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Oct 2023
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Olympics in Paris: A first glimpse at wh...

Oliver Gee
About this episode

O is for the Olympic Games. In this episode, you'll hear my first look ahead to the 2024 summer Olympics. 

Given it is still so far away, this is more of a light intro to the topic, with the help of some great guests. 

First, you'll hear from the American Ambassador to France, Denise Campbell Bauer, talking about Americans and their connection to Paris, then sharing some practical travel advice. 

Then it's Coutume cafe owner Tom Clark, an Australian in Paris, who gives his thoughts on the Games from a business and local perspective.  

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The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson, find his Substack here. 

Click here for our walking tours of Paris.

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