9 Things TO DO & NOT TO DO in Paris (Must See Before You Go)!

[@whimsy_cece]

Also your map is AMAZING! Thank you!

[@LucileHR]

OMG THANK YOU!! That's so sweet! I appreciate you!

[@gjeess1]

I'm Australian, and my wife and I went to London and Paris in October 2018. It was my first overseas trip and my wife's second trip to Paris. We stayed very close to the Tour Montparnasse, so we did a lot of walking and sightseeing. One place that blew my mind was the Saint-Denis Bascilique where the French Kings and Queens are buried. My wife and I love Paris and its people. I'm looking forward to going back one day - hopefully in three years!

[@LivingBobby]

Such a great guide to Paris Lucile! Thanks for this :D

[@HammdiPlayZRBX]

@LivingBobby where tf r u

[@bm9152]

I’ve just come back from 3 days in Paris, and all I can say, is WOW!!! I want to live there!! It’s the most wonderful city on Earth, as an English lady, I’ve heard the French can be quite ‘abrupt’ for want of a better word, this is totally NOT true. They are such lovely, helpful, friendly people, relaxed and chilled. There’s so much to see and do, it’s gorgeous. I can’t say enough about how amazing this place is, we of course went to the Louvré, up to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, at night too! We saw it in the day, but seeing it at night is something else, the night was clear, the moon was huge, I will NEVER EVER, forget that view. I cry thinking of how beautiful it was. The catacombs was great, the metro and buses were easy to use, we downloaded the Bonjour app and got 10 tickets which did us. The Bistros were fab, Angelina’s was ok, and the snails tasted amazing!! We also went on the Paris wheel, the views again were spectacular. I will 100 % return, and it is now my dream to live there, in one of the town houses, sitting on my balcony. J’adore Paris 💙🤍❤️

[@renaissanceman8687]

Went to Paris last May and really enjoyed it. Loved the cafe / bar / people watching culture, all the history and the architecture. But was most impressed by the bike culture, did a Tour to get the hang of it but then did Velib rentals and enjoyed cycling around in the late Spring sunshine. If you like cycling, you’ll Love Paris ❤️

[@LucileHR]

So happy you enjoyed biking around Paris too! It’s my favorite way to discover the city :)

[@TP-mx6vn]

I totally agree, Sacre Coeur and Montmartre are always my number one reccommendation in Paris. Musee d'Orsay is also my favourite!

[@galinababushkin9688]

I didn't find Parisians rude. As Lucile said, when I approached someone with "Bonjour", then ask for directions, people were very helpful.

[@MikeRoberts1964]

We were there for a week in the middle of June.....Out of the dozens of shopkeepers we interacted with, only one or two were anything less than very friendly and only one was what I'd call rude...

[@goyam2981]

A TV program on NHK Japan called Tokyo Eye did an experiment. When people in Tokyo were approached with "excuse me" most would just wave and walk away or respond "no English". But when they were approached with "sumimasen" or excuse me in Japanese they would stop and try to listen and help you even if they couldn't speak English well.

[@feeseize9569]

You were so right about Batignolles! What an amazing neighborhood! My wife and I were out exploring yesterday after our arrival and the vibe was amazing. So many families out with their children everywhere even in the evening. Really fantastic. Thank you for the recommendation. Now we just need to find that boulangerie with your map!

[@bfish7839]

Lucille, this was a must see vlog for all Paris tourists. Great content. Thank you and congratulations on 100k.

[@LucileHR]

Thank you so much :)

[@robertmaxa6631]

My go to for a treat, was a banana/Nutella crepe, from a crepe stand, close to the Louvre by the mirrored building. The guy was really good to me. I tried to be a regular, for the time I was there.

[@ericshee8500]

Thank you for this great video that is filled with a lot of useful information and tips! I’d be visiting Paris for the first time in October and can’t wait to enjoy some French food and sophistication! Merci Lucile 🎉

[@debisusan4338]

Paris has my heart for many years! Every time you visit you see more, no matter how many times you visit!

[@tiamarrow6366]

As someone who’s from NY who’s never been anywhere outside of America….Paris is my #1 travel destination spot. I’m one of those people who would definitely be “that tourist” with wanting to see the typical spots in Paris, not just because they’re touristic and look amazing…..but because of the history in creating them. When it comes to buildings, monuments, and any structures that were made in the like the medieval times, Roman times, etc….I think they’re worth seeing because of how much history they hold especially with what life was like back then. It’s fascinating to see those structures but then to see more modern structures around them, showing us how much the times have changed. I would also love to visit Paris during Christmas….it would definitely be super crowded but something about the lights, and how everything is decorated makes me wanna see it.

[@LucileHR]

I absolutely agree with what you said here about the history behind everything!!

[@tomwhite716]

Go up l’escalier du Montmartre. That entire area is amazing!

[@danielleschilk9845]

Go to Quebec City it’s the same love that city ❤

[@geovannymorajr.1065]

​@@LucileHR 🙌

[@rnguyen2516]

I lived in NY for 11 years and Paris is a short flight away! April is my absolute favorite time to go!

[@KateKrauss]

Just want to say that watching you bite into a delicious pastry or cut into a sausage is one of the joys of your channel. Keep on eating, girl :)

[@RichardBlack-g9z]

I stayed at the same hotel five years in a row before The concierge invited me to dinner. I am a New Englander and do not make friends quickly so this was normal for me. I like the French attitude to life: be polite, speak quietly. Thank you for your great videos.

[@davids.7555]

Parisians are so nice and helpful! I don't know what other people are doing to be treated poorly. My wife and I have been to the city twice in the last year and will be again this upcoming summer. I know very little French (enough for basic greetings and how to ask if they speak English) but all of our interactions with staff or random people on the street have all been very positive. They were happy to help and we generally parted with a smile and a laugh. Even one of our cab drivers was surprised when I told him how positive our experiences were. I'm sure it doesn't hurt being a goofy Canadian, but I believe a little effort on your part goes a long way - Everyone knows you are not a local, but a bit of personal effort to recognize you are a visitor to a foreign country goes a long way. At least that's been my experience traveling to countries where I don't speak the language. We did get a couple of interactions that were less exciting, but that was in a very busy pub where the waiter was run off his feet (completely understand) or when I was being an idiot and crossed the street in from of a couple about to get on their motorcycle. Thinking about that now, I am impressed I only received "what an idiot" stare and not what I would have heard back home. Look forward to our next trip, now that we have found your site.

[@michaeljschen3443]

Thank you for your wonderful video! I am flying to Paris this Friday and stay in Paris for 30 days. Then another two weeks in northern France. Really excited about this trip!

[@nichegoseberazdvatri]

After traveling to Europe and returning to US, I finally understand what that is makes me feel so fulfilled when I am in Europe. The genius and beauty of historical architecture has an amazingly healing effect on our psychological wellbeing. It's magnificently large sculptures and structures, when you look at them for a while you just escape. I am crying because I don't there. And that's exactly why. So, perhaps when people move and experience hardship, being out can help deal with stress. I don't know.

[@raywhitehead730]

Depressed much?.

[@nichegoseberazdvatri]

@@raywhitehead730 No, I'm incredibly annoyed that where I am we don't have all of this. 😆

[@EnnameMori]

I have always found Parisians at least polite, often friendly - even when I spoke about three words of French. Mostly I was made an effort to try some words and didn't take up time in tourist spots. I still visit the Tunisian French Greengrocer I met the first time I visited. Good advice to stay in different arrondissement - Belleville is a favourite, but I often pick spots by tiny galleries/museums I haven't seen or random historical moments. Unless I need to be near the Librairie du Richelieu for study.

[@mlh496]

Congratulations on 100K subscribers!

[@wild_insomnia]

Lucile in Paris > Emily in Paris

[@TimberWulfIsHere]

Nah fam, niggas in Paris is where it's at

[@dschwenning]

This is my second day in Paris, and the locals have been so friendly

[@yvettrae]

Thank you for sharing Paris! I was there last week for the very first time and fell in love with the beautiful city. I want to go back as soon as possible and especially when Notre Dame opens again. I cannot believe I’ve missed out on this beautiful city and country my entire life. I dream of many more trips to Paris. If I had my youth to do over, I’d definitely study abroad in Paris.

[@Carol_Kalola_U]

Thx you so much and it’s my first time to Europe too! Love love love the information!

[@kvt813]

Thank you for all the advice!!! I will be visiting in October and I am so excited and nervous at the same time. This will help me a lot!!! Great video.😊

[@LucileHR]

Ohhhh have so much fun!!

[@miekebazen747]

My daughter and I hope to go in 4 weeks.. we are super excited!! Lucille is making us feel right at home... can't wait to try the food!!❤

[@leslieyoder8280]

Si je venais à Paris, j’adorerais t’inviter à déjeuner. J’ai 77 ans et j’étudie depuis 466 jours consécutifs. J’adore étudier la langue française! Merci pour tous vos vidéos.

[@danaglabeman6919]

Im going to Paris in April: staying in North Montmartre, so excited! I've been working on my French for a while now. My comprehension's pretty good but I think my speech is slow: I don't know, I don't really have anyone to talk with here in Texas. I guess we'll find out!

[@cristinacappellari7615]

Thank you! I am coming to Paris tomorrow.. perfect timing! ❤

[@LucileHR]

Enjoy your trip!

[@davidh.4649]

Speaking some of the local language ... I always make a point of learning at least the basic greetings and pleasantries when I travel to any country. It's part of the cultural immersion which helps you get the most out of the travel experience. I took 2 years of French in high school. Unfortunately that was 50 years ago and I haven't used it. My hope is that having learned a little bit, even in the distant past, that it will make it easier to recall a bit as I prepare for my trip in 2025 (I have until August ... plenty of time). Then again, I'm 65 and half German and I've been working on mastering German for 40 years and it's still a work in progress. 😁I will say, trying to learn a few words of Swedish for the Sweden trip was a challenge! England this past year was a breeze. 😂

[@whimsy_cece]

Your videos are so helpful! I am taking my mom for the first time and getting all the info!

[@1978danielTaylor]

Every single episode of you, lucy, is very informative interesting and simple helpful thank you lucy

[@renejaraobregon]

Lucile you live in magnificent city……the best in the world for me ….

[@kdonor]

My daughter and I are visiting Paris for 10 days next spring. We are looking forward to it very much!

[@cann9155]

Lucile, this was another winner. Thx, Merci Beaucoup💝💖💗

[@julianadacosta9875]

Love your channel and all the tips you give! Thank you 🌷

[@SweatyNerdforLife]

I am planning a paris vacation this October and your videos are a god send😂

[@FalcomScott312]

Afternoon Lucile Happy Friday! I appreciate your advice on the non to great things to do over in Paris, France! Thank you so much for sharing & have a beautiful weekend! 💛💛

[@LucileHR]

Thanks for watching and have a great weekend too!!

[@nicolelazotravel]

Great ideas! I’m super excited to visit Paris!

[@JamieNiemeyer-tz7zy]

Hey Lucille 👋 thanks for another informational video 📹 of Paris. Someday I'll have to go there and maybe run into you then I would totally be on cloud ☁️ nine and give u a huge hug 🫂 🤗 your so wise and kind , your just simply one of the best people in the world 🌎 I look up to you ! And admire u a lot. Even though I'm older than you . Well, I love ❤️ u soooooo much, buddy , never forget to stay strong and always be you. Love ❤️ you again, your buddy jamie 😊

[@caterinatitus1991]

We spent a month in Paris this summer (mon mari est Français!) and one evening we’re having an apéro and my hubby saw you pass by and said, “I follow her on KZbin!” So tonight he showed me your videos, which I love and now we both want to come back soon. We truly enjoyed the beauty, the people, and the food. ♥️🙏

[@calumshaw]

Another wonderful vlog Lucile with a few more tips to add to the list I've created from your vlogs. I'll be there in 72 hours!! Farewell Sydney, Bonjour Paris!

[@LucileHR]

Have a good trip!!

[@calumshaw]

@@LucileHR Just logged onto Holafly to check prices for all of Europe and will do again later today using your Code. I assume you get some benefit!!

[@davidh.4649]

Lucille, one thing that I don't find much mention of on any channels that talk about visiting Paris is whether it's worth it to go to a Moulin Rouge show. I did see one person on a chat board say to just go for the show and instead to go to Bouillon Pigalle for dinner. I was in London back in August and did take in a West End theatre show (Wicked) and that was amazing. I know Moulin Rouge is a little different from musical theatre but it's still something uniquely French. Worth it or not?

[@5Gburn]

I went to the Moulin Rouge in 1989 and it was quite an experience! So many years have passed, but as I understand it, the standards and quality are the same. I say go, but rethink it if you're extremely modest as there is (very tastefully done) topless dancing. [For context, I'm a woman and I didn't feel offended in the least.]

[@SA-jr6ce]

Thank you Lucile - always a pleasure listening to you showing us around. I'll be coming to Paris solo from London this Aug 22-27 in between the Olympics :) Is there anything you'd recommend avoiding / doing? If you're around, would be nice to grab a coffee as well. Cheers :)

[@soicansleeptonight]

I'm headed to Paris just after Christmas. There are three of us and we will obviously have baggage. Should we take an uber from the airport to our hotel (people marias) or public transit?

[@ptklip]

This channel is so great and you are complètement génial. Merci beaucoup. Paris is my favorite place on Earth.

[@sabrinabeardmore730]

It's beautiful there lucille.thank you for sharing.have a great day.

[@LucileHR]

Thanks for watching Sabrina :)

[@superfine97]

I'm so excited... visiting in December 😍😍😍😍😍

[@TheoWerewolf]

I've only been pickpocketed once in Europe - but not in Paris (where I've been many times), but in Rome on the infamous 42 bus.

[@michaelme1548]

I owe my adult daughter a trip to France. The more I research the more scared I get. My daughter and I both need to be able to get away from people when we are overwhelmed. Paris is her dream trip but it is frightening.

[@jamesmentzer]

Haven't been to Paris since 1973need to go again

[@tunderhay]

J'adore vos vidéos, Lucile, merci!

[@LucileHR]

Merci :)

[@life_with_emely]

Also another question, I see the times for lunch and dinner. Is there a time for breakfast? Or is breakfast the pastry shops?

[@IsamaJustus]

ماشاالله باريس مره حلوة❤❤❤❤

[@barrygeary1890]

Looking forward to haveing the nice breads for breakfast again in October

[@ashleyandallan]

this was wonderful Lucile! Where would be your favorite place to stay? can't wait for our next trip back!

[@avcbisu]

Any tips for taking a pic of the Louvre in the evening with the lights on?

[@rrl4245]

Great advice. Thanks Isn't St Germain des Pres in in the 6th district, per your map. You said 7th..

[@shaleighreynolds3494]

Yay. So excited. Can you tell me if there is much homelessness or stray animals. I know it’s an odd question but my daughter and I are going and she is so sensitive to those things. I want her to enjoy the city and not despise it like she does nyc.

[@life_with_emely]

My family doesn’t drink alcohol. Do you have a list of places to eat where the wine or alcohol isn’t the main attraction (for lack of better terms)? Or will all the places have alcohol at them?

[@audro1212]

My experience is that yes, wine beer and/or cider is available every, even the burger joints. But it's not "the main attraction." It's just available, as is bottled water, tea, coffee, soda, etc.

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job luck is drop a like and congratulations again to hit 100k on KZbin

[@LucileHR]

Thanks for watching!

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

No problem

[@dubmah6616]

it'd be great to have some insights about how to handle the JO madness... we've been in Paris for the past 2 days and it's just a massive pain in the butt...

[@thejeanjeanie]

❤️❤️❤️ thank u so much. Your great ‼️‼️❤❤❤

[@lpsole]

Hi great video, what section of the seine river do you recommend to walk around?

[@bingobaz6402]

I enjoyed your video. I am trying to find out if I buy the navigo for zones 1-5, will I be able to use that to travel from charles de gaulle airport to Rue Doudeauville, Paris, Île-de-France 75018? Thanks.

[@DE-iv8if]

Great Video ! Very interesting !!! :D

[@LucileHR]

Thank you!!

[@irajmajidi]

Paris ❤ nice city

[@carlosgonzalez6717]

Hi Lucille, I plan on going to Paris in the end of September to beginning of October can you send me the link to the Paris meet up groups? please I would like to try out this experience of meeting new people and interacting more with locals and tourist

[@DanielRoccia-Shannon]

This is a great video thank you. We love our champagne what is the name of your favourite champagne shop please ? Merci ❤

[@LucileHR]

Dilettantes!!

[@DanielRoccia-Shannon]

@@LucileHR thank you so much :) ☺️

[@wanderfulstops8488]

We loved your video 🎉❤On our first trip to Paris, we stayed at the rue de hauteville area which was very good but unsafe at night. Which area would you recommend to stay if one wants to be close to Gare du nord 🙂

[@LucileHR]

I'd recommend going towards the Canal Saint Martin area as much as possible

[@wanderfulstops8488]

@@LucileHR thank you so much for your information :)

[@LucileHR]

Of course!! Thanks for watching my videos :)

[@PettPett11]

My mom always said that people from Paris is rude. But i never belived her, so i am travling to Paris from Norway in febuary 2025 with my dad.😊

[@beltozor2006]

Did you ever go to Accor arena? Im going there next month for the C du soleil. Is it good?

[@julianadacosta9875]

Lucile, a question please I am traveling solo to Paris, first time there. Is it a acceptable to ask waiters, people outside to take my pictures? I live in NYC and it’s common here but I don’t want to annoy people over there and be mindful of the culture :)

[@TheSoloTraveler]

Do a video about dating in Paris

[@annecaro.3956]

I love to climb the Eiffel Tower from the stairs

[@minime7375]

Your videos are very informative but ngl I miss your travel vlogs🙂 I watched some videos of the Olympics opening and I’m really put off by it, it has nothing to do with the amazing athletes participating. I’m curious to see your take on it, to me it was just weird and not very representative of Paris’s history as a cultural center.

[@LucileHR]

Thank you for watching :) I'm making a video about the Olympics right now!

[@krunaldesai1580]

Hey.. What is the champagne shop name??

[@LucileHR]

Dilettantes!!

[@zaibcom]

Superb

[@LucileHR]

Thanks for watching :)

[@kshipon1798]

Does France stamp on passport? If it does is it on Entry, Exit or both? Thanks

[@graceshaya2049]

hi! so i am an undergrad student at the university of michigan in ann arbor and right now i am applying to different cities to study abroad for winter 2025 (january-april), and the the two options that I am in between are paris and aixe-en-provence. if I plan on travelling to different cities across europe, where do u think a good base location to study abroad would be (so that I could travel easiest to florence, barcelona, amsterdam, etc.) paris or aixe-en-provence? Also, what is the temperature/weather like in the winter months january-april in both cities? super cold and rainy? moderatly cold? last thing, my fluency in french is at an elementary level, but I will be taking a french language course while I am there, if I end up choosing one of these locations, do you think i will be fine or will I have a difficult time communicating and getting around the city? thank u in advance for answering this long question. i am still in the process of deciding between studying abroad somewhere in france, italy, spain, or somewhere in the UK (I am a political science major)

[@MsBackstager]

Is the city clean?

[@marlengaddis5491]

What is the cheapest place to stay in paris

[@TheUrbanEpicure]

0:17 Paris is a big city 1:48 Paris is a tiny city 2:49 Paris is a big city 7:43 No, definitely cheaper where I live. Stop assuming your entire viewership is from the US or UK.

[@jjjkurt84]

i plan to work in la defense pls advise which area to live is good can i go by bicycle from apartment to la defense im first time

[@kaliou6645]

Lucille in time for the Games🏟️

[@LucileHR]

Yessss!! So excited for today! I’ll be making a video about it for sure :)

[@vickibarkla8140]

Does the food map show gluten free eateries? It looks like a gf symbol but couldn’t tell. BTW we love your videos 😊

[@LucileHR]

It does but it’s not specifically gluten free! I love gluten free spots though and two of my favorite gluten free bakeries are copains and chambellans. I might do a special diets map in the future

[@bellasusi]

Londoners are also busy but I think we always try to help lost tourists or anyone asking for advice... I guess we are wired differently. I would rather find out myself than ask French person for help - they often seem bodered and unwilling (even though Paris heavily depends on tourists)...

[@joanreynolds955]

That has not been my experience at all, quite the opposite.

[@MattsBroadwayReview]

I bet its Crazy over there now due to the Olympics.

[@LucileHR]

Just a bit haha

[@Travelwithawas]

Come to oman😊

[@skullandbones1832]

👍

[@김혜령-p6r]

프랑스 고칠것 많아요 인생이 핑크빛아니에요 소외계층 챙겨야 합니다 합격 그래서 고뇌 합니다 합격 했대요 동영상보여주신것 감사합니다 예를 들면 이탈리아 도 소외계층 생각 하고 챙기게 됩니다 상대편입장이 되면 웃을수 없네요

[@김혜령-p6r]

저는 모순되게도 이탈리아어 가 친숙해서 발음까지 익혔네요 신기했고요 그다음이 프랑어 발음 익혔습니다 도자기 취향 알고 있습니다 전 수행 해서요 와인 안마셔요 기운뽑히죠

[@renejaraobregon]

I follow from Chili……!!!!

[@KiplingWinni-w5j]

Jean Ramp

[@annecaro.3956]

Share a dinner means the experience of being together, not eating from the same plate, the French like to choose their dish for themselves to rat not to sample food. Sampling our dinners is NOT in the mood

[@MrSottobanco]

05:55 Can you explain how dinner can be an all night affair?

[@june5572]

Scams are definitely exaggerated.

[@PettPett11]

10:01 æ??

[@김혜령-p6r]

영성진화차원에서 치즈 안먹게 됩니다 수행하시면 알게 됩니다

[@김혜령-p6r]

예뻐지는비결 뱀기운 뽑는것입니다 맞다고 합니다

[@raywhitehead730]

Having been to France (and Paris) I wouldn't go back. There are many more pleasant countries to visit.