X is for Xmas, obviously.

In this episode, we share what happened on our eXciting and eXhausting and eXhilarating Christmas walk around the Pantheon.

This is, more specifically, a recap of our 2023 Christmas party, when I took 35 people on an evening stroll, while bumping into five famous characters from the past 1500 years of French history.

For the full experience, listen to the interactive version of the show as a Patreon member. You can hear the audio from the big night and even answer the questions. Find it here.

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The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson, find his Substack here.

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W is for Wall. In this episode, I take you for an exciting and historic walk through the Left Bank of Paris to discover hidden vestiges of the Philippe Auguste Wall.

This episode marks the end of my wall trilogy. The first part of the trilogy covered the right bank of Paris, the second part was the 5th arrondissement.

Today, we're focused on the sixth arrondissement and I'll take you into libraries, restaurants, hotels, offices, and car parks in search of this elusive 800-year-old wall.

You'll hear the voice of Florian-Élie Vaz from the Officine Universelle Buly (the perfume place featuring the tower). Find their perfume emporium online here.

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The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson, find his Substack here.

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V is for Vegan. In this episode, we talk to Amanda Bankert, the owner of Boneshaker Donuts, who has just released a book called Voilà Vegan (double V!).

In the book, she reveals that this famed donut shop has been secretly vegan for years!!

As a vegan herself, Amanda shares her insights into the city's vegan scene and how it has developed over the years.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Voila Vegan (remember to leave reviews on Amazon!)

• Boneshaker Donuts & Coffee

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The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson, find his Substack here.

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U is for Underground. In this episode, we take you below Paris: On the Metro, through the sewers, and into the (illegal) catacombs.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Luke's English podcast
• Amber's Paname Podcast
• The Comte de Saint Germain who does audio walks of Paris

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The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson, find his Substack here.

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T is for Tour d'Argent. In this episode, we take you inside the famed Tour d'Argent restaurant on the Left Bank of Paris, and you'll hear from me and my wife Lina Nordin Gee as we dine.

We also discuss our thoughts on the renovation job from 2022/2023, which has made for one of the most stunning dining experiences in France. And as for the food: Wow.

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Tour d'Argent restaurant. Book a table here.
• Tour d'Argent address: 15 Quai de la Tournelle, 75005 Paris

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The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson, find his Substack here.

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S is for Sainte-Chapelle. In this episode, I'll take you inside this ancient royal chapel with its incredible stained glass windows.

You'll hear from tour guide and Paris expert Amber Minogue, who gives us some insight into the 13th century chapel.

You'll also hear my own thoughts about visiting the Sainte-Chapelle on a VIP tour when it was completely empty. Those tickets are unavailable for the foreseeable future, but you can book their Sainte-Chapelle skip-the-line tour on this link.)

Mentioned in this episode:

• Skip-the-line Sainte-Chapelle & Marie Antoinette's Prison Medieval Tour. Book here.
• Sainte-Chapelle address: 10 Bd du Palais, 75001 Paris.
• Amber Minogue's podcast: Paname Podcast

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The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson, find his Substack here.

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R is for Richelieu. In this episode, we'll take you inside the newly renovated Richelieu Library, and then its incredible upstairs museum.

This episode is co-hosted by Lina Nordin Gee.

Featured in the episode:

• Find the library and museum here.
• Address: 5 Rue Vivienne, 75002 Pariss
• The app we mentioned is called BNF Richelieu
• The museum room I loved was the La Galerie Mazarin

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The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson, find his Substack here.

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Q is for Queer. In this episode, I'll give you an insight into Gay Paris. And by gay I mean LGBTQIA+.

Where is the gay quarter... or perhaps a better question.... what's happened to the gay quarter now that gentrifcation has hit the Marais?

Also: What's a gay bookshop? What do they sell and to whom?

Featured in this episode: Bryan Pirolli from The Gay Locals, Boris from Le Ju' cafe, and Nicolas Wanstok from Les Mots à la Bouche bookshop.

• Find more from The Gay Locals here.
• Find the bookshop Les Mots à la Bouche here: Address - 37 Rue Saint-Ambroise, 75011 Paris
• Find the bar with the rainbow umbrellas, Le Ju' cafe, here: 16 Rue des Archives, 75004 Paris

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The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson, find his Substack here.

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P is for Provence. In this episode, you'll hear some thoughts on the lovely southern French region, with the help of some great guests.

First, you'll hear from Suzannah and Hugh Cameron from the antique shop Chez Pluie Provence, sharing some practical travel advice.

Then it's my own mother, her first time on the pod, sharing her Provence ponderings.

Then it's Lina aka Parisian Postcards discussing her thoughts on her week in Provence.

Five towns/villages mentioned in this podcast episode:

• Avignon
• Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
• Oppède Le Vieux
• Menerbes
• Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

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The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson, find his Substack here.

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O is for the Olympic Games. In this episode, you'll hear my first look ahead to the 2024 summer Olympics.

Given it is still so far away, this is more of a light intro to the topic, with the help of some great guests.

First, you'll hear from the American Ambassador to France, Denise Campbell Bauer, talking about Americans and their connection to Paris, then sharing some practical travel advice.

Then it's Coutume cafe owner Tom Clark, an Australian in Paris, who gives his thoughts on the Games from a business and local perspective.

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The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson, find his Substack here.

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