Hidden Paris

In this episode of Hidden Paris, Casey Crouard, founder of the association Afroconfluences, comes on the podcast a second time to discuss Colonial art (and its implications) and artist Anne Quinquaud's time spent traveling throughout the African continent, a time during which she lived among various indigenous tribes and sculpted them. Casey can be found on various social media platforms: https://www.facebook.com/casey.crouard, @casey.crouard & https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-crouard-3456ba173/?originalSubdomain=fr. Her association Afroconfluences can be found here: @afro_confluences, https://www.linkedin.com/company/afroconfluences/ & https://www.facebook.com/core.confluences.5.Thank you to Casey for helping me edit this week's episode!   For more tips on places to visit in and around Paris, follow me on Instagram: @hiddenparispodcast.     

Claudine Hemingway joins me to talk all about...well, I think her surname gives it away...Ernest Hemingway! During the episode, she unpacks some of the myths surrounding this celebrated American author's time in Paris. Ever hear the story about how he downed 51 dry martinis in a single sitting at Paris' Hotel Ritz? Well, that might not be 100% true but I assure you, it is still a fascinating story, tune in to find out what really happened! It involves the liberation of Paris and posing as a soldier!  You can follow Claudine on Instagram (@claudinebleublonderouge) and Facebook (@bleublonderouge ). She also co-hosts La Vie Creative podcast with Krystal Kenney, who also came on this podcast to talk about her favourite places in Montmartre.  Every Sunday, she also hosts live videos from Paris, where she talks about the history of different places, buildings and people.   For more tips on places to visit in and around Paris, follow me on Instagram: @hiddenparispodcast.    And, since this is my last episode of 2021, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to you all!

I'm uploading an episode late and on a Tuesday, whaaaaaatttt? I know I know, but things have been crazy in my personal life, with preparing for my citizenship interview, Christmas holidays just around the corner, my boyfriend here visiting me and starting a new job! I do have plenty of amazing episodes lined up for you, please be patient, they're definitely worth the wait once I've finished editing them!  However, I did have time to sit down for an interview with WRP's Patricia Kileen for the show Turning Points. If you've been hoping to learn more about me, well here's your chance! Enjoy! Here is a link to the article that we briefly mention during the interview.  

Tendayi joins me to talk all about her recently published book "The Glitter Horn". The episode begins with her giving a brief synopsis of the book, as well as explaining the title and cover artwork. We then move on to chat about what inspired her to write this book, her writing process, some tips for aspiring writers and much more. She even reads a snippet from her book, with different voices and everything!You can follow Tendayi on Instagram: @tendayi_olga, Facebook & Twitter: @tendayiolga. You can purchase her books on her website: https://www.tendayichirawu.com/store. For more tips on places to visit in and around Paris, follow me on Instagram: @hiddenparispodcast.    

Kasia Klon, the founder of @streetarttourparis, joins me to discuss what inspired her to create this company dedicated to providing tours of Paris' street art, why street art is a valuable art form to society, why certain areas of Paris tend to have more street art than others, some tips for how to dip your toe into this fascinating domain and much more! You can book a  (virtual or in-person) tour via her website: https://www.streetarttourparis.com/.  For more tips on places to visit in and around Paris, follow me on Instagram: @hiddenparispodcast.      

Karen Reb Rudel, the founder of @sightseekersdelight,  joins me for a second episode to discuss a wide range of topics,  including the important role that Marcel Marceau played in the French Resistance during World War II. Here is a link to her book and movie recommendations: https://sightseekersdelight.com/about-paris-virtual-experiences/.   You can book a (virtual or in-person) tour via her website: https://sightseekersdelight.com/tours/.  For more tips on places to visit in and around Paris, follow me on Instagram: @hiddenparispodcast.     

 Eric, one of the founders of @ateliertoursparis, and Zara (@zcurated),  @ateliertoursparis'  in-house curator & art advisor, join me to talk about what led to this company being founded and what brought them to Paris, with a special focus on their @artheartwalkingtours. They mention some of the galleries that feature on their walking tours, give tips on how to approach the often intimidating art world and so much more! You can book a  tour with them here: https://www.ateliertoursparis.com/.  For more tips on places to visit in and around Paris, follow me on Instagram: @hiddenparispodcast.     

Karen Reb Rudel, the founder of @sightseekersdelight, will be joining me for another episode to discuss one of her favourite French characters...wouldn't want to spoil the surprise now!In this episode, she talks about what inspired her to start her company,  how her tour company managed to adapt to Covid and some fun little stories from her tours! You can book a  (virtual or in-person) tour via her website: https://sightseekersdelight.com/tours/.  For more tips on places to visit in and around Paris, follow me on Instagram: @hiddenparispodcast.    

In this episode of Hidden Paris, @casey.crouard comes on to discuss the hidden leaders of France's Negritude Movement: Jane and Paulette Nardal. We also briefly discuss the Promenade Paulette et Jane Nardal, which is located in the 14th arrondissement and well worth a visit!Topics include: Josephine Baker, colonialism, assimilationism, Montmartre (also known in the 1920s as Paris' Harlem), the Pantheon & much more! For photos of me and Casey exploring the Promenade, check out my Instagram page:  @hiddenparispodcast!Thank you to Casey for helping me edit this week's episode! 

 In this episode of Hidden Paris, Jasmine (@love.to.eat.repeat) comes on to discuss how the Paris Food Industry has adapted to Covid, from restaurants and chefs to apps that promote sustainability, fusion and responsible work practices.  Check out some of the amazing places she mentions on Instagram: @taco_mesa, @carbon_paris, @reyna.paris, @paris.mexico, @hnzooo, @omurice.paris, @undinerpourleclimat, @jeanhwangcarrant & @restopointparis. The pop-up place that Jasmine mentions at the end (@naanyparis), which was only around for two weeks from the date of the recording, well unfortunately, it is no longer on but there are plenty more pop-ups in Paris all the time, hit up Jasmine if you want to learn more! For more tips on places to visit in and around Paris, follow me on Instagram: @hiddenparispodcast.   

In this episode of Hidden Paris, Preston (@prestonmohr), who is a Global Wine Advisor Manager at Chateau Pommard and Vivant, joins me to talk about wine!!  We discuss what criteria are involved in classifying a wine as sustainable, how to read a wine label, French people's relationship to wine, how beginners should approach wine and much more! Preston also gives wine tours through his company Paris by the Glass! For more tips on places to visit in and around Paris, follow me on Instagram: @hiddenparispodcast.  

In this episode of Hidden Paris, Clara (@clara.siverson) joins me for a second episode to discuss the Eiffel Tower...but with a twist! She discusses how she came to fall in love with it, pulls quotes from Henri Riviere's book The Thirty-Six Views of the Eiffel Tower,  discusses other artists who have been inspired by it and much more! For more tips on places to visit in and around Paris, follow me on Instagram: @hiddenparispodcast.  

In this episode of Hidden Paris, Yasser Louati and I sit down to discuss the term "Islamo-gauchisme" (Islamo-leftism in English), a word that has been making headlines across France in recent weeks. We discuss the history of France's relationship with its Muslim community, Laïcité, the events leading up to France introducing the Muslim veil ban, the recent debate between Marine Le Pen (the leader of France's far-right Front National party) & Gérald Darmanin (France's Minister of the Interior) and much more. Check out Yasser on Instagram at @realyasserlouati, on Twitter at @yasserlouati and on Facebook. You can follow his organisation, the Comité Justice et Liberté Pour Tous, on Twitter at @justicelibertes. Yasser also hosts two podcasts, one in English called Le Breakdown and the other in French called Les Idées Libres. If you would like to learn more about France's historical treatment of its Muslim population over the past century, check out this article that I wrote back in December : France: Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité & Laicité...but not for Muslims? For more tips on places to visit in and around Paris, follow me on Instagram: @hiddenparispodcast.  

I'm back from Dubai everyone and so excited to share with you my latest episode in which I had the pleasure of interviewing another Drag Queen! In this episode of Hidden Paris, Ghost Elektra (@ghostelektra) and I discuss the drag scene and her own personal experience of performing in Paris as well as in Berlin.  She also talks to me about the work that she feels still needs to be done for the LGBTQI+ community as well as stressing the politics and history that she feels new Drag Queens need to bear in mind when they perform. For more tips on places to visit in and around Paris, follow me on Instagram: @hiddenparispodcast.   

In this episode of Hidden Paris, my guest and friend Clara (@clara.siverson) came on to discuss the history of and analyse one of her favourite artworks that you can see for free! It is called Rodin's Monument to Balzac and is located at 136 Boulevard Raspail, in the 6th arrondissement. Clara has a degree in Art History from the Sorbonne. She has also just recently created an English language school called @zucchiniunderground. If you have any questions, contact her at Clara@zucchiniunderground.com. For more tips on places to visit in and around Paris, follow me on Instagram: @hiddenparispodcast. 

In this episode of Hidden Paris, my guest Paris-born Laura (@lpmagallon), shares some of the history of her favourite hidden quirky places of Paris. These include the Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord (@les_bouffes_du_nord), Les Grands Voisins (@lesgrandsvoisins) & Fluctuart (@fluctuart). Laura is a tour guide training to be an art therapist. Check out her work on Instagram : @lapetitemetaphore. For more tips on places to visit in and around Paris, follow me on Instagram : @hiddenparispodcast. 

The podcast is celebrating its 6 month anniversary!!! Wow!! Amazing!!!I'm going home for two weeks so I just wanted to leave you all with a little message to finish off 2020. What an amazing year it's been, I'm looking forward to all the other amazing guests I will have on in 2021. Happy Holidays everyone!

In this episode of Hidden Paris, my guest Krystal, shares some of her favourite hidden places to see in Montmartre. These include the Hôtel Particulier Montmartre (@hotelparticuliermontmartre) - a great place for date night!, going up to the top of Sacre Coeur and staying in the guesthouse of the basilica. Krystal is a photographer based in Montmartre. If you would like to obtain her services, reach out to her on Instagram : @missparisphoto. For more tips on places to visit in and around Paris, follow me on Instagram : @hiddenparispodcast.  

In this episode of Hidden Paris, Pascaline, a tour guide and founder of Culture and Adventure, joins me to discuss why she created this company, her new children's book and shares some tips on how to get kids excited about visiting museums! You can follow Culture & Adventure on Instagram : @cultureandadventure, Twitter : @CultureAndAdv & on Facebook. To book a tour go to their website! : https://www.cultureandadventure.com/For more tips on places to visit in and around Paris, follow me on Instagram : @hiddenparispodcast.   

Monique Wells, the founder of @entreetoblackparis - a tour company that offers tours showcasing the contributions of Africans and people of African descent to the history and culture of Paris-, joins me for a fourth episode! In this episode, she talks to us about an area located in the north of Paris called Little Africa. We talk about the history of the neighborhood, some fun places to check out there and the big word : gentrification. You can contact Monique at paris@entreetoblackparis.com to book a tour. For more tips on places to visit in and around Paris, follow me on Instagram : @hiddenparispodcast.