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Coffee Pot Conversations hosted by An Englishman in ParisAuthor: Coffee Pot Conversations hosted by An Englishman in Paris
Bonjour and welcome to Coffee Pot Conversations, the podcast that gives you something a little bit different of Paris. My name is Paul and I'm here to help you experience the city like a visitor, not a tourist. So, grab yourself a coffee, settle in, and lets discover Paris together. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday (January-May, July-November) Language: en Genres: Personal Journals, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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5.2 Paris and Her Villages (pt 2)
Monday, 26 January, 2026
In the second part of this 2-part episode, we continue to embrace the spirit of the flâneur - the intentional wanderer. We trace the history of the Parisian "Escargot" (the snail-shaped numbering system) and discover why the city layout changed so drastically in 1860.From the bohemian heights of Montmartre and the vibrant markets of Belleville to the posh mansions of Passy, we look at how these former independent villages still maintain their unique "village" feel within the administrative quarters of the capital. We also tackle the mystery of the "unlucky 13th," the history of Paris’s wine warehouses and the psychological boundary of the Périphérique.All in the Coffee Pot Conversations style.Sorry…
