Presque Parisiennes Podcast

Listen to Dilara in conversation with Pinar Kilavuz sociologist, a lecturer of sociology and anthropology at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, who also does reporting on various journals and TV Channels in Turkey.

We talk about her challenges on reporting for Turkish speaking audience, religious minorities in France, the difference between laïcité and secularism, how laïcité impacts religious minorities like Muslims and Jews in France, and much more!

You may find more about Pinar's works:

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Academia

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We recorded this episode on 26 April 2025. The publication date of this episode is 6 May 2025.

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

Listen to Dilara in conversation with Hilary Matson founder of Yugen Eartside.

We talk about how Hilary founded her sustainable travel business after moving to Paris, what it means to be sustainable when traveling, what France does for sustainability, the kinds of tours she organizes in France, and much more.

You can learn more about Yugen Eartside here and Hilary on her side-hustle on here.

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We recorded this episode on 24 March 2025. The publication date of this episode is 15 April 2024.

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Today Kelly talks with Anne and Rémy about their immersive live game.

Building your own business is not easy but with their vision, passion and determination Anne and Remy brought their dream to life! Listen to their adventure. 

They are waiting to take you on a journey to the medieval world of Wolf Gang! 

Find them online and reserve a place at  https://www.wolfgangparis.com

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We recorded this episode on 4th March 2025. The publication date of this episode is 18 March 2025..

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Listen to Dilara in conversation with Inna Shevchenko, leader of FEMEN movement, feminist activist, Ukranian political refugee, columnist and author.

We talk about what it means to be Parisian for a political refugee, the importance of continuing feminist activism in France, importance of Europe's support to Ukraine and Inna's recent book Une lettre de l'Est.

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Documentary

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We recorded this episode on 18 February 2025. The publication date of this episode is 4 March 2024.

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Happy Valentine’s Day tout le monde! Today we continue our Love Series and tackle the history of why Paris is known as the city of love! Does Paris deserve its reputation of being the most romantic city of the world or is this just a marketing campaign? Let’s find out!

Romanticism movement

Romanticism in France

The True Story of Paris Love Lock Bridge

Golden Hour and Blue Hour for Paris

Paris After WWII - Fact, Fashion and Fantasy

Light at the end of the tunnel

Hermes: How WWII shortages led to the creation of an iconic brand

Publicité : quand le général de Gaulle, JJSS et Publicis décidaient de gaver le téléspectateur récalcitrant

Where does the 'romantic, sexy French' stereotype come from?

Paris Syndrome

How One Architect And A Little Hollywood Magic Turned Paris Into The City Of Love

Talking France Podcast

Why French Is Considered The Most Romantic Language In The World

Paris Je T’Aime

We recorded this episode on 7 January 2023, Les Blouses Blanches. The publication date of this episode is 14 February 2025.

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

Since Valentine’s Day is approaching, we wanted to re-release our libertine episode! Today’s episode is mostly about how love, sexuality and relationships are experienced in Paris in comparison to how people outside of Paris think we live them. Then next week we’ll talk about why Paris is considered as the city of love.

For today, we’re going to take a stab at multiple stereotypes and prove them to be right or wrong. Is it true that the French have multiple lovers? Are French men really good lovers and are French women hard to get? Let’s find out.

Navigating the French Podcast – Libertine

The 3 Reasons Why the French are Considered Good in Bed

In France, lots of people cheat on their spouses — but that's not necessarily a problem

French more accepting of infidelity than people in other countries

5 to 7 film

France is Top 1 country with nudist and naturist beaches

We recorded this episode on 7 January 2023, Les Blouses Blanches. The publication date of this episode is 4 February 2025.

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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 Iana Serena De Freitas Ribeiro, co-founder of Theatre Les Pieds Nus , (with Bastien Ossart - Stage Director)

We talk about the magic of theatre, the challenges of producing theatre in Paris, our love of Cyrano de Bergerac and much more.. !

Announcement for Cyrano

Instagram Theatre Les Pieds Nus 

Instagram Iana Serena 

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We recorded this episode on 23rd November 2024. The publication date of this episode is 21 January 2025.

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Happy New Year, Bonne Année to you all! We're re-releasing our New Year episode where we explain how the New Year’s Eve and winter holidays season go in Paris and France. 

3 Kings Day - Épiphanie

Why do the French set fire to cars on New Year's Eve?

Lang may yer lum reek

If you’re listening to us on Spotify, post your questions on the survey at the end of this episode for our future Ask Us Anything episode.

We recorded this episode on 12 December 2023, at Aux Vieux Châtelet. The publication date of this episode is 1 January 2024.

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

‘tis the season and here we go - we're re-releasing our Noël episode for those who missed it! We explain how the Christmas and winter holidays season go in Paris and France. Merry Christmas, Joyeaux Noël to you all!

Pagan traditions

Etude : le Père Noël démasqué... à 6 ans et demi

Norad Santa Tracker

Savoie – L’histoire du Père Chalande

Père Fouettard

Plateau de Fruits de Mer

Tom Smith Crackers

Christmas Markets in Paris

Today’s quote is from Josiane Coeijmans.

We recorded this episode on 12 December 2023, at Aux Vieux Châtelet. The publication date of this episode is 25 December 2023.

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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”.

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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.