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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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
📹 YouTube - https://youtube.com/@coffeepotconversations 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anenglishmaninparisblog/ ✒️ Blog - https://anenglishmaninparis.blog/ ☎️ Message - https://voicenote.anenglishmaninparis.blog/ 📧 Email - 4.10@anenglishmaninparis.blog 🔗 Links - ...
4.9 A November Overnight Stay in Paris (pt 18) 11.11.2025 34:36
📹 YouTube - https://youtube.com/@coffeepotconversations 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anenglishmaninparisblog/ ✒️ Blog - https://anenglishmaninparis.blog/ ☎️ Message - https://voicenote.anenglishmaninparis.blog/ 📧 Email - 4.9@anenglishmaninparis.blog 🔗 Links - https://ane...
4.8 A November Overnight Stay in Paris (pt 17) 28.10.2025 34:51
📹 YouTube - https://youtube.com/@coffeepotconversations 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anenglishmaninparisblog/ ✒️ Blog - https://anenglishmaninparis.blog/ ☎️ Message - https://voicenote.anenglishmaninparis.blog/ 📧 Email - 4.8@anenglishmaninparis.blog 🔗 Links - https://anenglishmanin...
4.7 A November Overnight Stay in Paris (pt 16) 14.10.2025 36:13
📹 YouTube - https://youtube.com/@coffeepotconversations 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anenglishmaninparisblog/ ✒️ Blog - https://anenglishmaninparis.blog/ ☎️ Message - https://voicenote.anenglishmaninparis.blog/ 📧 Email - 4.7@anenglishmaninparis.blog 🔗 Links - https://anenglishmaninparis.start...
4.6 A November Overnight Stay in Paris (pt 15) 23.09.2025 33:22
📹 YouTube - https://youtube.com/@coffeepotconversations 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anenglishmaninparisblog/ ✒️ Blog - https://anenglishmaninparis.blog/ ☎️ Message - https://voicenote.anenglishmaninparis.blog/ 📧 Email - 4.6@anenglishmaninparis.blog 🔗 Links - https://anenglishmaninparis.start.page/...
4.5 A November Overnight Stay in Paris (pt 14) 09.09.2025 29:42
📹 YouTube - https://youtube.com/@coffeepotconversations 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anenglishmaninparisblog/ ✒️ Blog - https://anenglishmaninparis.blog/ ☎️ Message - https://voicenote.anenglishmaninparis.blog/ 📧 Email - 4.5@anenglishmaninparis.blog 🔗 Links - https://anenglishmaninparis.start.page/ 📣 Shout...
4.4 A November Overnight Stay in Paris (pt 13) 26.08.2025 20:42
📹 YouTube - https://youtube.com/@coffeepotconversations 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anenglishmaninparisblog/ ✒️ Blog - https://anenglishmaninparis.blog/ ☎️ Message - https://voicenote.anenglishmaninparis.blog/ 📧 Email - 4.4@anenglishmaninparis.blog 🔗 Links - https://anenglishmaninparis.start.page/ 📣 Shout out - ...
4.3 A November Overnight Stay in Paris (pt 12) 12.08.2025 23:53
📹 YouTube - https://youtube.com/@coffeepotconversations 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anenglishmaninparisblog/ ✒️ Blog - https://anenglishmaninparis.blog/ ☎️ Message - https://voicenote.anenglishmaninparis.blog/ 📧 Email - 4.3@anenglishmaninparis.blog 🔗 Links - https://anenglishmaninparis.start.page/ 📣 Shout out - shoutout@ane...
4.2 A November Overnight Stay in Paris (pt 11) 22.07.2025 23:32
📹 YouTube - https://youtube.com/@coffeepotconversations 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anenglishmaninparisblog/ ✒️ Blog - https://anenglishmaninparis.blog/ 🔗 Links - https://anenglishmaninparis.start.page/ 📧 Email - 4.2@anenglishmaninparis.blog 📣 Shout out - shoutout@anenglishmaninparis.blog 🎂 Birthdays - birthday@anenglishmaninpar...
4.1 A November Overnight Stay in Paris (pt 10) 08.07.2025 25:10
📹 YouTube - https://youtube.com/@coffeepotconversations 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anenglishmaninparisblog/ ✒️ Blog - https://anenglishmaninparis.blog/ 🔗 Links - https://anenglishmaninparis.start.page/ 📧 Email - 4.1@anenglishmaninparis.blog 📣 Shout out - shoutout@anenglishmaninparis.blog 🎂 Birthdays - birthday@anenglishmaninparis.blog 💰...
An Interview with Pres Maxson 04.07.2025 1:07:18
Join us for an engaging conversation with Pres Maxson, a talented writer and musician, as he shares his creative journey. From crafting music for the popular podcast Earful Tower to writing his latest book, " Chinatown Troubadour, " Pres offers insights into his creative process, inspirations, and the vibrant world of Paris. Discover how he balances his passion for music and writing, and...
3.10 The Best Bits 27.05.2025 41:26
📹 YouTube - https://youtube.com/@coffeepotconversations 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anenglishmaninparisblog/ ✒️ Blog - https://anenglishmaninparis.blog/ 🔗 Links - https://anenglishmaninparis.start.page/ 📧 Email - 3.10@anenglishmaninparis.blog 📣 Shout out - shoutout@anenglishmaninparis.blog 🎂 Birthdays - birthday@anenglishmaninparis.blog...
3.9 A November Overnight Stay in Paris (pt 9) 13.05.2025 28:46
📹 YouTube - https://youtube.com/@coffeepotconversations 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anenglishmaninparisblog/ ✒️ Blog - https://anenglishmaninparis.blog/ 🔗 Links - https://anenglishmaninparis.start.page/ 📧 Email - 3.9@anenglishmaninparis.blog 📣 Shout out - shoutout@anenglishmaninparis.blog 🎂 Birthdays - birthday@anenglishmaninparis.blog 💰 Support -...
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