Paris: The Don'ts of Paris
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Күн бұрынThe 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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@NovaStar1967 Жыл бұрын
The most important bit of French you should know when traveling is "bonjour"! Start every single interaction with it and you will have a much better overall experience. It is part of French cultural politesse to begin with "bonjour". If you don't, you come across as rude...so they often respond in kind. If you want to avoid "rude French people" start our by being a polite visitor :)
@BillGreenAZ Жыл бұрын
My travel partner told me this and I agree. Although he also said any time you go into a small shop you should greet the shopkeeper with a "bonjour" as you come in even though you're not engaging him/her right away.
@BillGreenAZ Жыл бұрын
@@micade2518 It's more than being polite. It's a matter of greeting a shopkeeper even though you may not be interacting with the person right away. Not everyone says "good day" when starting a personal conversation. Some people just start talking to the person. So I believe it's a French custom.
@BillGreenAZ Жыл бұрын
@@micade2518 Your mother's advice was proper and decent. It's not universal.
@hassanalihusseini1717 Жыл бұрын
In Paris you can easily get through with Arabic. I don't speak French, and I often tried Arabic succsessfully. 5555 Works even I am not Arab.
@xqp5503 Жыл бұрын
@@micade2518 Agree. But they do expect you to do all of it (Greetings) in their Language (French) if you just say Good Morning or thank you in English they may get upset. So, it’s important try to learn a little of those Keywords in French with the right pronunciation. PS: I am Peruvian, my husband is American, currently we are in the States, but in the past and due to his job we used to travel a lot for 12 years. And what Walter is saying is true. Of course you need to be polite but make the effort to learn those “key polite words” in their language, it’ll help you a lot, in comparison if you says those words in English. It will also help you with locals that maybe want to take “advantage” of you… if they are aware that you understand their language, even if you just know some words, they will be more careful with you. I am fluent in French and when my husband and I were around Paris a few years ago, I’ve noticed some Parisians spoke right in the face of some people not so nice things, literally in front of you in French… because they assume you don’t understand their language… if you do, or at least you make the effort to learn some KEYWORDS in their language, it will make your travel experience even better, not just in Paris, but wherever you go.
@travelwithwill1 Жыл бұрын
I loved Paris. I found it safer than everyone said
@youtopia2621 Жыл бұрын
thats such a relief omg, i'll be there in a few days and i am paranoid about the pickpcketing and scams, i just really really hope nothing bad happens
@TheSiegeofGondor Жыл бұрын
@@youtopia2621 as long as you're cautious in the tourist spots and on the metro, you'll be absolutely fine
@julezzzz5866 Жыл бұрын
@@youtopia2621 you will be fine! Try not to carry a bunch of stuff with you is my best advice! Travel light and be aware of your surroundings, especially when in crowded areas. You will love Paris!!!
@ladonnabarker2983 11 ай бұрын
I just traveled their with my 22 year old daughter and I was skeptical of how safe it would be. We rode the metro, the buses and the train and it was safe. A local told us that when you get onto the metro, to step inside quickly and hold onto your bag because pick pockets will grab it and rip it off and then run. We never saw this happen. Also, I never spoke to my daughter or anyone on the metro. I wanted to appear to be a local. I don’t know, it made me feel safer.
@billricheter5678 11 ай бұрын
Loved Paris. People friendly and a lot to see.
@vanessaledda6847 10 ай бұрын
I am French and I don’t especially like going to Paris :-) I find this city beautiful but stressful. I understand that so many people want to visit it but France has many regions that are all very different, charming and authentic. They all have specialities and traditions to discover. For those who are interested, I recommend Alsace (my region
@Kekles 10 ай бұрын
Love Alsace & especially the French-German influenced food. The wines & wineries are wonderful with such friendly people. I am going back there this March & can’t wait to eat some delicious escargot, sauerkraut, & foie gras! Such charming towns & inns!
@andreebesseau6995 9 ай бұрын
Tout a fait😊
@acilegna2476 9 ай бұрын
Merci! Visiting from Miami,Fl in Sep
@dianat1260 9 ай бұрын
I am so glad you said French can be unpleasant. I went to Paris with my daughter and we had bad experiences with some of them. When we entered a bakery, the staff totally ignored us standing there and waited on everyone that walked in the door. When I called attention to us, she was rude the whole transaction. When we asked the woman sitting at the information booth in the subway for directions, she said, "read the signs" and turned back to her book. We also encountered rude servers at restaurants. I wanted to go to France because my Grandfather was born there and wanted to experience their customs, but this trip was disappointing as I found out that one of their customs was being rude to tourists.
@vanessaledda6847 9 ай бұрын
@@dianat1260 oh I am sorry for you... 😔
@rexx9496 Жыл бұрын
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.
@gerrypower9433 Жыл бұрын
Off the beaten path museums like the Musée Guimet (Asian art) in the sixteenth can be oases of calm and culture. The Guimet even has a small restaurant serving delicious pan-Asian cuisine.
@kylepifer9509 Жыл бұрын
We went to Paris in aug 2014🎉. Would go again in a heartbeat 💗. I’m not a city person but Paris is totally different I’ve been to London,Germany, Ireland,Africa. Paris is still my best trip to a city.
@patriciakounakowitch3025 Жыл бұрын
You are so right! I really appreciate this video. I lived 10 years in Paris and it is exactly as you mentioned.👍I would add: do not rent a car. Parking lots are very expensive and the traffic is crazy.
@woltersworld Жыл бұрын
Amen to the parking and driving craziness 😀
@picobello99 Жыл бұрын
I always wonder who would want to rent one of those Ferrari's or Lamborghini's. Besides the risk of it getting damaged, what's the fun in driving a sports car in a continuous traffic jam? 🤔😂
@theatrix10 Жыл бұрын
I love how this video dropped my first day in Paris 😂 I’m literally here now
@kimmontenegro2258 Жыл бұрын
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.
@jchambers5668 Жыл бұрын
This is great! When we were there December 2022, the waiters were all great. Paris was wonderful! One thing that struck me the most: Paris is enormous. Nothing can prepare you for this. N-o-t-h-i-n-g. It really made me appreciate the uniqueness of the city. I've been watching your videos for years. Thanks soooooo much!!!
@kenlongfellow Жыл бұрын
Such great advice no matter where you're visiting. Take the time to familiarize yourself so you can be more "at home". When you feel you are more a part of the culture and community, you'll enjoy a greater experience of peace and calm. You create your experiences & memories, and nothing will dull these more than rushing through an itinerary of "must do's".
@didaskohistory Жыл бұрын
Paris was amazing! Thanks for the great tips, Wolters World!
@WDH59510 Жыл бұрын
A few thoughts of my own: 1) Don't be an idiot on the Metro and talk very loudly on your cell phone. The Metro is often full of tired Parisians wantng to get somewhere soon and the last thing they want to hear is some two-bit tourist yelling "HEY MOM PARIS IS AWESOME !" or words to that effect. 2) Don't expect to be overwhelmed by the Mona Lisa in the Louvre. It's not that big. 3) Do watch who you speak favourably about the TV show 'Emily In Paris' to. Many Parisians hate it with a passion. 4) As in many big cities, do watch for groups of kids out robbing unsuspecting tourists. 5) Do wear good walking shoes and (in summer) carry a bottle of water. You're probably going to walk a lot. 6) As Mark said, Paris isn't France. I used to live in Toulouse which is a great place (the wine, the food, the architecture, the rugby ...). I now live near Lille in the north and that too is a great place worthy of your attention.
@woltersworld Жыл бұрын
Thanks WD! Great points!
@a.humphries8678 Жыл бұрын
Awesome. I'm visiting Toulouse next month, and also Frayssinet. So excited. Paris for a few days, but more excited about the countryside and small villages.
@lisalu910 Жыл бұрын
I have friends in Lille and have spent some time there. It's interesting for the Flemish architecture, but I wouldn't say it was one of my favorite cities in France. However, I LOVE Amiens, I spent several months there a few years ago and have visited a couple more times since then. The Notre-Dame cathedral there is bigger and more beautiful than the one in Paris (even before the fire) and yet you see very few, if any, tourists in this town. I almost hate to mention it, I'd rather it stay a secret!
@diesalonniere7227 3 ай бұрын
Ad 2) Exactly 😂. Rather try not to miss the wonderful statue of Nike of Samothrace at the Daru Staircase or the excavations of the medieval Louvre at the basement level. It's another world... 🤩
@Fan652w Жыл бұрын
Don't forget that a lot of the metro is over 100 years old, and accessibility is sometimes a problem.
@blankface_ Жыл бұрын
That’s one thing the US often does better
@BillGreenAZ Жыл бұрын
That is what surprised me too, when I rode the Metro. However, there are now online resources to find out which Metro stations have an elevator (a lift) and which ones have escalators.
@ilovesparky13 11 ай бұрын
That is a problem with Europe in general. I recently visited the Netherlands, and was very surprised by how little they accommodated folks with disabilities. The big one was lack of benches at train stations. Also very few ramps or elevators anywhere.
@Fan652w 11 ай бұрын
@@ilovesparky13 Sorry, but I think this is a very misleading overgeneralisation. Many European countries are rebuilding their stations to make them more accessible. Austria and Switzerland lead in this respect. The lack of seating on platforms is deliberate. Seats take up space on often narrow platforms. European railways often like passengers to wait in the station hall until the train is about to arrive. A brilliant arrangement exists at some Swedish stations. Some have wide HEATED bridges over the platforms with plenty of seating for waiting passengers.
@mgparis 11 ай бұрын
Buses are better than metros in that respect
@Bexisnuts 10 ай бұрын
For people wondering why Paris has so many train stations all very far from each other : It's part of French history: when train transportation started to be developed in France mid 19th century, the country railway system basically got split between 5 different companies, all managing a specific region (east, west etc). Each company built it own station inside Paris. They used to be interconnected by an additional line ("La Petite Ceinture", the Little Belt, now repurposed as a park). These companies eventually got bought by the State under one administration in the early 20th, but there was no point in destroying these stations or rearranging the railway system which had already considerably expanded by that time. Some of these stations have been rebuilt / repurposed, like the building which now hosts the Musée d'Orsay, but the rest of the stations have as much history in these walls as some other famous buildings in the city :)
@StamfordBridge Жыл бұрын
In the States you can have a meal whenever you want. Don’t expect the same in Paris.
@samelmudir Жыл бұрын
And you can't rely on Google for business hours so have a couple backups in mind
@SuperSlimshady1 Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 yea well thats why I'm glad to be an American 🇺🇸🗽
@zacsimillion Жыл бұрын
Are you in Paris right now?
@StamfordBridge Жыл бұрын
@@zacsimillion No. I was there last summer. I loved my time there in general. (You replied to me, but I’m not sure you meant me.)
@blankface_ Жыл бұрын
Underrated piece of advice. Applies to Europe as a whole
@Fan652w Жыл бұрын
Don't forget that the station for Normandy is Gare St Lazare, not mentioned in Mark's list of stations.
@walideg5304 Жыл бұрын
Well if you take a ticket online, of course you know the train station, it’s clearly mentionned
@darcisw 4 ай бұрын
Funny you said that. I just googled it and found exactly this info. Thank you!
@rwc19390 Жыл бұрын
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.
@kimmontenegro2258 Жыл бұрын
Dante's circle of hell 😂😂😂
@jacqattacq19 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this tip. Trying to figure out the best way to get to Le Treport to visit my great grandfathers grave (I’m Australian and first visit to France) and I’m thinking of driving. I appreciate the advice. 👍🏻🇦🇺
@elipotter369 Жыл бұрын
@@jacqattacq19 Don't be like my husband, who repeatedly drove on the wrong side of the road. I got so fed up with telling him, one time I just said nothing. Then as a small truck came towards us, he said to me: "Why is he in our lane"? "Because we are in France." I said.
@jacqattacq19 Жыл бұрын
@@elipotter369 Oh no! Luckily for me I’m used to driving on both the right hand side of the road, and the left. I only seem to have trouble when I get back home 🤔😁👍🏻
@elipotter369 Жыл бұрын
@@jacqattacq19 lol, me too! I was great at adjusting to the other side, but for some reason couldn't jusr switch back mentally when I got home!
@lukeshdoesntknow Жыл бұрын
Always love your content Mark!
@_k4ken 8 ай бұрын
Your videos helped me prep for studying abroad in Italy a few years ago, and now for my trip to Paris! These videos are so helpful so thank you!!
@joshg8026 11 ай бұрын
Having been to Paris multiple times and having just returned from another visit... I can say that all of these tips are right on! We did all of this and it added to our visit. GOOD CONTENT!
@bellechannel 9 ай бұрын
Ive been binge watching your videos! I learned so much. ❤ Thanks a lot! Your vibe is so wholesome!
@retalyndawati2867 Жыл бұрын
Thank You!!! Im sooooo jealous with the view behind you.. hopefully next year i can visit Paris ❤
@deliverancetwo Жыл бұрын
A great in-depth video. I love it. Thanks for all the information I greatly appreciate it. Paris is definitely on my bucket list.
@sarahphilbricksandhage1443 Жыл бұрын
As always, great advice. Thank you
@Nina-oi1qk Жыл бұрын
thank you! We leave in 2 weeks for Paris! So excited!
@tobiojo6469 Жыл бұрын
Hey Mark, awesome video and great tips.
@jenniferamour6133 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for all of your great tips! I love all of your videos😊
@gayleselby1665 8 ай бұрын
Great video! We’ve spent many weeks in Paris over the past several years and you are right on!
@pongop 10 ай бұрын
Awesome tips! Thank you so much!
@gerrypower9433 Жыл бұрын
Additional information for your hotel advice; in central Paris a room with a view will likely be noisy. A room facing a courtyard will always be quieter. And another tidbit for visiting a cafe; often there is a premium for sitting outdoors. A coffee standing at the bar might be €1, then €2 sitting at a table indoors, and finally €3 seated on the terrace. It's not really spelled out for visitors, but it is customary in Paris.
@ajmee9664 Жыл бұрын
Would be awesome to get an Olympics edition of Do’s / Don’ts in 2024. Thanks for sharing your wisdom (as always)
@jaysterling26 Жыл бұрын
Don't go in the 1st place (sic)?
@Nykut7 10 ай бұрын
Paris Olympics 2024 : just don't.
@meedred2712 13 күн бұрын
I beg you not to come to Paris during the olympics u'll thank me later
@janedoe8983 8 ай бұрын
My friends and I got on the metro and went to the huge flea market north of the city. It was amazing.
@streetnomadism 9 ай бұрын
Great video dude. Here is another MAJOR tip for the tourists who ask when coming to Paris. Don't Come in summer ! It's packed and expensive. Come in February/ March or April. Most importantly you won't have to queue to long for the Eiffel tower or the Louvre. A Walker from Paris
@nvm_fam2779 Жыл бұрын
Just came back from Paris for spring break. This video is very helpful, I wish it came out weeks earlier!
@dkizzy55 Жыл бұрын
Going next week :-) Can't wait!!
@jen.g3384 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. My husband and I are coming to Paris in a few weeks and we love your videos. We appreciate you!
@doctorj6030 Жыл бұрын
Paris is on my bucket list. Great video
@wasted3secondsreadingmyuse30 Жыл бұрын
I’d say one don’t is “forget that traffic is insane in Paris” more specifically cycling since the signage are not very clear. I had a lot of moments where I was on a bike lane without realizing. Or a cyclist didn’t yield to me when I thought They should.
@mares81 8 ай бұрын
Thank you very much ,always extremely helpful
@Rosie-wj1le 8 ай бұрын
The boulangerie Ohhh so yummy. I went there every day when I visited.
@katecostantino5753 Жыл бұрын
Oh Rachel- the matching jumpers are wonderful! The babies are beautiful! 💜
@Cwgrlup Жыл бұрын
My husband proposed to me on the Eiffel Tower at 56 during a sunset dinner. Lovely memories of Paris.
@woltersworld Жыл бұрын
That sly dog 😉
@brianboyd1239 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, Mark.
@positivevibez73 Жыл бұрын
Another great video by this very informative man. There's 100% truth in what he says. I've gotten to know Paris fairly well over the years. He's so right about finding your own little part in Paris. Mine is Monmartre. Although I've covered all the tourist sites in the city I do need to cover The Latin Quarter a lot more.
@sonjamuc6638 Жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, thank you so much for the great restaurant tip: La Vache et Le Cuisinier!!
@julietdrozdz7016 4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I'm taking my sister for the first time. Very helpful!
@positiveoutlook17 10 ай бұрын
my 2 cents of advice: when visiting a city like Paris during tourist season. Look up the "top 10 things to do"...then do everything else first! Spent the day in the rain walking almost alone through the awesome gardens of Versailles. One of my best travel days ever. (everyone else went off to crowd into the museums
@Bakerboy1958 9 ай бұрын
We went to versailles In March when it was quite chilly. Found a little spot to get coffee and a sandwich and eat in a little garden area surrounded by bushes and trees.
@bernardopena1601 2 ай бұрын
Will be there in 2 weeks! Your video on Rome saved me so much time and money and I recommend you to everyone.
@krcal3020 10 ай бұрын
Great video! I’d like to add “Don’t Wait in Line”. For many popular museums and attractions, you can buy tickets online ahead of time. The rules for entry vary - some are for a specific day and others are more flexible. You can usually skip the lines and walk right in through the “online tickets” entry. If you get a museum pass, it is even easier.
@fishandfloral Жыл бұрын
We’ve been to Strasbourg, which is amazing. We’re going to Paris in November, then Cote’d Azur next summer. Yes, we’ll be in France for the start of the Olympics but we’re going specifically to see the Tour de France, which is finishing in Nice. I cannot wait!
@patrickparisienne1917 Жыл бұрын
Paris has so many places to see beyond the obvious monuments. As said here, take time to just walk the streets, eat from the local cafes, restaurants, and boulangeries ( bakeries). The 6th arrendistment ( suburb) is the big tourist neighbourhood, but if you stay further out, it’s a more chilled experience, like the 16th. The metro is so good for commuting around the city. Download the Paris Metro map, and you can use it offline. Though I saw no pickpockets this time, take precautions with how to carry your things just in case…
@hallebay2743 10 ай бұрын
I love this guy ! This video is so wholesome ! Welcome to Paris :)
@carryontravel 4 ай бұрын
Can't wait to land in a few days! Great video :) :)
@gietam9712 Ай бұрын
Yah thanks a lot❤
@mariel_bosque 8 ай бұрын
Happy to heard you mention my adopted city ! Grenoble is one of the best destinations if you want to find a city that balances modernity, art and nature. Spoiler: You will fall in love of the mountains !
@babsr8479 Жыл бұрын
Good advice a lot of that I learned on my trip to Paris it would have been nice to know it beforehand so now when I go back I will know
@AnneMB955 Жыл бұрын
In Provence on the way to Nice. Loved my France holiday. Back to Paris in 4 days. Your tips are truly helpful.
@lisalu910 Жыл бұрын
I was stoked to find out that Delta has a direct flight from Nice to Atlanta (my hometown) so at this point I'm thinking I'll just skip Paris altogether the next time I go to France!
@FredSox49 8 ай бұрын
Great advice. Having gone in 2019, my most recommendation is: Make a reservation for everything! Don't leave anything to chance. We had no trouble getting into any of the major sites because of reservations. The others would be: Take a Seine cruise. Ours started at the canal, which gave a very interesting perspective. Another (unpopular as it may be) is unless you have a private tour guide who will skip the line, forget about the Mona Lisa. Unless you want to spend an inordinate amount of time in line, only to be squashed in with everyone else holding up their cellphones to see one painting, walk through other parts of this specious museum.
@Keith_Aerotrunk Жыл бұрын
Whatever the location, this is such wise advice. Spend some time becoming acquainted so you can feel more "at home". You'll experience peace and calmness more deeply when you feel more integrated into the culture and community. You build your experiences and memories, and cramming in a list of "must dos" will only make them less memorable.
@benoitgariepy6657 Жыл бұрын
I just came back from a 8-day trip in Paris and I agree with the vast majority of these Don'ts. A few comments: 1) I've been very pleasantly surprised by how nice most people were. 2) I'm from Québec, and a few waiters (for some reasons) were still talking to me in English even when I made it clear French was my first language. My accent cannot explain this, and it was a bit annoying at times. 3) Regarding public transit: I would really recommend the Navigo pass. It's not cheap (30 euros a week for a zone 5 pass - allow you to go everywhere), but it is totally worth it. 4) Day trip recommendation: Provins, a medieval city that can be reached by a 80 minutes train ride (Zone 5 Navigo pass is enough). Really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work!
@ilovesparky13 11 ай бұрын
I have heard people speak Canadian French, and they always have the THICKEST Canadian accent. It’s probably pretty jarring for someone who has lived in France their whole life.
@shelleybergen1232 6 ай бұрын
Paris is our favorite city and we have been there several times. One of our treats when in Paris is having a ridiculously expensive lunch on the Champs Elysse, but we plan for that expense, and we love it! Make sure to try the French onion soup on Paris, it is amazing!! Hello from Canada!!
@richardjames3022 7 ай бұрын
I have just found this very great channel. I would say: if you only visit three cities in Europe you must, must visit London, Paris and Rome. Being English I have a slight bias, but I love all three and they are only in that order because of it.
@janebaker966 11 ай бұрын
Its fantastic to go off the big main boulevards into any one of the neighbourhoods. They all have cake shops,cafes,arty shops all sorts. In fact until i visited Paris i did wonder if our "popular image" of Paris was a bit fake and Disney then i (after i got more confidence) went off into the smaller neighbourhoods and found that they too have cafes on every corner etc. It is real even if the very famous and overpriced tourist famous ones are the money traps!
@cyn865 Жыл бұрын
Lots of locals working in Paris are foreigners too .
@janebaker966 11 ай бұрын
They do say that everyone in Paris is not from Paris.
@CavemanTravels Жыл бұрын
Buy food and alcohol from stores its cheaper.
@F_Bardamu 10 ай бұрын
Fully agree with your "don'ts" list, particularly the waiters one. Most waiters are obnoxious and can easily ruin your day, even for us Parisians. Just disregard them.
@dnsnnab Жыл бұрын
As someone who just came back from Paris, I agree with everything you said.
@woltersworld Жыл бұрын
Merci!!!
@elipotter369 Жыл бұрын
People in Paris were super nice and friendly when I went with a toddler.
@amanacatandhisdog8836 Жыл бұрын
I agree Mark when you are discussing stereotypes. You can’t judge the states by going to New York City or Los Angeles. You also can’t judge the citizens here by watching Hollywood. I appreciate your channel.
@Bakerboy1958 9 ай бұрын
Loved your video! We went to Paris several years ago and had all 3 of the scams tried on us. The woman with the ring was super insistent. I just told her I don’t wear gold and we walked away. I would suggest getting a navigo card to make train travel easier, those little paper tickets are a pain to keep track of.
@luvzfrance24 Жыл бұрын
I've been to Paris numerous times except the last time I was there was in 2009 and the recession was going on so no one was traveling and it was great! Now I'm going to go in July and am sad everyone is back😢
@Zodia195 Жыл бұрын
Now I don't judge people who smoke (my late paternal grandpa was a smoker), but I personally can't be around them due to my dad having a lung disease (he was the biggest reason why my paternal grandpa try to stop smoking after he learned my dad had this disease). Plus I am a carrier (the disease is genetic) and can possibly still get it, so thanks for mentioning the smoking at cafes, it's something I'll definitely be on the lookout for so I can avoid it. I really would love to visit Paris one day, maybe spend a few days there, but the big goal for me if/when I visit France is to go to Normandy to see the D-Day stuff as well as visit the place where Monet did his Water Lillies series. Plus, Normandy is where my dad's French Ancestors came from. One thing I'll be curious to see is if anyone in France gets my last name right (because it's French). As a rule, complete strangers here always got it wrong the first time. Only exception was when I took French in College and my Professor (who is from the Netherlands) got it right the first time lol.
@AgathaLOutahere 11 ай бұрын
I've seen the petition thing in Athens, too. Just smile and walk away.
@michaelz.7140 Жыл бұрын
I had a very large hotel room with a kitchen and even a dishwasher for like 50 € per night. Ok not in central paris, I needed a bus ride and a 20 min ride on the metro to go to the city, but it was worth it.
@Zodia195 Жыл бұрын
Only 50 euros?! Wow that's is awesome. Hey I wouldn't mind the travel distance either.
@stevebartley628 Жыл бұрын
Some other major cities also have multiple train stations
@laineydavis00 Жыл бұрын
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!)
@woltersworld Жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! Have fun!
@tsw1tsw1 10 ай бұрын
Hint on museums : Louvre closes on tuesdays while Musée d'Orsay closes on mondays. Both those museums will be more crowded when the other one is closed, so i'd suggest to go there on wednesdays or thursdays.
@robynaboverubiesorpearls 11 ай бұрын
I drink hot chocolate instead of coffee, too. I’m glad I’m not the only adult who does. 🙂
@asavvysimpleguy6433 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Alienor15123 9 ай бұрын
Great advice! I've lived here for a long time and visited Paris many times. You advice is spot on. Just try to speak a little no matter the accent. It's the effort that counts.
@kadenstimpson3167 11 ай бұрын
In my opinion, best way to experience the Louvre is to go on 2 days. Almost every day there will be a different section closed, and I actually missed out on a painting I was very excited for when I went. Also, unless you are particularly into the Mona Lisa, I suggest skipping it. We've all seen it, the crowds are too crazy, and the painting itself is so small that even seeing it up close in person is nearly impossible. Another weird piece of advice for the museum is to prepare for wildly fluctuating temperatures through different rooms. In the summer, the upper floors are boiling and the lower floors are like a cold dungeon
@ilovesparky13 11 ай бұрын
Heat rises.
@BonafideShaunDent Жыл бұрын
Decades ago I said I would like to go to Paris. When asked what sites I wanted to see I replied "I just want to sit at a cafe, eat pastries and drink coffee. Obviously I would do more than that but I want to keep it simple. Hopefull I will get to go around sept/oct and my "plan" is focus on two arrondissements given the time I will be spending which would be atmost four days. Or I could extend it to one arrondissements a day?
@juliamallon2948 Жыл бұрын
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.
@CityCata 7 ай бұрын
Going to Brussels & Paris in December. Hoping for less rain & nice Christmas Markets 😅
@ericb9609 8 ай бұрын
The part on not walking across the roundabout to get to the Arc de Triomphe is so true. As a Parisian, it really pisses me off since driving through the heavy traffic there is kind of daunting, buth having to dodge jaywalkers gets on my nerves....
@evcash25 Жыл бұрын
Never really cared about the hotel when the wife and I travel,only need it to sleep!
@Tramptraveller Жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏
@roundtable5626 5 ай бұрын
Went to Paris for the first time just last week and was pickpocketted on..yep..the Metro 7 train from Garde de Norde. Was late during rush hour due to RER strike shutting down the train from CDG. Yeah. Full Paris experience in 45 minutes. Best part: The high speed train ride out of Paris, never to return.
@malindastevens1016 Жыл бұрын
Yeah I can definitely see the being careful of your items in Paris. A pair of youtuber friends I watch went to Paris and when they were checking into the hotel she got her bag stolen by someone that slipped up behind her and used his foot to hook onto the bag's straps. Even with video evidence they said it seemed like the cops didn't really take it seriously.
@fsruiz64 Жыл бұрын
Joel and Lia?
@zachy0309 Жыл бұрын
I know this won't be popular, but after being so excited to visit again after 26 years, I was bitterly disappointed. Didn't help that our 1st experience was trying to navigate Les halles metro station 😬 avoid at all costs!! Booked tickets to the top of Eiffel Tower but, upon seeing the line decided not to go up. The crowds around the Eiffel Tower were insane 😳 A tip for entering the Louvre if you've booked online, use the Carousel entrance hardly any wait time. Moved from Paris to Strasbourg, which was amazing.
@pierren___ Жыл бұрын
Les halles 😅 Aïe
@lisalu910 Жыл бұрын
I totally agree. I've been to Paris a number of times - I even spent several months there in 1980 - and the last time we went in Sept 2022 I decided I don't care if I NEVER go back again. It was crowded, dirty and noisy in a way I had never seen it before (and the last time I'd been there was in 2019, so it hadn't been THAT long.) I've ridden the metro extensively in the past - all the metro lines at some point - but this last trip the metro was completely ghetto. Sadly, I think I've bid adieu to Paris.
@INFACTparis 9 ай бұрын
for once that is good tips!
@penelopepitstop762 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see some new videos! I have a question… is it worth it to do the dinner and show for Moulin Rouge or is it better to eat somewhere else? I’ve seen mixed reviews on the food. Merci!
@woltersworld Жыл бұрын
Ibwould eat somewhere else to be honest
@penelopepitstop762 Жыл бұрын
@@woltersworld thank you
@paigejclarke 11 ай бұрын
had to wach tis in a llesson but be lisning to shensesa
@christiantucker4876 Жыл бұрын
I had a terrible experience with a Paris waiter. We tried an assortment of French foods, ate it all except for a salad that had dressing on it that we really disliked, and the waiter FREAKED out that we didn’t eat it. I was like “really”? Lol
@FSVR54 Жыл бұрын
He sounds like such a loser lol
@michaelchen2718 Жыл бұрын
we are going in a couple weeks, but tour eiffel summit tickets are already sold out :(((
@josehuaman6603 11 ай бұрын
At least Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est are relatively close, but the other stations are really far from each other. This is one of the things that puzzles me about Paris transportation, because all other major European cities had one main train station.
@doyogawithgail Жыл бұрын
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.
@woltersworld Жыл бұрын
They do love tgeor strikes 😀
@vergereyes5368 11 ай бұрын
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@livb.6987 9 ай бұрын
Where was the carousel at 3:49 filmed? I am going to Paris in December and I want to recreate this photo of me when I was 3 but I've been searching for a long time and have never nailed down exactly where it was taken... but I am certain that carousel is the carousel at 3:49. Even the background matches perfectly. If you know, please let me know! Thank you!
@stivemaquekek4188 8 ай бұрын
il manque la gare st lazare , ça permet d'aller au mont st michel par exemple :) ou a rouen accessoirement
@jl453 Жыл бұрын
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.
@kimmontenegro2258 Жыл бұрын
If you plug it into Google maps, it'll direct you to the pedestrian tunnels. Have fun!
@patrickparisienne1917 Жыл бұрын
If walking up the Champs de l’Eysees towards the Arc de Triomphe, it’ll be right in front of you…
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