The do’s and don’ts of visiting Paris, France. From the faux pas when it comes to food and fashion to the insights on sights and museums so you are ready to visit one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Paris! Tourist information on Paris that you can trust. We talk about the claustrophobic nature of the Eiffel Tower to the tourists that try to run across the world’s largest traffic circle!
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Could you do a short about how to find the stairs to the Arc De Triomphe? I'll be going to Paris for the first time solo in August and have always wanted to know how to get past the traffic to the ADT.
Vistied Paris last summer, my don'ts: Don't be intimidated by security measures at the big attractions such as soldiers on patrol with long guns. Don't expect Disneyland Paris to be like Disney World… a different vibe with some rides more intense than at DW. Don't pass up eating at a Paris McDonalds, they offer some stuff you won't find at a US McD's like macaroons and baguettes. Don't be afraid to rent a car and drive from Paris to Normandy, just rent from a place that is as close as possible to the A14 highway (which links to the A13 which gets you to Normandy) to minimize city driving and to avoid driving around Arc de Triomphe. Don't even think about driving around the Arc or walking across it, that is truly one of Dante's circles of hell. So glad there is a pedestrian tunnel to it. Related to wait staff, don't expect wait staff to dote on you like in the US, I found Parisian wait staff to be less attentive overall. Longer to order, longer to get food, longer to get the bill than in the US.
I went to France in 2013 not Paris, but went to Nancy for a concert. I can't say for the Parisians in general, but the French I encounted were very rude and not helpful. It can make a huge difference as an American to learn a few phrases in French, especially, ESPECIALLY if you are going to a city other than Paris. It is really a pretty country and worth visiting even though if you don't speak French, they aren't very helpful. Just a friendly heads up : )
You're not an idiot because you don't speak a foreign language!
TAKE THE BUS INSTEAD OF THE METRO IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE CITY YOU CAME TO VISIT! Leave the metro to Parisians hurrying to work. Thank you.
As always, great advice. Thank you
A great in-depth video. I love it. Thanks for all the information I greatly appreciate it. Paris is definitely on my bucket list.
Is it possible to get by ordering at cafes etc with only knowing English
Is it true it's difficult to find public restrooms in Paris? 🥲😅
I loved Paris overall on my 1988 trip but one of the biggest shocks was how prevalent the dog culture was to the point where in a McDonald's the person had a dog under the table! The other problem with Paris was the high probability of stepping in le merde des chiens. I hope that's better nowadays.
Having traveled extensively, I do disagree with outside Paris trips. My suggestion is to make Paris one vacation( with a day trip or 2).Seeing other parts of France best another vacation. Actually thus suggestion is valid for most tourist big cities.. i.e. Madrid, Rome etc. Excellent channel.
Hi Wolter! Are you in Paris now? Or do you pre record this for use later?
I love how this video dropped my first day in Paris 😂 I’m literally here now
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Great video. We love them so much. But I will have to say, France has always been one of the rudest, most pretentious countries we’ve ever been to, wait staff AND citizens. Not everyone (especially in smaller towns), but enough that we don’t even go anymore. Too many other places we’d rather visit. Even in Epcot, the only pavilion we have ever had problems with rudeness has been at the France pavilion, 3x over the years. Zero at any other pavilions, I’ve been going to Epcot since it opened in 1982. Morocco had the most friendly native workers of all of the pavilions. Germany and most Scandinavian countries can be a bit rude too. The friendliest countries for us: Italy, Greece, Portugal, Scotland, and Israel.
In Provence on the way to Nice. Loved my France holiday. Back to Paris in 4 days. Your tips are truly helpful.
Oh Rachel- the matching jumpers are wonderful! The babies are beautiful! 💜
Just came back from Paris for spring break. This video is very helpful, I wish it came out weeks earlier!
Great advice! I have been several times to Paris. I would add one don't: Don't dress like a tourist. And I'm sure you have other videos on this concept. My mom and I went once, and we were dressed with a nice top and pants. We had gotten a bit lost and stopped at a restaurant. In my best Grade 10 level French I asked for some help. She got a coworker to man the front desk and practically took us by the hand to where we needed to go. Contrast and compare with a workmate of mine who went with his friends backpacking…even when he spoke French, he was snubbed. It's the combo of dress decent and speak French – you will be treated like gold. One more don't for basically anywhere in Europe: Don't expect obvious street signage. The street signs are like blended into building walls. I have seen that in France, Italy, Portugal, Germany, Czech Republic, Bratislava (Slovakia), Austria.
Hi Mark, thank you so much for the great restaurant tip: La Vache et Le Cuisinier!!
Someone please respond do these countries..
italy,france,netherlands,england, greece take apple pay as a form of payment ?
On my first trip to Paris, my son reserved us an apartment on the outskirts of Paris. My favorite memory is getting a delicious sandwich from a local boulangerie and eating it in the garden with him and my daughter in law. One of our best and cheap meals. Also going to the Monoprix with them was fun.
Absolutely, don’t rush and over schedule. We did too much in India. We stayed in Boutique hotels that were former palaces and didn’t get to enjoy. Did not make that mistake in April on our trip to Andalusia Spain.
My husband proposed to me on the Eiffel Tower at 56 during a sunset dinner. Lovely memories of Paris.
Your first advice is so spot on: take your time to take it in. Slow down.
* Safer access to the Arc de Triomphe: use of the stairs or cross the road at the traffic lights👍
* At last, Paris is not France. That's right.
* Unfortunately, smoking is a hobby for many French people
* DO NOT IMPOSE YOUR ENGLISH, learn some French words and not just greetings words. I would suggest asking for direction, some basic food/drinks/clothing words, civilities, gender status, age, where one comes from, say what your name is, where is/are, etc.
Wow, if you have been going to Paris for the past 10 years, you must be fluent in French, come on. I really do hope though that you do not say to French people, " Je suis un idiot " because it does not sound right.
Great video! 💯
Lots of great advice as always, Mark. Thank you! And yes: The Metro is the most convenient way to get around the city – provided it's not a strike day! My husband and I found that out the hard way. The Parisians love a good strike.
I visited Paris last year at the peak of summer. The only time I felt overwhelmed by tourist crowds is right around the main sites like Eiffel Tower, Sacre Coeur and Champs Elysee, which is to be expected. But going off and exploring random neighborhoods felt like being in any other major city. Since Paris is such a huge city it's easy to get away from tourist crowds.
Hot chocolate drinkers unite!! (Also very good tips. I'm leaving for my first solo trip in a few days and I will definitely take this advice with me!)
Just go to Paris and enjoy your holiday, all this don't do that do this nonsense 🙄
Thank You!!! Im sooooo jealous with the view behind you.. hopefully next year i can visit Paris ❤