The Earful Tower: Paris

Hello from Carcassonne in south western France, a town that's easily the most interesting that I've seen in France.  This episode will explain why - and will introduce you to my new hero - Eugene Viol...

2 Okt 201832min

Imagine your own child is more French than you are. Well that's a reality for Catherine, an American in Carcassonne, who's today's guest on The Earful Tower podcast. Catherine, who writes the Taste of...

28 Sep 201829min

Hi guys,  It was such a busy week on the road that I decided to just share it all. Here are ten tales, a mix of anecdotes, tourist tips, and marvels to find - all in the space of 35 minutes.  Mentione...

25 Sep 201836min

This time it's a chat with Mike Foster, who runs Le Map Bordeaux, a city guide to one of France's most famous cities.  His tips are in the form of things you should do, and things you shouldn't -- aka...

21 Sep 201826min

Hi guys from a chateau in cosy Cognac This is episode seven of the Earful Tower Honeymoon season today it's: Three tips for life in a small French village A mad weekend of vintage cars in the city of...

17 Sep 201832min

This week I met with Kev Hay, a Brit who moved to the French countryside ten years ago for his retirement.  What's retired life like in rural France? Was it difficult to do? What are the obstacles? Li...

13 Sep 201824min

This episode of the Earful Tower's honeymoon season has three segments:  First, it's our look at the beautiful town of La Rochelle and the stunning island Ile de Ré.  Second, we tell the tale of how t...

10 Sep 201833min

This episode has three segments:  First, it's our look at five interesting habits of the Bretons.  Second, we review the stunning town of Vannes, Brittany.  Third, we tell the story of getting chased ...

2 Sep 201832min