The Earful Tower: Paris

K is for Kids. Is Paris a child-friendly city? And if you're bringing kids here, what should you do with them? Today on the show it's Aly, the founder of Paris For Kids. For ten percent off painting classes and tours with Paris For Kids, just mention The Earful Tower!! Explore th ...  Show more

J is for Josephine Baker. Who was she? What was it that made her so iconic? And how can you follow her footsteps in Paris? Today on the show it's Brian Scott Bagley, the founder of the Musée Joséphine Baker et des Afro-Descendants de Paris. Brian comes from a career in the perfor ...  Show more

An ancient Gallic wall was recently unearthed, after being buried for two millennia beneath the Hôtel-Dieu hospital, on the Île de la Cité. I managed to talk my way in and sit down with Julien Avinain, chief of Paris's archaeological city council department, for an exclusive tour ...  Show more

Here's the story of how tried to get my French driving permit in a world-record time. I'm joined by Lina, who hangs around for some listener questions about fashion in Paris at the end. This episode is brought to you by an exciting antique sale: At Home with Patricia Wells, Volum ...  Show more

H is for Hotel de Ville, aka the Paris City Hall. In this episode, I see if I can get inside this impenetrable building with the help of intern Ashlyn Patton. The music is from Pres Maxson. This episode brought to you by The Earful Tower Tours. Come join us in the Marais, Montmar ...  Show more