How Turkish Are “Turkish Toilets”?

The French call these “toilettes à la turque” but I call them “French toilets.” They are still horribly common in France, and I never saw anything of the kind while traveling in Turkey.

It is rare to see a woman go into one of these toilet stalls and not come out again like a shot.

5 Responses to “How Turkish Are “Turkish Toilets”?” »»

  1. Comment by Rainman | 10/14/11 at 9:17 pm

    Hey, its a very common design , we see this all over Asia and is 500 times more hygenic than having to squat on a seat used n abused by everyone.
    Its a pity its not very popular.
    And BTW in yoga its the best position and the most natural for humans.

  2. Comment by Sedulia | 10/14/11 at 10:58 pm

    The people who run the Autoroute du Soleil (obviously no women among them) agree with you.

    I am 100% sure you are male.

  3. V
    Comment by V | 10/15/11 at 12:34 am

    Actually, I agree with Rainman, and I am a woman, and I am not alone in my opinion. I would much rather use a Turkish toilet than squat on a repulsive seat, if one is lucky enough to find a seat (the toilets at CineCite Les Halles don’t seem to have any seats, necessitating even more awkwardness to avoid sitting on a narrow rim of porcelain!). Though I do understand that using a Turkish toilet requires flexibility and balance, not to mention the rolling up of pants, and is not for everyone.

  4. Comment by Joakim Nilsson | 10/16/11 at 12:38 pm

    On a side note; this photo is taken at La Perle no?? :)

  5. Comment by Virgina | 10/17/11 at 4:40 am

    I love Paris and everything about her but…. les toilettes leave a lot to be desired. It’s the 21st Century. Please don’t ask me to use the above mentioned. I can’t. Don’t ask why! :)
    V

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