Discovering France on a Scooter, Episode 198

Oliver and his fiancée riding their red scooter in Paris

Looking for an original idea for your Honeymoon? Thinking about touring France on a scooter? Fan of the Earful Tower Podcast? This episode is for you!


Food Prices at French Grocery Stores, Episode 197

Cheese plate and wine bottle

Want to keep to your budget? Worried about the exchange rate? In this episode Annie helps you find out about the price of common French food items as requested by the Join Us in France community. I bet you'll want to take some of those food items home too!


Saint-Germain-des-Prés Neighborhood, Episode 196

café de flore on boulevard saint-germain

Few areas of Paris can give you as much "feel of Paris" as the Saint-Germain-des-Près neighborhood. Give this episode a listen, and make sure you go in person next time you're in Paris!


What to Pack to Look Stylish in Paris, Episode 195

how to look stylish in paris: man wearing a fitted blue v-neck t-shirt, woman wearing a shirt with geometrical patters and a cross body bag

Wondering how to look good while visiting France? In this episode we discuss several simple steps you can take that will work even when living out of a suitcase!


Dicey Paris Neighborhoods, Episode 194

two police officers patroling on horseback in a Paris neighborhood

Paris is not entirely made of unicorns and rainbows! In this episode we list all the dicey Paris neighborhoods you'll want to avoid, especially as you're selecting your hotel.


A Cornucopia of Bizarre French Foods, Episode 193

a plate of pâté de tête over a bed of lettuce

French regional food delicacies: wonderful or horrifying? Listen to this episode and decide for yourself!


Moving to France on a Long Stay Tourist Visa, Episode 192

the city of Estaing in the Aveyron: river and medieval bridge

Thinking about moving to France? Maybe you could do it on a long stay tourist visa just like Claire and her husband did. We discuss what it took and get into what it felt like in this conversation.


A Great Visit to the Chateau of Pau, Episode 191

Visiting the southwest? You should consider a visit to the Chateau of Pau because it's a great furnished castle and full of wonderful stories.


12 Perfect Spots for a Picnic in Paris, Episode 190

people having a picnic in paris at the Luxembourg Gardens

What are the best places to have a picnic in Paris? Is it OK to open a bottle of wine in a park in Paris? Where are the best places to get your picnic foods? It's all in today's episode!


Train Strikes in France, 2018 Edition, Episode 189

ticket machines at the train station in Limoges

There's been a long train strike every year in France since 1945. How do you deal with it?