25 Essential Paris Tips in 8 Minutes
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- 25 Essential Paris Tips in 8 Minutes to help you get started on the right foot when planning for Paris. Find these tips helpful? Find 26 MORE tips here: • 26 MORE Paris Travel T...
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There are a lot of tips for visiting Paris, these are 25 quick tips to visit Paris and get the most of your trip to Paris, France, when you make it over after planning your vacation to Europe. I hope my tips for Paris travel help!
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:11 - 1. Don't stay here
00:30 - 2. Stay here
00:34 - 3. Electric plugs & adaptors
00:48 - 4. You can charge phones and laptops
01:06 - 5. Where to get a French SIM card
01:22 - 6. Glowing green signs
01:34 - 7. Where to get painkillers
01:43 - 8. 24hr pharmacies
02:09 - 9. Emergency Numbers
02:30 - 10. Non-emergency medical app
02:36 - 11. Best coffee with a view in Paris
02:48 - 12. Taxis from the airport
03:10 - 13. Don't get stuck cashless in a taxi
03:21 - 14. Avoid possible taxi scams
03:33 - BONUS: Don't forget to take some video!
03:47 - 15. Use flat rates to compare with rideshare apps
04:08 - 16. Best, least-taken photo of Sacre Coeur
04:38 - 17. Best app for managing Metro tickets
05:14 - 18. Paper tickets don't transfer
05:23 - 19. Not all metro doors work the same way
05:37 - 20. Use the toilet you paid for
05:47 - BONUS: Can't find the toilet? Look here
05:55 - 21. Cars can't turn right on red
06:11 - BONUS: Which stoplight is mine?
06:20 - 22. What's that RED plus?
06:42 - 23. Tipping in France
06:50 - 24. Tipping by credit card in France
07:08 - 25. The magic word that changes everything
07:36 - Want more? I wrote a whole book on visiting Paris and it's great!
My name is Jay Swanson - I'm an American writer living in Paris on an artist visa and hoping to make the city of light my home base - at least for the foreseeable future. I write science-fiction and fantasy, vlogged daily for 3+ years, and love pizza a little too much.
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Tip number 26: the best view in Paris is not from the top of the Eiffel Tower;it's from the top of the Arc de Triomphe.
I'm French and was expecting yet another "American guide to France" but I loved this video. Very well written, not dissing the French. Good content mate! On behalf of my compatriots: Merci l'ami :)
Je t'en prie ! Thanks for the kind review 🙂
What would your initial expectations have to do with Americans?
He’s French but said mate 😂 he lied just to get likes on a comment and made sure it was nice so it could get traction 😂
@@stepahead5944 Because they are French…and probably miserable.
@@cjlproductions3281maybe French people can say mate too? Or is it exclusively English? Mate. 🙄
It took my five years of living in SW France and 3 months in Paris to learn all this 😅
My tips: go to the back of every church you can! Prettiest views are back there! Also most streets are too small to turn right on red, literally will not work if two cars try to move through the intersection at once 😭 If you’re just visiting Paris for a week, spend each day in a different neighborhood. Take the metro (it is its own experience) but walk as much as you can to get a feel for the city! If you only have a week in France, head south!! Saying “Bonjour” will change your entire trip for the better 🙌🏼 Try out all the French you can, most people will really like it or at least they won’t be insulted by your attempt. And finally, eat the baguettes, take every opportunity for a croissant, and worry about walking it off layer.
Don't go to Paris, go to the south of France.
Another Tip. Or rather, travel advice. If you look for a very nice place to visit in an afternoon, take the line H at Gare du Nord, and visit Enghien-les-Bains. It's a 15 minutes train ride that'll lead you to a small town, but it's absolutely beautiful, and it's home of one of France's best chocolate maker. There is a beautiful lake, and in the summer there's often a Jazz Festival where they'll set up a floating scene on said lake. Plus there is a Casino if it's your thing.
So yeah, try and visit it, it's worth it.
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Thanks for this information! I like to try these little off the beaten path cities!
Please tell us the name of the chocolate maker in this town. Does he have a retail shop here?
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Le cacaotier. There is another one which is named Le Scarabée d'Or which is really good too, but my favorite is Le Cacaotier.
We watch you in Paris all the time and went to a restaurant our first day here and you were there. So glad to see you and your pup in real life
As an American who loves travel and France in particular, thank you for such very insightful tips on visiting Paris, and - as other commenters mentioned - I’m so glad this was NOT another giddy, uneducated, 20-something video showing us where to drink chocolat!! Merci 🌻
LOVE THIS! I hope you had as much fun making it as it was for us watching it.
Best and most comprehensive guide I've watched. Thank you so much!
Paris is simply wonderful. Everyone needs to enjoy this city.
I sort of feel sorry for people who don't, they're missing so much ❤
I love this kind of videos you make. Just like the one for how to use the metro! Soooo helpful. Thank you Jay 😀
My pleasure!
Great tips. Coming in May. Thanks.
Ok you’re my new fav! Love it how you’re funny and straight to the point. Heading to Paris in a couple of weeks!
I got Jay's guide. It's EXCELLENT. Well worth the money! Thanks Jay!
I loved the style of this video! Very nicely done, great stuff!! Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure!
Thanks for sharing this video. It was helpful and informative. 😊😊
Jay - This video is awesome!! It takes me back to when we first began watching. Cooper makes it so much better.
Haha, he steals the show for sure
So glad I found this video, thank you! Not least for the info about the carnet/paper tickets, which I relied on in Paris a few years ago, now I won’t get off the plane at Orly and be stuck playing catch up on all the changes.
Simply wonderful tips!! Thanks! !
You're welcome!
Went there last summer, it was really amazing trip
Somehow I missed this the first time. Very helpful for my upcoming 5th trip to France. Still learning. Thx Jay. 🇦🇺
Love this, thank you
Awesome! Thanks!
Bada Boom! You have terrific tips and bring great energy to every post. Subscriber - so please, keep them coming!!
So fun, even though most of these I’ve already learned. There’s always more to learn and you are my go-to guy!
I've got more in the pipeline for sure!
Clear and concise. I was in Paris recently and can say that these are tips that are true. They work. Tnx Jay.
Thanks Bruce!
Best video! Funny and great info!
This came just in time --- I was in Paris and went to Belgium for a few days, now heading back. Your IDF app already is helping me top off!! Thanks Jay!
Awesome! Glad it's working 🙂
Thnx Jay,
After several trips to Paris the past several years, you are spot on. Merci
Thanks John!
I loved this one! I’m planning a Paris trip (take 2!) for either the fall or next spring and I’m certainly eager to apply what I’ve learned from you when I get there. Keep up the great work and best wishes to you and Cooper. 😊✌️
Thank you!
Such great information. Thank you.
You're most welcome ☺️
Dude, this video is so well made!
Thanks much! Merci bien! Been in Paris 3x before but planning a solo trip in June for my birthday! Some of the things you mentioned I haven’t done before, so I appreciate it. 🤜🏻🤛🏻
You're welcome! Hope it's a great birthday trip!
Came across your video, I was curious cause a lot of people give wrong info, you were spot on. good info. I’ve lived in paris now for 14-years. I jus want to add that if it’s really stormy out, do not take a cab or eg Uber. Traffic becomes horrible and you’re better off taking the metro.
Going there in August, omg you are very energetic and positive. Thank you for making the videos fun 😊
You're most welcome!
Amazing video like always thank you
You're most welcome!
Amazing video! Thanks.
You're welcome!
Love your video!😊
This is a very dense and informative video. Great.. 👍👍👍👍
Great Jay!
Awesome video Jay! And you’re looking great by the way!
Thank you!
These tips are gold!
Thank you!
Thank you for all your tips! Because I was able to get some great pictures especially at Montmartre, and yes totally agree show respect and everyone was wonderful to us. Cant wait to go back.
That's great!
Perfectly timed video I will be eventually going to Paris in May and your tips are perfect thanks.
Awesome!👏
Perfect video. Thank you, sir!
My pleasure!
Fantastic video! Good work.
Thank you!
Fantastic video! I’m moving to Paris soon, this is very helpful!
Great to hear!
Great real tips!!!
I absolutely loved this video! I'm traveling soon and taking my daughter for the first time and this was excellent!!
Thank you!
Bonjour! Love your video, quick and brief, thanks.
You're welcome!
Checking out your website. Thanks for the tips. We are here for 3 days, we live in Honolulu, Hawai’i but are originally from Lewiston, Idaho. Nice to see someone in the area traveling. 🤙🏽
Best Vid in a Long time! so liked the metro update
Thanks!
Great tips Jay, Thank you 😀❤👍
You're welcome!
Yup, I LOVED this one! Your energy was super, personality, well what can I say, it was JAYtabulous, and lots of fun to watch. Really great job and thank you!
My pleasure! I had a lot of fun with it, obviously haha
Fantastic!!! Great tips. I think this is gonna be a banger! 🤞🏼👍🏼
Thanks! I had a lot of fun making it
Great video!! Thanks 😊
You're welcome!
Excellent tips and video….and always nice to see Cooper 🐕
He's a keeper
Bonjour ! Loved the format and energy of this video Jay! I’m lucky enough to be heading over again next week for a few weeks, and didn’t realise the paper carnet tickets are no longer - so thank you - I’ve got the IDF app now, which seems much easier than the RATP one. Even though I’ve lost count of my Paris trips (think I’m in double digits), I still always learn something new, helpful and interesting for your videos - merci beaucoup ! 💙🤍❤️
Enjoyed your video. Thanks for the tips. Will be moving to Strasbourg soon.
Sweet!
Awesome video! I will be moving my daughter to Paris this year for school and there were some very useful tips to help her there.
Great!
Thanks Jay so many nuggets!
My pleasure!
Brilliant video xx
Thanks!
Love this video!
Thanks!
Awesome tips!! And yeah - BONJOUR!! So so so so so important. This is always my #1 tip for people going to France. Always Bonjour!
Amazingly simple but consistently necessary to remind newcomers - makes all the difference
Loved your video!
Thank you!
Thank you Jay for this video. Makes me want to visit Paris again...well done!
Thank you!
@@JaySwanson Just curious...is the downstairs bathroom in #20 from the Cafe Beaubourg near the Pompidou??
Howdy from Texas, Jay! You’re looking great and a wonderful video as always!
Thank you!
Well done! So enjoyable!
Thanks!
Great video thanks 😊
You're most welcome!
Great tips!
Thanks!
Great job!
Thanks!
Well done.
Good tips. Love your little doggie.
Thanks! Me too
AWESOME! As always.
Thanks!
Very good tips, well done
Thanks!
I appreciate videos like this that are "to the point" without the fluff. Thank you for the information.
Jay, the best part of your videos is whenever you tell us to *not* do something. It's hysterical and just makes us want to take your advice all the more seriously.
😆😆 Was thinking of making a whole video on not being *that* tourist
@@JaySwanson Please do. And be sure to dress the part and say all "those" things.
Thank you
awesome Jay
Thanks!
Heart jay!
Thanks for the vid cuz
Totes
Love your content! Did a mother/daughter trip in 2017, wish we had your tips prior to that trip. We had a blast regardless, stayed in the Latin Quarter, and would definitely stay there again! We plan to go back soon! Oh and you're from Pullman??? We're also Eastern Washingtonians - Yakima!
I'm from Paris. Thank you for your video, it's excellent 😊
My pleasure!
Bro you’re looking fit man! Congratulations! 🎊🎉 Great work. This video is extremely helpful. Excellent editing too, you creative soul. Gratitude!
Thanks dude!
Jay, thanks for doing this video. When I told my husband that Metro tickets were no longer available in carnets of 10 he was stunned. I had him watch this with me and we took notes. Now we know we need to get a Navigo card for our next trip in May, our 7th visit in 9 years. We enjoy your videos. Having Cooper as your sidekick is a bonus.
Thank you! And yeah, he's already a lot of fun bopping around
Wow Bonnie, you like France ! Hope the parisiens are treating you well
I agree. I have bought the carnet on many previous visits and I'm glad to know about this (unfortunate?) change.
The paper tickets are back fortunately!! Lots of complaints, they had to back out of it.
Timely video, land in Paris May 15th! Thanks Jay!
Hope you have a blast!
Hello from Wenatchee! We are heading to Paris in the fall and love your channel. My husband likes your shirt too...(Run Washington)!
Dude awesome job bravo 👏
Thank you! Cheers!
This video=GOLD
Aw thanks 😊
Now this was done well and great tips gong to Paris
Thank you!
Love your Boston. Dirst time Ihave seen one in Paris.
He's a keeper 😊
Great tips, mate!! I’m going to Paris Tuesday to Thursday as a birthday treat. I’ve downloaded the IDF app already. And… never even thought of looking Behind something, like sacré coureur !! What a beautiful sight!
Always good to sneak around and see what's just around the corner
I’m from Los Angeles and recently moved here to Paris 4 months ago.. I love it! Very useful tips, also for tourists.. be prepared for some stares from locals on the metro. I thought I was doing something wrong when I first arrived, but it was just that I looked “touristy”.. don’t take it personal, it’s just easy to tell whose a tourist or a local :) … You may also say, “Bonjour, ça va?”- it means, hello, how are you?.. If someone says it to you, then you can just respond with, “ça va” to let them know you’re good. Moreover, if it’s evening, you say “Bonsoir”. And another important word you may already know is “merci”.. which means, thank you. I myself am still learning some social cues, but nobody is perfect, so don’t worry too much about language barrier, just enjoy your time in Paris!
Welcome to Paris :) glad you're enjoying it ! Don't worry about looking too touristy, just do you !
@@-jltt- Thank you, I appreciate it!!
I didn't realize how helpful watching these videos would be, until I went to Paris and would think to myself "oh my god, Jay Swanson did video on this"
Haha, prep through entertainment
Excellent! Thanks for getting right down to it. I forgot about not turning right on red. Glad I saw this before my trip. I have some paper metro tickets from last time. Can I still use them? I get my SIM card from Lefrenchmobile before I go so I can use my phone as soon as I arrive.
I’m going to paris in august . Goodlooks for this video
Thanks!
When we were in Paris the only people that were rude to us were the scammers near the Eiffel Tower. I do think that this is largely due to the fact that we made an effort to speak the language and be respectful. (Also if anyone near a tourist site asks if you "speak english" or want you to sign something just say "non" and walk away.
So who was in Paris???
@@thankgodfordrugss My famliy and myself.
It was straight up scary in the evening at the tower, hundreds of people harassing my girlfriend to the point she texted me in the bathroom panicked saying help!.
@@inigomontoya8943 personally I wouldn't let that slide, that's just me tho🤷
@@thankgodfordrugss Me neither but it’s me versus a few hundred dudes fresh off the boat.
I arrived in Paris today and I am so happy to be back! I’ve traveled here nearly every year for 25 years and agree with your tips and also picked up a couple new ones. Agree completely about staying near Notre Dame. We finally figured out staying on the Champs Elysee was boring and we spent all our time traveling. I bought your first guide and appreciate all you have done!
Ahhh champs Elysées 😆 next tip video haha. Thank you for getting the first one! Grateful for the support 😊
Best area is Le Marais 👌
Le Marais is also a great area. 🥂🥂
Hi Kimberly, as a french guy not living in Paris, I hope that in your 25+ trips you tried other cities, like Bordeaux, Lyon or Rennes, my hoemtown ! :)
Why!? Paris is the last city in Europe i would visit twice. It's so overrated. It's a dirty filled with rats city with scammers and beggers everywhere. The Vaucluse region is where you wanna go in France. Or a city like Prague.
Fabulous video. Some new ones for me, and I just love your vibe. You have a new subscriber! : )
Thank you!
Man I just got back from 2 weeks in Paris. I used to watch your videos to learn, and I still do; but now I watch them to be reminded about Paris. The sound they play when the metro is coming really brought me back haha
Happy they can serve to pull you back in a bit 🙂
Same
The green signs killed me!!! I TOTALLY thought they were dispensaries! I’m a cali gal so yeah that it was hilarious. Love this video.. will be going to Paris soon and you’ve been a great help