Paris Gone By

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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!

Mar 06 2023 32 mins

#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

A Knight And A Churchman: The Unlikely Notre Dame Duo

Jan 28 2023 17 mins

#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 Kn

Oysters, Turkey, & Cake: The History of Favorite French Holiday Foods

Dec 23 2022 19 mins

#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

The Mystery of Henri IV's Skull

Oct 30 2022 21 mins

#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 websiteLike what you heard and would like to support the podcast further? Please consider buying me a

6 Facts About Napoleon's Tomb

Sep 30 2022 28 mins

#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 Nap

Back To School At The Medieval University of Paris!

Sep 05 2022 24 mins

#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 Cl

Bond, James Bond in Paris

Jul 18 2022 20 mins

#007. What would Bond do in Paris? Take in the Louvre or take out the bad guy? Where does he like to eat? Or sleep? And where can we be like Bond in Paris today? Follow literary Bond on his Parisian assignments in this episode of Paris Gone By! And yes, I'm rooting for Henry Cavill as the next Bond! 🤞🏻🤞🏻For links to all of the places mentioned in this episode, ways

Visit the Eiffel Tower In 1889!

Jun 22 2022 26 mins

#6. Join us as we visit the Eiffel Tower when it opened in 1889! Using a guide from the Exposition Universelle, we see the tower from a different view. How did they describe this new colossus? What did it cost to visit? How could you get there? And most importantly, were there toilets? Hop in our time machine as we go back to the opening of the Eiffel Tower!Links for the Episode:Th

Did Eiffel Live On The Eiffel Tower?

Jun 02 2022 18 mins

#5. High atop the Eiffel Tower, Gustave Eiffel used to have an apartment with the most coveted view in the city. But did he live in it? What happened in that exclusive space? And is it still there? Find out more about Eiffel's apartment on the Eiffel Tower in this episode of Paris Gone By! Links for the ShowEiffel Tower Official Site. Buy tickets, get hours and transit info, a

Mary Tudor at the Cluny: Plucky Princess Takes On Three Kings

May 21 2022 17 mins

#4. Mary Tudor, Henry VIII's sister, defied convention and married the man she wanted! But first she had to marry the King of France. How does she pull this off?! Discover what Tudor secrets the very French Hôtel de Cluny (Musée National du Moyen Âge) holds in this episode of Paris Gone By! To visit the Cluny, check out these sites:Cluny Museum Website (The French version o