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Pardon our French

Pardon our French

Justine Fanget + Quincy MacShane

Leisure

Bffs Quincy and Justine give the 411 on navigating their lives in Paris as twenty somethings. This space was created to speak candidly about their experiences moving abroad and all that comes with it, from being reduced to tears by the repeated phrase "ce n'est pas possible" to realizing some of their greatest dreams. Talking on topics like dating in France, culture differences, physical and mental health, friendships, bureaucratic obstacles etc. Are the french better lovers? TBD.

Episodes

S3 Ep. 18: Au Revoir Paris Ft. Christina Danielson

S3 Ep. 18: Au Revoir Paris Ft. Christina Danielson

Quincy and Justine invite their friend Christina, @christinadanielson on Instagram, to join their season 3 finale episode! Christina discusses everything from what drew her to Paris, how she got here, her best tips and worst dating story, as well as why she is leaving Paris after two years. Quincy is exceptionally absent, as she flew to the US to watch her sister graduate from college.
48min•May 21, 2025
S3 Ep. 17: BMWs, Bretagne & a Birthday Bash

S3 Ep. 17: BMWs, Bretagne & a Birthday Bash

Quincy and Justine catch you up on their weekend away in Bretagne for their friend April’s 30th birthday! The girls discuss their rental car experience, their day in Mont Saint Michel, and furniture man’s short lived reappearance on Quincy’s phone 👀.
27min•May 14, 2025
S3 Ep. 16: Paris Under the Sun and Hail??

S3 Ep. 16: Paris Under the Sun and Hail??

Quincy and Justine recount their “long” weekend, as May has the most bank holidays out of the year. The girls bopped around Paris in the sun and witnessed an hour of golf ball sized hail!
17min•May 7, 2025
S3 Ep. 15: Tuscan Roadtrip, Married in Assisi, and the Secret is Out!!

S3 Ep. 15: Tuscan Roadtrip, Married in Assisi, and the Secret is Out!!

Quincy and Justine recap their Tuscan roadtrip across Florence, Sienna, and Montepulciano ending in Assisi for Nina and Brian‘s beautiful wedding. Oh, and yes, the secret is out!!
27min•Apr 30, 2025
S3 Ep. 14: Printemps à Paris

S3 Ep. 14: Printemps à Paris

Quincy and Justine discuss all of their spring time plans with you! Spring is one of the best times to visit Paris which also means it's one of the busiest, tune in to hear about their upcoming activities.
22min•Apr 23, 2025
S3 Ep. 13: When The Universe Aligns Ft. @dommymichelle

S3 Ep. 13: When The Universe Aligns Ft. @dommymichelle

Quincy and Justine invite guest Dominique, known as @dommymichelle on socials, to share how she arrived in Paris, and how she brings together her various loves of Paris, astrology, and perfume on her TikTok and Podcast, “This is Fine” on Spotify.
40min•Apr 9, 2025
S3 Ep. 12: Life in Paris from a French POV Ft. @limitlesssecrets

S3 Ep. 12: Life in Paris from a French POV Ft. @limitlesssecrets

Quincy and Justine invite guest @limitlesssecrets, aka Ophélie, a French content creator, to discuss her experience moving to Paris from northern France and what inspired her to get into content creation!
32min•Apr 2, 2025
S3 Ep. 11: Hermès Horseshow and Sephora Jail

S3 Ep. 11: Hermès Horseshow and Sephora Jail

Quincy and Justine recap their experience at the "Saut Hermes" at Le Grand Palais over the weekend as well as their experience in Sephora Jail.
18min•Mar 26, 2025
S3 Ep. 10: A Parisian Wedding, Provence & La Bise

S3 Ep. 10: A Parisian Wedding, Provence & La Bise

Quincy and Justine share the highlights of their week, including a girls night out to Crazy Horse Paris, an "Alabama meets Paris" wedding, and a weekend in Provence.
30min•Mar 19, 2025
S3 Ep. 9: “I swear I’m not shoplifting!”

S3 Ep. 9: “I swear I’m not shoplifting!”

Quincy and Justine go over culture shock moments they never expected when moving to France, it was fashion week (AGAIN), and they drop the destination of this year’s girl’s trip!
29min•Mar 12, 2025
S3 Ep. 8: Let's Learn French Slang

S3 Ep. 8: Let's Learn French Slang

Quincy and Justine recap their night at the ballet and concert last week, and Justine quizzes Quincy on her "argot" (slang) knowledge.
34min•Mar 5, 2025
S3 Ep. 7: "I lost my virginity at a 5-star hotel in Paris"

S3 Ep. 7: "I lost my virginity at a 5-star hotel in Paris"

Quincy and Justine recap their weeks, from navigating the ins and BIG outs of french doctors, to celebrating a friend's incredible 24-year sober anniversary and experiencing a real life ratatouille movie moment. The girls discuss 5-star hotel experiences in Paris and as the weather warms up and the sun shines brighter, they talk about how Paris (specifically Parisians) transform.
29min•Feb 26, 2025
S3 Ep. 6: Galentines & Culture Shock

S3 Ep. 6: Galentines & Culture Shock

Quincy and Justine recap their Valentine's weekend and discuss the American reputation in France as described in a book called "Culture Shock, France."
38min•Feb 19, 2025
S3 Ep. 5: Saving Lives and South African Safaris

S3 Ep. 5: Saving Lives and South African Safaris

Quincy and Justine catch up after Quincy’s 10 days away in South Africa. They discuss Justine’s heroic actions at the Jazz bar and Quincy’s Cape Town and Kruger National Park experience!
44min•Feb 13, 2025
S3 Ep. 4: How NOT to Flirt With Us

S3 Ep. 4: How NOT to Flirt With Us

Quincy and Justine do “Hot Takes! If you’ve ever wondered what it’d be like to be a fly on the wall in a room with us, well, your wish has been granted.
36min•Feb 5, 2025
S3 Ep. 3: Becoming French with @coucou_emily

S3 Ep. 3: Becoming French with @coucou_emily

Quincy and Justine invite Emily Jackson, known as @coucou_emily on socials, to talk about her Paris journey and becoming a French national!
33min•Jan 29, 2025
S3 Ep. 2: TikTok, XXL Croissants & Jazz Clubs

S3 Ep. 2: TikTok, XXL Croissants & Jazz Clubs

Quincy and Justine discuss the TikTok ban, HUGE croissants, and how they get through January gloom.
24min•Jan 22, 2025
S3 Ep. 1: One of the Best Nights of Our Lives

S3 Ep. 1: One of the Best Nights of Our Lives

Quincy and Justine are back for an exciting new season! They talk highlights like the Versailles ball and visiting Quincy's hometown on the East Coast, while also discussing some bumps encountered along the road.
33min•Jan 15, 2025
S2 Ep. 21: Season Finale in the South

S2 Ep. 21: Season Finale in the South

Quincy and Justine take the South of France and record their Season 2 finale full of unexpected surprises and picturesque moments.
27min•Aug 7, 2024
S2 Ep. 20: Paris Olympics Opening Ceremonies

S2 Ep. 20: Paris Olympics Opening Ceremonies

Quincy and Justine discuss all things related to the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
25min•Jul 31, 2024