Presque Parisiennes Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Listen to Dilara in conversation with Emma Pearson the editor of The Local France.

We talk about settling into Paris while navigating your own cultural identity, unique approach to journalism The Local France has; as well as the concept of “la banlieue”.

References:

La Haine Musicale

Ladj Ly

Le Monde de Demain

Tout Simplement Noir

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We recorded this episode on 31 October 2024. The publication date of this episode is 17 December 2024.

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The music track used on our podcast is titled Into the Night and created by Praz Khanal.

Listen to Kelly in conversation with Doni Belau, founder of The Girls Guide to the World, the travel company empowering women across the world to come together and live out their wanderlust.

We talk about Paris as a tourist destination for women, the changes the city has seen in the last few decades and the importance of realising and living out your dreams and much more. 

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We recorded this episode on 6 November 2024. The publication date of this episode is 2 December 2024.

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The music track used on our podcast is titled Into the Night and created by Praz Khanal.

Today Dilara and Kelly talks with our guest Paul-Emile about dating in Paris. Paul-Emile, originally from Brest, Brittany, moved to Paris 6 years ago, so he’s also presque parisien. In this juicy episode we talk about our experiences of dating in Paris. From the apps, to the red-flag, from the challenges to culture differences, we all provide different perspectives and insights.

Are you dating in Paris? Let us know about your own dating experiences in Paris, you can do this by contacting us on Instagram or e-mail or by posting your responses on the Q&A section of this episode on Spotify!

We recorded this episode on 7 July 2024. The publication date of this episode is 16 July 2024.

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The music track used on our podcast is titled Into the Night and created by Praz Khanal.

Today Kelly talks with Olin Taft, our guest, a father in Paris and a friend of the show! Olin, originally from the USA, moved to Paris in 2008, and he’s been raising his two children in Paris with his wife Sabine. Olin talks about the cultural differences between Anglo-Saxon and francophone ways of raising children, how they’re raising their kids bilungual, what are the administrative tasks, cost of school, how life is in Paris with kids and much more!

Let Kids be Bored. It’s Good for Them.

We recorded this episode on 20 June 2024. The publication date of this episode is 2 July 2024.

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The music track used on our podcast is titled Into the Night and created by Praz Khanal.

Here’s the first episode of Season 2, where we explore love, relationships, dating, being a couple, weddings, being a parent and much more! What a better way to kick-off than giving visibility to LGTBQ+ community in Paris, especially given that it’s pride month! 

Today Dilara talks with two of our guest, and friends of the show Joe and Wenbo who live in Paris, who identify as gay and who talk about the gay culture in Paris.

How did Paris gay nightlife change from before to today? What are the cultural they spotted compared to where they lived before. Is there a stereotypical Parisian gay person? Have they experienced discrimination or homophobia living in Paris? Listen in to find out the answer to all these questions and more!

We recorded this episode on 21 April 2024, at Brewdog le Marais. The publication date of this episode is 18 June 2024.

If you'd like to reach out to us, with your feedback on what topics to cover next, send us an email at pppodcastcontact@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram 

The music track used on our podcast is titled Into the Night and created by Praz Khanal.

Thank you everyone for following along our journey of being Presque Parisiennes! We're excited to announce that season 2 is on its way! Stay tuned for the first episode of Season 2, next week!

If you'd like to reach out to us, with your feedback on what topics to cover next, send us an email at pppodcastcontact@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram 

The music track used on our podcast is titled Into the Night and created by Praz Khanal.

In these two episodes we are going to talk about everything you need to know about working in France. 

Transportation reimbursement

Lunch tickets info 1 & info 2

RTT

CET

Salary calculator

Unemployment benefits

Potential changes on unemployment benefits

2023 French pansion reform

Retirement info app

Debunking lazy French workers stereotype: Source 1, 2, 3

We recorded this episode on 19 May 2024, at Chulla Vida, the publication date of this episode is 3 June 2024.

If you'd like to reach out to us, with your feedback on what topics to cover next, send us an email at pppodcastcontact@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram 

The music track used on our podcast is titled Into the Night and created by Praz Khanal.

In these two episodes we are going to talk about everything you need to know about working in France. 

Hiring foreigner employees in France

Authorisation of work in France

French CV example

Right to disconnect

Lunch at desk: illegal or not?

We recorded this episode on 19 May 2024, at Chulla Vida, the publication date of this episode is 21 May 2024.

If you'd like to reach out to us, with your feedback on what topics to cover next, send us an email at pppodcastcontact@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram 

The music track used on our podcast is titled Into the Night and created by Praz Khanal.

Did you know that Parisian street furniture is a thing and these furnitures give Paris its character and charm?  In this episode we talk about the green columns, press kiosks, water fountains, bouquinistes, and many more of these “mobilier de rue” or “mobilier urbain”. 

Morris Columns 

More on Morris Columns 

More and more on Morris Columns

Germany’s Advertisement Columns

Drinking Fountains

Wallace Fountains

Map of Parisian Water Fountains

Kiosks

More on Kiosks

More and more on Kiosks

Public Urinals

Bouquinistes of Paris

More on Bouquinistes of Paris

Bouquinistes vs Olympics

Reprieve

Benches and Park Chairs

Lamp Posts

We recorded this episode on 14 April 2024, at le Jardin du Carrousel. The publication date of this episode is 30 April 2024.

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The music track used on our podcast is titled Into the Night and created by Praz Khanal.

Today, we're exploring two quintessential aspects of Parisian/French culture: the PMU and Tabacs. What are these places, and how do they differentiate? Are they going through gentrification? Speaking of TABACs, do French people live up to their reputation of being heavy smokers?

Gambling Laws in France

Euromillions History

Gentrification of PMU

PMU V2.0

How to place a bet 

France-Galop Equine Welfare

Is France really a chain-smoking nation?

Current Rates of Smoking and Tobacco Use in France

French tobacconists fear business will go up in smoke

Why is French tabac sign carrot-shaped?

French Chinese buy up Paris' traditional `bar-tabac' cafes

Face behind Paris 'bistro' counter becomes Asian

Umay app and safe spaces for women

We recorded this episode on 31 March 2024, at Café Chez Pierre. The publication date of this episode is 16 April 2024.

If you'd like to reach out to us, with your feedback on what topics to cover next, send us an email at pppodcastcontact@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram 

The music track used on our podcast is titled Into the Night and created by Praz Khanal.