26 episodes

Bonjour tout le monde,

Presque Parisiennes Podcast is a show about life and culture in Paris, from the perspectives of two foreigners living here.

We are your co-hosts. Dilara, born in Izmir Turkey, who moved to Paris in 2013 for work and is currently living in the 12th arrondissement. Kelly, born in Glasgow Scotland, who moved to Paris in 2017 to open a new chapter in her life and is currently living in Kremlin-Bicêtre.

In this podcast, we’ll be talking about everything about Paris and France, from our own perspectives as foreigners who try to adapt to this city. Throughout the show, by covering various topics, we will try to tackle the question of what is being a Parisian. Instead of staying on the surface of cliches and stereotypes we’ll have deep and real talks about living abroad, cultural differences, work, life, culture and many more topics.

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 https://www.instagram.com/presqueparisiennespodcast/

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

Presque Parisiennes Podcast Presque Parisiennes Podcast

    • Society & Culture
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Bonjour tout le monde,

Presque Parisiennes Podcast is a show about life and culture in Paris, from the perspectives of two foreigners living here.

We are your co-hosts. Dilara, born in Izmir Turkey, who moved to Paris in 2013 for work and is currently living in the 12th arrondissement. Kelly, born in Glasgow Scotland, who moved to Paris in 2017 to open a new chapter in her life and is currently living in Kremlin-Bicêtre.

In this podcast, we’ll be talking about everything about Paris and France, from our own perspectives as foreigners who try to adapt to this city. Throughout the show, by covering various topics, we will try to tackle the question of what is being a Parisian. Instead of staying on the surface of cliches and stereotypes we’ll have deep and real talks about living abroad, cultural differences, work, life, culture and many more topics.

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 https://www.instagram.com/presqueparisiennespodcast/

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

    The One About Season 2

    The One About Season 2

    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.
     

    • 1 min
    The One About Working in France - Part 2

    The One About Working in France - Part 2

    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.
     

    • 36 min
    The One About Working in France - Part 1

    The One About Working in France - Part 1

    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.
     

    • 19 min
    The One About Parisian Street Furniture

    The One About Parisian Street Furniture

    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.
    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.
     

    • 24 min
    The One About PMU & TABAC

    The One About PMU & TABAC

    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.
     

    • 25 min
    The One About Pets

    The One About Pets

    This episode is particularly interesting for those who live with their fur babies and would like to move to or travel to Paris, or maybe for those who are interested in adopting one. We’ll talk about things like if Paris is a pet friendly city, how to rent apartments with pets, how to adopt a pet or the cliche of Parisians not picking up their dog poop.
    List of Parisian parks to take your pet to
    France is the champion in Europe for abandoning their cats and dogs
    The conditions for adopting from SPA
    New law on pet shops selling pets in France
    Zooplus.fr
    Vétérinaire Zakine
    Chez Michette
    French Naming Convention
    How to find a pet-sitter: Rover
    Definition of pets for renting
    Renting with pets reel
    Animal Welfare Act UK
    RSPCA UK
    Today’s quote.
    We recorded this episode on 31 March 2024, at Café Chez Pierre. The publication date of this episode is 2 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.
     

    • 31 min

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