13 HUGE MISTAKES Tourists Make When Traveling to Paris (by a Local)!

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I'm French and these are the biggest mistakes I see people making when they visit Paris. Here we're talking how to avoid tourist scams, not overpacking your schedule and overall just how to actually enjoy your trip to Paris!
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[@YouTubetail]

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[@SEaudiofan]

Will do if we can make it back there in the near future,...hoping

[@Pardesland]

I *WISH* I knew about it over a year ago!!

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[@Lux_Lethal]

As someone who has always lived in a tourist destination, it baffles me how many people will visit a new place, but then get upset that it's not exactly like their home.

[@ceddiec1111]

I ran a marathon in the UK last week and decided to add three days to my trip so I could visit Paris. Your videos really helped. Instead of staying at a hotel I rented an AirBnB in the 20th Arrondissements. I spent most of my time simply walking around looking at buildings and people watching. I ate at local bakeries in the morning and neighborhood cafes in the evening. I found the people to be very police and pleasant. I always greeted them with "bonjour" which they really appreciated. Mostly everyone spoke English but again they appreciated my badly spoken bonjour, and merci. I did walk around to see some of the famous sites but the most fun thing was walking several blocks from those places and discovering a park with Parisians sitting around eating or talking. I will definitely come back next year

[@juanfran579]

The local people will thank you for levelling up their monthly rents by staying at airb&b's instead of hotels.

[@VulcanTrekkie45]

I followed a lot of this advice when I went to Paris for a term break trip when I was studying in England. Really enjoyed myself. And I really don't understand where the stereotype of Parisians being rude comes from, because everyone was so friendly and helpful.

[@NestofWeasels]

The French can be quite brusque at times (…actually, English gets that word directly from French - - go figure). ‘Brusque’ comes from the Latin word for ‘sour’. In the age of French language when it was acquired by English, it meant ‘lively’ or ‘fierce’. I find Lucille, for example, to be quite ‘lively’ and quite ‘fierce’, but, never rude. Even my French relatives think the French are “rude” in a manner of speaking. The French are _not_ a thin-skinned people so my advice to North Americans is to suck it up. Just treat people like you want to be treated, follow the basic social norms (…French traditions and sensibilities) and you won’t have any problems. Once in a blue moon someone is going to try to out-American you. Just don’t take the bait - - be nice. Most French people are very worldly and helpful. If they come off to you as a little brusque, don’t take it personally - - it isn’t about _you_. They have better things to do than to try and pick on you. Normally, I find the debate over who is more rude, the Americans or the French, to not be ‘worth the voyage’. It is what the French would term, ‘cliché’ - - a hackneyed expression. …Let’s never speak of it, again.

[@OnThaMove]

Because Americans expect everyone to speak English and don’t understand French culture.

[@renferal5290]

I found them very nice as well. Not rude at all

[@nutmeg208]

So true. The French are not rude at all - in fact when I lived in Spain I used to come up to France to see a friendly face.

[@shraka]

I found Parisians perfectly nice. I've never been to the US, but are Americans just used to staff being saccharine, energetic, and overly deferent maybe? Parisian service people mostly leave you to your devices and do their job in a straightforward way, which I quite like.

[@SEaudiofan]

1:44 I agree. I was surprised to find that what i found most enjoyable, was basically strolling, people watching, sitting at a cafe and sipping a coffee, enjoying the sidewalk markets and back streets.

[@cookiemonster-20]

Same here.

[@alandowning1320]

J'aime flâner dans les grands boulevards. Il y a tant de choses à voir.

[@davkatjenn]

That is my idea of heaven.

[@citygirlingraham]

That’s is exactly what I want to do in Paris…

[@davkatjenn]

I've been to Paris twice and my favorite thing to do there is simply walk around the neighborhoods and soak it all in. The very first time I went we were staying down in the Port de Orleans area. On the morning we were leaving to head back to the US I got up early and got out before the sun came up and walked about two K's from our hotel and just watched the people getting their shops ready for opening time. I waltched them wash the sidewalks. There for a short while I was a local and I loved it. We were there in January and no one was rude to us at all, in fact, the people at the boulangerie next to our hotel were some of the warmest, friendliest people that we have ever encountered. The US could use some of that warmth and friendliness.

[@goingawayguide]

One of my favorite trips to Paris was when I decided to just randomly get off the train and walk around the neighborhood I found myself each day. I found so many neat things, enjoyed amazing food, and just wandered around having a relaxing week.

[@adamshinbrot]

This is all great advice. By some freak of fate my wife and I followed most of these rules without knowing about most of them (if only we'd known to say "bonjour" more!) and we had a magnificent time. We were also approached by a "help me with this map" scammer, but somehow he didn't get ahold of any of our possessions. We were truly lucky in all kinds of ways in the most beautiful city in the world. Follow Lucile's advice and you will also have a marvelous trip.

[@toobasaurus23]

I'm Australian and I'm heading to Europe for the first time in May. First stop is four days in Paris. I can't wait! Your videos have been great preparation, Lucile. Merci!

[@LucileHR]

Thank you! Enjoy your trip :)

[@gengis737]

I would recommend the Louvres, it's not only a monument, but a concentrate of the finest art of Europe from all period, from Antiquity to 19th c., superior to British museum and more diverse than Florence museum. The greatest season is probably spring, light is brighter than in Summer, weather mild, and days are longer in June. Also, the regions with the strongest cultural identities and stunning landscapes in France are Pays Basque (Basque culture, Atlantic Spanish border), Brittany (Celtic, Western cape), Alsace (Germanic, Rhine valley), Corsica (Latine, Mediterranean island). They are all far from Paris, so if you want a pleasant countryside with fine meals and beautiful places, you can consider Loire Valley, 2 hours from Paris by train or car.

[@davkatjenn]

We loved the Louvres and we just got back from the Alsace region and we loved it; it was exquisite.

[@rnguyen2516]

Is March an okay time to visit? I’ve been in November and April, and I loved Paris in April!

[@gengis737]

@@rnguyen2516 It's a bit early, you will have some heavy cold rain (giboulée de mars). Also, it's very busy and crowded time, whereas April and May have a lot of days off, hence less crowd.

[@rnguyen2516]

@@gengis737 thank you so much for taking the time to reply! I’m definitely saving your tips!

[@californiaglo9666]

I have been fortunate to have visited Paris 10+ times and still have not seen it all. I was there last October and will be returning in May. I love Paris!!

[@NestofWeasels]

Of course you love Paris. It is the world’s number one city of love. How could you miss that? La Gioconda is a magnificent beast. For me, she is only second to the lady with a weasel (Krackow). But, these days, whenever I go to France, it is all wrapped up in ‘family’. I really haven’t visited France (…on my own terms) for nearly thirty years. I hope I live to see La Gioconda, again. I understand that they are planning to move her to the ‘basement’. …To hell with Parc Monceau. (Sorry, …I have no filter.) I’m actually afraid that the Paris I knew will be gone. So many fast-food restaurants and such, now. …I can’t actually remember the last time I was in France. It could have been almost twenty years ago, now. And it would have been on family errands so no roses were smelled. I long for Maisons-Laffitte but I know it has all changed, now. …I think it would be a disappointment.

[@davkatjenn]

I've only been there twice and I totally agree. I've got a lot of catching up to do.

[@1978danielTaylor]

Every single video you make is informative also I enjoy your beautiful voice thank you so much L.

[@doofinator4285]

I realize that people don’t eat escargot every day but…skipping it is a mistake. It’s absolutely fabulous. As you said, people should be adventurous in their diet and experience.

[@beawesome3695]

It also depends on whether people want to participate in the starving of a creature for about ten days to make it edible. So some people may be skipping it for this reason and choosing adventure in other ways.

[@doofinator4285]

@@beawesome3695 this is the same creature that goes 2-3+ weeks without food naturally. If you’re vegan, good for you. If you’re not, this is one of the least concerning practices you could possibly find to get offended about. Something like foie gras? Sure there’s a lot to unpack there and something I’ve personally avoided for that reason. Escargot? There’s a laundry list of reasons why that’s not going to be concerning to almost anyone. By all means, you do you.

[@rnguyen2516]

I love escargots, I didn’t realize it was not a norm. Not sure why it’s served at so many restaurants!

[@rj-jl5nv]

What people dont get is that Paris is an atmosphere, a particular vibe. Trust me, even if you dont see the highlights and overcrowded landmarks, you wont miss out on the uniqueness of the Parisian vibe round every corner. Love Paris. Love wandering aimlessly across the city. Having coffee here and there, watching people go by. Getting a rest in a park. All the previous is the real parisian experience.

[@Ape4Apes]

I try to travel to France each year to visit a different part of the country - plus stay five or more days in Paris. I spend a lot of time walking. This year I hope to walk the bridges. One day on the eastern part of the Seine. The next day on the west. Your tips will be very helpful for people who really want to get more out of their time in Paris.

[@davkatjenn]

This is probably going to sound really weird, but one of the things my wife and I love to do when in Europe is shop in the small, local grocery stores. We were staying in the Ourcq region of Paris and just loved the little store that we passed every day. So different that the stores in the US and that is one of the main reasons to travel......to experience the differences.

[@LadyJBeauchamp]

That’s definitely not weird, I love the regular everyday grocery stores there too

[@debcassens3734]

That is a great way to experience the real culture, especially in France where food is so important!

[@Pardesland]

What *on Io* should ever be _"weird"_ about it??? 😃 I *always* buy at local grocery stores anywhere I go... 😃

[@Pardesland]

It's True everywhere...

[@jolenetwomey8280]

Thank you for another good video. For me, early November was a good time to go to Paris, and I was able to go in '23 and '24. Cheap airfare from Chicago direct to Paris, especially when you consider that on those flights they treat you to a whole dinner and a morning snack to go with champagne and unlimited drinks. My first trip was short, 8 days, but this past November the trip was 15 whole days, which really immersed me in how it might feel to live there. My next trip--hopefully after becoming much better at the French language--will be to either Alsace or Normandy/Brittany.

[@MochiGurll]

I visited Paris with my mom and brother when I was maybe 12 years old and am one of those people who didn't have a great experience, partly because we didn't know what we were doing and partly because I felt sick from jetlag (I was sensitive to the 9-hour time zone difference) and walking so much. I always think it is such a pity that we didn't check out more arrondissements and try better food. My mom also didn't seem to understand that making a kid who's not athletic by any means walk for hours every day would lead to a lot of pain and swelling. I went to the popular attractions and gardens, but didn't get to really enjoy myself. Watching your video makes me reflect on my experience there and want to give the city another shot in the future. I know more French now after taking classes in school, and plan to brush up on my speaking skills and to go with friends who share similar interests and travel paces. Great video!

[@Kat-Farrell]

Brilliant advice for visiting Paris. There is so much to see and it is so beautiful. These are great tips to ensure people have a wonderful experience

[@autolargue]

Last year i took a taxi from CDG into Paris downtown and we were stuck pretty much as soon as we approach central Paris. The driver said it's because of the newer policies that restrict roads to 1 lane and prioritizing bike lanes. So if you don't mind walking a bit with your luggage, get the taxi to drop you off at the outskirts but at a metro station to save you a lot of money.

[@cookiemonster-20]

There is a fixed price for taxi from CDG to Paris so you should not accept to be dropped off anywhere but your final destination. No extra.

[@SEaudiofan]

@@cookiemonster-20 thanks, good info

[@hj6084]

⁠sure, but sitting stuck in a taxi just because it it “free”?

[@barryhaley7430]

There is excellent train service from CDG to anywhere in Paris. Easy to travel with a medium bag and backpack.

[@franc9111]

@@barryhaley7430 Yes it's the RER B which also connects with Orly at Antony via OrlyVal (the entrance to it is right at the rear end of the platform, so often people spend time trying to find it).

[@jonathanalexander9340]

I just found your Vlog and I’m very happy I did. It’s very informative and you’re very easy to listen to. There are so many vlogs that are just horrible. I delete them immediately. You get right to the point, and you inform your subscribers about the French culture. I have always traveled during the winter. My wonderful father advised me never to travel during the summer. Too many people. I want to be with Parisians and experience all the local culture. I am learning French and getting very good at it. I want to be able to speak the language when I come. That’s a sign of respect. My sister is fluent in three languages and she’s helping me with my French every day. I want to visit all the local eateries where the locals go. I do not want to be with tourists. I have traveled all over and I have always wanted to visit Paris and the beautiful countryside by train. I love Monet and Renoir. I listen to Edith Piaf all the time. She was France. Her voice is so recognizable. One of a kind. I’m looking forward to all the wonderful cuisine, and all the great little restaurants where the locals go. I’m an extrovert and I meet people very easily so I don’t believe what these people say. You have to experience it yourself. Thanks again for all the wonderful videos. I will keep watching until my trip next January. Au revoir 🇫🇷🍷🥂

[@MJN0922]

Mistake#1 NOT visiting Batignolles... It was on my list too. I was in Paris for February and part of March but attended language school in the morning and the month escaped me. I also missed out on Canal Saint-Martin & Fontainebleau. I guess a month is still not enough time? I love St Germain and typically stay there or the Latin Quarter. I appreciate your channel and love watching your videos! Hope to be back in the fall AFTER the Olympics and want to be near Parc des Buttes Chaumont for the colors.

[@kekemaxx]

Your French accent is just so beautiful! Thanks for the tips.

[@PhillipMarten-k7o]

Sold. The thing that made my brain say, Oh, yes, she absolutely knows what she is talking about? I have been to France once. I flew into Paris. Hopped in a rental car. Drove past the Arc and the Tower--because one does not land at De Gaulle and Not see those two things. And then I spent a week in Alsace. Alsace is wonderful! So, I am thinking next France trip, I'm going to park myself in the Batignolle and wander around the 17th through 20th. See what I can see. Merci, Lucile!

[@kaelanmatthews996]

Thank you for posting your Paris videos! I am taking my mom to Paris for 2 weeks in September for the first time, and am enjoying watching your videos getting some tips on what to do/what not to do while in Paris.

[@Matthew.Pequegnat]

Bonjour Lucile,😀 good advice as always! We will be in Paris at least 3 times this year and will avoid all the big attractions... but for first timers who must see them its best not to try for more than 1 big ticket a day (Eifel Tower, Louvre, Versailles) or 2 if doing lesser attractions ( d'Orsay, Sainte-Chapelle, Carnavalet, etc...) Paris is full of ventage and antique shops that can make a great day of shopping instead.

[@rp8889]

Bonjour, Lucile. Thank you for the excellent advice!

[@alliterationUK]

Merci beaucoup, Lucile! My goal for our trip to Paris is to knock some fashion sense and food taste into my 18-year-old daughter. LOL. She has a very slender build, is 151cm and 50kgs but lives in hoodies, jogging bottoms and trainers - she is from Scotland and it's very rainy here, eats appallingly. I'm originally from the US, came to Scotland 22 years ago, and I think people try to cram things in because they do not have a lot of holiday leave.

[@Lulu-kt6gr]

I like your relaxed manner, and I enjoy videos that focus on just z as few fragrances at a time.

[@HeatherAHodnett]

Love watching your videos! I visited France for three weeks when I was 14 in 1995 and my favorite place was Sarlat! I also loved Arles.

[@Chevalier69]

I have been to France 14 times and Paris, 12 of those. Lucile is spot on in her recommendations. We would definitely have an awesome time walking, talking, people watching, and, not least, eating. Some of us would say that the beginning of the journey into the heart of a culture is through its cuisine. The French make eating and food an art. The displays of their food alone can be breathtaking. I do love escargot and pates and could eat them every day, as wells as Roquefort and any of their 350 plus national cheeses. Bring on the cheese cart, s’il vous plait! The one recommendation I would add has to do with Paris’s 2000 year old history. Remember, Julius Caesar camped out on the left bank. Parisians tend to be very proud of their city and it’s history. Tourists are sometimes unknowledgeable of that history and believe the people of Paris to be rude or snobbish. I’ve not had one horrible experience of that in my many trips. If one can appreciate, respect and celebrate another culture, one will almost always be treated well in return. I’ll never tire of Paris, nor Provence, Dordogne, Loire, the Languedoc. If you’ve never been to Paris and can, please go. If you went and had a bad experience, you might be surprised, if you try again. Every time I leave, I’m already wishing to return. Grand video, Lucile. Merci beaucoup!

[@djserious9341]

There’s something to be said by seeing a famous object, such as Eiffel Tower, in person. It’s like meeting a celebrity.

[@annazlaman5485]

Wow! What a great and helpful videos! We just arrived to Paris and I’m enjoying your recommendations before our first go out to the city.

[@robertivers4200]

I love Paris. Was there once for 8 days after a week in South. Cannes Provance Monaco etc.😢I walked everywhere in Paris and saw most major landmarks but really loved neighborhoods shops and cafes. Best thi g in my life❤❤❤🎉❤😊

[@Lord_Winston]

Thank you for your videos Lucile! Can you put a video for sports enthusiasts in Paris (for runners and gym goers) ? It will be very helpful

[@schecterguitarsfan]

Went to Paris first time last July and will go again this July. I love it so much that I’m willing to go knowing Olympics is happening = a lot of ppl in general.

[@geezygee]

As a world wide travel content creator, whose only done the big ticket items but also lived in some of those areas.. I hope you continue this with places you've lived in outside of 🇫🇷

[@mywanderways]

Learning a lot about the country and Paris, thank you 🙏

[@Dominique129]

Thank you! Love seeing this side and parts of Paris & France :D Makes me want to visit lol

[@jasontungjw]

I was in Paris a few weeks ago and was glad I did not get pickpocketed or robbed. But I must say I had a really enjoyable time taking photos of everything and had such good food!

[@stard00]

Going to Paris in 10 weeks, your channel has been super helpful! thanks a bunch!

[@krcal3020]

We love France and especially enjoy getting out of Paris. We especially like the Dordogne, Normandy, and Alsace.

[@LevRaphael]

I asked a friend who lived there what to do first and he said "Take a few days to just stroll, have some wine, enjoy the views." Then he recommended the Picasso Museum, The Cluny Museum, and The Rodin Museum--all of which would be less crowded than the Louvre. We did get to the Louvre, but towards the end of our time there. Oh, I forgot, he said to make sure to visit The Marais.

[@wild_insomnia]

Merci pour les conseilles ,Lucile !

[@renferal5290]

When I went to Paris for the first time, I loved it. Even only able to speak a couple words of French, everyone was so kind to me. The only place I went to see was Versailles. It was beautiful. I mostly enjoyed just wondering about and walking everywhere. I'm going back again in a couple months.

[@nedludd7622]

What visitors, especially Americans, should do before coming is read up on French history and culture so that they understand a little more about what they will see and encounter. They will it much more rewarding.

[@Pardesland]

Of course. But americans are dumb. 😃

[@Peacht.official]

Bonjour Lucile, Hi frm Australia☺️. Thank you for all your helpful advice over your various videos☺️.

[@acbc3543]

I’m traveling to Paris from Austin Texas just for a couple of days but I expect to visit Paris many times ; I can not visit all the places I plan . I’ll stroll around and be thankful for my trip . Merci et bises ! Claudia

[@LucileHR]

Enjoy your trip :)

[@brettconti]

the red sweater in the thumbnail gets me every time. Great video, Lu!

[@LucileHR]

Thank you Brett!!

[@JGMAZ]

Went to mass at Notre Dane de Paris early. Was really nice. Had quick breakfast of a ham sandwich afterwards. Parisians know how to make a simple and perfect ham sandwich.

[@helenefrench4275]

I was talking about jambon beurre yesterday night how delicious they are :)

[@franc9111]

Nôtre Dame isn't open at the moment because of the fire.

[@JGMAZ]

@@franc9111 . This was several years ago

[@backtotheblak]

Hi French guy here, in France we ate snails only once a year, by exemple for Christmas and a lot of French doesn’t like it. The first time I ate frogs legs was when I was around 30 in a French restaurant in Munich, Germany… For me it was just an “OK” experience…

[@g2theis0]

I'm American and want to say thanks for making this!

[@bernardopena1601]

Thanks for sharing! I'll be in Paris for a week this coming Friday.

[@gvyong]

I am in love with Lucile's videos 😍

[@sarahmurphy236]

J’adore ces trucs! On visited Paris de Montreal au mois de juin. Tes videos mon bcp aidee🎉

[@samma3710]

Travelling is expensive especially Paris. I think I will still visit the top places like the Lourve Museum, Museum Orsays, the Eiffel Tower, the river seine cruises and the palace of versailles...etc., not because they are the "top things to do" but I really want to experience those.

[@davidperry7128]

Roquefort, try to get Vieux Berger or Carles. Hand made and far better (and more expensive) than the standard brands e,g. Papillon etc

[@lwzdo05]

I stayed in the 10th arrondissement , walking distance from Gare du nord , loved it ,not touristy , prices good . Recommend Food and drink in Les Copains bar paris10 and le transistor .i took metro to pere lachaise . Worth the trip and bussed it back . American church on the Seine worth visiting too and if you’re feeling touristy the walk from arc de triopmhe all the way down the champs Elyse is a must

[@patrickw3144]

great video Lucile

[@gabrieladanesi7470]

Eat - walk - people watching, great advice, I love to do that, one has to learn to slow down a bit! And leave unexplored spots so you have an excuse to come back!

[@maryzhu530]

Omg thank you Lucile!!!

[@riituchugh3052]

I did some of the touristy things but I managed to check out the 2nd Arrondissement where I was staying, a walk around Parisian neighborhoods such as Canal St Martin, Place des Vosges, Marche des Emfant Rouges, and I did a side car tour and I was taken around the Left Bank. Already dying to come back.

[@jcsufi]

Awesome advice

[@MJLU280]

I would skip the Louvre but try to go to the top of the Eiffel Tower the view is incredible.

[@bazoo513]

4:30 - I _knew_ it would be the first on your list. I _love_ it, but I _was_ a bit surprised when I saw people routinely eating it as a quick meal over their lunch break. Dear tourists, don't limit your "stinky cheese" adventure to Roquefort. I was lucky to stay for six months in Paris on a consulting stint, and I very soon "adopted" my own fromager (one of marvelous places in Rue des Belles Feuilles in 16e) whom I would visit every Saturday. He conducted a kind of "cheese tours" for me, recommending next two or three varieties each time. Of course, I "revisited" some of previous favourites, like washed rind Époisses or Reblochon. For less adventurous cheese eaters, there is always Esquirrou or French variations on Emmental.

[@vanessazannis5523]

Thank you for your advice. Your video is very beautiful.

[@beachroadfilms]

Fan of Trappist Rochefort beer, and Blue Cheese ... so you've capture my interest !

[@timyamasaki8261]

Creamy Roquefort is my favorite cheese to spread on a baguette along with cornichons and a glass or two or bottle of Burgundy.

[@pdxwino]

Love your videos. Great advice. One thing should be mentioned, though, taxi fare from CDG airport into Paris is a flat fee, even if you get stuck in traffic.

[@Hiro_Trevelyan]

I'd add : come to Paris in the summer if you don't plan to/already visited all tourist attractions. Summer in Paris is pretty nice if you wanna party or take long strolls along the Seine, it's just very packed for visiting tourist attractions. But if you just wanna walk around and enjoy life, food and architecture, sure.

[@andrewthomas3270]

Another Great videos for those unlucky not to have visited this Wonderful City. I’m back in Versailles in a couple of weeks Lucille as we are going to the Café de la Danse again, Lovely little Music venue do you know it? BTW My Favourite French Fromage is Petit Basque Mmmm although I do Love a piece of Roquefort in conjunction with a glass of Good vin rouge as IMO they complement each other perfectly ♥️😋

[@Blair338RUM]

10 days is the minimum to spend in Paris if you want to do it at a relaxing pace. And Lucille is right, keep the country hopping to a minimum. I visited the Eiffel Tower with my girlfriend and we had lunch at Le Jules Verne while there, she dragged me to the Arc de Triomphe (the views from the roof are superb) and I got to see the name of general Kellerman inscribed on it, who my ancestor served under during the Napoleonic wars, but that was that for sight seeing. She shops until she drops, so she enjoyed that immensely. Just do what you enjoy but be POLITE to EVERYONE and never raise your voice restaurants and cafes.

[@The2wanderers]

This all seems like great advice. Unfortunately, with kids in school, I'm not able to take the "avoid high season" one, so will end up being there next summer. But having been to Paris a few times before, we'll hopefully only spend one day on famous attractions - my sons haven't been before and the Louvre and Eiffel tower are kind of unavoidable - and the rest doing more niche things outside of the most touristy areas.

[@MsBackstager]

Lucille, luv your outfit coloring.

[@yaowsers77]

In 2026, I plan on doing a Christmas market tour. Landing in Paris and spending a few days there before going to Strasbourg and colmar, then Cologne and Frankfurt where I fly home. I didn't want to hit a third country and stress myself. Just like you say! I like popping into shops, eating what sounds good though I don't think I'm brave enough for the things you mentioned 😂

[@svlagonda7417]

Excellent video! 🙂

[@lollypopdrop3961]

Wow! you are a fountain of knowledge !!!!!!!!

[@kennybob7]

Enjoying your channel but geez Montmartre taking it in the shorts again. I was feeling good about booking there but this is like the 3rd time you’ve recommended steering clear of it. Too late to change now so guess I’ll be keeping my head on a swivel the whole weekend.

[@tube.brasil]

Great video! Cheers from Brazil

[@Srv2901]

I enjoy your videos they are very informative thank you!! Could you recommend a few vegetarian restaurants in Paris .

[@jahnacarlson3528]

I agree with the idea of some people having a consumeristic approach to traveling.

[@NestofWeasels]

“Consumeristic approach to traveling”, is staying in the best hotels and eating at the best restaurants. Going to a French museum or a French national monument or taking in some historic architecture is _not_ going to kill you. These things just _might_ help you grasp the history that underpins the culture everyone is so eager for you to absorb. You are not going to figure out who’s sleeping with whom in the country by standing around practicing gratitude and manifesting abundance. I mean, life _is_ a highway but don’t put your nose in the air and end up getting run over by a tractor-trailer rig.

[@davidbaldwin9830]

Sorry but those things things you mentioned at the begining I can do those things in msny places nesr my house. I go visit other places to see the architecture, art, food, and do a lot of walking. So I would probably do a lot of walking. I do like the people watching though. I do it when resting doing my walk around. Oh and not a fan of tourists traps but sometimes you have to deal with them. Thanks.

[@sarahledreff]

Great video thanks!

[@xunyangful]

So Wise!

[@drnicolebeaumont7884]

Thank yiu🎉

[@PS-ru2ov]

i have been to Paris tons and I avoid the tourist spots and go off the beaten track I have visited most lovely churches and had them to myself for example and i speak French and have had the best time

[@caof2005]

You live in Europe that's why you recommend to visit few countries (Europe is a small continent so going from 1 country to the others might take some few hours driving) but you forget that many tourists have very limited time to view and feel a little bit from each country. Keep in mind that for many people in America (I'm talking the complete continent not just what people from USA think is America) the economy is quite different and vacation time is also different. So for many going to Europe represents a 1 in a time-life experience, for others with better economy, it might take several trips and years to complete your recommendation. Think the opposite way, do you think it might take just 2 o 3 weeks to visit completely Canada or USA or Mexico or Brazil or Argentina ??? Do you think you will have enough time to do that?

[@davkatjenn]

What do they call a week in Paris? (answer). a pretty good start. The next time I come to Paris I am going to stay a minimum of ten days. I will see how many neighborhoods I can wander through in ten days.

[@dewalddelange3502]

When I visited Europe, people asked me for directions on 6 occasions. A couple of French men in a car did look a bit irritated when I answered in English. Irritating locals could potentially be funnier, like asking for "ketchup" in a posh restaurant.😂

[@NestofWeasels]

You obviously look like you know where you’re going.

[@cisium1184]

I'm the anti-Maupassant. I've never been up the Eiffel Tower, I'm happy just to see it in the background wherever I go.

[@timdelaney2507]

(from Sharon in Australia) Thank you for your vlogs, I am really enjoying them as a self confessed Francophile. Just a little comment if I may ... please don't make the assumption that only Americans come to visit Paris. You mention the States and Americans throughout your video. It can become a little frustrating always hearing KZbinrs directing their advice to people from America. We have been to your beautiful France 4 or 5 times and each time we grow more in love with your country:))

[@peteranson4021]

I have visited France (from Australia) a few times and always enjoyed my time there. I'll disagree with you on one small matter; we had a tiny flat for a week in Montmarte and loved staying in that suburb. You only have to be a block off the main tourist trail. I recommend the Dali Paris, the Salvidor Dali museum in Montmarte. It gave me a whole new view of the artist. I also recommend to anyone that they try to take in an opera or ballet at the Palais Garnier. You'll feel like a part of nobility or a millionaire just by being there, after which you can go back to reality and catch the Metro back to your accommodation.

[@TheBigheadValley]

Paris is a wonderful city especially when you get away from the tourist crowds.

[@Zakbass84]

We have Roquefort in the U.S. It's one of my favorite cheeses.

[@LucileHR]

I love that! :)

[@Zakbass84]

My wife and I will be in Paris 1 month from today and I already have 30 croissants I want to try@@LucileHR

[@Desi_Des]

I always wanted to go to Camargue where there are wild horses. Have you been there?

[@gregwilliams386]

I'd go to Pere Lachaise cemetery, the catacombs and the Conciergerie and the Train Blu if it still exists.

[@rj-jl5nv]

4:03 where is that? Beautiful street.

[@tube.brasil]

Have the mindset that you will return one day and do the other things. It makes it easier.

[@alliterationUK]

Please if I may, however, Lucile, a question. In the UK in many major cities, we can refill reusable water bottles for free from fountains that are in the wall in train stations, airports and the like. Can you do that in France? If not, it is 'une bouteille de l'eau, svp?' or 'une bouteille d'eau, svp?' Thank you.

[@MJN0922]

Google the Wallace fountains - they are everywhere! I even heard they had sparkling water but never found that one...

[@MmmGallicus]

In theory you can. However, public fountains will be on the streets rather than at stations. If you want to buy a bottle of mineral water, just go to any store, pick one up and pay at the counter.

[@MmmGallicus]

No need to ask for une bouteille d'eau. There is also free tap water in restaurants if you eat there, just ask une carafe d'eau s'il vous plaît.

[@ReneeLenore]

Bonjour voisine! ❤️ les Batignolles.

[@LucileHR]

Coucou :D