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Paris in my Pocket
France
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 19 ส.ค. 2014
Providing a better trip to Paris. Get off the beaten path. Dodge the tourists and see parts of the city Parisians love - as explored, discovered, and organized over the last decade by Jay Swanson.
How To Spend Your First Day in Paris
THE QR CODES BROKE - Grab it here: go.parisinmypocket.com/48-HOURS - First time visiting Paris and not sure where to start? We've planned your first 24 hours out for you. We've planed day two out for you too, in our free 48-hour itinerary to Paris!
Been there and see it all before? No worries, we have hundreds of recommendations for your 5th, 50th, or 500th visit to Paris. Grab our guide here: go.parisinmypocket.com/oGWtbq
Tickets:
Nab your Pantheon tickets here: go.parisinmypocket.com/pantheon
And don't forget your Louvre Timed Entry tickets: go.parisinmypocket.com/louvre
And for the best view of Paris from the Arc de Triomphe: go.parisinmypocket.com/triomphe
Don't forget the Eiffel Tower: go.parisinmypocket.com/eiffel
Trip prep:
Before you leave, get your E-Sim here: go.parisinmypocket.com/e-sim
And sign up for Wise here to make those international transfers easy: go.parisinmypocket.com/Wise
Grab your Paris Metro tickets or passes here: www.iledefrance-mobilites.fr
Download CityMapper here: citymapper.com
Contact Amber for your private Louvre tour: amberminogue@gmail.com
Local places we visited in this video:
Poilâne: poilane
Ten Belles 6: tenbelles
Maison d'Isabelle: maison_isabelle_paris
La Robe et Le Palais: larobeetlepalais.paris
Noir Concorde: noir_coffeeshop
Milagro: milagroparis
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Morning Croissant
01:30 Coffee Stop no.1
01:45 Tip no.1
02:39 The Luxembourg Gardens
03:33 The Pantheon
04:47 Mid-Morning Croissant (duh)
05:05 Tip no.2
06:09 Notre Dame
07:32 Pont Neuf & Carnavalet
08:05 French lunch stop
08:17 Tip no.3
08:58 The Louvre
10:20 Private Tour Recommendation
10:40 The Tuileries
11:40 Place de la Concorde
12:25 Coffee Stop no.2
13:00 Tip no.4
14:40 The Arc de Triomphe
15:44 Apéro
16:41 Tip no.5
17:28 It's dinnertime!
18:10 The Eiffel Tower
Written, filmed & edited by: Jay Swanson
Production assistance: Emily Guernsey
Assistant camera: Mollie Laylin
Music by Dyalla and David Cutter
Paris itinerary to see all the major monuments. You won't want to miss any, and then we'll help you get off the beaten path in Paris with our other videos. Do Paris like a local when you're here =D
Been there and see it all before? No worries, we have hundreds of recommendations for your 5th, 50th, or 500th visit to Paris. Grab our guide here: go.parisinmypocket.com/oGWtbq
Tickets:
Nab your Pantheon tickets here: go.parisinmypocket.com/pantheon
And don't forget your Louvre Timed Entry tickets: go.parisinmypocket.com/louvre
And for the best view of Paris from the Arc de Triomphe: go.parisinmypocket.com/triomphe
Don't forget the Eiffel Tower: go.parisinmypocket.com/eiffel
Trip prep:
Before you leave, get your E-Sim here: go.parisinmypocket.com/e-sim
And sign up for Wise here to make those international transfers easy: go.parisinmypocket.com/Wise
Grab your Paris Metro tickets or passes here: www.iledefrance-mobilites.fr
Download CityMapper here: citymapper.com
Contact Amber for your private Louvre tour: amberminogue@gmail.com
Local places we visited in this video:
Poilâne: poilane
Ten Belles 6: tenbelles
Maison d'Isabelle: maison_isabelle_paris
La Robe et Le Palais: larobeetlepalais.paris
Noir Concorde: noir_coffeeshop
Milagro: milagroparis
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Morning Croissant
01:30 Coffee Stop no.1
01:45 Tip no.1
02:39 The Luxembourg Gardens
03:33 The Pantheon
04:47 Mid-Morning Croissant (duh)
05:05 Tip no.2
06:09 Notre Dame
07:32 Pont Neuf & Carnavalet
08:05 French lunch stop
08:17 Tip no.3
08:58 The Louvre
10:20 Private Tour Recommendation
10:40 The Tuileries
11:40 Place de la Concorde
12:25 Coffee Stop no.2
13:00 Tip no.4
14:40 The Arc de Triomphe
15:44 Apéro
16:41 Tip no.5
17:28 It's dinnertime!
18:10 The Eiffel Tower
Written, filmed & edited by: Jay Swanson
Production assistance: Emily Guernsey
Assistant camera: Mollie Laylin
Music by Dyalla and David Cutter
Paris itinerary to see all the major monuments. You won't want to miss any, and then we'll help you get off the beaten path in Paris with our other videos. Do Paris like a local when you're here =D
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We have a 7 hour layover in a couple weeks. Our Plan is to take a taxi to Arc De Triomphe for a great overall view, get some food in 9e and then take a taxi back. We also just bought your guide!
Sounds fantastic, please let us know how it goes!!
when visiting for the first time, my then-girlfriend, who had been many times, insisted you had to run across traffic to the Arc de Triumph, as there was no other way. naturally we arrived in the center, barely alive, right at the exit of the stairs. I should have known then...
haha not sure if that's a red flag for danger or green flag for fun!
@paris.in.my.pocket that's how I justified it. I chose...poorly
Excellent tips! Sent this to a first time travel to paris friend. 👍
Thank you for sharing!
I can’t imagine any system easier than the London tube…and I regularly use the NYC subway which, “exceptions” aside, is very simple to use. The London Underground is a no brainer.
Excellent video, this is going to make our Paris trip a breeze, very detailed explanation. Thank you!
Wishing you a fantastic trip!
"Your video was a lifesaver! After watching countless others, none were as helpful as yours. I followed everything you mentioned step by step, and it all worked perfectly. The only thing I wished for was a bit more detail about catching the train back to CDG. (Took Lola instead of JUJU) but overall, it was absolutely fantastic. Thanks to your guidance, I couldn't believe I was able to pull it off. Highly recommended! I'm at the gate, by the way, eating doughnut lol It's the first of the month the Arc was free:)
This is AMAZING! thank you so much for letting us know how it went!
Ok, we're planning a trip to Paris in a few weeks and I've been watching Les Frenchies videos about the metro. Just this morning, before watching your video, I told my wife I need to stop carrying my iPhone in my back pocket on the metro in the city that we live in, and my name is...
Definitely kick the habit, your phone won't last 5 minutes in a back pocket! Try front pocket and keep your hand in your pocket
Henri II - wife Catherine de Medici(s) Henri IV -2nd wife Marie de Medici(s) . (Error at Tuileries palace description) Simple chyron fix
finally some1 who speaks my lingo🥰 I will def. follow ur video as our TG when we there this weekend most likely on our 2nd day tho’ not 1st. 💙💙💙
Yes! Let us know how it goes!
Great video, thank tou! I have an 11 hour layover, 8am-7pm, in April. Definitely going to apply this to that trip.
Please report back! And double check there aren't train strikes and you leave enough time for security on the way back in ;)
Thanks I will be there thanksgiving
Hope you enjoy it!
I watch a lot of travel videos to prep for trips and I have to say that this is one of the best Ive ever seen - excellent useful information ! Ive been to Paris twice (2012 & 2019) but things change and this was a great primer. Im taking my grandson next year and we have to use our time well. Previously, we took the Roissy Bus from CDG to Opera...is that still the best way to get to the center of the city from CDG? Thanks
Thank you for your kind words! RoissyBus is still running, and if it works for you, go for it. Probably best for specifically being in that area. Otherwise the RER is a safe option, or a cab. It can depend on how much luggage you have as well. Definitely download the free itinerary as well!
How much does Amber charge for the lourve tour? and how far can we book with her? I am planning to go next year -- but maybe in August or November., Do we have to buy our own tickets when we go with her or does she handle that kind of stuff? Thank you in advance!
Hi Camille! We don't have all the answers to those questions - it will likely depend on the museum, tour length, and number of people. Amber is so so kind, though, definitely reach out to her via the email listed in our description. I'm sure she'd love to figure something out with you!
Can’t wait to go back!!!
I went to the croissant #2 place in September! It was my first croissant experience - it was amazing! We got a coffee and sat in a park near the Notre Dame. Magical first morning in Paris.
That sounds like a perfect morning!
Great video Jay! And congratulations on officially becoming a French citizen! I was wondering if Sacre Couer or Montmartre in general was going to make it in this video, but it makes sense that it needs a separate video. 😊
Thank you! Montmarte makes it into day two, if you download the free itinerary, you'll see it :D
Any chance you’d do a private coffee tour?
Tours are not currently on the agenda, though you never know! Sorry to say we don't have a coffee tour recommendation either. But if you're coffee conoisseurs you HAVE to reserve at Substance: www.substancecafe.com They do reservation only, 2 hour coffee tastings. Have been. It's fantastic!
I'm going to Paris in April for a few days. Wouldn't it make sense for me to get the five day unlimited pass and be done with it?
Are you referring to Paris Visit pass? www.iledefrance-mobilites.fr/titres-et-tarifs/detail/forfait-paris-visite If so, there's also a 3 day option (1, 2, 3, and 5 days options available), and the option to select zones 1-3 or 1-5.
Wow! I just skimmed thru the 48 hour itinerary you sent at my request and it is marvelous! Thanks ever so much!
Wonderful!
#ParisinmyPocket .... great video as always Mr. Jay. Hoping that all so many peeps find their way to such and to your venture.
Much appreciated!
Hey Jay- We are coming to Paris for Christmas. Can you do a quick video on the various Christmas Markets in and around town? Thanks!
Ah we're not sure of getting to christmas markets this year in longform content, but any visits will be on instagram. Also, for all the information check out: parisjetaime.com/eng/article/christmas-markets-in-paris-a018
This was a great series ❤
thank you!
I remember the days when Jay would NOT recommend going up the Tour Eiffel. 🤣
This is more a Paris for first-timers video ;)
I like your video. I was in Paris 2 weeks ago and I saw that cafe where you were sitting. Now I’m back here in Tucson Arizona
So one of my friends was actually in Paris for the Olympics this summer and she was at the Place De La Concorde to watch the Women’s 3x3 basketball teams compete (we of course rooted for America since that’s our team.) She called me 20 minutes after the USA team finally won one of their games, and told me that she had just realized that Place De La Concorde was where Marie Antoinette was beheaded, and it slightly creeped her out to remember that. Being that here in America we’ve learned about other foreign countries’ histories….I do believe we learned about Marie Antoinette getting beheaded. So I wonder if any of the athletes who had games in that area, remembered learning about it and were possibly a bit sketched out.
It's wild! You do get used to it, but Place de la Concorde - which is so central and grand - saw more than 1,000 people beheaded during the revolution... not to make it even spookier! One of the great things about Paris, though, is that you're living in history. We love that - around every corner, there's something else.
Saint Chappell didn't used to be so busy. We went to Paris the first time in 2019 just after the Notre Dame fire. Such disappointment about that. While walking around in the area we stumbled upon Saint Chappell. Figured, why not go in and see what's up. Not a soul in sight. Had the whole chapel to ourselves. It was amazing! Went back last year and took my older sister to see Saint Chappell. We had bought timed entry months before arriving and still had an enormous line to wait in. Hopefully that will thin out once Notre Dame opens again. Hoping it will be open for our visit this April. And, yes, I do schedule every flight to Europe through CDG so we can take a week or so before or after the rest of the trip because Paris holds my heart. April will be after 14 days in Egypt. So excited to be going back to Paris. Truthfully, hubs and sister could just leave me in Paris and go on the Egypt without me. I would only regret it later, not while it's happening. 🙂
So glad you found Sainte Chappelle last time you were here! And this time... Notre Dame should be open !
You’re the most engaging host! Thank you for the fun tour and funny extras (it sounded like a song about pants while showing the Pantheon, dude wtf, sup babe, etc). We appreciate the tips on places to stop for a little sip and rest along the way. We hope you’ll keep on making your great videos, they’re all fab!
Thank you!
Jay, I gotta say, this is wonderfully produced video! Wow!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I’m heading there with my daughters for the first time and very nervous and anxious 😢
What are you nervous and anxious about?
16:25 aww. ❤
I still have over 50 single trip tickets. I know they are valid until 12/31/25 when all turnstiles convert to Navigo only, BUT some turnstiles only accept Navigo (in particular Palais Royale) and not single tickets anymore. What do you do then? It seems that while the single trip tickets are still valid, there are less and less turnstiles that accept them. I’ve asked this question to other TH-cam Paris experts, but no one has an answer. Hopefully you do. btw…..I am an international flight attendant who goes to Paris 2-3 times a month. I will easily use the tickets before I go to Navigo, but my options are getting limited.
It's difficult to say, unfortunately - that's probably why no one has a straight answer. If you're going to be able to use the 50 tix before the total changeover, I wouldn't worry too much about it. Many stations are still fine for now. But typically the attendees are pretty nice, so it might be worth asking at one of the desks if you can exchange them/load the paper ones you have onto a Navigo easy? It's probably not possible, knowing how things work over here, but it might be worth asking! When you're through with your paper, definitely go for Navigo easy, where you can load invidiual tickets right onto your card or phone!
Im feeling so nostalgic after watching this video. I miss Paris ❤. I was there for 3 days the week before the Olympics and Jay's videos and Paris in my Pocket were instrumental in making my visit memorable. I want to come back so badly my heart hurts! Trinidad 🇹🇹
Holy smokes, you've outdone yourself with this one, Jay. Possibly the most concise video of Paris info gold on TH-cam
Thank you!
Paris Tourism should hire your to make these videos.... Thanks so much Jay.
I wish!
Please do a coffee based video, we have found France to be very hit and miss (more misses) with coffee, even the big cities are generally terrible, except for Marseille.
Oh coffee is our forté - have you checked out our instagram? We have so many posts on fantastic Paris coffee!
😎 video as always. By the way Milagro in Spanish is miracle. I don’t know if that’s why they name it that way or Milagro is also a common Spanish name?
this is such a premium video. great guide. thank you!
Great episode Jay! Jetlag killed us. Landed at CDG on a Thursday at 0845 and arrived in St Germain at 1100. Ate at Pizza Vesuvio, shopped at Smith's Bakery and Carrefour. Crashed in the apartment at 1400 and we woke up the Friday at 1300!!! Just in time to go to the Louvre. Luckily we still had 2 more weeks. We'll be back for Xmas '25!
This video got me so excited, Jay! Thank you! I can't wait to be back in Paris!
Eiffel Tower Tip, reserve a restaurant so that you don't have to queue to go up the Eiffel tower.
Great tip!
Nicely done, Jay
Thanks!
I noticed that auto-tip feature on the card reader the last few trips. It's disappointing they're doing this as it's kinda confrontational - you feel bad not leaving a tip. So I just say "I'll leave a tip in cash" - and leave a few euros rather than a %
Yeah, throws me every time
Awesome video Jay!
Thank you!
Loved it! Great itinerary made me miss Paris a lot, gotta go back asap
Happy it hit the spot!
Did they finally fix the elevator to the top of the Arc?! It hasn't worked the two times we made it to Paris... only to the gallery. Since I use a wheelchair now, I don't get to go all the way up.
Last time I asked, it was working - but I don't have any updates since then (this was a few months ago)
11:44: I wasn't expecting that from France
Surprising right?
Our Morning Jay is BACK!☕😃
☕🥰☕
Thanks! The 48 hour guide has been saved too.
Great! We hope you love it!
@@paris.in.my.pocket I’ll drop your name at the restaurant 😄
This is the Jay Swanson directed reboot of ‘Before Sunset’ and I’m here for it! 👏🏽
😂
good video ,u have explained well
Glad it was helpful!