Podcasts about Montmartre

Welcome back to "The 20 Kingdoms" season. As you probably know, there are 20 districts in Paris, known as arrondissements. They may as well be kingdoms, at least for this podcast season, where I'll visit each kingdom and introduce you to someone who truly loves it. In this episode, it's YouTuber Jay Swanson who has lived in the 16th for over a decade. I met him in the Passy Cemetery, here's what he had to say. Mentioned in this episode: Museums & Culture Passy Cemetery Trocadéro Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris Palais de Tokyo Palais Galliera Musée Marmottan Monet Musée Clemenceau Point Éphémère Parks & Outdoor Spaces Bois de Boulogne Fondation Louis Vuitton Jardin d'Acclimatation Jardin du Ranelagh Hippodrome de ParisLongchamp Neighborhoods & Landmarks Rue de Belles Feuilles The Golden Triangle Élysée Palace Also Mentioned Jay Swanson's books: Sea of the Unknown and Desert of the New **************** This episode brought to you by The Earful Tower Tours. Come join us in the Marais, Montmartre, or the Latin Quarter. Our Walking Tours are exceptionally highly rated online and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life. The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours Music: Pres Maxson 

Friends of the Rosary,Today, July 31st, we honor Ignatius of Loyola (1491–1556) as the saint of the day, a Spanish Basque soldier, mystic, and priest who founded the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) and wrote The Spiritual Exercises.In the year 1521, at the siege of Pampeluna, a cannonball fractured the left leg of Captain Ignatius Loyola, the future founder of the Jesuits. While he was convalescing, Ignatius read about Christ and His saints and thus turned wholly to God. He went to Montserrat, and hung up his arms before the altar of the Blessed Virgin, entering upon his knighthood in the army of Christ. He then equipped himself for Christ's service by acquiring a good classical and theological education.God favored and refreshed him with such wonderful spiritual lights. He patiently endured sufferings and insults in every place, undergoing the hardest trials, even imprisonment and beatings almost to death. But he ever desired to suffer far more for the glory of his Lord.At Paris he was joined by nine companions from that University, men of different nations, who had taken their degrees in Arts and Theology; and there at Montmartre he laid the first foundations of the order. Among them, St. Francis Xavier was sent to preach the Gospel in the Indies. He dispersed others of his children to spread the Christian faith in other parts of the world, thus declaring war against paganism, superstition, and heresy.God raised up Ignatius and the Society of Jesus to oppose Luther and the heretics of his time, as formerly he had raised up other holy men to oppose other heretics.The members of the Society of Jesus became the shock troops of the Church in the battle against the spread of Protestantism in Europe, as well as one of the greatest foreign mission organizations that the world has known.Ignatius everywhere opened schools for the education of youth in piety and letters. St. Philip Neri and others saw his countenance shining with heavenly light. And his power over the demons was wonderful.Ignatius died on July 31, 1556, at the age of sixty-five.Since then, St. Ignatius is celebrated for miracles and for his great services to the Church.In today's Gospel (Matthew 13:54-58), Jesus returns to His native place, and the people are astonished by His wisdom. But instead of receiving Him, they reduce Him to what they already know: “Is he not the carpenter's son?” Familiarity closes their hearts. They cannot accept that God is working through someone so close, so ordinary, so known to them.That is a warning for us. God may speak through ordinary people, ordinary duties, ordinary prayers, and ordinary moments. If we only expect God in dramatic signs, we may miss Him when He comes quietly.Saint Ignatius of Loyola fits beautifully with today's message. His life was reshaped by God after injury, ambition, and conversion. He learned to discern God's voice, to seek God's will, and to find God in all things.Let's listen when God corrects us. Do not reject truth because it is uncomfortable or because it comes through someone familiar. Ask for a humble heart that can recognize God's voice and follow His will.Like Saint Ignatius, help us seek Divine Will in all things and follow the Lord with courage.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠July 31, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Des nuits de Montmartre aux lumières du Moulin Rouge, des cafés-concerts aux maisons closes, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec a été le grand chroniqueur du Paris de la Belle Époque, au tournant du 20ᵉ siècle. Plus de 100 ans après sa mort, le Caumont-Centre d'Art d'Aix-en-Provence, dans le sud de la France, propose un regard inédit sur son univers. À travers une centaine d'œuvres et une scénographie immersive aux airs de cabaret, l'exposition révèle comment ce peintre et affichiste visionnaire a su transformer les figures de la nuit en icônes intemporelles.  À lire aussi«Remettre en perspective» Toulouse-Lautrec, du Moulin Rouge au Grand Palais

Send us Fan MailSo, why is the Tour de France peloton getting faster and faster? That was the question I posed to UAE Team Emirates boss Mauro Gianetti, Geraint Thomas, and MPCC president Emily Brammeier during the race's record-smashing final week.Later in the episode, we head into the heart of the Alps, and then down onto the boulevards of Paris for an audio retrospective of the Tour's epic final weekend, featuring a chat on the Alpe d'Huez finish line with podcast alum Conor Delves, the star and creator of the acclaimed Cadel Evans play Lungs on Legs, who was busy hanging out with cycling royalty and prepping his next run of shows in the Alps.I also chatted to some British fans who made the pilgrimage to Alpe d'Huez (including one couple who'd been there for five days before the race arrived), and climbed to the roof of the Tour, the Col du Galibier, before embarking on the long, long drive back to Paris for the Tour's thrilling finale on the slopes of Montmartre and the cobbles of the Champs-Élysées. And a few celebratory end-of-Tour beers too, of course.

Torna l'amico musicista Francesco Menici per parlare di "Moulin Rouge!" il musical romantico e spettacolare ambientato nella sfavillante Parigi di fine Ottocento, nel celebre quartiere di Montmartre dove il giovane scrittore inglese Christian (Ewan McGregor) si trasferisce nella capitale francese per inseguire il sogno di vivere tra artisti e bohémien. Qui si innamora della splendida cortigiana e cantante Satine (Nicole Kidman), la stella del celebre locale Moulin Rouge. Con uno stile visivo travolgente, ricco di colori, montaggio frenetico e spettacolari numeri musicali costruiti su celebri canzoni pop reinterpretate, "Moulin Rouge" ha rilanciato il musical del nuovo millennio, un film tonitruante che mostra chiaramente, agli occhi dello spettatore, tutti i meccanismi che lo hanno reso celebre e apprezzato.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tramestrane_podcast?utm_source=qr&igsh=MWhnNm1qcXc5aTdwcA==mail: tramestranepodcast@gmail.com

Des nuits de Montmartre aux lumières du Moulin Rouge, des cafés-concerts aux maisons closes, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec a été le grand chroniqueur du Paris de la Belle Époque, au tournant du 20ᵉ siècle. Plus de 100 ans après sa mort, le Caumont-Centre d'Art d'Aix-en-Provence, dans le sud de la France, propose un regard inédit sur son univers. À travers une centaine d'œuvres et une scénographie immersive aux airs de cabaret, l'exposition révèle comment ce peintre et affichiste visionnaire a su transformer les figures de la nuit en icônes intemporelles.  À lire aussi«Remettre en perspective» Toulouse-Lautrec, du Moulin Rouge au Grand Palais

Luke Plapp is back on the pod straight off the back of the Tour de France, and we're running through everything from the final week. Plappy takes us inside Stage 21's new Montmartre circuit (better than Alpe d'Huez?), what it's actually like riding through the crowds at Alpe d'Huez when you're not racing for GC, and why this year's race stayed relatively crash-free.We break down Max's Legs Not Names and Names Not Legs rider ratings, build our Tour de France dream teams, and rank every team's tour from top tier to bottom of the class. Plus: how prize money actually gets split between riders and staff, why an Aussie WorldTour team needs to happen, a preview of the Tour de Femmes kicking off Saturday, and the usual chaos in between.Send us a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/stanleystsocial

Ulle & Rick blicken auf das spektakuläre Tour-Finale mit Alpe d'Huez, dem historischen Schlussakt in Paris und Mathieu van der Poels Triumph zurück – mit Ricks Eindrücken direkt vom Montmartre. Alle Infos, Rabattcodes und Angebote findet ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/ulleundrick Holt euch jetzt den exklusiven Saily-Deal unter saily.com/ulleundrick und erhaltet mit dem Code "ulleundrick" 15% Rabatt auf euer erstes Saily Datenpaket. Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio

Party in Alpe d'Huez Bent war live vor Ort am legendären Anstieg und berichtet von der einzigartigen Atmosphäre am Alpe d'Huez. Erst dominiert Pogacar, dann liefert sich die Spitzengruppe ein packendes Duell – Sepp Kuss stürzt spektakulär, kann aber weiterfahren, während Richard Carapaz seinen zweiten Etappensieg und das Bergtrikot sichert. Pogacar triumphiert, Bora mit bittersüßer Bilanz Tadej Pogacar gewinnt souverän seine dritte Tour de France in Folge. Dahinter komplettiert Remco Evenepoel mit zwei starken Etappensiegen das Podium für Bora – während Florian Lipowitz nach einem schweren Sturz auf Etappe 16 mit Schlüsselbeinbruch aus dem Rennen muss. Bent und Lukas ordnen ein, was diese Tour ... Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

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Tour de France 2026 Stage 21: Van der Poel defeats Pogačar in epic Paris finale as the Tour comes to a close The 2026 Tour de France concluded with a spectacular finish on the streets of Paris as Mathieu van der Poel edged out Tadej Pogačar after an unforgettable duel over the Montmartre climbs and onto the Champs-Élysées. With the yellow jersey already secured, Pogačar still refused to settle for a ceremonial ride into Paris, attacking once again and producing one final battle that perfectly summed up this year's race. We break down the tactical showdown between two of the sport's biggest stars, how Van der Poel held his nerve to claim one of the most prestigious stage victories in cycling. We also reflect on the wider story of the 2026 Tour de France as Pogačar secured a fifth overall title, putting together another remarkable three-week performance that combined outright dominance with moments of selfless teamwork, including his support of teammate Isaac Del Toro in the fight for the final podium. From breakout stars and unforgettable stages to the biggest talking points of the race, we look back on everything that made this Tour so memorable. And with the men's race now complete, we take a look ahead to Tour de France Femmes. We preview the riders and stages to watch, the key storylines, and what you can expect from our daily coverage over the coming week.

The Tour de France reached Paris yesterday with a final stage that once again delivered far more than the traditional procession and sprint. ASO deserves enormous credit for reimagining the finale, using the Montmartre circuit to create genuine tension, spectacular crowds and an unpredictable race. However, the decision to freeze the general classification with roughly 41 kilometres remaining effectively created an artificial “finish line” long before the Champs-Élysées. In this episode, Anthony unpacks the drama, the spectacle and whether cycling's biggest race can truly claim to be racing all the way to the finish.Go check out our FREE Skool community, it's got amazing tools in there and a thriving community of cyclists - https://www.skool.com/roadman/aboutOne of the tools you will have heard Anthony chat about in this podcast is Training Peaks. Without this platform we can't get into the detail required to pricesly train within zones. If you want to go and check out this incredible training tool go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4qWyEKK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use ROADMAN – 20% off an annual TrainingPeaks Premium subscription⁠⁠HEXIS ⁠⁠I've used HEXIS all throughout this season to lose weight all while fuelling training rides and racing. Hexis is used and trusted by high performance organisations around the world to personalise and periodise athletes' and teams' fuelling and recovery strategies. To get 25% off Hexis go to ⁠⁠https://www.hexis.live/⁠⁠ and use code ROADMAN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parlee Cycles ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Whether it's a tough day, a gruelling training session, an epic road trip or sitting on the side of the road, exhausted and wondering how you'll get to the top... The answer is regularly to just get back in the saddle and ride. Ride The F...ing Bike. RTFB!"Go check out their amazing bikes at https://www.parleecycles.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4Endurance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pro level fuel, made accessible. Myself and Sarah trust 4Endurance for all our fuelling needs. Their reange is HUGE and won't break the bank. Go check them out here https://4endurance.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIKMO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bikmo protects you and your bike fromtheft, accidental damage, race-day disasters, and even baggage claim shenanigans. Yourhelmet, GPS, and other kit are covered too. Got more than one bike? Of course you do – you get 50% off each extra bike on the same policy.Protect your ride before it's too late – head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bikmo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get covered. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠POC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠POC's new Amidal brings aero performance, cooling, and safety together, with Mips protection, deep ventilation, and a cleanly integrated rear Knog light.Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠poc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out the Amidal and see why it could become your go-to helmet for every ride.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VITTORIA TYRES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Make choosing your next gravel tyre simple with Vittoria's terrain-based range, from fast-rolling options to grippier tyres for rougher rides.Head to Vittoria.com to find the tyre that matches the terrain you actually ride.

Koersklappers: Sigfrid Eggers, Alexander TemmermanFotograaf Sigfrid Eggers werpt maar al te graag zijn licht op de laatste week Tour, terwijl Alexander duchtig meepalaverde over de straffe stoten van Remco.Over het clubje waarin Pogi zich nu bevindt, maar ook over de vete tussen Skjelmose en Ayuso, de triple van Carapaz, niet zo pientere parcoursbouwers, het Kuss-drama, pintelieren in Aalst en het wielerwalhalla genaamd Montmartre.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radio-stelvio--2841595/support.Word Supporter van de show en beluister het ruime archief van de vorige jaren! Gewone luisteraars kunnen enkel het huidige seizoen beluisteren.Ik word Stelvio-Supporter

Barbecue VÉLO // Le CYCLISME à la sauce BARBECUE SPORT CLUBEmission du 26 juillet 2026Avec Peter Sagagne pas et Julio le phéno Quelques minutes après l'arrivée finale de la grande boucle, on refait le Tour 2026 autour du Barbecue Vélo !Remco Evenepoel aurait-il fini deuxième si Jonas Vingegaard n'avait pas quitté la route en fin de deuxième semaine ? Fallait-il geler les temps avant la première ascension de la butte Montmartre ? Le Tour des français est-il réussi ?Tout un tas de questions que l'on se pose ensemble, et surtout, auxquelles on répond !

Tijdens de Tour de France 2026 maakten wij iedere dag een podcast. In vijftien minuten praten we je bij over wat je echt moest weten voor de volgende etappe. Bij de slotrit gaat dat natuurlijk niet, maar staan we wel uitgebreid stil bij de waanzinnige zege van Mathieu van der Poel, de eindzege van Tadej Pogacar en alle andere truiwinnaars. In een kleine twaalf minuten deze keer.De Tour-organisatie wilde graag opnieuw Montmartre in het parcours van de slotrit opnemen, maar ook de sprinters een kans bieden. Dat spektakelstuk kregen ze. Met Mathieu van der Poel die duizend doden stierf. Maar wel overwon. Verslaggevers Maxim Horssels en Youri IJnsen staan uitgebreid stil bij de ogenschijnlijk onmogelijk overwinning van de Nederlander, die de sprintende meute maar net achter zich hield. Zijn juichende ploeggenoot Jasper Philipsen stond mee op de fotofinish.Uiteraard duurde de Tour de France langer dan de beklijvende slotrit. Daarom behandelen onze mannen ook de vijfde eindzege van Tadej Pogacar, de tweede plek van Remco Evenepoel, de ploegen die het goed deden, de teams die minder goed voor de dag kwamen en alle andere truiwinnaars. Een opvallende uitspraak nog van Youri, die hoopt dat Isaac Del Toro zijn ploeg UAE Emirates XRG gaat verlaten om het tégen Pogacar op te gaan nemen. Dat en meer in de laatste Tour in 15 minuten!

Na 21 dagen koers en een krankzinnig slotweekend van de Tour de France kan de hartslag eindelijk weer op een normaal tempo komen. Vanaf vrijdag was het twee dagen finishen op Alpe d'Huez, met op de zaterdag de Koninginnerit, en zondag hadden we een kort, maar zeer krachtig slot op de Champs-Élysées na drie keer de Montmartre te hebben beklommen. Een slot etappe dat wat weg had van een voorjaarsklassieker en waarbij een in de gele trui rijdende Tadej Pogačar een sprint aantrekt voor Mathieu van der Poel die al leeg zijnde nog een tweede extra sprint uit zijn tenen trekt om vlak voor het al in volle sprint zijnde peloton zijn tweede etappezege deze Tour te pakken. We spraken erover met Rodrick de Munnik van WielerFlits Magazine. Presentatie: Robert Denneman

Enter the Black Sheep Cycling Tour de France Femmes Fantasy League and compete for $3,000 worth of cycling apparel. https://au.blacksheep.cc/pages/femmes-fantasy-league-2026Five Tour titles at 27. Five stage victories. A record-breaking ascent of Alpe d'Huez - and one final attack through the streets of Paris.Tils and Marko wrap up a remarkable 2026 Tour de France, beginning with Tadej Pogačar's demolition of Marco Pantani's Alpe d'Huez record and ending with his unforgettable Montmartre showdown alongside Mathieu van der Poel.They debate whether Pogačar is now cycling's greatest-ever athlete, why he spent the final weekend acting as Isaac del Toro's domestique, and whether his generosity cost him even more history. There's also Remco Evenepoel's finish-line frustration, Richard Carapaz's late charge, the extraordinary crowds on Alpe d'Huez and a full report card for the Tour's biggest winners and losers - including Lidl-Trek, Jayco-AlUla and a disappointing Ineos.Plus, The Domestiques looks ahead to the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift and announces daily episodes with Sarah Gigante throughout all nine stages.Train free for 30 days with Join Cycling at join.cc/domestiques.

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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Stefan, Laurens en Johnny gaan verder. Het is de ochtend van de laatste keren en 1800 nabranders. De etappe ingekort, maar dat maakt 'm niet minder leuk om naar te kijken. “Juist door de Montmartre kijken we ernaar uit, het is echt een toevoeging op de slotrit.” Vraag van de dag: wordt het Plan Mathieu of Plan Philipsen? Of gaat Pedersen misschien ook wel mee willen doen? En hoe zit het met het algemeen klassement - we denken dat de top 10 vaststaat, maar is dat wel zo?En hoe zat het nou met Dramaphilippe? Je hoort het allemaal in de Live Slow Ride Fast podcast.

That's a wrap on the 2026 Tour de France! Max Gawn and Alex close out three weeks of daily coverage with the final stage into Paris — Mathieu van der Poel's incredible late attack on Montmartre, Jasper Philipsen's runner-up salute, and Tadej Pogačar sealing his dominant overall win. They reflect on the best Tour in years, run through the tip competition winners, and look ahead to the Tour de France Femmes starting next weekend.Massive thanks to everyone who tuned in daily — you guys are the best. This community made three weeks of racing even better.In this episode:Van der Poel's Montmartre masterclass and the sprint for the linePogačar's dominant GC win and the GOAT conversationReflecting on the best Tour de France in yearsTip competition winners and prize giveawaysWhat's next: Tour de France Femmes with Amy Gaze and Brodie ChapmanThanks to our partners: Giant, Pillar Performance, Café du Cycliste, Knog, Oakley, Quad Lock, and TDU.

C'est l'épilogue du 113e Tour de France, au bout d'une 21e étape légendaire. Sur la butte Montmartre, Pogacar, Van der Poel, Evenepoel et Pedersen se sont livré bataille. Au final c'est le Néerlandais qui l'emporte de justesse, avant que les sprinteurs ne le rattrapent sur la ligne. Une 21e étape qui aura vu Tadej Pogacar remporter son 5e Tour de France et rejoindre ainsi ce club très fermé composé d'Anquetil, Hinault, Indurain et Merckx. 

Legendarisch. Fenomenaal. Magisch. Bizar. Ongekend. Er zijn eigenlijk geen woorden voor wat Mathieu van der Poel zondag heeft laten zien. Na een bloedstollende finale op de Champs-Élysées trekt hij aan het langste eind en schrijft hij opnieuw wielergeschiedenis. Niek Goedvolk bespreekt de sensationele slotrit van de Tour de France met Roxane Knetemann en wielerverslaggever Daniël Dwarswaard. Waarom wilde Van der Poel deze rit zó graag winnen? Wat betekent deze overwinning voor hem? En waar staat deze zege tussen zijn mooiste overwinningen? Daarnaast bespreken we de veelbesproken Montmartre-finale. Na deze finale wil toch niemand meer terug naar de oude Champs-Élysées-rit? Of Rox nog wel? Dat en veel meer in een nieuwe aflevering van In Het Wiel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Med Sacré-Coeur som bagtæppe og Montmartre som slagmark fik vi et sidste brag af en fest i Tour de France anno 2026. Touren er forbi, og vi må vente et helt år, til verdens største cykelløb igen skal tryllebinde os. Her, 24 dage efter vi sad på tagterrassen i Barcelona og lavede optakt til løbet, sidder vi nu på et hotelværelse i lufthavnen og kan i stedet samle op. På Mads Pedersens mageløse ridt, der har sikret ham en plads i historiebøgerne. På altdominerende Pogacar, som nu er på niveau med de allerstørste i tour-sammenhæng, men ikke ser ud til at stoppe her. På de mange ryttere, der har underholdt os gennem alle 21 etaper, og selvfølgelig på vores egen færd igennem det franske land. Velkommen til en sidste tur med kliken. Au revoir og tak, fordi I har været med på rejsen. NB: Tyvstart holder en lille sommerferie herefter, men vi er tilbage med alt det bedste fra sportens verden mandag d. 17. august. Værter: Emil Schiønning og Morten Hausborg

Stefan, Laurens en Johnny gaan verder. Het is de ochtend van de laatste keren en 1800 nabranders. De etappe ingekort, maar dat maakt 'm niet minder leuk om naar te kijken. “Juist door de Montmartre kijken we ernaar uit, het is echt een toevoeging op de slotrit.” Vraag van de dag: wordt het Plan Mathieu of Plan Philipsen? Of gaat Pedersen misschien ook wel mee willen doen? En hoe zit het met het algemeen klassement - we denken dat de top 10 vaststaat, maar is dat wel zo?En hoe zat het nou met Dramaphilippe? Je hoort het allemaal in de Live Slow Ride Fast podcast.

La 113ᵉ édition de la Grande Boucle se conclut ce dimanche 26 juillet 2026 sur les Champs-Élysées, en passant par les rues bondées de Montmartre comme l'année passée. Mondial Sports vous fera vivre une partie de la toute dernière étape tout en dressant le bilan d'une course qui s'est avérée trop peu surprenante ! L'édition 2026 aura vu le Slovène Tadej Pogacar se balader une bonne partie de la course, écœurant ses adversaires un à un, en creusant toujours plus les écarts avec ses principaux poursuivants. Impérial en haute montagne, opportuniste sur les parcours promis aux baroudeurs, le quadruple vainqueur du Tour avait une faim de loup et il ne l'a pas caché. Les coups de boutoir répétés par l'équipe du Slovène n'ont pas permis de vivre des étapes à sensations fortes, de longues échappées victorieuses et des renversements de situation. Quel bilan tirer pour Paul Seixas et Biniam Girmay ? Autre attraction de la course, le Français Paul Seixas, 19 ans, qui a vécu son premier grand Tour. Le leader de l'équipe Décathlon-CGA-CGM s'est battu pour les premières places du classement général. A-t-il répondu aux attentes du public, a-t-il pu concurrencer sérieusement Tadej Pogacar ? De son côté, le sprinteur érythréen Biniam Girmay était également attendu après avoir quelque peu déçu en 2025. A-t-il pu récupérer le maillot vert de meilleur sprinteur, comme en 2024 ? À lire aussiTour de France 2026 : c'est l'heure du grand départ !   Mondial Sports met un point final au Tour de France 2026, avec : Olivier Pron, envoyé spécial sur le Tour de France pour RFI Pierre Carrey, journaliste spécialisé.   Le son sera disponible dans la page à partir de samedi 19h05.

Lance, George, Sir Bradley, and Spencer Martin (aka The Professor) discuss Richard Carapaz's incredible stage win on the Tour's second trip up Alpe d'Huez, which saw him get his second stage win of this Tour and seal the King of the Mountain Classification. They also break down yet another Mads Pedersen move to get over a massive climb in the breakaway to pile on his Green Jersey lead, and UAE's successful attempt to get two riders on the overall podium, as Remco continued to consolidate his second place overall. They also preview Sunday's stage in Paris, wonder how the passes of Montmartre will shape the race, and take listener calls before answering yesterday's Ventum trivia with a new question to close. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team   Ekoi: https://www.ekoi.com/en-us/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=podcast-weedu_us Helix Sleep: Go to https://helixsleep.com/themove for 27% Off Sitewide Huckberry: Some of our favorite products found at: https://huckberry.com/themove Ventum: Use code TheMove10 for 10% off anything at: https://ventumracing.com/ Eight Sleep: Use code THEMOVE at https://eightsleep.com/themove for up to $350 off. 30 days to try it at home. Free returns if it's not for you. Hyperice: Get 15% off Hyperice products now with code THEMOVE15 https://Hyperice.com

Tijdens de Tour de France 2026 maken wij iedere dag een podcast. In vijftien minuten praten we je bij over wat je echt moet weten voor de volgende etappe. Vandaag staan we uitgebreid stil bij de zwaarste etappe van deze Ronde van Frankrijk, waarin er weer van alles gebeurde. Remco Evenepoel, Richard Carapaz en Mads Pedersen drukten hun stempel. En wat kan Mathieu van der Poel in de ingekorte slotrit naar Parijs?De voorlaatste etappe van deze Ronde van Frankrijk was de allerzwaarste van deze 124e editie. Met de Col de la Croix de Fer, Col du Télégraphe, Col du Galibier, Col de Sarenne en nog drie kilometer van Alpe d'Huez, kregen de klimmers en klassementsrenners een laatste kans om veranderingen te forceren. In het klassement lukte dat niet meer, daar bleef de top-10 ongewijzigd. Wel verzekerde ritwinnaar Richard Carapaz zich mathematisch van de eindzege in het bergklassement en deed Mads Pedersen hetzelfde na een nieuwe straffe stoot om het groen.Tadej Pogacar had al aangekondigd voor Isaac Del Toro te gaan werken in de slotrit. Daar begon de geletruidrager al mee op vijf kilometer voor de top van de Galibier en dat bleef hij doen tot aan de finish. Daardoor rook Remco Evenepoel zijn kans schoon om er in de slotkilometers vandoor te gaan. De Belg stoomde sterk op en snuffelde zelfs nog even aan de dagzege, maar Carapaz bleek te ver weg. Wel verzekerde Evenepoel zijn tweede plaats en dat zorgt voor vragen: kan hij ooit de Tour winnen? Hijzelf en onze verslaggevers Maxim Horssels en Youri IJnsen zijn duidelijk.Zondag wacht nog de ingekorte slotrit naar Parijs. Niet minder dan 92 kilometer wachten de renners nog, waarbij de aanloopfase van Thoiry naar de Franse hoofdstad is geschrapt. De start is nu ook op de Champs-Élysées, waar ze eerst zes rondjes rijden. Daarna volgen er nog drie, maar in die omlopen zit en blijft Montmartre. De helling in de Franse binnenstad lijkt spek naar de bek voor Mathieu van der Poel, die voor velen in het peloton ook de favoriet is. Hoe dat precies zit en welke conclusies wij nog meer trekken, hoor je in de voorlaatste Tour in 15 minuten-podcast!

On s'est installés dans l'excellent Bar Chez Camille (Instagram : @bar_chez_camille), en plein cœur de Montmartre. Autour de la table, la conversation dérive très vite sur nos plaisirs musicaux inavouables, la passion étrange de Stephen King pour "Mambo No. 5", et nos anecdotes les plus gênantes chez le coiffeur. L'épisode prend une autre tournure lorsqu'on appelle des auditeurs en direct pour trancher la question existentielle qui déchire notre communauté : aux toilettes, êtes-vous plutôt "assis" ou "debout" ? Un échange brut, naturel et plein de mauvaise foi. Écoutez l'épisode complet et n'hésitez pas à vous abonner pour suivre nos prochaines rencontres.

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

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.

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/

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

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

Welcome back to "The 20 Kingdoms" season. As you probably know, there are 20 districts in Paris, known as arrondissements. They may as well be kingdoms, at least for this podcast season, where I'll visit each kingdom and introduce you to someone who truly loves it. In this episode, it's Australian chef Tom Vickers. He runs a couple of cafes in the 17th, a district he defines as  being a fusion of its neighbouring districts (specifically the 18th and 16th). I met him at his flagship spot, the Inform Cafe, here's what he had to say. Mentioned in this episode: Inform Café - the original 25 Rue des Acacias, 75017 Paris Flagship mentioned in the episode: 11 bis Rue Georges Berger, 75017 Paris  With its high ceilings and view of an Italian-German architecture tower, this location offers more of a restaurant experience, with some additions to the menu, like a short wine list.  Great streets: Rue des Dames, Rue de Lévis  Canadian Embassy Pub: With a dark wood interior and a list of draft beers, here you can get a traditional Canadian Pub experience.  Address: 71 Bd Gouvion-Saint-Cyr, 75017 Paris **************** This episode brought to you by The Earful Tower Tours. Come join us in the Marais, Montmartre, or the Latin Quarter. Our Walking Tours are exceptionally highly rated online and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life. The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours Music: Pres Maxson 

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