{"id":8537,"date":"2019-07-17T18:30:59","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T16:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bemynounou.com\/?page_id=8537\/"},"modified":"2019-07-17T18:31:34","modified_gmt":"2019-07-17T16:31:34","slug":"make-friends-in-paris","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bemynounou.com\/en\/make-friends-in-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"Make friends in Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong><i>Because, it\u2019s isn\u2019t always easy to approach and meet people when you aren\u2019t speaking the same language, Be My Nounou helps you to make new friends in Paris by exploring 5 way and their tips to socialize.<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemynounou.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/9.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8493 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemynounou.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/9.png\" alt=\"make friends\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemynounou.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/9.png 500w, https:\/\/www.bemynounou.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/9-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bemynounou.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/9-243x146.png 243w, https:\/\/www.bemynounou.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/9-50x30.png 50w, https:\/\/www.bemynounou.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/9-125x75.png 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><b>Leave your house<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #003366;\">Try to get out of your home as much as you can, out of your comfort zone but without changing yourself. The goal is to make authentic encounters, to create links and, why not, lasting friendships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #003366;\">Going to a bar is the most obvious solution to interact with other students, Parisians or Erasmus:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Fontaine de Belleville<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the typical Parisian bar,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L\u2019Ours Bar<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and its hipster atmosphere,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rosa Bonheur<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> nestled in the Park des Buttes de Chaumont,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paname Brewing Co<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> perched on the waters of the Quai de Loire,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Le Perchoir<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and its rooftop overlooking Belleville, in the heart of Oberkampf\u2019s district, the most popular students area.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #003366;\">But if you prefer communication, head instead to a themed bars:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A literary bar like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Belle Hortense<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a literary coffee shop like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paul and Rimbaud<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or a piano bar like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closerie des Lilas<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Le Relais de la Huchette<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #003366;\">Frenchy atmosphere and atypical meetings will be on the program!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #003366;\">You can also practice a sport or a leisure activity. Avoid individual sports as much as possible, prefer group activities.\u00a0 If you want to make so pals or \u00ab potes \u00bb as we say in France, join a sports club, a choir, a music or reading group. It\u2019s an opportunity to meet people who have the same passion as you and the same interests. It is therefore an easier way to connect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And because it&#8217;s essential to make local friends, you can also join the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greeter<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Paris <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Association<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that offers to expatriates and foreign students walks free of charge all around the most hidden Parisian streets.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #003366;\">In addition, trying cooking classes like WICE and open mic parties in Paris will offer you the best chance to meet other internationals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the shy ones, know that you can live your entire life in Paris in English. Go to pubs like the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frog<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corcoran<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, see a comedy show with anguish speaking comedy scene such as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Le Paname, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">laugh in a franglish performance <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chez Georges<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #003366;\">Frequent these places regularly and make appointments there. Do not hesitate to ask the town halls of your borough to know which activities, outputs, and events are organized by month near you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Avoid tourists spots, and prefer places less known like the banks of the Seine, the neighborhoods of Belleville or Batignolles where the &#8220;French cool kids&#8221; meet. You will discover French cafes, bakeries, independent galleries and small concerts venues frequented by the &#8220;bobos Parisiens&#8221;. Hang in cafes around a \u201ccaf\u00e9 au lait\u201d, and remember that even a simple &#8220;can I borrow this chair&#8221; can be the start of a friendly conversation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><b>Take French lessons<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #003366;\">Even if it is very good to socialize with foreign students or expatriates, remember that to make the 100% experience of the &#8220;french way of life&#8221; you have to hang out with French people, and therefore to make French friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to make friends and integrate is obviously to practice your French. Don\u2019t be afraid to challenge yourself or make mistakes (even native French do!). To improve your French, you can take classes in a French university such as the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cours de Civilisation Fran\u00e7aise at La Sorbonne<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one of the best-known institutions for learning French in Paris.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your budget allows it, you can join a paying organization that proposes foreign language courses such as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language Studies International (LSI) Paris<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, near the Place Vendome and the Louvre. Ideal when you want to combine the useful with the pleasant!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you prefer a less formal setting, take a look at <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let Them Talk<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which helps you progress in French through conversations and workshops in French. Even more fun ? The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Franglish <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">where you have 7 minutes, in turn and around the table, to express yourself either in French or English. A fun way to meet French natives and anglophones in Parisians\u2019s bars.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #003366;\">If you have a more social spirit, you can also learn French for free with volunteers by joining associations, or by taking advantage of the municipal language courses in Paris to find on www.paris.fr<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #003366;\">At least there, you will not be the only one who will have trouble speaking French. And everyone knows it: difficulties bring it closer \ud83d\ude09<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><b>Sign up to friendly dating apps<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may seem a bit like a way to force socialization and meet people, but friendly dating apps remain one of the most updated ways! With <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meetup or JumpIn<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you can meet Parisians, discuss, exchange with them about your common points, your passions &#8230; despite the language barrier!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also check out websites such as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My Little Paris, Le Bonbon, \u00c0 Nous Paris<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TimeOut<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which offer daily promotional codes and good outing events plans in Paris.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><b>Join a community<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #003366;\">As a digital native, you know that many events are organized on social networks. Join one of the many Facebook group such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Expats in Paris,\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British Expats in Paris Group,\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run in Paris,\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Franco American events in Paris,\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aussie Expats in Paris Meetup Group<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Young Americans \/ Aussies \/ British \/ Canadians \/ Irish in Paris<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #003366;\">This is an opportunity for you to go out, to meet your peers but also to practice your French! Become a member, read what is said, and you&#8217;ll see!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #003366;\">The Be My Nounou\u2019s agency also has a multicultural babysitter community. Every month we organize gatherings, meetings with our nannies to share their experiences, their feelings around museum exhibition, wine events, restaurant, yoga classes, treasure hunt &#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #003366;\">And because we strongly believe in the spirit of community and solidarity, the agency is committed to helping you find a roommate, fill in administrative papers, find you a student network &#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #003366;\">Plus, our friendly staff is always available to help you for any questions or comments. You can count on us!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><b>Get a job<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #003366;\">And why not take a student job? The company is a place where you can easily make friends because you work with the same people every day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #003366;\">Lunch breaks, afterworks, farewell are great time for creating links between colleagues. Don\u2019t hesitate to bring a cake, to participate to the secret Santa, to invite them to your home to strengthen the bonds and create a true friendship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #003366;\">You may discover between you and your colleagues some commonalities, and thus to look a little more into your personal life. These professional moments can be extended outside the work&#8230;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Be My Nounou, we offer all-year part-time jobs that fit perfectly with your student schedule. If you are looking to meet and immerse yourself into French families, whether you are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an English native speaker or bilingual<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and even if you are not fluent in French, join our fun community and become one of our BAE * (Babysitter Awesome and Enthusiastic)!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><a style=\"color: #003366;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bemynounou.com\/english-speaking-jobs-in-paris\/\"><b>Apply for an English speaking nanny position<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s the easiest way to experience French life with those who represented it best! #JoinTheFun<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Because, it\u2019s isn\u2019t always easy to approach and meet people when you aren\u2019t speaking the same language, Be My Nounou helps you to make new friends in Paris by exploring 5 way and their tips to socialize. 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