Now, not only is that a comment that lifts my spirits for the recognition it gives -- but coming from someone who has 107K subscribers himself and obviously knows a lot more about this thing called TH-cam than I, it is positively awesome! Thank you Part Time Larry. Your comment, very sincerely, means a lot.
I went to Paris for the first time last year, and I was treated so kindly even though mon français se limite à bonjour et merci. The French aren't rude like people say. I'm coming back again this July. I'm trying to learn more French in the meantime. This was a really good video.
Thanks so much. As for the supposed rudeness of the French - it's a myth as every vlogger and visitor in Paris will tell you. Paris is a big city, full of working people getting on with their lives, so there's no red carpet treatment for the millions of tourists who drop in. But it's by no means rude. One day I'll try to track down where that misrepresentation came from... (Oh, and if in French you're already saying que votre français *se limite à* I suspect your grasp of French is better than you're letting on)
Well you were a tourist. If you talk in depth to native people that grew up there you’ll get a different picture. French society is quite rigid and hierarchical. People are judgmental and complain a lot and aren’t all that polite (by anglophone standards) to each other. When French people visit the US for example, they are shocked by how friendly Americans can be to each other. You are judged by how you dress, how you behave and yes how well you speak French. Getting a job is not entirely merit based and if you make too many grammatical errors in your CV, you won’t even get an interview. It’s a tough society. But as a visitor or tourist, chances are that you won’t be exposed to all this.
@@ericlind6581 I disagree with much of that, mais vive le debat. The friendliness of Americans can be construed by Europeans as superficiality, dress codes apply in different societies, meritocracy in the US élite is much less valid than you suggest, and an ungrammatical CV can cost you an interview anywhere
@@amusingaida Vous avez grandi en France, à Paris? Les français ont la réputation d’être “désagréables”. Les français même admettent ça. Mon amie parisienne m’a raconté par exemple que chaque fois elle a des invités anglais, elle est toujours un peu embarrassée que l’on ne puisse pas trouver un resto où les serveurs sont sympas. Une autre amie m’a dit que le métro à Paris est très sale maintenant et qu’il y a un niveau d’agressivité qui n’existait pas auparavant. Et c’est évident que les français jugent et râlent beaucoup. C’est leur sport national. Bien sûr que “small talk” est superficial aux États Unis. Mais ça n’est rien que ça. On ne s’attend pas devenir meilleur pote avec qqn que l’on vient de rencontrer.
@@ericlind6581Bonjour, cette vidéo est charmante et les images sont une veritable carte postale de la capitale. Je suis parisienne et connait cette ville comme ma poche alors oui certains quartiers sont beaux et sont le résultat d'années d'histoires. Concernant maintenant les parisiens, mon opinion est très très différente. Les gens ici sont rudes et en grande majorité désagréables. C'est la french touch et ce n'est pas un mythe juste une réalité même s'il existe des personnes charmantes, ces dernières sont plus que minoritaires. Après la vie quotidienne ici est difficile pour la grande majorité des personnes.
Oh, there was so much more I could have said about Paris, so many more little neighborhoods within districts that deserve to be seen. But I wasn't going to run around and do a 3-hour video! Just stay tuned and hopefully I'll put out future videos on other, specific areas....
Wow, thanks, that is high praise indeed. Yes, I wanted to give just an overview of Paris. Of course the city is a lot more complex and nuanced than that. But having one video to refer to with an idea of each arrondissement I thought would be helpful.
I am a former Parisian living in the US. Every time someone I know goes to Paris, they ask for recs. For now on, I will send them this video. This is great. You even mention the Ile aux Cygnes which is a place I recommend, because it is weird and cute!
Every single American that I tell, of my overly romanticized dream of going to Paris, screams, ""DON'T GO "" Everyone tells me of the nightmares they suffered, while paying THOUSANDS of dollars to be there. It literally, is a soul crushing experience to hear their stories. 😢😢😢
That's concerning, that the Americans you know have had those bad experiences. Done in a hasty way, with the idea of spending money to bag a quintessential Paris experience, sure the city can turn very expensive very quickly. The secret though is that you can stay in an affordable place in Paris' outer arrondissements (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20) and still have the same experience as those Americans willing to pay double to stay in the Marais or the 6th. As well as getting some authentic Paris experiences in areas where tourists are fewer. It's a choice.
@amusingaida It's not the money. I can get money, But, I can't get a complete stranger to show respect. I have no idea what previous Americans, or the American government has done to Europe, or it's people, but I'm being told, don't go, they don't want Americans there. I'm sorry, but it is what everyone is telling me. Also, it's not only Europe, but Mexico and South America as well.
@@BubbaHead1 that's actually true. Travel agencies in governments want us to go visit their countries. But when I get there I'm constantly disrespected by the local people who don't want us there
@@BubbaHead1 The Paris in Europe that we are sold in the media, is definitely not what you will experience when you get there. I love this video it shows a very beautiful side of Paris. But this is not what 99% of the tourists will see or experience.
@@BubbaHead1 I have personally experienced both, extremely rude people who are mad because I only speak English, and others that are very warm and welcoming. It's true a lot of people in Europe don't like Americans. But a lot will actually pretend to be nice for your business. It's not like America where you can actually go to jail for hating someone of a different nationality.
My favourite arrondissement ! And you'll be near rue de Faidherbe, and Charenton (and maybe book at Bistro Paul Bert around 2 weeks ahead). You'll love it.
you can also try Restaurant le Square Trousseau for something a bit fancy, or Pizzou Aligre for great local pizza and lovely service. The market and cheese hall at Place d’Aligre (in the video) are definitely worth visiting, as is my fave local Boulangerie Bo (go early-ish and snag a little table outside) :0) . You’re also very close from there to enter up onto the Coulée Verte at René-Dumont (walk towards the west from that entrance). When you get as far as you want to go, you can come back down to street level and walk back along Avenue Daumesnil and look at all the artisan workshops in the railway arches. Profite de vos vacances !
Indeed, all of what Loraine says here is worth noting. The Coulée verte has a raised pedestrian section that is a (sort of) continuation of the bike path I showed in the video (there is just a little street break between the pedestrian part and the bike-and-pedestrian path).
And I barely got to scratch the surface! Paris is an alive city with so many layers and things to see. I'm happy I was able to show you some unexpected aspects of it, for whenever you make the trip.
What a great video! Thank you! My husband and I will be in Paris in about 5 days and we will use your guide to help us around to the least touristy areas. A Local’s perspective is a treasure!
Moved here last year, I fell in love with Bagatelle thanks to your video. A lot of the areas you didn't spend much time on I actually love, especially the Epinettes section of the 17th. And the 11th is my least favorite district. Lots of bars... had enough of that in my 20s. But the list is good if that's your interest. Im definitely a tea shop and bookstore girl.
Wow - that warms my heart to know you followed up on the Bagatelle video by going to see it and loving it. I agree the arrondissements video missed so many cool little quartiers... but it was definitely a time-limited endeavour, covering all of Paris like that. Now Paris tea shops and bookstores... that could be an idea for a video...
#6...Jardin de Luxembourg is my favorite garden. #8/9...beauty and buying, #19...vibrant and pretty, #20...music and memories. Something lovely and worthwhile at...#1-20! Great video, clever cinematography...❤❤❤❤
From Australia: THE best insight I have ever seen on Paris. I am lucky to have been to Paris more than 20 times (over many years), its my favourite city! Thank you for bringing memories of some places I have enjoyed and ideas for new parts I must go on my next trip in April 2025. All presented with in style and with a sense that you really do know, understand and love the city. Fabulous.
Thanks! I'm really glad the video gave you an overview. Brief, I know, but I didn't want to overstay my welcome. Hope you visit next year yields some great new discoveries!
This is the best explanation of the sections of Paris and it will help you decide where to stay. We plan on being in Paris for three weeks next year. The presenter is very good, relaxed way of speaking and friendly; I really like her presentation. Roger of Orlando
Lovely video, I cannot wait to see your future videos. Literally cannot, as I will be in Paris next week, so I am rewatching the best of Aida. Ready to explore (and perhaps get lost)!
Great! You'll be in Paris to see it all shiny and done up ahead of the Olympics. It's looking better in many areas. And do just take whatever street takes your fancy -- it'll probably lead somewhere interesting.
Thank from the UK for a really excellent guide. We have been fortunate to visit several of the lesser known arrondissements with Paris Greeter volunteers. Last trip was the Butte-Chaumont & Bassin de la Villette areas & we arrive in a week with another Greet organised, no idea where but that's part of the fun. Seeing parcs like Montsouris, George Brassens & Andre Citroen or walking the Petite Ceinture du 15e are what bring Paris to life for us. Again that was really great stuff xx
Greetings. Would love to see a video that’s exclusively about the quiet, obscure streets of Paris where there are absolutely no people at all - you could keep the names secret 😀 That said, loved this video!
That's a great suggestion. I'll think on it (though I must say I find people the most interesting part of a city, but there is something to be said about really artistic images of empty spaces....)
I LOVE how creative this video is! I visited Paris for the first time last year, and this year I am going back with my sister. This helps a lot when it comes to selecting a hotel. Thank you for a very informative and entertaining Vlog🙂
Hi Cathy, I'm really happy it gave you an overview of the city (though colored by my personal opinions of course). I hope the end message you take away is that every arrondissement has something worthwhile.... and the city's so compact you'll be good just about wherever you get a hotel.
We live part-time in Besançon, but when I'm in Paris, I like to stay at Babel Belleville. It is perfectly located, straddling the north of the 11th, the 19th, and the 20th, plus the metro stop is right there to get wherever you want to go. If I have half a day to burn I'll go meander around Quai de Metz and across the canal, then back over at Quai de la Marne for the street art down alleys and side streets.
Je suis tombé sur une de vos vidéos en flânant sur youtube, elle m'a de suite donné envie d'aller voir s'il y en avait d'autres. Beaucoup de qualité dans votre travail, montage, rythme, un humour certain qui englobe un "certain humour" et surtout une admosphère propre à chacune d'entre elles. Cela change des platitudes que l'on rencontre habituellement. Bravo. Du coup, je me suis abonné, ce qui est extrêmement rare dans mon cas. Bien cordialement
C'est un commentaire qui me touche énormément, d'autant plus que c'est rare pour vous de vous abonner aux chaînes ! Et que vous appréciez mes efforts de ne pas suivre les "modèles" de vidéos qui préconisent une présentation souvent anodine afin d'attirer un maximum de spectateurs, ça m'inspire de continuer avec mon style de production. Merci !
Thanks! Yes, I'm very comfortable in Paris - it's truly my home city. I hope some of my recommendations also meet your what you're looking for in the city -- there are so many different ways to see Paris!
You appreciated it? That's great to hear! Thank you for the compliments. Seeing all 20 arrondissements and trying to give you a flavor of each one, all in one video, was a real feat, I can tell you.
Thanks Hemingway! I figured it was about time to do this one, which I planned to do ages ago. Having the sun and springtime weather really helped to show Paris at its best.
lots of great tips here, thank you! Point taken about walking Paris. It's the only way to go! Paris has always been the world capitol of flaneurs. And what is even more lovely: it's getting better! Car traffiic is slowly but surely getting under control, and more streets (in particular those near schools) are being pedestrianized.
Great guide … memories of my first trip. Can’t wait to take my son and enjoy. Parisians are welcoming as long as you don’t come across as an entitled tourist. Be respectful and humble and observant not loud
I bet your son will absolutely love Paris.... especially if he gets to see some of the city away from the landmarks that a lot of visitors are lining up for.
Hi SR, I'm happy to report that Paris, and much of Europe in fact, has nothing like the violent crime you might hear about in LA or other US cities. If you're from LA, I'd say no area should be avoided - you'll be more than prepared for even the worst little zones that are often only a couple of streets deep (on Paris' periphery to the north, near the railway line, and a bit in the northeast but in far-off areas you will have no reason to go to). Pickpockets and street scams are the worst you'll encounter, and they mainly just try for the more innocent variety of tourist. An Angelino should have no problems seeing them a mile off. So: enjoy all of Paris with a light heart!
Je trouve ce tour de Paris extrêmement intéressant. J'ai quitté Paris pour le Pérou, mais cela me donne très envie de me replonger dans cette ville pour découvrir à nouveau tous ces quartiers pleins de vie qui me manquent. Merci, Aida, pour tes vidéos
I was in Paris a few days ago for the Paralympic Closing Ceremony. My partner and I had a great time in the charming, vibrant Paris!. We stayed near Place d'Italie (13th arrondissement) and moved around the city on foot and by public transport. Paris was very organised, clean and safe! The journey to the Stade de France stadium was smooth and confortable by train. Paris hosted marevellously the Olympic and Paralympic Games! Missing Paris already!! Paris, Je t'aime🗼🗼🗼🗼🗼
I have good friends who live in that part of the 13th -- it's pretty good and, as you say, public transport is easy. Glad to hear you enjoyed the Paralympics.
@@amusingaida I actually did. It made me feel that I'm part of the neighborhood...like I "live "there! :-) It's homey yet young, funky, vibrant kinda vibe. Love the cafes and bars, and the farmers market on weekends and can easily swing by the "tourist" spots. I wish I've seen this before last month. :-) I love your video.. make some more!
Wow! Just well done! I've never seen such a vibrant, well-informed video covering all the arrondissements. A credit to Paris and Paris tourism should employ you! Chapeau!!
This is the most interesting and entertaining Paris video I have seen in a long time. Chock full of great off the grid places that I will make a point of checking out on my next visit.
Thanks for the kind words. I really threw myself into covering all of Paris for this one, so you'll have it all in one video. And I've barely scratched the surface of off-grid places.
Congratulaciones and thank you ! This is a fabulous video about the neighborhoods of Paris. I definitely think you should be in a perfume ad as a model and or its creative director. You are very very talented . I was lucky enough to visit Paris and my new friends living in La Marais (?) . It was lovely. They lived just off a little park and in walking distance to small markets, restaurants and other businesses. It was enchanting and busy. In any event I loved your work and I am so glad to have found your channel. Looking forward to more of them. I am getting a bit older and I have a favor to ask. When you side in titles on the lower right please make them stay there a bit longer. They were in and out 🎉too fast for me. 😊❤❤❤ If I was ever coming back to Paris I’d love to spend a day with you just walking around and stopping at cafes and restaurants on the way. Please keep making your videos !!!
Thank you, sincerely, for taking the time to write out your comments and thoughts on the video. It means a lot to me to read detailed comments, and encourages me to keep making videos I hope you'll enjoy. I don't know if I'll make the perfume ad roster (quite often they like the cinema actress du jour). But how lucky were you to stay in the Marais with your friends? Ideally located! And yes, I'm realising my hyperspeed editng on the location titles might have been a little too swift. Next time I'll make sure to hold them up for longer. Thanks again for watching, and for pointing that out.
I knew -- I just knew! -- that someone from the 15th would jump in. Look, I like the 15th, and Le Café du Commerce is delightful (and Rue des Entrepreneurs, and le Parc André Citroën and some ephemeral bar I went to on the river once -- and my best friend lives in the 15th)... but I still find the east of Paris much more lively. (C'mon, admit it: you like the east too?)
Haven't been to Paris for over a decade now, and this makes me want to come back. Such a fantastic helpful video! Your channel is excellent and you have great presence, really you deserve much more views!
Enjoyed your video very much. I have been to Paris three times and I keep on going back. The only Teeny tiny complaint is showing old people as not being creative and fun. I’m 74, have a TH-cam channel and am still young at heart. Paris is for everyone! Aloha from Hawai’i.
Hi there. Really happy to hear you liked the video. Sorry if that part sounded a bit ageist. Young-at-heart always welcome in Paris! (And in Hawaii too I bet!)
@@amusingaida I'm Puerto Rican and we dance a lot even if I sometimes have to use a cane. When the music starts, I am young again. Keep up the good work! Aloha.
Great video, very informative. Loved that you mentioned Rue des Martyrs, my late wife lived there for many years and we visited it together some years ago, a very nice place.
Very informative video. I would have included Place Vendôme as a place to see in 1st arrondissement : it's one of the most beautiful, with world renown jewelry, 13th arrondissement is also interesting for its large parks near Place d'Italie, where to take a breath between tours, with metros in every direction and hotels at reasonable price. In 14th I like the small theatres and the streets specialised in briton pancakes around rue d'Odessa. Southern part of 16th is residential, but northern part near Champs-Elysées have the most luxury fashion stores of Paris. Western part of 17th around place Clichy is definitely crowdy, cheap and kind of downtown (although being uphill).
All excellent suggestions, and I would have loved to have squeezed more in. The Place Vendôme already featured strongly in my "Parisian Life" video (and again in my suggestions for a weekend in Paris) so I thought maybe it was already well-covered. As for the 13th and its parks -- Paris has so many beautiful parks located across the city. I thought about it but just wasn't going to be able to show them all. Just hit a few of the high notes when it comes to city green spaces (not even counting the Bois on either side). And for the 14th, around Edgar Quinet is one of my go-to places as well, yes (but again, choices were made). The 16th is a large arrondissement. I wanted to also throw in the Musée Marmottan and the Maison de Balzac and other things, but I think that will all have to be for a future video (some already featured in my Weekend in Paris one though). The 17th I wanted to show the market in Rue de Lévis and a few other places, but again... 20 arrondissements to show! I can see that you know Paris well, and you also have a lot to share. What are your favorite neighborhoods, out of curiousity? The places you just mentioned?
I enjoyed this very much and appreciated it. Your perspective is from someone young, which is terrific as it should be, as you are young. Your comments are slightly ageist-- we older people ( middle aged) like to have fun, too. We may be past our "messy" phase, though! :) Since I'll be coming soon, I really appreciated the overall synopsis.
I'm very happy to read that you liked the video. I'm sorry if there was a part that you might have construed as ageist. That certainly never crossed my mind. I fully appreciate the layered complexity of Paris and all the social tissue that makes the city what it is. I also have viewers asking what my personal opinion is on preferred aspects of the city and I'm more than happy to give those - but I make sure that I convey those are my personal preferences only, and certainly don't try to extrapolate them into a maxim. I like east of Paris for its energy, and its messiness. But I am also more than happy to spend time in the refined 16th. Diversity is a character I embrace.
It was not a criticism just an observation. Your embrace of diversity was obvious. And probably when I was your age, I might have said a few of the things that you said as well. In any case, you gave a thorough description of each neighborhood and that I truly appreciate because I will explore some neighborhoods that I may not have thought to explore before-- so thank you.
We stayed in the 9th on our last visit, 8 nights, and had dinner nearly every night somewhere on Rue des Martyrs. After we just wandered around enjoying the great local vibe. We have also stayed in the 4th and 6th, but the 9th seemed more authentic Parisian.
But how could you leave out the wonderful Goutte d'Or, the charm of la Rue Saint-Denis? | Seriously ... this is possibly the best, most complete brief yet comprehensive overview of the city I've run across online -and presented by a charming, knowledgeable local who speaks excellent English. I can personally verify it all, and I've been fortunate enough to get to know the place hors saison [If there actually is such a thing in Paris!] when it's not crawling with visitors, by day, by night and on my own. She leaves out a few things -maybe quite a few- but how could you not? It's Paris, and they're there for you to discover. Bravo. C'était génial ...
Merci beaucoup and a great choice of laptop. I probably have to revisit this video and a few of your other videos to make the most out of a 4 day visit and still enjoy it. I have to make a few smart choices on walkable or cyclable places and leave a lot for another visit. Practicing my French beforehand is also on the to-do list; I really hated learning lists of words in highschool.
Aida is my dream guide, as Paris is my dream city. I was in Paris for six months during a romantic mistake, but Paris married me, secretly, and I can never leave her in my dreams.
Hi again Aida. It''s Jenny from Adelaide here (still waiting for the big reveal about your Aussie background and wanting a leaf out of your aunties's book so I can live half my life on a peniche). Anyway. This is brilliant . Your cinematography and editing and everything is brilliant. It must have taken ages. I love it I'm just worried about all the work you are doing without enough people seeing it. Perhaps if you just drop a few short (and far less complex) videos more regularly it can drum up your subscriber count a. bit. This is said only with the best of intentions. Perhaps the videos could just be about your creative thinking process with regard to making the next one.
Hi Jenny! I'm actually really happy you're back to see a video that isn't about Oz. Look, in terms of subscriber numbers, I don't think about all that too much. I have other, non-TH-camy things happening in my life that mean I can't consistently post videos (I don't think I'll ever be a pro vlogger or anything like that). I just enjoy doing productions about topics that interest me and hopefully people like you. I think being an almost undiscovered videomaker gives me a lot of freedom to create, in different directions, which I really enjoy. Content treadmills really aren't my thing. But keep checking back from time to time; I have a long list of what I think will be very interesting videos that I want to make. Sometime.
Waaaouaah le café Charbon dans le 11eme. Il y a de ça 30 ans c'était un café d'habitués très tranquille. Ayant vécu rue Servan pendant 7 ans la rue Oberkampf a bien changée. Merci pour cette vidéo sur les quartiers de Paris.
Oui, je me souviens de ce café il y a des années. Ca a bien changé (mais il garde un certain charme). C'est le bas de la rue Oberkampf qui a beaucoup changé (surtout la partie piètonne)...
Thank you. I really appreciate the thought, care and excellent quality that has gone into these films (NB. to me, such quality cannot be called a 'video'). Also, when I lived in France I really loved the fact that on the French TV news stories often included the names of the camera and sound people alongside the reporter's name, which I thought was really thoughtful as it valued the work of those behind the lens. I suppose what I'm trying to say - very politely - is that I'd love to see the name(s) of your awesome team.
Thank you for the very kind words, very kind. As for my "team"... well it's mostly me, with some help from someone dear who doesn't like the limelight.
I’ve been to Paris many times, 99% is for work but I love the different characters of arrondissements! Can’t wait to be there in a week at the 11e! Great video love hearing from the locals. Xo
You'll love the 11th. You can pretty much walk in any direction in the 11th and you'll find something worthwhile. And I'm glad my little local perspective can bring some value to your next trip.
@@winromeo Ah, the 19th. That arrondissement kind of splits opinions. It's true that the northern part of the neighborhood might be a bit bleak at times, but like many Parisians I really love the canal area and the park. On the plus side, it really feels like you're in a Paris for Parisians there. On the minus side it does lack some of the glamor and elegance that many people want to see in Paris.
Je viens de découvrir votre chaîne!!! Ça y est, je m’abonne tout de suite! Moi, j’habite en Haute - Vienne, mais j’adore Paris. (“But then again, who doesn’t!!!”). En tant que linguiste (je parle plusieurs langues) permettez-moi de vous féliciter, votre anglais est PARFAIT!!! Vos commentaires sont très intéressants. Votre humour est charmant! Vous avez toutes les qualités d’une présentatrice! Bravos! Petite suggestion/demande: Une vidéo d’au moins une demi-heure pour chaque arrondissement s.v.p!!! Et merci d’avance! Mon arrondissement préféré (raisons personnelles!): le treizième.
Merci, ça me touche, que ma chaîne puisse trouver un public en France aussi (et même si ce n'est pas votre cas, je suis consciente qu'il y a des Français non-résident à Paris qui n'affectionnent pas la capitale). Quant à l'idée de devenir présentatrice... hm, oui, ça m'attire, ça. Peut-être un jour.... Mais pour une vidéo de 30 minutes par arrondissements.... désolée, je ne sais pas si j'en ai la patience de bien faire un tel projet, au moins pas tout de suite. J'ai tellement d'autres idées en tête !
Excelente la calidad del video, edicion, sonido e informaciones. Reserve un arbnb en Les Marais por diez dias a mediados de junio y todos los datos me van a ser muy utiles. Suerte con el canal de You tube
Muchas gracias Gerardo! Y estaras en Paris al buen momento, con un tiempo maravilloso para ver la ciudad antes de los Juegos olimpicos. Y ademas en Le Marais! Que suerte!
What an insightful, delightful essay! My last few trips to Paris have been to walk/learn the non-touristy neighborhoods. The dogs in the 16th rock! Where’s your Fido? Where can we find more cats…or will you take us to Istanbul?❤
Your comment is a brilliant encouragement to do more videos. And I have plans for so many more, to really peel some layers back from this, the city I live in. As for my dog... well, very, very, very sadly he is no longer with me.
Is this the most "Parisien" video about Paris? Maybe, maybe not. But the "most French" Frenchness - le plus français de francité - yes, quite possibly, and if that were a way of describing this video, I would say so, as it exudes such a distinctly French quality, style, and an overall freshness in talks about Paris, information-wise. Being in a French catholic school in the past, the De la Salle in Saigon before 1975, the year when Saigon lost its name due to regime change, and then learning about Paris and also about how to dream about it - daydreaming included - during my whole youth starting even before then, I fell deeply in love with this video. Like, for me, experiencing first love. Or, for me, like experiencing what has unfolded in the "unfathomable" but seemingly visceral and heartfelt Débussy's "Clair de lune" when I listen to it, or especially his "overly" sophisticated but potentially ever-existential in the human mind "Rêverie", what a formidable daydream! Or rather a formidable way of depiction of it, through music? And voilà, this is "my" Paris, or precisely, the Paris of my youth would be or should be like this, absolutely - from something "unimaginable" or of "profound abstraction" in excess to real and touchable. Magic! Today's Paris has always been like this. Always will be, I hope, so I can live with my youth forever. Thank you for making the video this way and posting it. Keep up the good work.
Wow, a long and indepth comment on the video; I can see it must have stirred some memories for you. Thanks for your reminiscence of your school days in Vietnam. That must have been something to have been there then, and to have had built up a vision of Paris through that. And I'm with you on being carried along by music to visit (and revisit) destinations. Sometimes destinations that exist fully in imagination, though with roots in the real world.
I go to Paris many times and stay at different arrondissements for a change and exploring different areas. Pretty cool the Montmartre, and visited pere lachase. Paris has many different ways for you to explore and enjoy. Will visit the 17th arrondissement and to Bordeaux next month
It's so true: so many different aspects to Paris, so much to see. Montmartre and the Père Lachaise are good spots to explore. The 17th is quite nice, I'm sure you'll like it.
Mon arrondissement preferable, c'est Le Marais. J'aime cette video et aussi votre humour. Je suis ausi tres impressionee par votre accent parisien. Merci pour une video interessante.
Le Marais se situe à la tête pour beaucoup de gens, je pense, et avec raison. En effet, il reste charmant et rempli de lieux à voir. Un bon choix ! Et pour mon accent - j'espère rester compréhensible en anglais quand même ? Je reviendrai avec une autre vidéo sur Paris quand je pourrai !
Merci, this is interesting and informative. I will share with friends who have an interest in Paris. It's inspired me to visit Cafe Postal in Saint Boniface, the French quarter of my hometown, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada ☕
Love it. Hoping to see more areas this trip. Went for the 1st time last year, stay in St. Germain des Prés. Going back and staying in the 16th this time, closer to Roland Garros which I am going to. Definitely going to check some of your suggestions out. Merci.
That's a lot to pack in! But if you really think back to your last trip to Paris, was there a neighborhood where you really felt comfortable, that brought a smile to your face?
Oh, what a great video. Brings back so many good memories. I wonder if the nightclub behind the Shakespeare and Company bookstore is still there. a little bar behind that block and downstairs - this little cabaret with low ceilings that didn’t really get lively till midnight.
Aux Trois Mailletz? Yes it's still there -- but I haven't been to that one in ages. Nearby also is a cinema that shows the Rocky Horror Picture Show every Friday night, with audience participation. Also fun...
Forgive me if you’ve already made a video about it, but I’d love to see your top picks for shopping every category (grocery, home goods, thrift, antique, etc.). I’d also,love to see you do videos about other regions of France (selfishly the hauts-de-France region, as I hope to move there temporarily soon).
Wow, that would be a big video, on shopping. I'll look at maybe adding it to my to-do list. As for other regions of France - yes, I should do some, you're right
Aida, on April 26, 1987, I arrived for the first time in Paris and stayed at two apartments at 274 rue St. Honore for 2 months. I always liked the fountains at Palais Royal, but you're talking about the palace itself. It's romantic with a charm that never fades. Aida, be sensible. You can't take us to the Palais Royale and not give your opinion on the assemblage there by Daniel Buren. I love Paris and want to see YOUR Paris, Aida and to know what you feel about it.
Ah. Well if I'm to be honest, personally I'm not over the moon about the Burn pillars. But I do accept that Paris should encourage modernist touches to its historic edifices or stagnate. Not many people liked the Louvre pyramides when they were built... and there was resistance to the Eiffel Tower back in the day. I see it as sign of a living city.
Such a well made and detailed video ! Thank You. I have found a great accomodation in Buttes Aux Cailles and another one in Lamarck Caulaincourt in Montmarte, which one would you pick to stay for 4 to 5 days and why ?
Félicitations ! Both are good choices. The Butte aux Cailles is lovely for its cafes and restaurants, though it is a fairly small pocket. And transport options to other parts of Paris are a little less than elsewhere. Lamarck Caulaincourt is placed between the Jules Joffrin area where locals hang out and the touristy Montmartre streets that are very lovely late at night. Transport is also a little difficult, but go with buses. Depends on how well you know Paris. I'd probably go with Lamarck Caulaincourt...
@@amusingaida Merci for the detailed response ! This is very helpful. I am not familiar with Paris. Also would you recommend Galleries Lafayette or Sacre Coeur as your favourite view point of Paris or any other view point ? And can you pls recommend other neighbourhoods similar to Montmarte where I can get real Paris feels - would le Marais be that ?
My favorite viewpoints of Sacré Coeur and the Tower are actually in the 20th and 19th arrondissements, where you get to enjoy the view without being hustled or bustled...
Thank you! And it's fascinating to hear you've been so many times. I'd like to make my videos better for people who like Paris so much they keep returning, maybe show some more of the local life we live here. Can I ask: now that you've done all the bucket list sites and are starting to have regular places you return to, what sort of experience are you looking for each time you return to Paris?
Best Paris video I've seen on here, such great quality
Now, not only is that a comment that lifts my spirits for the recognition it gives -- but coming from someone who has 107K subscribers himself and obviously knows a lot more about this thing called TH-cam than I, it is positively awesome! Thank you Part Time Larry. Your comment, very sincerely, means a lot.
Oh yes, very good camera work as well. Not a second you wanna miss.
This is the most detailed video ive seen about Paris i had no idea how massive and diverse this city was i cant wait to visit someday
agreed!
I went to Paris for the first time last year, and I was treated so kindly even though mon français se limite à bonjour et merci. The French aren't rude like people say. I'm coming back again this July. I'm trying to learn more French in the meantime. This was a really good video.
Thanks so much. As for the supposed rudeness of the French - it's a myth as every vlogger and visitor in Paris will tell you. Paris is a big city, full of working people getting on with their lives, so there's no red carpet treatment for the millions of tourists who drop in. But it's by no means rude. One day I'll try to track down where that misrepresentation came from... (Oh, and if in French you're already saying que votre français *se limite à* I suspect your grasp of French is better than you're letting on)
Well you were a tourist. If you talk in depth to native people that grew up there you’ll get a different picture. French society is quite rigid and hierarchical. People are judgmental and complain a lot and aren’t all that polite (by anglophone standards) to each other. When French people visit the US for example, they are shocked by how friendly Americans can be to each other. You are judged by how you dress, how you behave and yes how well you speak French. Getting a job is not entirely merit based and if you make too many grammatical errors in your CV, you won’t even get an interview. It’s a tough society. But as a visitor or tourist, chances are that you won’t be exposed to all this.
@@ericlind6581 I disagree with much of that, mais vive le debat. The friendliness of Americans can be construed by Europeans as superficiality, dress codes apply in different societies, meritocracy in the US élite is much less valid than you suggest, and an ungrammatical CV can cost you an interview anywhere
@@amusingaida Vous avez grandi en France, à Paris? Les français ont la réputation d’être “désagréables”. Les français même admettent ça. Mon amie parisienne m’a raconté par exemple que chaque fois elle a des invités anglais, elle est toujours un peu embarrassée que l’on ne puisse pas trouver un resto où les serveurs sont sympas. Une autre amie m’a dit que le métro à Paris est très sale maintenant et qu’il y a un niveau d’agressivité qui n’existait pas auparavant. Et c’est évident que les français jugent et râlent beaucoup. C’est leur sport national. Bien sûr que “small talk” est superficial aux États Unis. Mais ça n’est rien que ça. On ne s’attend pas devenir meilleur pote avec qqn que l’on vient de rencontrer.
@@ericlind6581Bonjour, cette vidéo est charmante et les images sont une veritable carte postale de la capitale. Je suis parisienne et connait cette ville comme ma poche alors oui certains quartiers sont beaux et sont le résultat d'années d'histoires. Concernant maintenant les parisiens, mon opinion est très très différente. Les gens ici sont rudes et en grande majorité désagréables. C'est la french touch et ce n'est pas un mythe juste une réalité même s'il existe des personnes charmantes, ces dernières sont plus que minoritaires. Après la vie quotidienne ici est difficile pour la grande majorité des personnes.
Better than any tourist book ive come across, wonderful.
Oh, there was so much more I could have said about Paris, so many more little neighborhoods within districts that deserve to be seen. But I wasn't going to run around and do a 3-hour video! Just stay tuned and hopefully I'll put out future videos on other, specific areas....
From the USA. This is the best video I have seen on explaining the landscape of Paris. Thank you.
Wow, thanks, that is high praise indeed. Yes, I wanted to give just an overview of Paris. Of course the city is a lot more complex and nuanced than that. But having one video to refer to with an idea of each arrondissement I thought would be helpful.
I am a former Parisian living in the US. Every time someone I know goes to Paris, they ask for recs. For now on, I will send them this video. This is great. You even mention the Ile aux Cygnes which is a place I recommend, because it is weird and cute!
That is most generous, DeadCanard, and I thank you! And I'm very happy to hear you think your friends might also get value out of the video.
The most comprehensive tour of Paris I've ever seen. Thanks so much !!!
Hi Gino and thanks -- I'm very glad it brought some useful information, and hopefully in a fun way.
Every single American that I tell, of my overly romanticized dream of going to Paris, screams, ""DON'T GO "" Everyone tells me of the nightmares they suffered, while paying THOUSANDS of dollars to be there. It literally, is a soul crushing experience to hear their stories. 😢😢😢
That's concerning, that the Americans you know have had those bad experiences. Done in a hasty way, with the idea of spending money to bag a quintessential Paris experience, sure the city can turn very expensive very quickly. The secret though is that you can stay in an affordable place in Paris' outer arrondissements (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20) and still have the same experience as those Americans willing to pay double to stay in the Marais or the 6th. As well as getting some authentic Paris experiences in areas where tourists are fewer. It's a choice.
@amusingaida It's not the money. I can get money, But, I can't get a complete stranger to show respect. I have no idea what previous Americans, or the American government has done to Europe, or it's people, but I'm being told, don't go, they don't want Americans there. I'm sorry, but it is what everyone is telling me. Also, it's not only Europe, but Mexico and South America as well.
@@BubbaHead1 that's actually true. Travel agencies in governments want us to go visit their countries. But when I get there I'm constantly disrespected by the local people who don't want us there
@@BubbaHead1 The Paris in Europe that we are sold in the media, is definitely not what you will experience when you get there. I love this video it shows a very beautiful side of Paris. But this is not what 99% of the tourists will see or experience.
@@BubbaHead1 I have personally experienced both, extremely rude people who are mad because I only speak English, and others that are very warm and welcoming. It's true a lot of people in Europe don't like Americans. But a lot will actually pretend to be nice for your business. It's not like America where you can actually go to jail for hating someone of a different nationality.
Great overview of the 20 arrondissements. Staying in the 11th (Rue Trousseau) for 3 days in early July. Can't wait.
My favourite arrondissement ! And you'll be near rue de Faidherbe, and Charenton (and maybe book at Bistro Paul Bert around 2 weeks ahead). You'll love it.
@@amusingaida Merci beaucoup Aida! I will definitely check out those recommendations.
you can also try Restaurant le Square Trousseau for something a bit fancy, or Pizzou Aligre for great local pizza and lovely service. The market and cheese hall at Place d’Aligre (in the video) are definitely worth visiting, as is my fave local Boulangerie Bo (go early-ish and snag a little table outside) :0) . You’re also very close from there to enter up onto the Coulée Verte at René-Dumont (walk towards the west from that entrance). When you get as far as you want to go, you can come back down to street level and walk back along Avenue Daumesnil and look at all the artisan workshops in the railway arches. Profite de vos vacances !
Indeed, all of what Loraine says here is worth noting. The Coulée verte has a raised pedestrian section that is a (sort of) continuation of the bike path I showed in the video (there is just a little street break between the pedestrian part and the bike-and-pedestrian path).
That’s all so amazing… I didn’t know all those ‘secret’ things about Paris! Thanks… if I ever get to go, now I’ll know where to go!
And I barely got to scratch the surface! Paris is an alive city with so many layers and things to see. I'm happy I was able to show you some unexpected aspects of it, for whenever you make the trip.
Beautiful city, beautiful tour guide. What's not to love?
Paris grabs everyone I think
What a great video! Thank you! My husband and I will be in Paris in about 5 days and we will use your guide to help us around to the least touristy areas. A Local’s perspective is a treasure!
Enjoy your Paris trip! The weather has suddenly turned very summery. Glad to hear my little video overview will get some use soon.
Moved here last year, I fell in love with Bagatelle thanks to your video. A lot of the areas you didn't spend much time on I actually love, especially the Epinettes section of the 17th. And the 11th is my least favorite district. Lots of bars... had enough of that in my 20s.
But the list is good if that's your interest. Im definitely a tea shop and bookstore girl.
Wow - that warms my heart to know you followed up on the Bagatelle video by going to see it and loving it. I agree the arrondissements video missed so many cool little quartiers... but it was definitely a time-limited endeavour, covering all of Paris like that. Now Paris tea shops and bookstores... that could be an idea for a video...
Loved this video! It is just the right length with the right information. 😁
So glad this worked for you -- and that it might be useful for your next trip to Paris
Pili Pili for LIFE. Great seeing David on here! Incredible guy and his bar and the local community in the 11th are worth a visit to Paris anytime.
Ha! A fellow David fan... Cheers to that!
Well another wonderful video
From you i love it .
Paris is amaizing .
Thanks 🌟
Sending you a big hug from
Utah 🌟💚✨️
Hi Dolores -- I'm delighted you like it! And, yes, I agree: even after all these years, Paris is amazing.
Yes, a fantastic presenter with fantastic production.
Thank you! Lovely to hear all the effort paid off!
#6...Jardin de Luxembourg is my favorite garden. #8/9...beauty and buying, #19...vibrant and pretty, #20...music and memories. Something lovely and worthwhile at...#1-20! Great video, clever cinematography...❤❤❤❤
Hi Carol! I'm glad I hit some of your favorites in that bumper video. And that you noticed the camerawork in every arrondissement!
From Australia: THE best insight I have ever seen on Paris. I am lucky to have been to Paris more than 20 times (over many years), its my favourite city! Thank you for bringing memories of some places I have enjoyed and ideas for new parts I must go on my next trip in April 2025. All presented with in style and with a sense that you really do know, understand and love the city. Fabulous.
Thanks! I'm really glad the video gave you an overview. Brief, I know, but I didn't want to overstay my welcome. Hope you visit next year yields some great new discoveries!
I love this! Honest information ❤ just what I was looking for. Thank you!
Great! So glad it was helpful to you. Any arrondissement in particular got your attention?
This is most in depth guide i've seen about Paris i've shocked on how massive and diverse this city is i cant wait to visit someday ❤
Paris is truly shocking - shockingly fascinating, I find. Follow your dream to visit!
Really, France has been diverse for decades! But sadly, there are issues, but what else is new!
This is the best explanation of the sections of Paris and it will help you decide where to stay. We plan on being in Paris for three weeks next year. The presenter is very good, relaxed way of speaking and friendly; I really like her presentation. Roger of Orlando
Thank you, those are kind words
Perfect local tips from a Parisienne. Merci !
Thanks Philip. I was delighted to do this one, and have soooo many ideas for more videos on living in Paris.
Lovely video, I cannot wait to see your future videos. Literally cannot, as I will be in Paris next week, so I am rewatching the best of Aida. Ready to explore (and perhaps get lost)!
Great! You'll be in Paris to see it all shiny and done up ahead of the Olympics. It's looking better in many areas. And do just take whatever street takes your fancy -- it'll probably lead somewhere interesting.
Thank from the UK for a really excellent guide. We have been fortunate to visit several of the lesser known arrondissements with Paris Greeter volunteers. Last trip was the Butte-Chaumont & Bassin de la Villette areas & we arrive in a week with another Greet organised, no idea where but that's part of the fun. Seeing parcs like Montsouris, George Brassens & Andre Citroen or walking the Petite Ceinture du 15e are what bring Paris to life for us. Again that was really great stuff xx
Sounds like you're on a good thing with your volunteer guides -- those are all places worth seeing in Paris
@@peterh8129 My walk with a Paris Greeters volunteer was a highlight of my last trip.
Greetings. Would love to see a video that’s exclusively about the quiet, obscure streets of Paris where there are absolutely no people at all - you could keep the names secret 😀 That said, loved this video!
That's a great suggestion. I'll think on it (though I must say I find people the most interesting part of a city, but there is something to be said about really artistic images of empty spaces....)
@@amusingaida Hope it happens. But I do understand. And thanks for the reply :)
I LOVE how creative this video is! I visited Paris for the first time last year, and this year I am going back with my sister. This helps a lot when it comes to selecting a hotel. Thank you for a very informative and entertaining Vlog🙂
Hi Cathy, I'm really happy it gave you an overview of the city (though colored by my personal opinions of course). I hope the end message you take away is that every arrondissement has something worthwhile.... and the city's so compact you'll be good just about wherever you get a hotel.
Merci beaucoup ❤ fun, informative and enjoyable video of Paris.
Thanks. I really threw a lot of effort into it, so I'm happy to hear it hit the spot
I love the low key sarcasm in your videos. You go some place for the food, and have steak tartare...
I actually love tartare when it's well-prepared. It's a good gauge for me to see how good a restaurant is.
We live part-time in Besançon, but when I'm in Paris, I like to stay at Babel Belleville. It is perfectly located, straddling the north of the 11th, the 19th, and the 20th, plus the metro stop is right there to get wherever you want to go. If I have half a day to burn I'll go meander around Quai de Metz and across the canal, then back over at Quai de la Marne for the street art down alleys and side streets.
That actually sounds like a really good recommendation that I'll have to keep in mind for out-of-town guests. That's a good location.
❤❤❤oh my good , I love it , so easy to understand. Thank you
I'm really happy to hear that. I know each arrondissement was only up for a short time, but I hope I got the overview of each one right.
Je suis tombé sur une de vos vidéos en flânant sur youtube, elle m'a de suite donné envie d'aller voir s'il y en avait d'autres. Beaucoup de qualité dans votre travail, montage, rythme, un humour certain qui englobe un "certain humour" et surtout une admosphère propre à chacune d'entre elles. Cela change des platitudes que l'on rencontre habituellement. Bravo. Du coup, je me suis abonné, ce qui est extrêmement rare dans mon cas.
Bien cordialement
C'est un commentaire qui me touche énormément, d'autant plus que c'est rare pour vous de vous abonner aux chaînes ! Et que vous appréciez mes efforts de ne pas suivre les "modèles" de vidéos qui préconisent une présentation souvent anodine afin d'attirer un maximum de spectateurs, ça m'inspire de continuer avec mon style de production. Merci !
Another lovely video, as always❤
Thanks! It was a big production this one, so I'm really glad you liked it.
@@amusingaida I can’t even imagine how much work it took, but the result is amazing. Well done👌
The best video about Paris and its arrondissements! Artistically done 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Merci beaucoup
Thank you so much for taking the time to give feedback (and for liking it!)
You are so comfortable in the Parisian environment that it is fun to follow your lead. Perfect. Wonderfully done!
Thanks! Yes, I'm very comfortable in Paris - it's truly my home city. I hope some of my recommendations also meet your what you're looking for in the city -- there are so many different ways to see Paris!
...excellent overview...so succinct and charming...and thanks for sharing your priceless local tips...
You appreciated it? That's great to hear! Thank you for the compliments. Seeing all 20 arrondissements and trying to give you a flavor of each one, all in one video, was a real feat, I can tell you.
My condolences on your dog. Looking forward to many more of your videos!
Thanks. On both counts.
Lovely funny! So fun, breezy, and informative. Brava!
Thanks Hemingway! I figured it was about time to do this one, which I planned to do ages ago. Having the sun and springtime weather really helped to show Paris at its best.
lots of great tips here, thank you!
Point taken about walking Paris. It's the only way to go! Paris has always been the world capitol of flaneurs. And what is even more lovely: it's getting better! Car traffiic is slowly but surely getting under control, and more streets (in particular those near schools) are being pedestrianized.
Brought back so many memories. Was there for about 6 months quite sometime back and simply loved the Butte Chaumont.
Yes, that is my favorite Paris park!
Great guide … memories of my first trip. Can’t wait to take my son and enjoy. Parisians are welcoming as long as you don’t come across as an entitled tourist. Be respectful and humble and observant not loud
I bet your son will absolutely love Paris.... especially if he gets to see some of the city away from the landmarks that a lot of visitors are lining up for.
But does anyone like entitled tourists???
Touché … all the best 😊
@@gigiatlas2364 no, only the unentitled ones
Coming from Los Angeles California, I am worried about which area has the most violent crime. Thank you. This was a good introduction
Hi SR, I'm happy to report that Paris, and much of Europe in fact, has nothing like the violent crime you might hear about in LA or other US cities. If you're from LA, I'd say no area should be avoided - you'll be more than prepared for even the worst little zones that are often only a couple of streets deep (on Paris' periphery to the north, near the railway line, and a bit in the northeast but in far-off areas you will have no reason to go to). Pickpockets and street scams are the worst you'll encounter, and they mainly just try for the more innocent variety of tourist. An Angelino should have no problems seeing them a mile off. So: enjoy all of Paris with a light heart!
@amusingaida Actually never somebody stealing my papers ...it's new tourists (1986_1990...)??!!
Welcome in New York USA 🇺🇸...this is United Nation Advisors from unions workers...😊
Je trouve ce tour de Paris extrêmement intéressant. J'ai quitté Paris pour le Pérou, mais cela me donne très envie de me replonger dans cette ville pour découvrir à nouveau tous ces quartiers pleins de vie qui me manquent. Merci, Aida, pour tes vidéos
Merci ! Mais quelle aventure, partir pour le Pérou !
Walking! Being a flaneur. My favorite way to see Paris. Thanks for a great vid! 🤙🏽
Absolutely! A good pair of shoes, a healthy curiousity, and all of Paris is yours...
Thanks a lot !
This is beautifully shot and so well detailed out. Gives a good window about life in every Arrondissement. Can't thank you enough.
Thank -- actually double thanks: for the superthanks and for the great comment on the video!
I was in Paris a few days ago for the Paralympic Closing Ceremony. My partner and I had a great time in the charming, vibrant Paris!. We stayed near Place d'Italie (13th arrondissement) and moved around the city on foot and by public transport. Paris was very organised, clean and safe! The journey to the Stade de France stadium was smooth and confortable by train. Paris hosted marevellously the Olympic and Paralympic Games! Missing Paris already!! Paris, Je t'aime🗼🗼🗼🗼🗼
I have good friends who live in that part of the 13th -- it's pretty good and, as you say, public transport is easy. Glad to hear you enjoyed the Paralympics.
Wow, love this!! I stayed at the 11th Arr and indeed I loved it. My hotel is between two Metro stations so that’s a plus!
Good choice of arrondissement. Did you feel any differences in that neighborhood compared to others you saw?
@@amusingaida I actually did. It made me feel that I'm part of the neighborhood...like I "live "there! :-) It's homey yet young, funky, vibrant kinda vibe. Love the cafes and bars, and the farmers market on weekends and can easily swing by the "tourist" spots. I wish I've seen this before last month. :-) I love your video.. make some more!
Wow! Just well done! I've never seen such a vibrant, well-informed video covering all the arrondissements. A credit to Paris and Paris tourism should employ you! Chapeau!!
I love being self-employed!
@@amusingaida then you should sell your videos to Paris tourism!!
@@marjorieorveau6707 ahahah... maybe one day
This is the most interesting and entertaining Paris video I have seen in a long time. Chock full of great off the grid places that I will make a point of checking out on my next visit.
Thanks for the kind words. I really threw myself into covering all of Paris for this one, so you'll have it all in one video. And I've barely scratched the surface of off-grid places.
I'm going to Paris this weekend!! I'm super excited! Mercí, I can hardly wait to get there!
Great! A bit of rain from Saturday night, but otherwise lovely... You know the city well?
This is a perfect video.. it's the most informative on TH-cam. It also kept my attention. Others I either fast forward or fell asleep.
That's a valuable and welcome comment. Thanks for taking the time to write it.
Congratulaciones and thank you ! This is a fabulous video about the neighborhoods of Paris. I definitely think you should be in a perfume ad as a model and or its creative director. You are very very talented . I was lucky enough to visit Paris and my new friends living in La Marais (?) . It was lovely. They lived just off a little park and in walking distance to small markets, restaurants and other businesses. It was enchanting and busy. In any event I loved your work and I am so glad to have found your channel. Looking forward to more of them. I am getting a bit older and I have a favor to ask. When you side in titles on the lower right please make them stay there a bit longer. They were in and out 🎉too fast for me. 😊❤❤❤ If I was ever coming back to Paris I’d love to spend a day with you just walking around and stopping at cafes and restaurants on the way. Please keep making your videos !!!
Thank you, sincerely, for taking the time to write out your comments and thoughts on the video. It means a lot to me to read detailed comments, and encourages me to keep making videos I hope you'll enjoy. I don't know if I'll make the perfume ad roster (quite often they like the cinema actress du jour). But how lucky were you to stay in the Marais with your friends? Ideally located! And yes, I'm realising my hyperspeed editng on the location titles might have been a little too swift. Next time I'll make sure to hold them up for longer. Thanks again for watching, and for pointing that out.
Team15th - we're not boring! :)
I knew -- I just knew! -- that someone from the 15th would jump in. Look, I like the 15th, and Le Café du Commerce is delightful (and Rue des Entrepreneurs, and le Parc André Citroën and some ephemeral bar I went to on the river once -- and my best friend lives in the 15th)... but I still find the east of Paris much more lively. (C'mon, admit it: you like the east too?)
@@amusingaida But of course! :)
Nicely done!
I will be reviewing this again before my first trip to Paris in September.
Thank you.
Great! Glad it's of help!
Haven't been to Paris for over a decade now, and this makes me want to come back. Such a fantastic helpful video!
Your channel is excellent and you have great presence, really you deserve much more views!
Why thank you! I am working on the views... which will mean making a lot more videos. So keep watching!
Enjoyed your video very much. I have been to Paris three times and I keep on going back. The only Teeny tiny complaint is showing old people as not being creative and fun. I’m 74, have a TH-cam channel and am still young at heart. Paris is for everyone! Aloha from Hawai’i.
Hi there. Really happy to hear you liked the video. Sorry if that part sounded a bit ageist. Young-at-heart always welcome in Paris! (And in Hawaii too I bet!)
@@amusingaida I'm Puerto Rican and we dance a lot even if I sometimes have to use a cane. When the music starts, I am young again. Keep up the good work! Aloha.
Really enjoyed this! Your style of presentation is excellent. Thank you
Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated to hear them!
I loved this,,,,can't wait to get back to Paris....thank you!!
@@bonniedonohue6206 So happy to hear that. Thanks!
What a great video! And very charmingly presented. Merci.
Merci !
Great video, very informative. Loved that you mentioned Rue des Martyrs, my late wife lived there for many years and we visited it together some years ago, a very nice place.
Sorry to hear about your wife. I hope the mention of rue des Martyrs brought back some happy memories
Very informative video. I would have included Place Vendôme as a place to see in 1st arrondissement : it's one of the most beautiful, with world renown jewelry,
13th arrondissement is also interesting for its large parks near Place d'Italie, where to take a breath between tours, with metros in every direction and hotels at reasonable price.
In 14th I like the small theatres and the streets specialised in briton pancakes around rue d'Odessa.
Southern part of 16th is residential, but northern part near Champs-Elysées have the most luxury fashion stores of Paris.
Western part of 17th around place Clichy is definitely crowdy, cheap and kind of downtown (although being uphill).
All excellent suggestions, and I would have loved to have squeezed more in. The Place Vendôme already featured strongly in my "Parisian Life" video (and again in my suggestions for a weekend in Paris) so I thought maybe it was already well-covered. As for the 13th and its parks -- Paris has so many beautiful parks located across the city. I thought about it but just wasn't going to be able to show them all. Just hit a few of the high notes when it comes to city green spaces (not even counting the Bois on either side). And for the 14th, around Edgar Quinet is one of my go-to places as well, yes (but again, choices were made). The 16th is a large arrondissement. I wanted to also throw in the Musée Marmottan and the Maison de Balzac and other things, but I think that will all have to be for a future video (some already featured in my Weekend in Paris one though). The 17th I wanted to show the market in Rue de Lévis and a few other places, but again... 20 arrondissements to show! I can see that you know Paris well, and you also have a lot to share. What are your favorite neighborhoods, out of curiousity? The places you just mentioned?
I enjoyed this very much and appreciated it. Your perspective is from someone young, which is terrific as it should be, as you are young. Your comments are slightly ageist-- we older people ( middle aged) like to have fun, too. We may be past our "messy" phase, though! :) Since I'll be coming soon, I really appreciated the overall synopsis.
I'm very happy to read that you liked the video. I'm sorry if there was a part that you might have construed as ageist. That certainly never crossed my mind. I fully appreciate the layered complexity of Paris and all the social tissue that makes the city what it is. I also have viewers asking what my personal opinion is on preferred aspects of the city and I'm more than happy to give those - but I make sure that I convey those are my personal preferences only, and certainly don't try to extrapolate them into a maxim. I like east of Paris for its energy, and its messiness. But I am also more than happy to spend time in the refined 16th. Diversity is a character I embrace.
It was not a criticism just an observation. Your embrace of diversity was obvious. And probably when I was your age, I might have said a few of the things that you said as well. In any case, you gave a thorough description of each neighborhood and that I truly appreciate because I will explore some neighborhoods that I may not have thought to explore before-- so thank you.
J'adore! my favorite TH-cam channel, I start my mornings with you (always!)
Wow, that's a big honor -- and a whip crack for me to get more videos out there!
We stayed in the 9th on our last visit, 8 nights, and had dinner nearly every night somewhere on Rue des Martyrs. After we just wandered around enjoying the great local vibe. We have also stayed in the 4th and 6th, but the 9th seemed more authentic Parisian.
Great spot, the Rue des Martyrs, a lot happening there. I can understand you feeling overwhelmed by the number of visitors in the 4th and 6th.
Wow, what a great video all around! A keeper. Thank you.
Thanks, glad it was informative!
But how could you leave out the wonderful Goutte d'Or, the charm of la Rue Saint-Denis? | Seriously ... this is possibly the best, most complete brief yet comprehensive overview of the city I've run across online -and presented by a charming, knowledgeable local who speaks excellent English. I can personally verify it all, and I've been fortunate enough to get to know the place hors saison [If there actually is such a thing in Paris!] when it's not crawling with visitors, by day, by night and on my own. She leaves out a few things -maybe quite a few- but how could you not? It's Paris, and they're there for you to discover. Bravo. C'était génial ...
Haha, yes there are some shady corners of Paris. Thanks for the big thumbs-up in your comment. That video was quite the project.
👍 très sympa comme reportage : vivant , intéressant et sans prétention : j'aime beaucoup !
Merci, sincèrement, ça me touche énormément - et m'encourage d'en faire davantage !
Merci beaucoup and a great choice of laptop. I probably have to revisit this video and a few of your other videos to make the most out of a 4 day visit and still enjoy it. I have to make a few smart choices on walkable or cyclable places and leave a lot for another visit. Practicing my French beforehand is also on the to-do list; I really hated learning lists of words in highschool.
Don't sweat learning lists of French words. Just focus on what you want to do on your trip.
Aida is my dream guide, as Paris is my dream city. I was in Paris for six months during a romantic mistake, but Paris married me, secretly, and I can never leave her in my dreams.
Paris and romance seem forever entwined. And that runs deep. A City Memory.
Hi again Aida. It''s Jenny from Adelaide here (still waiting for the big reveal about your Aussie background and wanting a leaf out of your aunties's book so I can live half my life on a peniche). Anyway. This is brilliant . Your cinematography and editing and everything is brilliant. It must have taken ages. I love it I'm just worried about all the work you are doing without enough people seeing it. Perhaps if you just drop a few short (and far less complex) videos more regularly it can drum up your subscriber count a. bit. This is said only with the best of intentions. Perhaps the videos could just be about your creative thinking process with regard to making the next one.
Hi Jenny! I'm actually really happy you're back to see a video that isn't about Oz. Look, in terms of subscriber numbers, I don't think about all that too much. I have other, non-TH-camy things happening in my life that mean I can't consistently post videos (I don't think I'll ever be a pro vlogger or anything like that). I just enjoy doing productions about topics that interest me and hopefully people like you. I think being an almost undiscovered videomaker gives me a lot of freedom to create, in different directions, which I really enjoy. Content treadmills really aren't my thing. But keep checking back from time to time; I have a long list of what I think will be very interesting videos that I want to make. Sometime.
Beautiful video, informative and really well presented! Merci!
Thanks! That's great that you liked it
J'ai eu la chance de vivre à Paris (dans le 16e😅), et malgré tout les défauts, inhérent aux grande ville, j'ai adoré.
C'est superbe, non ? J'y vis et (globalement) je l'adore aussi. Et le 16e a ses charmes...
Waaaouaah le café Charbon dans le 11eme. Il y a de ça 30 ans c'était un café d'habitués très tranquille. Ayant vécu rue Servan pendant 7 ans la rue Oberkampf a bien changée. Merci pour cette vidéo sur les quartiers de Paris.
Oui, je me souviens de ce café il y a des années. Ca a bien changé (mais il garde un certain charme). C'est le bas de la rue Oberkampf qui a beaucoup changé (surtout la partie piètonne)...
thank you.. full of useful information.. paris here i come..
Glad you liked it. Yes, use it on your Paris trip!
Thank you. I really appreciate the thought, care and excellent quality that has gone into these films (NB. to me, such quality cannot be called a 'video'). Also, when I lived in France I really loved the fact that on the French TV news stories often included the names of the camera and sound people alongside the reporter's name, which I thought was really thoughtful as it valued the work of those behind the lens. I suppose what I'm trying to say - very politely - is that I'd love to see the name(s) of your awesome team.
Thank you for the very kind words, very kind. As for my "team"... well it's mostly me, with some help from someone dear who doesn't like the limelight.
I'm curious: what's your favorite arrondissement? Where's the part of Paris you like most?
This is all about young this and young that. There are other people in Paris.
@@nedludd7622 There are indeed! But allow me to cater to the young and the young-at heart.
Such a good video. Thank you Aida!
I’ve been to Paris many times, 99% is for work but I love the different characters of arrondissements! Can’t wait to be there in a week at the 11e! Great video love hearing from the locals. Xo
You'll love the 11th. You can pretty much walk in any direction in the 11th and you'll find something worthwhile. And I'm glad my little local perspective can bring some value to your next trip.
@@amusingaida thank you!! I meant to say I’ve stayed at the 11e and loved it. But this time I’ll be in the 19e. 😺
@@winromeo Ah, the 19th. That arrondissement kind of splits opinions. It's true that the northern part of the neighborhood might be a bit bleak at times, but like many Parisians I really love the canal area and the park. On the plus side, it really feels like you're in a Paris for Parisians there. On the minus side it does lack some of the glamor and elegance that many people want to see in Paris.
Je viens de découvrir votre chaîne!!! Ça y est, je m’abonne tout de suite! Moi, j’habite en Haute - Vienne, mais j’adore Paris. (“But then again, who doesn’t!!!”).
En tant que linguiste (je parle plusieurs langues) permettez-moi de vous féliciter, votre anglais est PARFAIT!!! Vos commentaires sont très intéressants. Votre humour est charmant! Vous avez toutes les qualités d’une présentatrice! Bravos!
Petite suggestion/demande:
Une vidéo d’au moins une demi-heure pour chaque arrondissement s.v.p!!!
Et merci d’avance!
Mon arrondissement préféré (raisons personnelles!): le treizième.
Merci, ça me touche, que ma chaîne puisse trouver un public en France aussi (et même si ce n'est pas votre cas, je suis consciente qu'il y a des Français non-résident à Paris qui n'affectionnent pas la capitale). Quant à l'idée de devenir présentatrice... hm, oui, ça m'attire, ça. Peut-être un jour....
Mais pour une vidéo de 30 minutes par arrondissements.... désolée, je ne sais pas si j'en ai la patience de bien faire un tel projet, au moins pas tout de suite. J'ai tellement d'autres idées en tête !
Cool place! I've been there once when i was tres juene. I want to go back someday
And you should go back!
Excelente la calidad del video, edicion, sonido e informaciones. Reserve un arbnb en Les Marais por diez dias a mediados de junio y todos los datos me van a ser muy utiles. Suerte con el canal de You tube
Muchas gracias Gerardo! Y estaras en Paris al buen momento, con un tiempo maravilloso para ver la ciudad antes de los Juegos olimpicos. Y ademas en Le Marais! Que suerte!
What an insightful, delightful essay! My last few trips to Paris have been to walk/learn the non-touristy neighborhoods. The dogs in the 16th rock! Where’s your Fido? Where can we find more cats…or will you take us to Istanbul?❤
Your comment is a brilliant encouragement to do more videos. And I have plans for so many more, to really peel some layers back from this, the city I live in. As for my dog... well, very, very, very sadly he is no longer with me.
Is this the most "Parisien" video about Paris? Maybe, maybe not. But the "most French" Frenchness - le plus français de francité - yes, quite possibly, and if that were a way of describing this video, I would say so, as it exudes such a distinctly French quality, style, and an overall freshness in talks about Paris, information-wise.
Being in a French catholic school in the past, the De la Salle in Saigon before 1975, the year when Saigon lost its name due to regime change, and then learning about Paris and also about how to dream about it - daydreaming included - during my whole youth starting even before then, I fell deeply in love with this video. Like, for me, experiencing first love. Or, for me, like experiencing what has unfolded in the "unfathomable" but seemingly visceral and heartfelt Débussy's "Clair de lune" when I listen to it, or especially his "overly" sophisticated but potentially ever-existential in the human mind "Rêverie", what a formidable daydream! Or rather a formidable way of depiction of it, through music? And voilà, this is "my" Paris, or precisely, the Paris of my youth would be or should be like this, absolutely - from something "unimaginable" or of "profound abstraction" in excess to real and touchable. Magic!
Today's Paris has always been like this. Always will be, I hope, so I can live with my youth forever. Thank you for making the video this way and posting it. Keep up the good work.
Wow, a long and indepth comment on the video; I can see it must have stirred some memories for you. Thanks for your reminiscence of your school days in Vietnam. That must have been something to have been there then, and to have had built up a vision of Paris through that. And I'm with you on being carried along by music to visit (and revisit) destinations. Sometimes destinations that exist fully in imagination, though with roots in the real world.
Yay!! I love this video. Very comprehensive thank you ❤❤❤
My pleasure (and the pleasure of transmitting an overview of Paris)
I go to Paris many times and stay at different arrondissements for a change and exploring different areas. Pretty cool the Montmartre, and visited pere lachase. Paris has many different ways for you to explore and enjoy. Will visit the 17th arrondissement and to Bordeaux next month
It's so true: so many different aspects to Paris, so much to see. Montmartre and the Père Lachaise are good spots to explore. The 17th is quite nice, I'm sure you'll like it.
Mon arrondissement preferable, c'est Le Marais. J'aime cette video et aussi votre humour. Je suis ausi tres impressionee par votre accent parisien. Merci pour une video interessante.
Le Marais se situe à la tête pour beaucoup de gens, je pense, et avec raison. En effet, il reste charmant et rempli de lieux à voir. Un bon choix ! Et pour mon accent - j'espère rester compréhensible en anglais quand même ? Je reviendrai avec une autre vidéo sur Paris quand je pourrai !
Merci, this is interesting and informative. I will share with friends who have an interest in Paris. It's inspired me to visit Cafe Postal in Saint Boniface, the French quarter of my hometown, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada ☕
... or to visit Paris?
Great video, will definitely be watching again 😊
That's excellent to hear!
Love it. Hoping to see more areas this trip. Went for the 1st time last year, stay in St. Germain des Prés. Going back and staying in the 16th this time, closer to Roland Garros which I am going to. Definitely going to check some of your suggestions out. Merci.
You'll be very close to the Bois de Boulogne. If you get a chance, go see the Bagatelle parc inside the Bois. One of my favorite spots!
Thanks, I am planning to go there and hopefully around Canal St Martin area too. Missed it last year, ran out of time.
@@sydneymommy yep, that's always very popular in the warmer months
Best video on the breakout of Paris 🎉.
I like them all!
That's a lot to pack in! But if you really think back to your last trip to Paris, was there a neighborhood where you really felt comfortable, that brought a smile to your face?
Oh, what a great video. Brings back so many good memories. I wonder if the nightclub behind the Shakespeare and Company bookstore is still there. a little bar behind that block and downstairs - this little cabaret with low ceilings that didn’t really get lively till midnight.
Aux Trois Mailletz? Yes it's still there -- but I haven't been to that one in ages. Nearby also is a cinema that shows the Rocky Horror Picture Show every Friday night, with audience participation. Also fun...
Loved this! Thank you.
Thank you Aida for your great idea…
Thanks Myriam
Forgive me if you’ve already made a video about it, but I’d love to see your top picks for shopping every category (grocery, home goods, thrift, antique, etc.). I’d also,love to see you do videos about other regions of France (selfishly the hauts-de-France region, as I hope to move there temporarily soon).
Wow, that would be a big video, on shopping. I'll look at maybe adding it to my to-do list. As for other regions of France - yes, I should do some, you're right
Aida, on April 26, 1987, I arrived for the first time in Paris and stayed at two apartments at 274 rue St. Honore for 2 months.
I always liked the fountains at Palais Royal, but you're talking about the palace itself.
It's romantic with a charm that never fades.
Aida, be sensible. You can't take us to the Palais Royale and not give your opinion on the assemblage there by Daniel Buren.
I love Paris and want to see YOUR Paris, Aida and to know what you feel about it.
Ah. Well if I'm to be honest, personally I'm not over the moon about the Burn pillars. But I do accept that Paris should encourage modernist touches to its historic edifices or stagnate. Not many people liked the Louvre pyramides when they were built... and there was resistance to the Eiffel Tower back in the day. I see it as sign of a living city.
Great overview.
Many thanks!
The 17th arrondissement..."has great architecture...and the midlife flex you get where money substitutes for creativity." 😂
You noticed 😂
Love your channel-keep up the great work!
@@jasonrhtx Thanks. I have another one coming - but need to make the time to edit it, which always takes 3x more time than expected...
Such a well made and detailed video ! Thank You. I have found a great accomodation in Buttes Aux Cailles and another one in Lamarck Caulaincourt in Montmarte, which one would you pick to stay for 4 to 5 days and why ?
Félicitations ! Both are good choices. The Butte aux Cailles is lovely for its cafes and restaurants, though it is a fairly small pocket. And transport options to other parts of Paris are a little less than elsewhere. Lamarck Caulaincourt is placed between the Jules Joffrin area where locals hang out and the touristy Montmartre streets that are very lovely late at night. Transport is also a little difficult, but go with buses. Depends on how well you know Paris. I'd probably go with Lamarck Caulaincourt...
@@amusingaida Merci for the detailed response ! This is very helpful. I am not familiar with Paris. Also would you recommend Galleries Lafayette or Sacre Coeur as your favourite view point of Paris or any other view point ?
And can you pls recommend other neighbourhoods similar to Montmarte where I can get real Paris feels - would le Marais be that ?
My favorite viewpoints of Sacré Coeur and the Tower are actually in the 20th and 19th arrondissements, where you get to enjoy the view without being hustled or bustled...
Merci pour la video fantastique!
Merci de l'avoir visionnée et pour la réponse
Best Paris tour guide, J'adore Paris, and I've been tens of times Bises
Thank you! And it's fascinating to hear you've been so many times. I'd like to make my videos better for people who like Paris so much they keep returning, maybe show some more of the local life we live here. Can I ask: now that you've done all the bucket list sites and are starting to have regular places you return to, what sort of experience are you looking for each time you return to Paris?