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Paris Gone By Paris Gone By
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4.9 • 10 Ratings
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Welcome to Paris Gone By, the podcast about Paris history for the curious traveler! Enthusiastic francophile? Traveling to Paris? Simply want to go deeper into the history of Paris? You are in the right place! We explore both the major monuments and the nooks and crannies of Paris and dive into the stories woven into the City of Light's rich history. Together, we'll escape to the Paris of the past, walk down forgotten streets, and experience Parisian history in a new way. As we go along, you'll also discover how to experience the past in person or virtually. Join us on our journey to the Paris of the past!
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Traveling To 19th Century Paris!
#13. It's the mid-19th century. You're an American with wanderlust, a bit of money, and a capacity to deal with rigors of travel by steam ship and train and carriage. But how, exactly do we get to Paris? And what will it be like when we get there? Grab your steamer trunk and get ready as we journey to the City of Light!
Want to know more? Check out the full show notes on the PGB website.
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A Knight And A Churchman: The Unlikely Notre Dame Duo
#12. Notre Dame's sarcophagi have started revealing their secrets! The two men found during the restoration have intriguing connections but couldn't be more different. Learn more about the mysterious knight and the wealthy churchman in this episode of Paris Gone By!
Note: Throughout the episode and the show notes, I refer to the first sarcophagus as Le Chevalier or The Knight. Technically the INRAP scientists nicknamed him Le Cavalier or The Rider—I misspoke in the episode. But I do believe he is likely a knight, based on the evidence at hand, so I'm going with it. Stay tuned for any updates. 😄
Check out the full show notes on the PGB website.
Like what you heard and would like to support the podcast further? Please consider buying me a tea, grabbing a book at the boutique, or explore other ways to support the cause. Merci beaucoup!
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Oysters, Turkey, & Cake: The History of Favorite French Holiday Foods
#11. France + Food + Christmas = An Amazing Feast! The French Christmas Eve meal is a culinary tradition steeped in history. Join us as we explore three holiday favorites: Oysters, Turkey with Chestnuts, and the Bûche de Noël cake on this episode of Paris Gone By!
Need to see the recipes and learn more about these foods? Check out the full show notes on the PGB website!
Like what you heard and would like to support the podcast further? Please consider buying me a tea, grabbing a book at the boutique, or explore other ways to support the cause. Merci beaucoup!
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The Mystery of Henri IV's Skull
#10. King Henri IV's skull is sitting in a bank vault in Paris. Or is it? If not, whose head is it?! Join us as we follow the mummified skull of Henri IV through 400 years of history on this episode of Paris Gone By!
Want to know more? Check out the full show notes on the PGB website
Like what you heard and would like to support the podcast further? Please consider buying me a coffee, grabbing a book at the boutique, or explore other ways to support the cause. Thank you so much!
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6 Facts About Napoleon's Tomb
#9. Napoleon. Love him or hate him, he is a monumental figure. Buried in a huge tomb. In a hole in the ground. How did this happen? Why is one of the most important historical figures of the modern era buried not among his peers at the Pantheon or even in his own magnificent monument? Instead, he is in a sunken chamber inside a building built by Louis XIV! Find out the story of Napoleon’s journey to Les Invalides in this episode of Paris Gone By!
Links For This Episode
Visit Napoleon at Les Invalides
Ponder his victories at the Arc de Triomphe
Learn more about the conspiracy theory surrounding the tomb
Want to know more? Check out the full show notes on the PGB website
Like what you heard and would like to support the podcast further? Please consider buying me a coffee, grabbing a book at the boutique, or explore other ways to support the cause. Thank you so much!
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Back To School At The Medieval University of Paris!
#8. If you were ready to leave your provincial village, see the world and maybe party a bit, what options did you have? Then as now you went to college! Join us as we go back to school at the medieval University of Paris in this episode of Paris Gone By!
Correction: I mention the Bishops of Cluny, however their correct title was the Abbots of Cluny.
Links for the Episode:
Musee de Cluny. Église Saint-Séverin. Church of Saint Julien le Pauvre. Collège de Bernardins. The nave is available for free. If you want a guided tour of the full building (for a fee), scroll to the bottom of their info page. They will resume Sept. 21 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 4 p.m. Reserve day-of only.Notre Dame De Paris. La Chappelle de la Sorbonne. Available for pre-booked group tours (includes other parts of the Sorbonne as well) Want to know more? Check out the full show notes—with a walking map of Medieval Student Paris!—on the PGB website.
Like what you heard and would like to support the podcast further? Please consider buying me a coffee, shopping at the boutique, or exploring other ways to support the cause. Thank you so much!
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Customer Reviews
Excellent podcast
II just found this podcast. Neat history.
Love this podcast
I love Paris but don’t know much of the history. This podcast is super interesting. The host has a great voice and intonation and I appreciate the topics she has chosen so far. Keep up the good work!