An Englishman in Paris - Coffee Pot Conversations
Coffee Pot Conversations hosted by An Englishman in Paris
Hello and welcome to Coffee Pot Conversations hosted by An Englishman in Paris. This podcast covers many aspects of Paris. These episodes have me talking about things I find interesting about Paris, guests talking about things they find interesting about Paris or guests talking about things I find interesting about Paris. A low-budget escapade, be prepared for a laid-back feel and a whole heap of information in some of the more factual episodes. I'm always looking for feedback, recommendations and suggestions. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month (January to May, July to November)
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6.6 What is a Flâneur? Baudelaire, Dandies and Walking Through Paris 22.09.2026 47:24
What exactly is a flâneur ? Is it simply someone who wanders around Paris without a destination? A person with too much time and too little purpose? A literary observer? A dandy? A tourist who has decided not to behave like a tourist? Or has the flâneur become something rather more elevated - almost a status? In this episode of Coffee Pot Conversations , I take a deeper look at the idea of the flâ...
6.5 The Parisian Flâneur | Charles Baudelaire and the Art of Walking Paris 08.09.2026 45:46
What exactly is a flâneur ? It's one of those French words that appears everywhere when people talk about Paris, yet few stop to explain where it came from or why it still matters today. In this episode of Coffee Pot Conversations , I explore the origins of the flâneur through the extraordinary life and writings of Charles Baudelaire , the nineteenth-century poet whose observations of everyday...
6.4 Paris Museums Most Tourists Never Visit 25.08.2026 30:00
Most visitors to Paris head straight for the Louvre. I didn't. In this episode of Coffee Pot Conversations , I continue exploring some of Paris' most fascinating museums that quietly sit beyond the city's biggest attractions. We begin at the remarkable Institut du Monde Arabe , an architectural masterpiece created to celebrate Arab culture, history and artistic achievement, before crossing the Sei...
6.3 Do You Really Need to Visit The Louvre? A Paris Visitor's View 11.08.2026 39:58
Can you truly say you've experienced Paris without visiting the Louvre? For years, my answer was yes. Before I ever walked beneath I. M. Pei's iconic glass pyramid, I'd already fallen in love with Paris by wandering its streets, exploring neighbourhoods and embracing the art of becoming a flâneur . Rather than rushing between famous landmarks, I discovered that the city often reveals itself in the...
6.2 Molière in Paris | The Real Birthplace of France's Greatest Playwright? 28.07.2026 35:21
What if one of the greatest figures in French literature wasn't actually born where everyone thinks? In this episode of Coffee Pot Conversations , we explore the remarkable life of Molière , France's greatest playwright, while uncovering one of Paris' lesser-known historical mysteries. Beginning with an unexpected purchase of a tiny copy of Tartuffe in an antique shop in the Cotswolds, the journey...
6.1 Why Every Parisian Shops at Monoprix | The Surprising History of Paris' Favourite Store 14.07.2026 39:55
In this episode of Coffee Pot Conversations , I explore my slightly unusual tradition of buying a Monoprix shopping bag every time I visit Paris. What began as an accidental souvenir has become a gateway into one of France's most recognisable retail brands. From humorous encounters with Monoprix staff to the surprising history of the company itself, we uncover how a department store founded in...
An Interview with Charles Pappas - Unveiling the Power of Serendipity and Expos 05.07.2026 50:54
Discover how chance encounters at world expos have historically sparked groundbreaking ideas, cultural shifts, and architectural marvels, as Charles Pappas shares fascinating stories from Paris to global landmarks. This episode highlights the fascinating intersection of history, architecture, culture, and serendipity, showing how moments of random chance at exhibitions have shaped our cities and i...
5.10 The Best Bits (Season 5) 26.05.2026 27:05
There's not much to say - except 50 (official) episodes have brought me to this moment in time. There's a lot to do and a lot to come, but that's for Seasons 6 and 7. For those of you who have been with me from the beginning, I thank you. For those of you who have joined me more recently, I thank you. For those of you who have joined me since I recorded this episode, I thank you. There...
5.9 Parks and Gardens of Paris (part 2) 12.05.2026 28:14
Beyond the grand jardins , Paris is filled with smaller, tranquil pockets of green space - the squares. We explore these essential respite areas and the history hidden within them. From the sand of the Roman-era Arènes de Lutèce to the art and scandal tied to the Square Laurent Prache , which features a statue honoring poet Guillaume Apollinaire (who was arrested during the Mona Lisa theft investi...
5.8 Parks and Gardens of Paris (part 1) 28.04.2026 24:37
What are the green spaces of Paris? In this episode, we explore the origins of the city's most famous and historic gardens. We start with the Jardin des Tuileries - Paris's oldest public park and the ever-moving Roue de Paris Ferris wheel - and move on to the Jardin du Luxembourg , tracing its creation by Queen Marie de Medici and its current life as the home of the French Senate. Finally,...
5.7 Lifts and Stairs of Paris 14.04.2026 24:42
In this episode, we navigate the charmingly cramped world of Parisian hotels. From the struggle of hauling oversized suitcases up spiral staircases to the mechanical evolution of the elevator, we explore how Paris moved from hydraulic marvels at the World’s Fairs to the "sardine tin" lifts of today. Along the way, we detour into the history of French Creole, the haunting legacy of the Vé...
5.6 Académie Française 24.03.2026 29:40
🏛️ The Immortals: Inside the Académie Française "Paris cannot be rushed." In this episode, we cross the Pont des Arts to uncover the secrets of one of Paris's most prestigious institutions: the Académie Française . What started as a mistaken identity of a building turned into a deep dive into the "Immortals," the 40 members tasked with guarding the purity of the French language. Join Paul as he di...
5.5 King Louis XIV of France (pt 3) 10.03.2026 18:40
In this episode, we move away from the battlefield to explore a more "peaceful" side of the Sun King’s reign. From founding the most prestigious academies in the world to transforming a vegetable field into the Champs-Élysées , we look at how Louis XIV turned his declaration of "L’Etat, c’est moi" into a cultural legacy that defines Paris today. Key Takeaways The Royal Patron: Louis XIV’s absolute...
5.4 King Louis XIV of France (pt 2) 24.02.2026 25:47
In this, the previous and the following episode of Coffee Pot Conversations , I take a shallow dive through the reign of King Louis XIV - the Sun King - without pretending to be a historian, while still treating history with the respect it demands. Rather than racing through dates, this is an attempt to understand why Louis XIV looms so large over French history, Parisian identity and European pow...
5.3 King Louis XIV of France (pt 1) 10.02.2026 23:31
In this and the next two episodes of Coffee Pot Conversations , I take a shallow dive through the reign of King Louis XIV - the Sun King - without pretending to be a historian, while still treating history with the respect it demands. Rather than racing through dates, this is an attempt to understand why Louis XIV looms so large over French history, Parisian identity and European power politics -...
5.2 Paris and Her Villages (pt 2) 27.01.2026 32:47
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 f...
5.1 Paris and Her Villages (pt 1) 13.01.2026 30:01
Welcome back to Coffee Pot Conversations - Season 5! In this 2-part episode, we 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,...
Coffee Pot Christmasations (2025) 25.12.2025 11:35
In this ad-hoc, ad-libbed Christmas special episode, I continue waffling on and making people wonder they follow my podcast. What I don't mention is that I'm going to be a little more focused this coming year with photos for Instagram and more Blog entries. For financial support, please consider either using https://buymeacoffee.com/anenglishmaninparis or https://patreon.com/coffeepotconve...
4.10 The Best Bits 25.11.2025 27:27
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4.9 A November Overnight Stay in Paris (pt 18) 11.11.2025 34:36
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4.8 A November Overnight Stay in Paris (pt 17) 28.10.2025 34:51
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4.7 A November Overnight Stay in Paris (pt 16) 14.10.2025 36:13
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4.6 A November Overnight Stay in Paris (pt 15) 23.09.2025 33:22
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4.5 A November Overnight Stay in Paris (pt 14) 09.09.2025 29:42
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4.4 A November Overnight Stay in Paris (pt 13) 26.08.2025 20:42
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