Is Paris Really as Romantic as Social Media Suggests?

[@soorajeday9429]

I visited Paris with my parents in April this year. The city is amazing and I was amazed by the architecture, art and the history that it holds. But everything was ruined during our last metro ride, where we became victims to a pick pocket attempt. Luckily we lost nothing, but I don’t feel like visiting the city again.

[@DWTravel]

Oh no...😲

[@soorajeday9429]

@@DWTravel Yes, I think Paris has to do something about this, especially while hosting an event like Olympics

[@RemplacementTV]

@@soorajeday9429 must create a global international tourist complain to put the pressure on the government

[@ardarch9445]

Well, excuse me but how did you can be pickpocketted? In 30 years, I've never been solen (and I lived the youth of the smartphone ...)

[@soorajeday9429]

@@ardarch9445 I didn't understand your question. But if you mean, you haven't experienced something like that in Paris for the last 30 years, then you are just lucky. It's usually the tourists who gets robbed. There are videos and documentaries on youtube proving the same. It has nothing to do with the people of Paris, it's a minority that ruins a city's reputation.

[@iama5556]

PARIS is an open museum, PARIS is unique beautiful, wonderfully, extravagant, and YES very very Romantic It's so beautiful, so extraordinary that you can't breathe, your heart stops in front of so much beauty, so many historical , so much love. Yes, Paris is the universal city, the capital of love.

[@DWTravel]

Wow, you really seem to love the city. Do you have a personal connection to Paris?

[@iama5556]

@@DWTravel Hello. Yes …thank you for your interest and question … I have friends, family , i used to work in the very central Paris , on a boat ( Péniche ) very close to the Eiffel Tower as a Butler for a wealthy french young couple and it was magic every time at work and outside in Paris ! Now i am in Tokyo …

[@estebq2762]

Completly agree with you I love París as well, the most beautiful city in the world

[@rizkyadiyanto7922]

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[@Ndriana]

I lived in Paris, London and Berlin. I visited many cities from Antananarivo to Reykjavik, from Montreal to Djibouti. Of all cities Paris remains the most gorgeous. Plus it’s is a key city if not the world capital for Fashion, Culture, Cuisine, Geopolitics and Science. No other cities have all that in any of the five continents.

[@mastochabou62]

There is no miracle if France and Paris are the first touristic destination it's because people visiting Paris are blown away. And there are other very beautiful cities in Europe such ad Barcelone, Vienna, Prague, Budapest, Oslo, copenhague, Amsterdam, Roma etc. It' s the old Europe and I love it.

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

Just visit during off season, April, September, Jan, less crowded. I have been able to enjoyed the sites , sitting in the church, to rest, enjoyed the free organ concert. I recommend visiting Eifel at night, it looks like a huge diamond.

[@gandigooglegandigoogle7202]

if Paris sometimes gives this famous syndrome it's because there are too many tourists! if you want to have a quiet, romantic and full of surprises in Paris you have to come outside the tourist season, you will have absolutely all of Paris at your feet and plenty of time to wander around this historic and fabulous city! and above all don't forget that Paris is 1% of France...and the real France is in the landscapes of its countryside, its mountains, its lakes, its caves, its forests, its its vineyards, its castles, its diverse and varied monuments, often thousands of years old!....that's France!

[@pragueexpat5106]

Never understood what's so "romantic" about a metallic tower..

[@MrRonantho]

So Montmartre and champs elysées is not romantic? your argument is so ridiculous considering that Paris was already considered a romantic city way before the eiffel tower was built in 1889.

[@nishantnimish7825]

the streets and French people are very romantic believe me ( until 2017 it was)

[@gonramon]

If you don’t know about history and architecture… you are just a random ignorant tourist )

[@satyamforever]

Only paid PR for tourism. People are robbed around the metallic structure

[@mastochabou62]

At the time it was built it was in advance

[@vicquiling]

I LOVE PARIS. It feels like it takes you back in old medieval times with its architecture, well preserved castles and structures and also the overall vibe of the city is vibrant and romantic. I visited last February 2024 and will definitely go back in the future.

[@Hiro_Trevelyan]

You don't need a ticket to visit the plaza underneath the Eiffel Tower, you just need to pass a security check.

[@user-zq5qu1hh7d]

I recently visited paris with my family I reach their by bus from Bonn my first experience was bad but as we entered city I find why people says paris city of dreams every place so beautiful and full of art and architecture l really fall in❤ with paris

[@manuellaopao8036]

......you don't need romance to enjoy Paris....a great city

[@dinakossifaki9232]

The city Is gorgeous and it Is worth visiting. However, it Is overcrowded as many other cities. Overtourism Is a reality but we can't quit travelling though

[@chawlagrv]

you mean highly overrated. It is just another city. One of the 200 cities around the world worthy of visiting.

[@leonsano3207]

Paris with less Cars gives more space for people to walk or cycle aside from less air pollution

[@Searchingtheworld7183]

Paris is the city of dreams.

[@ashwani.sharma15]

paris is beautiful

[@Truth-Consciousness]

paris is much better than any other european big city. because it has some culture/some style, its in the air..

[@solracer66]

I think Paris does live up to it's reputation these days but maybe that's because I remember what it looked like in the 1980s when it was far dirtier and less pedestrian friendly than it is today. By the way I don't believe you need a ticket to walk under the Eiffel Tower, just to go up it though you do need to pass through a security screening. It's not nearly as picturesque underneath since they put up the security walls however. As for Montmartre I was last there mid-afternoon on a Sunday at the end of August and the wait to get in was maybe 5 minutes, I also enjoyed drinks with some local friends outside the cafe at 3:45 and it was relaxing and despite the tourists we were able to take our time and talk.

[@smartlr114]

Whatever it is, france always be one of the people dreams😃

[@FClub_Manila]

What is more romantic is the French countrysides!

[@HaroldoAlexander]

The key to a picture-perfect moment with the Eiffel Tower is to go see it at daybreak. You won't be surrounded by crowds or street sellers and you'll feel you have it all to yourself... ditto the Pont des Arts or other picturesque outdoor spots 😎

[@CambodiaLifeTV]

Soooo beautiful ❤

[@jdjphotographynl]

In my opinion, no. Paris is even quite overrated if you ask me. They have a few nice spots, but those don't outweigh all the negatives. I much more enjoyed my visits to Lille and Lyon. As a whole much prettier, much cleaner and better maintained, and less motorized traffic (in the city center).

[@RemplacementTV]

plenty of cultural options and many great things to do but you need money to enjoy it's full potential

[@mcgrathsw1]

I’ve had to go to Paris twice and could not wait to leave. I loathe that city more than any place in the world. I just do not understand what people see in it.

[@gonramon]

They maybe see what you don’t have in your brain )

[@klloydplata4098]

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[@lg206]

I think the French, Spanish, Green and Italian Departements of Tourism need to work with influencers in their countries. There is more to France than Paris in July. There is more to Italy than Rome or Capri in August. Teach tourists about fall and Christmas season with all the beautiful decor. Or even, encourage people to go right when school lets out mid June.

[@toptohyekoms]

Religion is like a paris, but your faith is all about that matters.

[@PLuMUK54]

Paris is no more romantic than anywhere else. It is not the buildings nor the sights that make a place romantic, but who you are sharing it with. Paris is lovely, but like any city, you need rose-tinted glasses in order not to pay attention to the negative side. Despite what many say, most Parisiens are nice people. It is a fantastic place to visit, but it is no more romantic than sitting in my garden with one that I live.

[@athrunzala6770]

because you have never stopped on the quays of the Seine on the left bank at sunset :)

[@xcel5203]

Paris syndrome is for people of faint heart . The city is beautiful with no end of sights,places and Food options . Can't blame anybody for the lines or the crowds ; they are part of any successful tourist city . Strap up and be prepared for a rollicking ride .

[@RemplacementTV]

or for people who didn't normalized criminality in their culture

[@firstlast-oy7uk]

If you freak out the way the good doctor described, then you already had psychological problems and it has nothing to do with the city itself. To call it the "Paris syndrome" is absurd; the same thing is said about so many other cities.

[@vaudou74]

u dont need to pay...it s free to go trhough the glass walls, u have to pay if u want to climb the eiffel tower.

[@ruchipatrol]

hospitalisation with Paris syndrome 😂😂🤣

[@basicdose.9872]

French is the language of love and romance.

[@burntoutbakery]

You don’t have to pay to walk underneath the tower, I was there on the weekend and went in the free entry

[@stufromoz8164]

Sure is

[@Debugged_Gamer]

the ‘symbol of love,’ the ‘epitome of romance,’ the place where people get all mushy and teary-eyed because, well, metal, right? Yeah, i said it -metal. I mean, come on, folks! It’s a gigantic hunk of iron slapped together with a bunch of rivets, sticking up out of the ground like some overly enthusiastic kid’s Meccano project gone mad. But nooo, because it’s in Paris, suddenly it’s romantic. Really? You’re telling me if this thing was plonked down in the middle of, I don’t know, Milton Keynes, people would still be swooning over it? I don’t think so! And don’t get me started on the tourists. They’re all standing there, gazing up at it with hearts in their eyes, taking selfies as if they’ve just discovered the very essence of love itself. Let’s face it, the only thing the Eiffel Tower really symbolizes is how easily we can be convinced that a bunch of metal can represent human emotions if you throw in enough clichés and a good marketing campaign. Look, I’m not saying the Eiffel Tower isn’t impressive-sure, it’s a feat of engineering, hats off to Gustave Eiffel and all that. But romantic? Give me a break! It’s a cold, hard, unforgiving structure. You want romance? How about a quiet walk along the Seine, or sharing a bottle of wine in a quaint little Parisian café? But no, instead we’ve got people queuing up to climb a steel skeleton, believing it’s the ultimate romantic gesture. So next time you’re in Paris and someone says, ‘Oh, let’s go see the Eiffel Tower, it’s so romantic!’ just remember-you’re not gazing at love, you’re gazing at a massive, pointy, metal triangle. And if that’s your idea of romance, well... good luck with that!"

[@PAOLO_01]

❤️❤️

[@TheOtherKine]

Yeah. It's even better when you're there, walking the streets LMAO

[@LaercioMetzner]

Paris Syndrome must be renamed to Instagram addiction syndrome. People are believing internet pictures too much

[@erickgasuz5580]

Paris is an amazing place to visit because of all the things this video has mentioned, but for me overtourism is not good, I would prefer to visit other parts of France, for example Marseille or it would be lovely to visit a small town where you can see the real France.

[@ardarch9445]

You are totally right! If the French have only Paris as wonderful landscape, the French won't be the first tourist as intern tourist

[@athrunzala6770]

I'm not sure that Marseille is a good choice, especially if you want a small town lol. The best would be to go to Cassis to enjoy the sea and the coves.

[@danilovelasquez2539]

Sacré Coeur is a basilica, Notre-Dame is the cathedral. There cannot be two Catholic cathedrals in Paris. The presenter should check her facts.

[@anthonydelcoure1264]

Notre Dame de Paris is 800 years old ! Amazing !

[@thomHD]

For Hollywood, London is rainy or snowy and Paris is golden sunsoaked streets. Really, these cities have near-identical weather. It's similar with food: it's actually a much more close run contest between the two, but Paris enjoys all the positive stereotypes (Let's face it, the French like to enforce them louder than anyone!)

[@ardarch9445]

I can agree of the fact that culinary speaking both cities have a lot of choices and all of them are very often good. But if you speak only national gastronomy, the united kingdom are way but very way behind, come on!

[@anthonydelcoure1264]

​@@ardarch9445 Especially for Pâtisseries and desserts for exemple "Crème brûlée", vive la France....

[@athrunzala6770]

indeed the best restaurants in London are French. normal that they are culinary close :p

[@ashkla05]

Illegal immigration (souvenirs sellers + illegal homes + criminals + grooming gangs + street harassment) has really negatively affected the overall charm of Paris, Berlin and London😅

[@melovetorun]

Paris Syndrome has entered the chat.

[@luciferjohnson8495]

Way better then Germany

[@anthonydelcoure1264]

I'm french and i can say that Germany has some wonderfull villages, towns and cities, wonderfull nature, history, culture, really wonderfull. Don't forget all the destructions during war world 2.

[@luciferjohnson8495]

@@anthonydelcoure1264 I understand but my friend lives in Germany who lived in Russia before they look kinda different. France is just unique and better In my opinion

[@JJONNYREPP]

Is Paris Really as Romantic as Social Media Suggests? Oui oui true bein...(sic)

[@deepakkumarkolur4671]

I can see that Germans are very jealous of French

[@shunaras]

You should make a video about reality of life in Austria, abused by people on a daily basis, most racist country in the world, fired a dozen times

[@HAMEEDALIRAQI]

👍👏😍🥰🤍❤️🤍🌼🌹

[@Axel77430]

Pinpockets 😂😂😂

[@Surila-yg2do]

Far romantic than Germany.

[@anthonydelcoure1264]

In Germany you can find a lot of wonderfull villages, very romantic and charming villages.

[@krishnendunayek2060]

What We Call in Bengali "ChandraBindu Effect" or "Chandrabindu Syndrome".

[@ag4eng]

They should redo that show - Ibrahim in Paris. 😂

[@humanist6256]

The Colombia girl said the reality and US pair just want to tell something positive cos they paid money and are on camera 😂

[@Nerinav1985]

Beware of Paris syndrome

[@firmanprawirawardhanafirma5644]

i better facebook. we don't necessary relate media social and reality.

[@bugra320]

Lots of scammers and pickpockets in Paris, I do not recommend

[@picmezerayxavier3100]

Nope, it is Dramatic!!

[@motivsto]

Germans are just jealous 😅

[@FBAagent]

I think the answer is obvious

[@TStadiumhopper]

Paris is a city of pickpockets.

[@artnodulot1525]

comment on peu être bête au point de profiter du tourisme de masse et se plaindre de ne pas être seul et qu il y ait du monde autour .partez donc en vacances à la campagne .How can we be so stupid as to take advantage of mass tourism and complain about not being alone and that there are people around? Of course we will privatize Paris for you. So go on vacation to the countryside.

[@Bruno-tm3xo]

Trust me…….nothing romantic about Paris. Real estate enormously expensive and small. The city is dirty, Parisians obnoxious and the city is super unsafe. You said romantic ? Get real

[@RemplacementTV]

if you want to discover France , don't go to Paris....

[@Blueyoshi69]

IMHO, along with Barcelona, Europe’s most overrated city.

[@liamlee8422]

Absolutely not. Lots of pickpockets. Coming from the States, I am not used to this. And on top of that some French ppl are indeed rude and this is not cliche

[@Hobbiesandthingsilike-lq7vm]

look, for all the tourists out htere, Paris is romantic only for outsiders as in people outside of Europe, for the European people Paris is not that romantic tbh cuz many cities in Europe looks like Paris. u can look at praga, budapest, bucharest, , nice , cities in italy etc, most of them looks the same. we are more inclined to go on a beach trip in maldives or soemthing like this then going to paris.

[@anthonydelcoure1264]

Every city in Europe has the Eiffel Tower ? Every city in Europe has Notre-Dame de Paris ? This cathedrale is 800 years old ! Every city in Europe has the Louvre Museum with "La Joconde", a painting by Leonardo Da Vinci ? Every city in Europe has the architecture of Paris ? Come on ! Bucarest ? No ! You also forgot the gastronomy, art, history, fashion,culture ! I'm sure, you like pâtisseries like Mille-feuille or Crème Brûlés, Macarons, Croissants, Pain au Chocolat, fine wines, amazing chessses...etc, all these goddies are typically french...

[@Bruno-tm3xo]

Who cares…….

[@enriqueae7532]

It's a beautiful city but it seems like it's declining due to Politics/Refugees/Immigrants/crime. I'm going one more time in a few months with my gf and that will be my last time I'll visit. It's an unfortunate thing.

[@nicholaspaladino4493]

I go to paris once a month for work and I guarantee you it’s the most overrated city in the world

[@mgoodwi1]

I was disappointed when i visited Paris 10 years ago. Every postcard, magazine and travel video that i had seen portrayed Paris as this gorgeous peaceful place. However, when i arrived, i thought i was in Africa. There were Africans everywhere in their traditional dress. Traffic was insane and there was no AC anywhere! Every famous landmark i went to had Africans begging me. And sometimes they got aggressive when i declined to purchase whatever they had. I was very uncomfortable. Looking at the landmarks from inside the tour bus was more comfortable for me. It was also expensive. One restaurant charged me according to the weight of my plate! The empty plate was aleady heavy! Culture shock.

[@Bruno-tm3xo]

10 years ago ? Don’t come back…..you’ll have a heart attack. 100 times worse

[@iwantanewhead2976]

Delhi > paris

[@ExMuslim-pr5ej]

Delhi is declining.

[@genodachef]

The city is gorgeous, the art history and food impeccable, but the general population dislike tourists and are very rude

[@francoisleyrat8659]

Aren't there rude tourists? And isn't painting 2 million Parisians with the same brush a bit rude?

[@RemplacementTV]

what is the "general population" ? people are living there , they are not touristic agents , they don't owe you anything , they don't care about your trip or about making you feel special

[@ExMuslim-pr5ej]

Because there has been a shift in french people attitude, and they want their city and over all country to be safe.

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