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Edward Chisholm's spellbinding memoir of his time as a Parisian waiter takes you below the surface of one of the most iconic cities in the world and right into its glorious underbelly. He inhabits a world of inhuman hours, snatched sleep and dive bars; scraping by on coffee, bread and cigarettes, often under sadistic managers, with a wage so low you're fighting your colleagues for tips. Colleagues—including thieves, narcissists, ex-Legionnaires, paperless immigrants, wannabe actors and drug dealers—who are the closest thing to family that you've got.

Elixir tells the story of Edouard Laugier and Auguste Laurent, the son of a perfumer and a fellow aspiring chemist, who met on the Left Bank while pursuing their passion for science. Spurned by the scientific establishment, the pair ended up working out of Edouard's family perfume shop, Laugier père et fils. By day they prepared the revitalizing elixirs and rejuvenating eaux it was famous for, but by night using the ingredients of the perfumery and the principles of alchemy, they pursued the secret of life itself.

Paname is about Paris; the people who have lived here, the events that have taken place and the traces they’ve left behind. Come with me to explore the unusual, overlooked and unlikely stories which are often hidden in plain sight. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/panamepodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Le Podcast by Secret Journeys Paris / Secret Journeys is where the art of storytelling meets the world of travel. We go behind the scenes of the City of Lights to craft unforgettable experiences, with great passion and the highest attention to detail. This podcast is where you get to meet with our partners, friends and storytellers, and where we hope you’ll get a sense of our unique DNA. Presented and recorded by Philippe Hertzberg, founder of Secret Journeys / Music by Nicolas Major "Secret Words" / Visual identity by George Dent / Produced by Isabelle ...