Coffee Chats Paris

Parlons Japonais Ensemble (Débutants)

🇫🇷 Français / 🇬🇧 English below Bonjour, et Konnichiwa ! 🇯🇵 Je m’appelle Rica, je suis une Japonaise qui vient de Yokohama et organisatrice de ce groupe. Je vous propose de nous retrouver autour d'un café (ou d'un thé) et de parler japonais ensemble. ☕️







 Cet événement est pour les débutants en japonais qui : • savent lire les hiragana et katakana • ont déjà appris ou sont en train d’apprendre les bases (niveau N5/début N4) • veulent pratiquer et s’habituer à faire des phrases simples pour parler en japonais Nous discuterons en petit groupe (maximum 4 participantes) dans une ambiance décontractée et le plus possible en japonais. Nous avons des participants réguliers, mais nous sommes toujours ravis d’accueillir de nouvelles personnes. Chacun a participé pour la première fois un jour, alors ne vous inquiétez pas si vous venez seul(e) ! 🌱 Pas de soucis, si vous ne pouvez pas être là dès le début ou jusqu’à la fin. Nous aurons 1 heure de conversation en japonais, et vous pouvez rester 30 minutes supplémentaires si vous souhaitez échanger ou jouer le petite joue japonais sans restriction de langue après cela. 😊 Ce sera une belle occasion de vous exercer à l’oral en japonais, ainsi que de rencontrer d'autres apprenants de japonais qui pourront se motiver, échanger des bonnes idées et information pour apprendre le japonais ou le culture japonais. N'hésitez pas à me contacter si vous avez des questions. J’ai hâte de vous voir ! ✨ 👉Vos consommations sont à vos frais. N’oubliez pas la monnaie ! 👉 Merci d’éviter d’annuler votre participation moins de 24 heures avant l’événement. Merci beaucoup, et à bientôt ! Rica 🇬🇧 Hi, and Konnichiwa! 🇯🇵 My name is Rica. I’m from Yokohama, Japan, and I’m the organizer of this group. Let’s meet over a coffee (or tea ☕️) and practice Japanese together! This event is for beginner Japanese learners who: * can read hiragana and katakana * have learned (or are currently learning) the basics of Japanese (around N5 to early N4 level) * want to practice speaking and become more comfortable making simple sentences in Japanese We’ll practice in a small group (maximum 4 participants) in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, using as much Japanese as possible. We have regular participants, but we’re always happy to welcome new people. Everyone joined for the first time once, so don’t worry if you’re coming alone—you’re very welcome! 🌱 No worries if you can’t stay for the whole event or arrive right at the beginning. We’ll have one hour of Japanese conversation, followed by 30 minutes where you’re welcome to stay, chat freely, or play a simple Japanese game together in any language. 😊 It’s also a great opportunity to meet other Japanese learners, exchange learning tips, and stay motivated together. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. I look forward to meeting you! ✨ 👉 Drinks are at your own expense. Please remember to bring some cash if needed. 👉 Please avoid cancelling less than 24 hours before the event. Thank you, and see you soon! Rica

Parlons Japonais Ensemble (Débutants)

🇫🇷 Français / 🇬🇧 English below Bonjour, et Konnichiwa ! 🇯🇵 Je m’appelle Rica, je suis une Japonaise qui vient de Yokohama et organisatrice de ce groupe. Je vous propose de nous retrouver autour d'un café (ou d'un thé) et de parler japonais ensemble. ☕️







 Cet événement est pour les débutants en japonais qui : • savent lire les hiragana et katakana • ont déjà appris ou sont en train d’apprendre les bases (niveau N5/début N4) • veulent pratiquer et s’habituer à faire des phrases simples pour parler en japonais Nous discuterons en petit groupe (maximum 4 participantes) dans une ambiance décontractée et le plus possible en japonais. Nous avons des participants réguliers, mais nous sommes toujours ravis d’accueillir de nouvelles personnes. Chacun a participé pour la première fois un jour, alors ne vous inquiétez pas si vous venez seul(e) ! 🌱 Pas de soucis, si vous ne pouvez pas être là dès le début ou jusqu’à la fin. Nous aurons 1 heure de conversation en japonais, et vous pouvez rester 30 minutes supplémentaires si vous souhaitez échanger ou jouer le petite joue japonais sans restriction de langue après cela. 😊 Ce sera une belle occasion de vous exercer à l’oral en japonais, ainsi que de rencontrer d'autres apprenants de japonais qui pourront se motiver, échanger des bonnes idées et information pour apprendre le japonais ou le culture japonais. N'hésitez pas à me contacter si vous avez des questions. J’ai hâte de vous voir ! ✨ 👉Vos consommations sont à vos frais. N’oubliez pas la monnaie ! 👉 Merci d’éviter d’annuler votre participation moins de 24 heures avant l’événement. Merci beaucoup, et à bientôt ! Rica 🇬🇧 Hi, and Konnichiwa! 🇯🇵 My name is Rica. I’m from Yokohama, Japan, and I’m the organizer of this group. Let’s meet over a coffee (or tea ☕️) and practice Japanese together! This event is for beginner Japanese learners who: * can read hiragana and katakana * have learned (or are currently learning) the basics of Japanese (around N5 to early N4 level) * want to practice speaking and become more comfortable making simple sentences in Japanese We’ll practice in a small group (maximum 4 participants) in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, using as much Japanese as possible. We have regular participants, but we’re always happy to welcome new people. Everyone joined for the first time once, so don’t worry if you’re coming alone—you’re very welcome! 🌱 No worries if you can’t stay for the whole event or arrive right at the beginning. We’ll have one hour of Japanese conversation, followed by 30 minutes where you’re welcome to stay, chat freely, or play a simple Japanese game together in any language. 😊 It’s also a great opportunity to meet other Japanese learners, exchange learning tips, and stay motivated together. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. I look forward to meeting you! ✨ 👉 Drinks are at your own expense. Please remember to bring some cash if needed. 👉 Please avoid cancelling less than 24 hours before the event. Thank you, and see you soon! Rica

Parlons Japonais Ensemble

🇫🇷 Français / 🇬🇧 English below Bonjour, et Konnichiwa ! 🇯🇵 Je m’appelle Rica, je suis une Japonaise qui vient de Yokohama et organisatrice de ce groupe. Je vous propose de nous retrouver autour d'un café (ou d'un thé) et de parler japonais ensemble. ☕️ 

Ouvert à toute personne qui apprend le japonais maintenant ou qui a déjà appris le japonais. Discutons de manière détendue en petit groupe (de 4 participantes maximum) en japonais. Nous avons des participants réguliers, mais nous sommes toujours ravis d’accueillir de nouvelles personnes. Chacun a participé pour la première fois un jour, alors ne vous inquiétez pas si vous venez seul(e) ! 🌱 Pas de soucis, si vous ne pouvez pas être là dès le début ou jusqu’à la fin. Nous aurons 1 heure de conversation en japonais, et vous pouvez rester 30 minutes supplémentaires si vous souhaitez échanger ou jouer le petite joue japonais sans restriction de langue après cela. 😊 Ce sera une belle occasion de vous exercer à l’oral en japonais, ainsi que de rencontrer d'autres apprenants de japonais qui pourront se motiver, échanger des bonnes idées et information pour apprendre le japonais ou le culture japonais. (Merci de noter que cet événement s’adresse à ceux qui ont déjà une base en japonais. Il n’y aura pas d’explications en français pendant la conversation. Si vous débutez tout juste le japonais, n’hésitez pas à m’écrire — je prévois un autre rendez-vous spécialement pour les vrais débutants !) N'hésitez pas à me contacter si vous avez des questions. J’ai hâte de vous voir ! ✨ 👉Vos consommations sont à vos frais. N’oubliez pas la monnaie ! 👉 Merci d’éviter d’annuler votre participation moins de 24 heures avant l’événement. Merci beaucoup, et à bientôt ! Rica 🇬🇧 English Hi, and Konnichiwa! 🇯🇵 My name is Rica. I’m from Yokohama, Japan, and I’m the organizer of this group. Let’s meet over a coffee (or tea ☕️) and practice Japanese together! This event is open to anyone who is currently learning Japanese or has studied Japanese before. Let’s enjoy relaxed conversations in Japanese in a small group (maximum 4 participants). We have regular participants, but we’re always happy to welcome new people. Everyone joined for the first time once, so don’t worry if you’re coming alone—you’re very welcome! 🌱 No worries if you can’t stay for the whole event or arrive right at the beginning. We’ll have one hour of Japanese conversation, followed by 30 minutes where you’re welcome to stay, chat freely, or play a simple Japanese game together in any language. 😊 It’s also a great opportunity to practice speaking Japanese, meet other Japanese learners, stay motivated together, and exchange learning tips and ideas about Japanese language and culture. (Please note that this event is intended for learners who already have a basic knowledge of Japanese. There won’t be any explanations in French during the conversation. If you’re just starting to learn Japanese, feel free to send me a message—I’m planning another meetup especially for complete beginners!) If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. I look forward to meeting you! ✨ 👉 Drinks are at your own expense. Please remember to bring some cash if needed. 👉 Please avoid cancelling less than 24 hours before the event. Thank you, and see you soon! Rica

Books & Coffee: Loneliness & Human Connection

'Are we really lonely once we have created a whole world inside our head?' Hi everyone, in this session we’ll be exploring books about **loneliness, human connection, and the relationships we form when we feel alone.** This is a themed session, so you can bring a book that you feel connects to the theme in any way, maybe a story about loneliness, fleeting connection, the desire to be understood, or simply the ways people try to reach one another. There’s no required reading, so feel free to interpret the theme however you like! 📖 Feel free to bring along a physical copy of your book for our tradition of a group photo! 📚 The subject is very broad, but here are some books I'd recommend, related to the theme: * *The Lonely City* — Olivia Laing * *Convenience Store Woman* — Sayaka Murata * *The Bell Jar* — Sylvia Plath * *The Catcher in the Rye* — J.D. Salinger * *The Dream of a Ridiculous Man* — Fyodor Dostoevsky * *White Nights* — Fyodor Dostoevsky **P.S.** This is a small book club, and your absence can make a big difference! Please sign up only if you really plan to make it, and cancel well in advance if your plans change so that others will have a chance to join as well. Thank you\~ 🌹

Coffee & Working

Hello ! This event's goal is to gather digital nomads with a coffee to socialize and to work together. :) The concept is simply to come and switch between your work (if you have some to do tho) and the chitchat to get to know each other ! No event fees, but we have to order at the coffee shop. ^^ Hope to see you soon ! Bonjour ! Un petit event chill qui a pour but de nous réunir autour d'un café et de bosser ensemble. :) Le concept est simple, pas d'organisation précise, vous pouvez tout simplement basculer entre votre travail (sous condition vous ayez quelque chose à faire) et blablater pour networker. :) Pas de frais d'évènement, néanmoins il faudra commander au café. ^^ Au plaisir de vous voir !

A friendly chat with good wine

Each regular attendee gets paid \*\*\*5E\*\*\* to attend. Let's meet in one of the best wine bars in Paris for a friendly chat! It's been a hot summer in Paris, so we need to drink! Oh and they have craft beers and soft drinks, if that's more your thing. As far as food goes, some of the best charcuterie and cheeses I've ever tasted.

French and English Language Exchange at Les Berthom

🇫🇷 Bonjour ! J’espère que tout le monde va bien ! 😁 Nous revoilà pour un événement d’échange de Langue Franco-Anglais et de la bonne humeur : * Dimanche à "Les Berthom" : 35 Boulevard Voltaire, 75011 Paris à 18H00, prix de la participation à 10€. Proche des stations République(Métro 3, 5, 8, 9, 11) et Oberkampf(Métro 5, 9). Une boisson vous sera offerte parmi la carte du bar ! 🍻 L’entrée au bar se fait à partir de 17H50. Le concept de l’événement est celui qui suit : * La durée totale de l’événement est de 2 heures, divisée en 3 sessions. À chaque session, des tables de 4 ou 5 personnes seront composées, avec au minimum 2 Français et 2 Étrangers par table. Et pendant cette session, il y aura 15 minutes de conversation en Français et 15 minutes de conversation en Anglais. À la fin de chaque session, les tables changent afin de vous faire rencontrer d’autres personnes ! Nos événements ont pour but de favoriser les échanges linguistiques, culturels et la création de liens sociaux amicaux et/ou professionnels ! Nos événements n’ont pas pour vocations d’être des speed-dating, nous trouvons cela important de le préciser et nous serons strict sur le respect de cette mention. ^^ En espérant vous voir très bientôt ! 🇬🇧 Hello ! We hope everyone’s doing good ! 😁 We're back for a French & English language exchange event : * Sunday at "Les Berthom" : 35 Boulevard Voltaire, 75011 Paris, starting at 6:00PM. For a 10€ fee. Close to the Metro station République (Métro 3, 5, 8, 9 & 11) and Oberkampf (Métro 5 & 9). A drink will be offered from the Bar's Menu !🍻 We’ll start the check-in at 5:50PM. The concept of the event is : * The whole event lasts 2 hours, subdivided in 4 sessions of 30 minutes. In each session, tables of 4 to 8 persons will be formed equally between foreigners and French (2/3 Foreigners and 2/3 French). In these sessions, there will be 15 minutes of French conversation followed by 15 minutes of English conversation. At the end of the 30 minutes, we’ll switch the tables and you’ll be placed on a new table with new persons (Hence, you’ll meet at least 9 to 12 different persons in an event) ! The purpose of the event is mainly focused on the language and cultural exchange, on top of creating friendly and professional links ! These events are not intended to be speed-datings, which is important to be precise and we plan to be strict about this point. ^^ We hope to see you soon !

📚 XL Reading Party x live Piano Concert 🎹 | Real Life Chat | TiTi Palacio

**📵 This is a phone-free event by The Offline Club.** Hi lovely person, this listing is for discovery only —tickets are managed through Lu.Ma[ 👉 Please confirm your spot here.](https://luma.com/olu5n5xu) \*\*\* 🇫🇷 **Description française** (English version below 👇) ​📚 Rejoins The Offline Club au **TiTi Palacio** pour une édition très spéciale de notre **XL Reading Party x Live Piano.** ​Plus de 100 personnes, un piano live, des livres, du papier et surtout du vrai temps passé ensemble. ​Pas de notifications, pas de messages à envoyer, pas de rush. ​Juste des livres, de la musique, des mots et des conversations dans la vraie vie. ​L'idée est simple : **la lecture nous rapproche de nous mêmes et des autres.** ​Pour cette édition spéciale, nous allons explorer différentes façons de nous retrouver autour des mots. *** ## ​À quoi t’attendre ​📖 **Une heure de lecture silencieuse** 🎹 **Un concert de piano live** 💌 **Real Life Chat** 🤝 **Un vrai temps social (uniquement si t'en as envie)** 📵 **Entièrement Offline** 🇫🇷 🇬🇧 **Français & English friendly** L'événement est bilingue. Tu peux participer et échanger dans la langue dans laquelle tu te sens le plus à l'aise. *** ## ​**Le programme** ​**17h00 à 17h30** \| Accueil et installation ​**17h30 à 18h30** \| Lecture silencieuse accompagnée par le piano live de Ian Ssali ​**18h30 à 19h00** \| Real Life Chat\. Écris des messages sur du vrai papier et commence à échanger avec les autres ​**19h00 à 20h00** \| Temps social et conversations à voix haute *** ​**📖 Plonge dans ton livre** ​C'est ton moment pour ralentir, t'installer confortablement et profiter d'un vrai temps de lecture sans distraction. ​Tu peux apporter ton livre, ta BD, ton recueil de poésie ou toute autre lecture que tu as envie de découvrir. ​La lecture nous rapproche de nous mêmes. Et lorsqu'elle est partagée avec d'autres, elle peut aussi devenir un formidable point de départ pour créer du lien. ​**💌 Real Life Chat** ​Tu connais les messages que tu envoies habituellement sur ton téléphone ? Cette fois, on les écrit à la main. ​Pendant 30 minutes, tu pourras écrire et recevoir de vrais messages sur du vrai papier. Une question, une recommandation de livre, une pensée, une anecdote ou simplement quelques mots pour commencer une conversation. ​Parce que parfois, une conversation commence mieux sur une feuille de papier que dans une boîte de réception. ​**🤝 Connecte toi avec les autres** ​Après avoir lu et échangé quelques mots sur papier, nous ouvrirons l'espace aux conversations à voix haute, pour ceux qui en ont envie. ​Parle de ton livre, rencontre de nouvelles personnes, partage une histoire, demande une recommandation ou profite simplement de l'énergie collective. ​Aucune obligation de parler à tout le monde. Tu peux simplement être là, écouter et laisser les conversations venir naturellement. Et si tu veux simplement continuer à lire ton livre, c'est également parfait ! *** ​**Ce qu'il faut apporter** ​• Ton livre, ta BD, ton recueil de poésie ou toute autre lecture ​• Ta curiosité et quelques mots à partager *** ​📵 À propos de ton téléphone ​Ton téléphone se reposera dans notre « hôtel pour téléphones », et nous en serons les gardiens. Mais juste pour que ce soit clair : s'il décide soudainement de disparaître, d'apprendre à voler ou de se casser mystérieusement, The Offline Club ne pourra pas être tenu responsable. ​Tu n'es pas tout à fait prêt à t'en séparer ? Aucun souci. Éteins le simplement et garde le hors de vue. *** ​Nous aimons les lieux qui accueillent nos événements ! Ta consommation sur place est le meilleur moyen de remercier TiTi Palacio de nous recevoir. *** ​Nous avons hâte d'échanger du screen time contre du real time avec toi. ​**Offline hugs,** ​**Stefania, The Offline Club Paris 💛** *** ## ​🇬🇧 **English version 🇬🇧** *** ​📚 Join The Offline Club at **TiTi Palacio** for a very special edition of our **XL Reading Party x Live Piano.** ​More than 100 people, a live piano, books, paper, and most importantly, real time spent together. ​No notifications, no messages to send, no rush. ​Just books, music, words, and conversations in real life. ​The idea is simple: **reading brings us closer to ourselves and to others.** ​For this special edition, we'll explore different ways of coming together around words. *** ## ​What to expect ​📖 One hour of silent reading 🎹 A live piano performance 💌 Real Life Chat 🤝 Real social time (only if you feel like it) 📵 Entirely Offline 🇫🇷 🇬🇧 French & English friendly The event is bilingual. You can participate and connect in whichever language you feel most comfortable with. *** ## ​**The Program** ​**5:00 – 5:30 PM** \| Arrival & settling in ​**5:30 – 6:30 PM** \| Silent reading accompanied by Ian Ssali's live piano ​**6:30 – 7:00 PM** \| Real Life Chat\. Write messages on real paper and start connecting with others ​**7:00 – 8:00 PM** \| Social time and conversations out loud *** ​**📖 Dive into your book** ​This is your time to slow down, get comfortable, and enjoy some real reading time without distractions. ​Bring your book, comic, poetry collection, or any other reading you'd like to dive into. ​Reading brings us closer to ourselves. And when shared with others, it can also become a wonderful starting point for connection. ​**💌 Real Life Chat** ​You know those messages you usually send on your phone? This time, we'll write them by hand. ​For 30 minutes, you'll be able to write and receive real messages on real paper. A question, a book recommendation, a thought, an anecdote, or simply a few words to start a conversation. ​Because sometimes, a conversation starts better on a piece of paper than in an inbox. ​**🤝 Connect with others** ​After reading and exchanging a few words on paper, we'll open the space to spoken conversations, for those who feel like joining in. ​Talk about your book, meet new people, share a story, ask for a recommendation, or simply enjoy the collective energy. ​There's no obligation to talk to everyone. You can simply be there, listen, and let the conversations happen naturally. And if you'd rather just keep reading your book, that's perfectly fine too! *** ​**What to bring** ​• Your book, comic, poetry collection, or any other reading ​• Your curiosity and a few words to share *** ​📵 **About your phone** ​Your phone will rest in our “phone hotel,” and we'll be its bodyguards. But just so it's clear: if it suddenly decides to disappear, learns to fly, or mysteriously breaks, The Offline Club cannot be held responsible. ​Not quite ready to part with it? No worries. Just switch it off and keep it out of sight. *** ​We love the venues that host our events! Your consumption at the venue is the best way to thank TiTi Palacio for welcoming us. *** ​We can't wait to swap screen time for real time with you. ​**Offline hugs,** ​**Stefania, The Offline Club Paris 💛**

Deep Talk / In English

Let's have a weekly deep talk in an intimate Parisian café, share a drink and have a good time with like-minded, lovely and chill people. ☕ We're here to sip life in a childish, simple and non-serious way. When was the last time you had a meaningful conversation? Or deepened your relationship with someone in your life? It's not easy to have a deep conversation. While small talk, which is typically casual and light-hearted, can help break the ice, it may not necessarily help you form a deep, emotional connection with someone. Whether it's with your friends, family, colleagues or romantic partners, having meaningful conversations is important for creating strong bonds. "Meaningful conversations help us understand ourselves and those around us better. They involve sharing important aspects of ourselves and actively listening, validating and connecting with others." We believe that a happy and healthy life is built on beautiful relationships and that loneliness kills us. That's it. It's not the number of friends that counts, it's the quality of the relationship. ✅ This group is adressed to : ● People who want to build deep, genuine and caring relationships in a small group that looks the same, where they feel comfortable and emotionally safe to talk emotionally and get intimate about anything in their lives. ● Simple, loving, kind, hyper/sensitive and lovely people who spend a lot of time in their bubble thinking about the meaning of life, passionate about personal development, philosophy, meaningful conversations, debates .... ⛔ Please don't subscribe if : ● You don't see yourself in the group's aims and beliefs. ● You're travelling for a short period of time and don't live or intend to live in Paris. ● You are not sure if you will be able to come, please update your status to allow others on the waiting list to join. An absence without notice will result in an irrevocable ban. Progress : ● ❗ For reservations, I'll send you a private Meetup message at least 5 hours before the meeting to confirm your reservation. If I don't receive a reply 2 hours before the meeting, I will send you a second message to let you know that you will be replaced by someone on the waitlist. ● We keep the session small, cosy and relaxed in a quiet place, prioritising regularity to encourage intimacy, connection, listening and speaking. (\~ 5/6 people) ● On arrival, if you feel comfortable, you will be suggested to choose and associate several drawn Feelings and Needs cards to express how you really feel at the moment, to talk about ourselves and communicate effectively. ● The best way to make progress is to make the conversation easy and natural, with everyone making an effort to suggest and write down what you want to talk about. You can write down your favourite topics/questions before the meeting. The meeting is participative and invite everyone if you feel comfortable being a leader and a power of suggestion. Anyway, to keep the meeting running smoothly, I'll animate the meeting to make sure the conversation doesn't get wild or boring and I wouldn't hesitate to reframe people. In case of lack of inspiration we have a lot of deep conversation question card game which can help to find interesting questions. ● (Not compulsory) After the meeting we can finish in a nearby restaurant for those who wish to relax or continue our conversation. Advice for a good moment : ● Leave your ego and mask at home, we are not here to impress anyone but to be ourselves with our strength, weakness, pride and shame. Come with an open/deep/emotional/complex thought and vulnerability. ● Ask open-ended questions and invite the other person to describe what a situation was like for them or how they felt. ● Don't hesitate to be vulnerable and share information about yourself if needed. Consider sharing personal information first to gain the other person's trust. ● Adopt an attitude of curiosity and genuine interest in what the other person is saying. Be thoughtful and try to put yourself in the other person's shoes so that you can see things from their perspective. Be truthful, caring and honest. ● Listen actively and ask follow-up questions. ● Be empathetic and offer emotional validation so that they feel seen and heard. It is forbidden to judge, but try to understand. ● ⏱ Be aware of your speaking time for Equally Speak. ● Be aware never to provoke political or religious ideologies, but to accept differences of belief. Advice on non-violent communication can be given in the meeting to learn not to unintentionally hurt anyone when requested or needed. ● Remember to maintain a safe, and benevolent environment. People who are considered to be disruptive, problematic or simply not in tune with the energy of the group will not be allowed to return. Finally, we're hug-friendly !!!

Gengoffee - Échange de Langue Franco-Japonais à Les Berthom

A friendly chat with good wine and good food

Each attendee gets paid \*\*\*5E\*\*\* to attend. Provided you do indeed show up! Let's meet in the best wine bar in Paris for a friendly chat! It's been a hot summer in Paris, so we must drink! And yeah, I say "the best" but I haven't tested them all. It sure is the best I've tried. Oh and they have craft beers and soft drinks, if that's more your thing. As far as food goes, some of the best charcuterie and cheeses I've ever tasted. And it's located close by rue Montorgueil (Sentier, Les Halles), so it's convenient.

Cosy Cave Conversations // 10ème // Café philo in English

**Step into the laid-back charm of Cosy Cave Conversations**, a Parisian philosophy chat that's more relaxed than a cat in a sunbeam 🐈 🌞 Gather with a bunch of easygoing souls, share thoughts on the good life and its mysteries, enjoy a beverage, and have a good laugh. A few things to be aware of: * **Please** **don't show up without a spot** (we aim to keep it cosy and we always have a waiting list these days — check if you’re on the list or the waiting list) * If it's your first event, it's essential you **turn up early, or at the latest on time (<7pm)** so you understand how it works, what the topic is and don't interrupt the session * The **session runs from 7pm to 8:30pm** where we focus on the discussion, but don't worry, you'll have a chance to socialise, introduce yourselves and continue the chat after the session. **If you’re running late** (the curtains are closed), that’s okay, but please wait to join us in the break rather than interrupting the session. * Please read the **tips below** for a good session before coming along **How does it work?** We embrace the café-philo method — proposing intriguing topics on the night (up to 3), choosing one together, and diving into everything from consciousness, community, death and god, while managing to keep it light and easy 🦦 **Forget the stiff atmosphere**, we're all about small groups (\~10 people) and unpretentious chats with no homework required. No need for a philosophy degree, just bring your open mind and a dash of curiosity. **Join us every Wednesday 19h-20h30 at Les Acolytes** — because pondering the profound is better with good company (and a pint). See you there! 🎉 A few tips for a great session: * come with an **open and curious mind** 🧠 * **prioritise listening to others and asking questions** without interrupting or long monologues 👂 * we put a strong **emphasise on giving everyone a chance to contribute to the discussion**, so try and be aware of how much space and time you take up when speaking 🐻‍❄️ * we prioritise **intellectual accessibility**: this is not an academic group therefore we ask to keep any philosophy jargon to a minimum and instead explain any concepts in plain english 🤠 * we are an **apolitical group** that focuses on discussing and exploring philosophical ideas without endorsing or aligning with any specific political or religous ideologies. Our aim is to encourage open, unbiased dialogue centered on philosophical inquiry within a safe and respectful environment 🐥