste de la soirée à discuter, à se rappeler des moments heureux.En: They spent the rest of the evening discussing and reminiscing about happy moments.Fr: Ils s'accordèrent pour conserver certains objets précieux.En: They agreed to keep some precious items.Fr: La vente de la maison fut décidée, mais l'idée de se retrouver régulièrement suffit à apaiser les cœurs.En: The sale of the house was decided, but the idea of getting together regularly was enough to soothe their hearts.Fr: La veille du 14 juillet, tandis que les feux d'artifice illuminaient le ciel de Paris, Élodie regardait ses frères et sœurs avec un sentiment de paix retrouvée.En: On the eve of le 14 juillet, as fireworks illuminated the Paris sky, Élodie looked at her siblings with a feeling of newfound peace.Fr: Montmartre, leur maison, tout cela resterait dans leurs souvenirs.En: Montmartre, their home, all of it would remain in their memories.Fr: Mais surtout, leur lien était plus fort que jamais.En: But most of all, their bond was stronger than ever.Fr: Et cela, même Élodie savait qu'il importait de le préserver.En: And that, even Élodie knew, was important to preserve. Vocabulary Words:the stone's throw: le jet de pierrethe nostalgia: la nostalgiethe chapter: le chapitrethe chord: l'accordthe tension: la tensionthe shadow: l'ombrethe dust: la poussièrethe silence: le silencethe warmth: la chaleurthe pragmatism: le pragmatismethe understanding: la compréhensionthe memory: le souvenirthe bond: le lienthe house sale: la vente de la maisonthe throw: le lancerthe smile: le sourirethe argument: la disputethe atmosphere: l'ambiancethe neighborhood: le quartierthe moment: le momentthe box: la boîtethe string: la cordethe task: la tâchethe object: l'objetthe artist: l'artistethe reunion: le rassemblementthe debate: le débatthe comfort: le réconfortthe fireworks: les feux d'artificethe softness: la douceur

Quinze ans après sa première édition au Bois de Vincennes, We Love Green est devenu l'une des références européennes : trois jours dans un écrin naturel au cœur de Paris, entre découvertes musicales, grandes têtes d'affiche et engagement environnemental concret. Une édition 2026 qui, selon sa directrice générale Marie Sabot, s'est déroulée avec une douceur et une maîtrise qu'elle n'avait peut-être jamais ressenties à ce point.Mais derrière cette apparente sérénité, il y a une réalité bien plus complexe. Celle d'une productrice indépendante qui jongle depuis trente ans avec les modèles économiques, les cachets qui explosent, les aides publiques qui disparaissent et les artistes internationaux dont les productions géantes ne rentrent plus dans aucune scène de festival. Dans cet épisode de Sold Out, Marie revient sur un parcours hors norme : de la gym artistique au cirque, de l'Élysée Montmartre aux Jeux Olympiques d'Athènes, des raves underground des années 90 à la direction d'un festival de 14 millions d'euros de budget.Elle évoque ce que veut vraiment dire " produire un festival" aujourd'hui : trouver un lieu, convaincre des financeurs, négocier avec des agents internationaux, construire une route en terre dans un bois certifié, tisser des alliances avec Primavera Sound ou Roskilde pour ne pas se faire concurrence. Elle parle aussi de l'avenir : ces artistes qui rêvent de "Greenfield", ces shows trop grands pour les festivals, ces nouvelles formes à inventer pour garder la magie du plein air sans perdre les grandes têtes d'affiche. Et de ce moment qu'elle ressent cette année,celui où une équipe devient enfin suffisamment solide pour qu'on puisse, juste un peu, souffler.Un épisode lucide, généreux et concret.. Un épisode idéal de fin de saison. Bel été. Bonnes vacances. Merci d'être là, tellement.Rendez vous en Septembre 2026 pour la suite de nos aventures, avec une saison 8 qu'on a hate de vous dévoiler

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

Nikki Packer from Utah is back on Trip Tales, and this time she's sharing her family's spring break trip through England and Paris!Mostly booked on points, Nikki's family started in London with classic sightseeing, Borough Market treats, and the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour before making their way to Oxford, Bath, and the dreamy English countryside. But the true surprise of the trip? The Cotswolds.From wandering storybook villages to hiking through meadows, exploring old churches, eating gelato on bridges, and staying in a tiny ancestral village, Nikki makes a strong case for why the Cotswolds can be a magical destination for kids — especially families who love to wander, hike, and explore without an overpacked itinerary.They ended the trip with one whirlwind, dreamy day in Paris, complete with crepes, gardens, Montmartre, and watching the Eiffel Tower sparkle!This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygravesIf you'd like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.comFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- Nicki Packer: @packinpoints on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/packinpoints/- Kelsey's Hotel Upgrade Guide https://kelsey-graves.kit.com/e1c6074077- LONDON: Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars, Tower of London (Beefeater Tour), Borough Market (viral chocolate covered strawberries!), Padella Borough Market (Italian restaurant), Thames Path, St. Jame's Park, Buckingham Palace, Parliament Square, Westminster Abbey, Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour, Covent Garden, Millennium Bridge, The Globe Theater- OXFORD: Addison's Walk, Botanical Gardens, Rozana (best Mediterranean wrap of Nicki's life!)- Blenheim Palace (Winston Churchill's childhood home)- BATH: Abbey Hotel, The Bath Abbey Church, Bathwick Trail (The Bathwick and Claverton Down Circular, popularly known as the Bath Skyline, is a spectacular 6 to 7.5-mile loop offering sweeping views over Bath, ancient woodlands, and wildflower meadows)- COTSWOLDS Painswick: Painswick village, St. Mary's Church, The 99 yew trees at St. Mary's Church, Nikki's family's Airbnb was near St. Mary's ChurchStroud: Stroud Farmers' MarketBourton-on-the-Water: Box Bush GelatoUpper & Lower Slaughter: Walking path between the two villagesOther Cotswolds Villages Mentioned: Chipping Campden, Bibury, Stow-on-the-WoldWalks, Hikes & Scenic Stops: The Cotswolds Way, Broadway Tower, Beacon PathGloucester: Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester Cathedral Cloisters — Harry Potter filming location- PARIS: Hyatt Paris Madeleine, Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile, Eiffel Tower, Crepes, Louvre Museum, Tuileries Garden, Musée de l'Orangerie (Monet's Water Lillies), Sainte-Chapelle Cathedral, Notre Dame, Shakespeare and Company Bookstore, La Crème de Paris (crepes), Jardin du Luxembourg, Montmartre

Five weeks solo in Paris. Twenty museums. Four monuments. And a whole lot of surprises. Annie Sargent chats with Larry Rosenblum to talk about his trip. Larry swims in the Seine. He watches a play at the Comédie-Française through AR glasses. He tours the French Senate during Heritage Days. He even straps on VR goggles and steps straight into the Louvre's history. Larry shares his best planning tips, his favorite discovery (a fairground museum you've probably never heard of), and the one thing he wishes he hadn't skipped: Montmartre. Annie also digs into "La France Moche," the ugly side of French town entrances. Hit play, then subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode. Table of Contents for this Episode Today on the podcast: 5 weeks solo in Paris Support and Boutique Magazine segment Meet Larry Paris Stats Apart Hotel Stay Getting Around Metro Tips Solo Travel Pros Cons Swimming In The Seine Comedie Francaise AR Heritage Days Senate Postal Museum Stamps VR Louvre History Tour Segway Ride Surprise Segway Night Tour Riding Paris Bike Lanes Seine After Dark VoiceMap Tour Picks AR at Conciergerie Planning Five Weeks Packing and Safety Tips What to Skip and Return Goodbyes and Article Patreon Thanks La France Moche Explained Wrap Up and Next Week Next week on the podcasts Copyright More episodes about solo travel in France #JoinUsInFrance, #FrancePodcast, #Francophile, #FranceTravelTips, #RealFrance, #ParisTravel, #SoloTravelParis, #VisitFrance, #TravelToFrance, #ParisMuseums, #HiddenParis, #OffTheBeatenPath, #Louvre, #ComedieFrancaise, #SeineSwimming, #TravelPodcast, #FrenchCulture, #ParisVacation, #FrancophileLife, #BonjourFrance

Fluent Fiction - French: When Plans Go Astray: A Family's Unforgettable Bastille Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-04-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Montmartre s'éveillait sous le soleil chaud de l'été.En: Montmartre was waking up under the hot summer sun.Fr: Les rues pavées fourmillaient de touristes et d'artistes.En: The cobblestone streets were teeming with tourists and artists.Fr: Le parfum du café flottait jusqu'aux balcons où les gens s'attardaient.En: The aroma of coffee wafted up to the balconies where people lingered.Fr: C'était le jour de la Fête nationale, un jour spécial pour beaucoup, mais surtout pour Élodie.En: It was Bastille Day, a special day for many, but especially for Élodie.Fr: Élodie, l'aînée, était sur le pas de la porte.En: Élodie, the eldest, stood on the doorstep.Fr: Elle observait la rue avec minutie.En: She was observing the street intently.Fr: Elle avait planifié cette réunion familiale des mois à l'avance.En: She had planned this family gathering months in advance.Fr: Aujourd'hui, son frère Mathieu, l'artiste insouciant, et leur oncle Lucien, venant de loin, étaient réunis avec elle à Montmartre.En: Today, her brother Mathieu, the carefree artist, and their uncle Lucien, who had come from afar, were gathered with her in Montmartre.Fr: "Mathieu, es-tu prêt ?"En: "Mathieu, are you ready?"Fr: Élodie appelait depuis le salon.En: Élodie called from the living room.Fr: "Il faut partir bientôt !"En: "We need to leave soon!"Fr: Mais Mathieu, absorbé par la peinture d'une scène de rue, murmura : "Encore quelques minutes, s'il te plaît.En: But Mathieu, absorbed in painting a street scene, murmured, "Just a few more minutes, please.Fr: Je veux capturer cette lumière."En: I want to capture this light."Fr: Élodie soupira.En: Élodie sighed.Fr: Elle regarda le planning qu'elle avait préparé : déjeuner au petit bistrot, promenade sous le Sacré-Cœur, puis un dîner avant les feux d'artifice.En: She looked at the schedule she had prepared: lunch at the small bistro, a stroll under the Sacré-Cœur, then dinner before the fireworks.Fr: Elle s'inquiétait de ne pas être dans les temps.En: She was worried about falling behind.Fr: Lucien lisait son journal sur la terrasse.En: Lucien was reading his newspaper on the terrace.Fr: Avec son sourire charismatique, il racontait des histoires incroyables de ses voyages.En: With his charismatic smile, he told incredible stories of his travels.Fr: Mais quelque chose clochait.En: But something was off.Fr: Les souvenirs de famille qu'il racontait semblaient différents.En: The family memories he recounted seemed different.Fr: "Ah, ce n'est pas comme ça que je m'en souviens, mon oncle," disait parfois Mathieu en riant.En: "Oh, that's not how I remember it, my uncle," Mathieu would sometimes say with a laugh.Fr: Les heures passèrent.En: The hours passed.Fr: Le matin devint midi, puis après-midi.En: Morning turned to noon, then afternoon.Fr: Malgré les retards, Élodie essayait de garder le sourire.En: Despite the delays, Élodie tried to keep smiling.Fr: "Ne t'inquiète pas, tout ira bien," dit Lucien, posant une main rassurante sur son épaule.En: "Don't worry, everything will be fine," said Lucien, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder.Fr: Au coucher du soleil, tous les trois montèrent vers la basilique.En: At sunset, all three climbed towards the basilica.Fr: Les festivités battaient leur plein.En: The festivities were in full swing.Fr: Les gens dansaient, les enfants couraient, et les vendeurs ambulants proposaient des drapeaux.En: People were dancing, children were running, and street vendors were offering flags.Fr: Mais juste avant les feux d'artifice, une dispute éclata.En: But just before the fireworks, an argument broke out.Fr: "Pourquoi ne suivons-nous jamais le plan ?"En: "Why do we never follow the plan?"Fr: s'énerva Élodie.En: Élodie fumed.Fr: "Pourquoi es-tu toujours dans tes histoires folles, Lucien ?En: "Why are you always lost in your crazy stories, Lucien?Fr: Et toi, Mathieu, dans ta peinture ?"En: And you, Mathieu, in your painting?"Fr: Le silence tomba.En: Silence fell.Fr: Les premières lumières éclatèrent dans le ciel.En: The first lights burst in the sky.Fr: Puis, calmement, Lucien avoua : "Je suis désolé, Élodie.En: Then, calmly, Lucien admitted, "I'm sorry, Élodie.Fr: Je suis souvent perdu dans mes souvenirs.En: I'm often lost in my memories.Fr: Parfois, je ne sais plus ce qui est vrai."En: Sometimes, I no longer know what's true."Fr: Mathieu pris Élodie par la main.En: Mathieu took Élodie's hand.Fr: "Sœur, tout cela n'a pas d'importance," chuchota-t-il.En: "Sister, none of that matters," he whispered.Fr: "Regarde autour de toi.En: "Look around you.Fr: L'important, c'est nous trois ensemble."En: The important thing is the three of us together."Fr: Élodie observa les visages souriants des gens autour d'elle.En: Élodie looked at the smiling faces around her.Fr: Elle inspira profondément, relâchant ses tensions.En: She took a deep breath, releasing her tensions.Fr: Peut-être que tout ne devait pas être parfait.En: Perhaps not everything had to be perfect.Fr: Peut-être que la beauté résidait justement dans l'imprévu et la connexion familiale.En: Maybe beauty lay precisely in the unexpected and in family connection.Fr: Alors, sous le ciel illuminé par les feux d'artifice, Élodie laissa échapper un rire léger.En: Then, under the sky illuminated by fireworks, Élodie let out a light laugh.Fr: C'était une sensation nouvelle.En: It was a new sensation.Fr: Elle comprit enfin l'importance de lâcher prise et d'apprécier chaque moment, même imparfait.En: She finally understood the importance of letting go and appreciating each moment, even if imperfect.Fr: La musique, les rires, et les lumières dansaient ensemble.En: The music, the laughter, and the lights danced together.Fr: C'était un souvenir qu'ils créeraient ensemble, réel et précieux.En: It was a memory they would create together, real and precious.Fr: Et dans ce chaos organisé, la famille s'unit, heureuse et libre de toute contrainte.En: And in this organized chaos, the family was united, happy and free from all constraints. Vocabulary Words:the cobblestone: le pavéteeming: fourmillantthe aroma: le parfumto linger: s'attarderthe doorstep: le pas de la porteintently: avec minutiethe carefree: l'insouciantto murmur: murmurerto capture: capturerthe schedule: le planningthe bistro: le bistrotthe stroll: la promenadeto fall behind: ne pas être dans les tempsthe charismatic: le charismatiqueto recount: raconteroff: clochantdespite: malgréreassuring: rassurantthe sunset: le coucher du soleilthe basilica: la basiliquein full swing: battant leur pleinthe street vendor: le vendeur ambulantto burst: éclaterthe memory: le souvenirprecious: précieuxthe constraint: la contrainteto let go: lâcher priseimperfect: imparfaitto appreciate: apprécierto unite: s'unir

Cette semaine, dans La Vie d'Avant, partez à la rencontre de Georges. Il nous partage ses souvenirs de vacances en Bourgogne lorsqu'il était petit, dans les années 1920. On est en 1997, Georges a 86 ans et il a vu les grandes vacances évoluer. À partir de 1936, il profitera des 15 jours de congés payés que le Front populaire vient d'instaurer pour tous les travailleurs. Alors qu'aujourd'hui on a l'impression qu'il faut aller loin passer de bonnes vacances, pour Georges, se rendre à Toulon était déjà une grande aventure. C'est un joli témoignage de sobriété heureuse.*** Crédits archive *** Extrait de l'émission radiophonique "Trait d'union" Reportage : Christine Lamazière - Première diffusion : 17 et 18/05/1997 - France Inter***Crédits podcast Documentaliste : Anne Brulant - Textes : Lætitia Fourmond, Edith Monnier - Restauration et mixage : Ian Debeerst - Enregistrement : Laurent Thomas - Voix off : Clara De Antoni - Musique(s) avec l'aimable autorisation d'Universal Production Music France - Chargée de production : Céline Amadori - Assistante de production : Ameline Tarnagda - Cheffe de projet : Lætitia Fourmond - Chargée de projet : Anouk Valverde, Edith Monnier - Responsable éditoriale : Zoé Macheret - Un podcast INA.

Fluent Fiction - French: Café Secrets: A Parisian Puzzle of Love and Dreams Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-06-29-07-38-19-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil d'été se couchait lentement sur Montmartre, enveloppant le charmant café d'une douce lumière dorée.En: The summer sun was setting slowly over Montmartre, enveloping the charming café in a soft golden light.Fr: Des rires flottaient dans l'air, mêlés aux arômes de café fraîchement moulu et de baguettes croustillantes.En: Laughter floated through the air, mingling with the aromas of freshly ground coffee and crispy baguettes.Fr: Élodie, une artiste aux yeux pétillants, souriait en sirotant son café.En: Élodie, an artist with sparkling eyes, smiled while sipping her coffee.Fr: Elle aimait cet endroit, perché au sommet d'une rue pavée, offrant une vue enchanteresse sur Paris.En: She loved this place, perched atop a cobblestone street, offering an enchanting view of Paris.Fr: Sa table préférée, près de la fenêtre, lui permettait de rêver tout en observant les passants.En: Her favorite table, near the window, allowed her to dream while observing the passersby.Fr: Ce jour-là, Thibaut, le barista au doux regard, lui servit son café.En: That day, Thibaut, the barista with gentle eyes, served her coffee.Fr: Mascara en main, il rêvait d'écrire un livre un jour.En: Mascara in hand, he dreamed of writing a book one day.Fr: Sa voix était pleine d'espoir : « Élodie, tu devrais lire ça.En: His voice was full of hope: "Élodie, you should read this."Fr: » Il pointa le dessous de sa tasse où se trouvait un petit papier.En: He pointed to the underside of her cup where a small piece of paper was located.Fr: Curieuse, Élodie le prit.En: Curious, Élodie took it.Fr: Le papier était couvert de symboles étranges, une énigme à résoudre.En: The paper was covered with strange symbols, a puzzle to solve.Fr: « C'est un code, non ?En: "It's a code, isn't it?"Fr: » demanda Thibaut en s'asseyant à sa table.En: Thibaut asked as he sat down at her table.Fr: Élodie acquiesça avec un sourire complice.En: Élodie nodded with a knowing smile.Fr: Elle aimait les mystères, et celui-ci promettait d'être fascinant.En: She loved mysteries, and this one promised to be fascinating.Fr: Le temps pressait, car le café allait bientôt fermer.En: Time was pressing, as the café would soon close.Fr: Ils devaient agir vite.En: They had to act quickly.Fr: Élodie et Thibaut se plongèrent dans le déchiffrage du code.En: Élodie and Thibaut immersed themselves in deciphering the code.Fr: Leurs têtes rapprochées au-dessus du papier, ils discutaient, riaient, débattaient.En: Their heads close together over the paper, they discussed, laughed, and debated.Fr: « Peut-être que cela signifie ça... » proposa Thibaut.En: "Maybe it means this..." suggested Thibaut.Fr: Progressivement, les symboles cédèrent leurs secrets.En: Gradually, the symbols revealed their secrets.Fr: Le message les dirigeait vers un compartiment caché sous leur table.En: The message directed them to a hidden compartment beneath their table.Fr: Le cœur battant, ils soulevèrent prudemment la nappe.En: With hearts pounding, they carefully lifted the tablecloth.Fr: Là, une trappe dissimulée apparut.En: There, a concealed trapdoor appeared.Fr: Thibaut ouvrit soigneusement le compartiment, révélant une antique chaîne avec un médaillon.En: Thibaut gently opened the compartment, revealing an antique chain with a locket.Fr: Étonnés, ils découvrirent à l'intérieur du médaillon une photographie ancienne du café, prise plusieurs décennies auparavant.En: Astonished, they discovered inside the locket an old photograph of the café, taken several decades before.Fr: Une inscription mystérieuse bordait le cliché : "Amour et rêves traversent le temps."En: A mysterious inscription bordered the photo: "Love and dreams transcend time."Fr: Élodie et Thibaut échangèrent un regard ému.En: Élodie and Thibaut exchanged an emotional glance.Fr: Cette découverte lia Élodie et Thibaut dans une nouvelle amitié.En: This discovery bound Élodie and Thibaut in a new friendship.Fr: Élodie avait trouvé une aventure et peut-être l'inspiration pour ses peintures, tandis que Thibaut avait enfin une histoire digne d'être écrite.En: Élodie had found an adventure and perhaps inspiration for her paintings, while Thibaut finally had a story worthy of being written.Fr: Le café, avec sa chaleur et ses secrets, avait joué un rôle magique dans leurs vies.En: The café, with its warmth and secrets, had played a magical role in their lives.Fr: Montmartre était plein de surprises, et ce jour d'été en fut la preuve éclatante.En: Montmartre was full of surprises, and that summer day was shining proof. Vocabulary Words:the sunset: le coucher du soleilto envelop: envelopperthe aroma: l'arômeto perch: percherthe cobblestone: le pavéthe barista: le baristathe mascara: le mascarathe symbol: le symbolethe puzzle: l'énigmethe trapdoor: la trappethe compartment: le compartimentto conceal: dissimulerthe locket: le médaillonthe photograph: la photographiethe inscription: l'inscriptionthe glance: le regardthe mystery: le mystèrethe hope: l'espoirthe secret: le secretto astonish: étonnerthe discovery: la découvertethe friendship: l'amitiéto dream: rêverthe inspiration: l'inspirationto laugh: rirethe chain: la chaînethe charm: le charmeto decipher: déchiffrerto nod: acquiescerto reveal: révéler

Fluent Fiction - French: A Day of Magic and Laughter in Montmartre's Enchanted Café Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-06-28-07-38-19-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le café animé de Montmartre se mêlait à la chaleur du soleil d'été, bordé de guirlandes lumineuses, tandis que des artistes peignaient les murs voisins de leurs talents vibrants.En: The bustling cafe in Montmartre mingled with the warmth of the summer sun, bordered by string lights, while artists painted the nearby walls with their vibrant talents.Fr: La musique flottait dans l'air, mélange subtil de guitares et d'accordéons.En: Music floated in the air, a subtle mix of guitars and accordions.Fr: Élodie, une jeune serveuse, admirait ce spectacle magnifique entre deux commandes, son plateau chargé de cafés et croissants.En: Élodie, a young waitress, admired this magnificent spectacle between orders, her tray loaded with coffees and croissants.Fr: « Élodie, concentre-toi !En: "Élodie, focus!"Fr: » l'interrompit Julien, son collègue.En: interrupted her colleague, Julien.Fr: De nature pragmatique, Julien rêvait d'ouvrir un jour son propre café.En: Pragmatic by nature, Julien dreamed of one day opening his own café.Fr: Pour l'instant, il s'efforçait de garder une organisation parfaite dans ce chaos joyeux.En: For now, he was striving to maintain perfect organization in this joyful chaos.Fr: Mais Élodie n'entendait pas seulement les commandes des clients.En: But Élodie didn't just hear the customers' orders.Fr: Elle entendait aussi les murmures de Montmartre, pleins de promesses d'aventures et de romance.En: She also heard Montmartre's whispers, full of promises of adventures and romance.Fr: La foule dansait doucement autour des tables placées à l'extérieur.En: The crowd gently danced around the tables set outside.Fr: Les sourires chaleureux des passants lui faisaient oublier la pression.En: The warm smiles of passersby made her forget the pressure.Fr: Pourtant, elle savait que Julien ne partageait pas ses rêveries.En: Yet, she knew that Julien did not share her daydreams.Fr: Pour lui, chaque chose avait un ordre précis, et aujourd'hui, tout semblait dérailler.En: For him, everything had a precise order, and today, everything seemed to be derailing.Fr: Soudain, alors qu'un groupe de touristes se levait en renversant leurs boissons, un frôlement maladroit causa une catastrophe – le plateau d'Élodie vola au sol, éclaboussant tout autour de lui.En: Suddenly, as a group of tourists stood and knocked over their drinks, a clumsy brush caused a catastrophe—the tray of Élodie flew to the ground, splashing all around.Fr: C'était le chaos, vraiment.En: It was chaos, indeed.Fr: Julien serra les dents et accourut pour aider.En: Julien clenched his teeth and rushed to help.Fr: Les visages des clients faisaient écho de surprise et d'agacement.En: The faces of the customers echoed surprise and annoyance.Fr: Mais au lieu de se perdre dans ses rêves, Élodie se mit à rire.En: But instead of getting lost in her dreams, Élodie began to laugh.Fr: « On est en pleine fête, non ?En: "We're in the midst of a celebration, aren't we?"Fr: » dit-elle en attrapant une serviette pour éponger le désordre.En: she said, grabbing a towel to mop up the mess.Fr: Son rire était contagieux, et bientôt, tout le monde rit avec elle.En: Her laughter was contagious, and soon, everyone laughed with her.Fr: Julien, d'abord contrarié, se détendit.En: Julien, initially annoyed, relaxed.Fr: Il écouta la musique, se permit un sourire.En: He listened to the music, allowed himself a smile.Fr: Pour la première fois, il remarqua la magie qu'Élodie voyait.En: For the first time, he noticed the magic that Élodie saw.Fr: Ensemble, ils reprirent le service, mais quelque chose avait changé.En: Together, they resumed service, but something had changed.Fr: Élodie utilisa son imagination pour manier ses interactions avec les clients, les faisant sourire, pendant que Julien se laissait imprégner de l'instant présent.En: Élodie used her imagination to handle her interactions with the customers, making them smile, while Julien allowed himself to soak in the present moment.Fr: En fin de journée, alors que le soleil se couchait doucement, le café s'acclamait de rires et de discussions animées.En: By the end of the day, as the sun gently set, the café resonated with laughter and lively discussions.Fr: Élodie et Julien se sourirent, reconnaissant le chemin parcouru.En: Élodie and Julien smiled at each other, acknowledging the journey they had taken.Fr: Élodie avait appris qu'elle pouvait rêver tout en restant professionnelle, et Julien découvrit qu'il pouvait apprécier la beauté du quotidien.En: Élodie had learned that she could dream while remaining professional, and Julien discovered he could appreciate the beauty of everyday life.Fr: Ainsi, la magie de Montmartre illuminait non seulement le quartier mais aussi leurs cœurs, un jour d'été pas comme les autres.En: Thus, the magic of Montmartre illuminated not only the neighborhood but also their hearts, on a summer day unlike any other. Vocabulary Words:the cafe: le cafébustling: animéthe warmth: la chaleurstring lights: les guirlandes lumineusesthe tray: le plateaupragmatic: pragmatiqueto strive: s'efforcerjoyful: joyeuxthe whispers: les murmuresto promise: promettrethe crowd: la foulethe passersby: les passantsthe pressure: la pressionto derail: déraillerthe tourists: les touristesclumsy: maladroitthe catastrophe: la catastropheto splash: éclabousserto clench: serrerthe laughter: le rirecontagious: contagieuxto soak in: s'imprégner delively: animéthe daily life: le quotidienthe beauty: la beautéto admire: admirermagnificent: magnifiqueto acknowledge: reconnaîtreto handle: manierthe journey: le chemin

Cette semaine, partez à la rencontre de Diana Moreno et Rex Bormann, couple à la ville comme au cirque. On est en 1997 et après une carrière de trapézistes, brisée par un grave accident, ils ont dû réinventer leur vie. Alors que le cirque contemporain fait son apparition, Diana et Rex restent attachés au cirque traditionnel avec des mises en scènes particulièrement spectaculaires et sensationnelles. Le couple, toujours très amoureux, a follement aimé donner ses spectacles faits de sauts périlleux et de figures qui donnent la chair de poule. Le danger fait vraiment partie de leur histoire d'amour.*** Crédits archive *** Extrait de l'émission radiophonique "Trait d'union" Reportage : Christine Lamazière - Première diffusion : 17 et 18/05/1997 - France Inter***Crédits podcast Documentaliste : Anne Brulant - Textes : Lætitia Fourmond, Edith Monnier - Restauration et mixage : Ian Debeerst - Enregistrement : Laurent Thomas - Voix off : Clara De Antoni - Musique(s) avec l'aimable autorisation d'Universal Production Music France - Chargée de production : Céline Amadori - Assistante de production : Ameline Tarnagda - Cheffe de projet : Lætitia Fourmond - Chargée de projet : Anouk Valverde, Edith Monnier - Responsable éditoriale : Zoé Macheret - Un podcast INA.

Eric Caron est le plus grand fan et collectionneur du Tour de France. Invité d'Un Jour Une Vie", il est venu compléter le témoignage de Jean-Baptiste, un journaliste ayant suivi dans son intégralité l'un des spectacles sportifs les plus attendus de l'été ! Du comptoir d'un bistrot du nord aux pentes du Mont Ventoux en passant par les Pyrénées et la butte Montmartre, il raconte tout ce que le Tour ce que le tour réserve de plus inattendu. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Planning a trip to Paris? In this episode, Lisa shares 15 unique things to do in Paris, including hidden gems, incredible food experiences, Seine River cruises, Montmartre adventures, and the best chocolate mousse in the city. From iconic Paris attractions to lesser-known local favorites, you'll discover plenty of inspiration for your next Paris itinerary.

De Tour de France begint over een week in Barcelona en wij zijn erbij. Jonne, Tim, Maike en Frank nemen het hele parcours door: van de ploegentijdrit door Barcelona tot twee etappes naar de Alpe d'Huez en een slotdag in Parijs waar de klim naar Montmartre roet in het eten gooit voor de sprinters. Wie stopt Pogacar? Wat kan Seixas in drie weken? Wie moet je meenemen in je poultje? Je hoort het allemaal in de Grote Tour de France Voorbeschouwing 2026.

Dans cet épisode, Raphaëlle de Barmon reçoit Guillaume, Mayeul et Sigolaine, trois jeunes venus présenter leur mission au sein de Santos, réseau des jeunes professionels qui organise chaque dernier week-end d'août un festival fraternel et spirituel pour les 25-35 ans à Montmartre. Site internet :https://santos.cef.fr/

durée : 00:09:57 - Le 6/9 de l'été - par : Daphné Bürki - La chanteuse Bamby sera en tournée cet été et en concert le 20 octobre à Paris à l'Élysée Montmartre. L'occasion de revenir sur son parcours et la sortie de son premier album, "Muse". - équipe : Perrine Malinge, Alexandre Gilardi, Mathilde Khlat, Amélie Stadelmann, Alexandra Brouillet, Cléa Journault Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:09:57 - Les interviews d'Inter - par : Daphné Bürki - La chanteuse Bamby sera en tournée cet été et en concert le 20 octobre à Paris à l'Élysée Montmartre. L'occasion de revenir sur son parcours et la sortie de son premier album, "Muse". - équipe : Perrine Malinge, Alexandre Gilardi, Mathilde Khlat, Amélie Stadelmann, Alexandra Brouillet, Cléa Journault Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

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

Join Lisa and her husband, Ward, as they share one of their favorite experiences in Paris: a food tour through the charming Montmartre neighborhood with Chef PJ. From flaky croissants and artisan cheeses to escargot and unforgettable beef bourguignon, they dive into the flavors, stories, and local traditions that made this tour so special. Along the way, they explore hidden shops, learn about French food culture, and discover why experiencing a city through its food creates some of the best travel memories.

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

Cette semaine, direction les ruelles pavées de Montmartre à la rencontre de deux peintres de la Buttes. Les deux amis sont contrariés : ils refusent d'être associés à ce qu'ils appellent "la foire aux croûtes" de la place du Tertre. On est en 1965 et déjà, ce quartier, où les plus grands peintres ont séjourné, devient un spot touristique qui perd de son authenticité. Aujourd'hui, ce phénomène a pris une telle ampleur que la place du Tertre est strictement réglementée par la mairie : 300 places sont réservées aux artistes peintres qui doivent passer devant une commission pour être autorisés à s'y installer. Est-ce un moyen d'éviter les croûtes ?***Crédits archive Extrait de l'émission radiophonique "Montmartre sur chevalet" - Reportage : Jacques Février - Première diffusion : 14/01/1965 - France Inter.***Crédits podcast Documentaliste : Anne Brulant - Textes : Lætitia Fourmond, Anouk Valverde - Restauration et mixage : Ian Debeerst - Enregistrement : Laurent Thomas - Voix off : Clara De Antoni - Musique(s) avec l'aimable autorisation d'Universal Production Music France - Chargée de production : Céline Amadori - Assistante de production : Ameline Tarnagda - Cheffe de projet : Lætitia Fourmond - Chargée de projet : Anouk Valverde, Edith Monnier - Responsable éditoriale : Zoé Macheret - Un podcast INA.

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. 

Il y a 140 ans, en 1886, naissait une société savante destinée à défendre les singularités montmartroises : Le Vieux Montmartre.Plongez dans les méandres fascinants de la butte Montmartre, ce haut lieu emblématique de la capitale française. Franck Ferrand nous entraîne dans une passionnante exploration de ce quartier unique, témoin de plus de sept siècles d'histoire.Montmartre, c'est d'abord une butte sacrée, siège d'une abbaye bénédictine qui a fait de ce lieu un cœur battant de la France catholique d'autrefois. Mais cette colline abrite bien d'autres richesses : carrières de gypse, moulins à vent, vignes et guinguettes. Un village pittoresque et bouillonnant de vie, jusqu'à ce que Napoléon III ne l'annexe à Paris en 1860.C'est alors que naît une véritable société savante, le Vieux Montmartre, pour préserver l'identité et les particularismes de ce quartier menacé par l'urbanisation galopante.Entre ses moulins, ses vignes et ses artistes, Montmartre a su cultiver son âme de village rebelle, jusqu'à devenir l'un des quartiers les plus emblématiques de la capitale. Grâce à ces passionnés, son esprit bohème et son charme d'antan ont traversé les époques, offrant aux Parisiens d'hier et d'aujourd'hui un havre de paix unique en son genre.

Il y a 140 ans, en 1886, naissait une société savante destinée à défendre les singularités montmartroises : Le Vieux Montmartre.Plongez dans les méandres fascinants de la butte Montmartre, ce haut lieu emblématique de la capitale française. Franck Ferrand nous entraîne dans une passionnante exploration de ce quartier unique, témoin de plus de sept siècles d'histoire.Montmartre, c'est d'abord une butte sacrée, siège d'une abbaye bénédictine qui a fait de ce lieu un cœur battant de la France catholique d'autrefois. Mais cette colline abrite bien d'autres richesses : carrières de gypse, moulins à vent, vignes et guinguettes. Un village pittoresque et bouillonnant de vie, jusqu'à ce que Napoléon III ne l'annexe à Paris en 1860.C'est alors que naît une véritable société savante, le Vieux Montmartre, pour préserver l'identité et les particularismes de ce quartier menacé par l'urbanisation galopante.Entre ses moulins, ses vignes et ses artistes, Montmartre a su cultiver son âme de village rebelle, jusqu'à devenir l'un des quartiers les plus emblématiques de la capitale. Grâce à ces passionnés, son esprit bohème et son charme d'antan ont traversé les époques, offrant aux Parisiens d'hier et d'aujourd'hui un havre de paix unique en son genre.

Fluent Fiction - French: From Blended Teas to Big Dreams: A Tale of Courage in Montmartre Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-06-09-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans le petit quartier de Montmartre, à Paris, il y a un salon de thé charmant.En: In the little neighborhood of Montmartre, in Paris, there is a charming tea room.Fr: Il est rempli de l'arôme doux et apaisant des thés.En: It is filled with the sweet and soothing aroma of teas.Fr: La lumière du soleil pénètre doucement par les fenêtres, créant une ambiance paisible.En: The sunlight gently enters through the windows, creating a peaceful ambiance.Fr: À l'intérieur, loin du bruit et de l'agitation des rues, Étienne et Juliette se retrouvent pour travailler.En: Inside, away from the noise and hustle of the streets, Étienne and Juliette meet to work.Fr: Étienne et Juliette sont collègues.En: Étienne and Juliette are colleagues.Fr: Ils travaillent sur une campagne de marketing pour une nouvelle ligne de thés écologiques.En: They are working on a marketing campaign for a new line of eco-friendly teas.Fr: Étienne est un professionnel dévoué.En: Étienne is a dedicated professional.Fr: Mais, secrètement, il rêve de créer sa propre entreprise durable.En: But secretly, he dreams of creating his own sustainable business.Fr: Juliette est une designer créative.En: Juliette is a creative designer.Fr: Elle est passionnée par la durabilité et est déterminée à réussir la campagne actuelle.En: She is passionate about sustainability and is determined to make the current campaign succeed.Fr: C'est la fin du printemps.En: It is the end of spring.Fr: Le salon de thé est animé, les gens se préparent pour l'été.En: The tea room is lively, as people get ready for summer.Fr: Mais Étienne est préoccupé.En: But Étienne is concerned.Fr: Il se demande s'il pourra concilier son travail actuel et ses ambitions personnelles.En: He wonders if he can reconcile his current work with his personal ambitions.Fr: Il craint l'échec de la campagne, mais aussi de son rêve.En: He fears the failure of the campaign but also of his dream.Fr: Pendant qu'ils discutent des affiches pour le projet, Étienne hésite.En: While they discuss the posters for the project, Étienne hesitates.Fr: Il regarde Juliette.En: He looks at Juliette.Fr: Il doit prendre une décision.En: He has to make a decision.Fr: Oser parler de son idée de startup ou rester silencieux, enfoui dans ses doutes?En: Dare to speak about his startup idea or remain silent, buried in his doubts?Fr: La date limite approche.En: The deadline is approaching.Fr: Le temps presse.En: Time is running out.Fr: Un après-midi, sous la douce lumière printanière, Étienne prend une profonde inspiration.En: One afternoon, under the soft spring light, Étienne takes a deep breath.Fr: Il se tourne vers Juliette.En: He turns to Juliette.Fr: "J'ai une idée," dit-il nerveusement, "pour un projet d'entreprise écologique."En: "I have an idea," he says nervously, "for an ecological business project."Fr: Il partage avec elle sa vision, espérant secrètement son soutien.En: He shares his vision with her, secretly hoping for her support.Fr: Juliette écoute attentivement.En: Juliette listens attentively.Fr: Ses yeux brillent d'intérêt.En: Her eyes shine with interest.Fr: Inspirée par l'idée d'Étienne, elle sourit et lui propose son aide.En: Inspired by Étienne's idea, she smiles and offers him her help.Fr: "Pourquoi pas présenter ton idée à la conférence sur la durabilité?"En: "Why not present your idea at the sustainability conference?"Fr: suggère-t-elle avec enthousiasme.En: she suggests enthusiastically.Fr: Étienne est surpris par son soutien.En: Étienne is surprised by her support.Fr: Il ressent un nouveau souffle de confiance.En: He feels a new wave of confidence.Fr: Ce jour-là, Étienne comprend l'importance de la collaboration et du courage.En: That day, Étienne understands the importance of collaboration and courage.Fr: Grâce à Juliette, il voit que ses rêves peuvent devenir réalité.En: Thanks to Juliette, he sees that his dreams can become reality.Fr: Ensemble, ils travaillent sur le projet, avec détermination et enthousiasme.En: Together, they work on the project with determination and enthusiasm.Fr: Étienne, encouragé, se prépare pour la conférence avec un nouvel espoir.En: Encouraged, Étienne prepares for the conference with renewed hope.Fr: Ainsi, dans ce petit salon de thé, au cœur de Montmartre, une étincelle de changement a été allumée.En: Thus, in this small tea room, in the heart of Montmartre, a spark of change has been ignited.Fr: Étienne et Juliette, remplis de motivation, se sont lancés dans une nouvelle aventure.En: Étienne and Juliette, filled with motivation, embarked on a new adventure.Fr: Leur collaboration promet de belles choses pour l'avenir et pour l'équilibre entre travail actuel et rêves futurs.En: Their collaboration promises bright things for the future and for the balance between current work and future dreams. Vocabulary Words:the neighborhood: le quartiercharming: charmantthe aroma: l'arômesoothing: apaisantthe ambiance: l'ambiancethe colleagues: les collègueseco-friendly: écologiquethe professional: le professionnelthe business: l'entreprisesustainable: durablecreative: créatifthe designer: le designerthe campaign: la campagneto succeed: réussirconcerned: préoccupéto reconcile: concilierthe hustle: l'agitationto hesitate: hésiterthe deadline: la date limiteto inspire: inspirerthe poster: l'afficheto breathe: respirerto share: partagerthe support: le soutienthe conference: la conférenceto listen: écouterthe courage: le couragethe determination: la déterminationto ignite: allumerthe spark: l'étincelle

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 

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

Le 3 mai dernier, Le Parisien brossait le portrait d'un jeune chanteur de 31 ans, Nick Mallen. Phénomène sur les réseaux sociaux, où ses abonnés se comptent en centaines de milliers.Nick Mallen s'est fait connaître en 2016 en participant au télé-crochet « The Voice » sur TF1. Mais rien ne le destinait aux plateaux de télévision. Musicien et chanteur autodidacte, il a commencé à chanter dans les rues de Montmartre, où il a grandi. Avant de pouvoir vivre décemment de sa passion, il a traversé des périodes difficiles : la précarité, les mois sans logement… et même la détention.Dix ans après « The Voice », Nick Mallen sort le 25 juin prochain son premier EP « Umanité ». Il revient aujourd'hui sur son parcours cabossé au micro de Judith Perret.Écoutez Code source sur toutes les plates-formes audio : Apple Podcast (iPhone, iPad), Amazon Music, Podcast Addict ou Castbox, Deezer, Spotify.Crédits. Direction de la rédaction : Pierre Chausse - Rédacteur en chef : Jules Lavie - Reporter : Barbara Gouy - Production : Thibault Lambert - Réalisation et mixage : Pierre Chaffanjon - Photo : LP/Arnaud Journois - Musiques : François Clos, Audio Network, Nick Mallen, FloRida - Archives : TF1. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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The Tragically Hip On Shuffle - Live Stream: Wheat KingsA campfire singalong that's secretly about a wrongful conviction, a cassette thrown out a car window, and a tiny Eiffel Tower in Saskatchewan.EPISODE SUMMARY This week on The Tragically Hip On Shuffle - Live Stream, the wheel landed on 'Wheat Kings', and I had a couple of Andrews riding shotgun to break it down. This is the song the whole country sings around a campfire without ever clocking that it's about David Milgaard, wrongfully convicted of the murder of Gail Miller and imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit.Andrew from Winnipeg brought the timeline receipts (Kim Campbell, the CBC, the wild detail that Milgaard walked free in April 1992, months before "Fully Completely" even dropped) plus a story about his mom chucking the cassette out the car window somewhere in the Alberta mountains. Andrew from Tampa brought the live recording from The Fillmore, October 24, 2000, and the case for 'Wheat Kings' as a pure summertime staple. We get into the loon that cost the band a donation to Ducks Unlimited, the Zippo lighter, Paris of the Prairies (and the 28-foot Eiffel Tower in Montmartre, Saskatchewan). If you love The Tragically Hip, Gord Downie, and a Canadian rock podcast that treats a deep cut like it earns the attention, this one runs deep.GUESTSAndrew from Tampa joined by audio through a Florida thunderstorm and came armed with the Fillmore recording that scored tonight's listen. A devoted Hip fan stateside, he makes the case for the band as a summertime constant and named 'Emperor Penguin' as his favourite album-closer, a song he rations for the days he really needs it.Andrew from Winnipeg is a setlist.fm obsessive, a Crooked Ice bandmate (their album release show is June 4), and host of the weekly Radiohead deep-dive podcast Head Full of Radio. He also runs a weekly show on UMFM. His favourite Hip closer is 'Put It Off', and 'Wheat Kings' carries a complicated, personal weight he opened up about on air.Andrew from Tampa: "Is it about what it's talking about, or is it the way it's made millions of people feel?"RESOURCES, LINKS & REFERENCESThe Hip Handbook, used live to pull the tracking numbers (around 1,350 shows logged, 332 'Wheat Kings'performances). thehiphandbook.tthpods.comSetlist history via Hipbase (primary) and setlist.fm (secondary): first played in Saskatoon, July 27, 1991. The Fillmore, October 24, 2000 performance, shared by Andrew from Tampa from a YouTube upload. Hat tip to the tapers and seeders who preserve this stuff, and to The Tragically Hip Archive for the broader live-recording work.David Milgaard case timeline referenced on air via CBC and Wikipedia.The 'Heksenketel' tour video, which shipped with one of the box sets.The loon and the Ducks Unlimited donation: traced on air to the documentary and a Robby Baker radio interview (see verification note below).YOUTUBE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Welcome, and tonight's imaginary sponsors 02:15 - Weird Winnipeg bylaws 03:13 - The tale of the tape: 'Wheat Kings' by the numbers 05:26 - This week's poll: the 5% who tolerate it 07:31 - The Fillmore, October 24, 2000 09:01 - 'Wheat Kings' 12:56 - Your favourite last-song-on-an-album 17:56 - Hearing it the first time, and the cassette out the car window 19:45 - The ultimate campfire song 22:42 - The loon, and a cheque to Ducks Unlimited 24:06 - Museums, prime ministers, and vivid visuals 25:30 - The Pretty Things and a Copperpenny cover 26:51 - David Milgaard, Gail Miller, and the timeline 32:48 - First played in Saskatoon, 1991 37:11 - Paris of the Prairies (and a tiny Eiffel Tower) 40:55 - Don't forget Gail Miller 43:19 - The killer's face in the Zippo 45:23 - The 'Heksenketel' video and the box sets 46:37 - A complicated, personal love for the song 50:28 - Thanking the Andrews, and next week's shuffle: 'Country Day' 54:05 - Plugs: Crooked Ice and Head Full of Radio 56:37 - Outro and creditsHey There!Want a seat at the table on a Wednesday night? Sign up to be a panelist. Explore 1,358 mapped shows and search every lyric in the Hip Handbook.CLOSING Huge thanks to Andrew from Tampa for digging up that Fillmore recording, and to Andrew from Winnipeg for the timeline work and for trusting us with something personal. Next Wednesday the wheel spins again and lands on 'Country Day', the closer from "We Are the Same", keeping our accidental run of great last-songs alive. 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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

Fluent Fiction - French: The Montmartre Medallion: Unveiling a Love Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-05-31-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans un coin pittoresque de Montmartre, au cœur de Paris, se trouve un petit café chaleureux.En: In a picturesque corner of Montmartre, in the heart of Paris, there is a small, cozy café.Fr: Ce matin-là, le soleil brille doucement à travers les fenêtres et le parfum des lilas en fleurs se mélange à celui des croissants tout juste sortis du four.En: That morning, the sun gently shines through the windows, and the scent of blooming lilacs mingles with that of croissants just out of the oven.Fr: Étienne, un artiste curieux et rêveur, s'installe à sa table habituelle.En: Étienne, a curious and dreamy artist, settles at his usual table.Fr: Il observe les passants, en quête d'inspiration pour son prochain tableau.En: He observes the passersby, in search of inspiration for his next painting.Fr: Son regard se pose sur une petite boîte en bois déposée sur la table à côté.En: His gaze falls on a small wooden box placed on the next table.Fr: Jacques, l'ami d'Étienne, arrive avec deux cafés.En: Jacques, Étienne's friend, arrives with two coffees.Fr: "Regarde ce que j'ai trouvé dans le grenier de ma grand-mère," dit-il en poussant la boîte vers Étienne.En: "Regarde what I found in my grandmother's attic," he says, pushing the box toward Étienne.Fr: L'artiste ouvre la boîte et sort un médaillon ancien, orné de motifs floraux.En: The artist opens the box and takes out an old medallion adorned with floral patterns.Fr: Il l'examine avec intérêt, intrigué par son potentiel secret.En: He examines it with interest, intrigued by its potential secret.Fr: Étienne tente d'ouvrir le médaillon, mais le mécanisme est complexe.En: Étienne tries to open the medallion, but the mechanism is complex.Fr: Il craint de l'abîmer.En: He fears damaging it.Fr: Frustré mais déterminé, il décide de parler à Marie, une bijoutière de talent qui habite près du café.En: Frustrated but determined, he decides to speak to Marie, a talented jeweler who lives near the café.Fr: Marie est connue dans le quartier pour ses compétences en restauration des objets anciens.En: Marie is known in the neighborhood for her skills in restoring antique objects.Fr: En entrant dans la boutique de Marie, le son des clochettes signale sa présence.En: Upon entering Marie's shop, the sound of bells announces his presence.Fr: Marie, une femme aux cheveux argentés et aux mains habiles, l'accueille avec un sourire.En: Marie, a woman with silver hair and skillful hands, welcomes him with a smile.Fr: Étienne lui explique son problème.En: Étienne explains his problem to her.Fr: "Peux-tu l'ouvrir sans le détruire?"En: "Can you open it without destroying it?"Fr: demande-t-il.En: he asks.Fr: Après quelques minutes de travail minutieux, Marie parvient à ouvrir le médaillon.En: After a few minutes of meticulous work, Marie manages to open the medallion.Fr: À l'intérieur se trouve une lettre d'amour cryptique datant de la fin du XIXe siècle.En: Inside is a cryptic love letter dating back to the late 19th century.Fr: Étienne, émerveillé, remercie Marie avec enthousiasme.En: Étienne, amazed, thanks Marie enthusiastically.Fr: La lettre raconte l'histoire émouvante d'un jeune couple de l'époque, séparé par la guerre mais uni par leur amour éternel.En: The letter tells the moving story of a young couple of the era, separated by war but united by their eternal love.Fr: Avec l'histoire en tête, Étienne retourne à son atelier.En: With the story in mind, Étienne returns to his studio.Fr: Inspiré par le message du médaillon, il peint un tableau vibrant rempli d'émotion et de nostalgie.En: Inspired by the message of the medallion, he paints a vibrant picture filled with emotion and nostalgia.Fr: Le tableau attire rapidement l'attention des amateurs d'art, fascinés par sa capacité à faire revivre l'histoire.En: The painting quickly draws the attention of art lovers, fascinated by its ability to bring history to life.Fr: Grâce à cette aventure, Étienne comprend l'importance de la collaboration et la richesse que l'histoire peut apporter à son art.En: Through this adventure, Étienne understands the importance of collaboration and the richness history can bring to his art.Fr: Il sait maintenant que chaque objet ancien a une histoire à raconter, et que cette histoire peut donner vie à ses créations.En: He knows now that each antique object has a story to tell, and that this story can give life to his creations.Fr: Alors qu'il regarde son tableau terminé, Étienne ressent un profond sentiment d'accomplissement et de gratitude.En: As he looks at his finished painting, Étienne feels a profound sense of accomplishment and gratitude.Fr: Le médaillon antique a fait bien plus que déverrouiller un mécanisme complexe; il a ouvert une porte vers un nouveau monde d'inspiration et de découverte.En: The antique medallion has done much more than unlock a complex mechanism; it has opened a door to a new world of inspiration and discovery. Vocabulary Words:the artist: l'artistethe attic: le grenierornate: ornéthe jeweler: la bijoutièrethe neighborhood: le quartierancient: ancienthe medallion: le médaillonmeticulous: minutieuxthe workshop: l'atelierthe war: la guerreeternal: éternelthe restoration: la restaurationskillful: habilethe scent: le parfumfloral patterns: motifs florauxto unlock: déverrouillerto examine: examinerthe painting: le tableauinspired: inspiréthe bell: la clochettefeelings of accomplishment: un sentiment d'accomplissementthe couple: le couplefascinated: fascinéto mingle: se mélangercurious: curieuxthe passerby: le passantcurrently: actuellementthe discovery: la découvertecryptic: cryptiquepicturesque: pittoresque

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

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

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

Poursuivant son enquête, Julien Cernobori se rend de nouveau au cimetière Montmartre pour y retrouver Françoise. Le reporter doit lui poser une question importante...CERNO est un podcast créé par Julien CernoboriReportage, montage, réalisation et mixage : Julien CernoboriMusique originale : Théo BoulengerEcoutez les épisodes suivants sur patreon.com/cerno !Ecrivez-moi à cernopodcast@gmail.com ou suivez moi sur Instagram @cernopodcast.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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

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!

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