Tip from a seasoned European city breaker of decades experience. Whatever you do, do NOT buy a Paris Pass, or indeed any such city pass. Unless you intend to take about ten metro/bus journeys a day and visit about eight attractions a day you will not get value from it. Most city breakers on average only use public transport 3-5 times a day and visit no more than 4-5 attractions a day. if you take the time to price this up you will find that a day travel pass and paying at the gate for what you visit will work out cheaper. The Paris Pass, indeed most city passes are a trap that most inexperienced city breakers fall for. I too was once guilty until I started actually looking at the costs of what I would have spent without it. Also Remember if you're an EU citizen under the age of 25, most Paris attractions are free anyway!
I am visiting Paris very soon, and was looking at ways to save money. Most people said that Paris Pass is the best way to save money, and I did the math and didn't think it was a good option for me. But not even the paris visite pass (transportation)? Can you share more tips about traveling to Paris?
Work out what you want to do before you visit. Then put each location on a Google map. Plan out when you will visit each location and do it in an order that keeps travel minimal. Pick out your big popular things {Tower etc} and do them first thing in the morning, plan lunch somewhere nearby [why sit in an expensive cafe when you can go to a supermarket and buy a sandwich a drink and a piece of fruit. then sit down and enjoy lunch wherever you want while watching the world go by] In the afternoon visit whatever other planned attraction is closest to where you went in the morning. [If the queue will keep you waiting more than two hours, forget it until the following morning - No attraction anywhere in the world is worth standing in a line doing nothing for that long] Plan the travel in advance on Google and see how much it will cost? Are there cheaper discount options? If you speak the language buy your tickets from the manned offices rather than the auto booths when possible. If there are discount fares the staff will give them to you, the auto booths won't. In the evenings pick an attraction, bar, club, restaurant and try to stick within walking distance for the rest of the evening. Check the various locations you're visiting. weigh up the pros of buying queue jumper passes [which are more expensive but save time] against staying in the queue [cheaper but how much of your visit are you prepared to waste in queue?] What are the most popular attractions you're going to visit? get there early and visit their website before visiting. They may have packages and deals when booking in advance or in conjunction with other attractions. You've got the first act right. City Passes are a trap many people fall into. You often end up paying more for a book of discounts you can't possibly recoup on because you either can't or don't want to visit most of the attractions offered.
Great tips, thanks so much. I've been looking at the websites of major attractions such as the Eiffel tower, the louvre museum, etc and checking out options to buy tickets online and save time. I will be staying in Montmarte so will have to plan ahead for everyday. I will def. keep your suggestions in mind. Thanks again. P.S. Love your writing/talking style :)
I'm 25 years and speak some French and going to Paris for the first time this summer (July). Thank you so much for making this video! Tu es trop mignon! Merci encore!
A few more tips. If you see a WC (restroom)... use it because they are not always available. Just use it. If the Metro Train is full turn your back to the doorway and step up pushing people back with your butt. This works and is not as aggressive as pushing in with your arms. My last tip is to always ask to see something in a store so you do not get your hand slapped for touching something. Make friends with the clerk and you will have a better experience. Oh and eat as many croissants as you can because they are amazing. Oh and if you miss the last Train... you are walking to your hotel... Taxis are horrible and expensive. Just plan on walking. You are going to walk and walk and walk in Paris.
Other useful Paris Métro RER lines are Métro line 1 west of Bastille, Metro line 6 between Charles De Gaulle/Étoile to Montpernasse, RER line A from LA Défense to Marne la Value/Parc Disneyland and RER B from Luxomburg to Charles De Gaulle Airport.
Some other “tip” : •learn how to ask for directions and how to understand the answer. Most french people don’t speak English at all but if you’re really lost ask directions from teens or young adults as they would be more likely to be able to communicate. •Don’t buy anything from the distributor it’s way too overpriced. •in trains, you will see foldable seat. It’s common sense to get up of those when the train is becoming crowded. •always have a cloth with some perfume on it, stations often smell like piss. And hand sanitizer for obvious reasons •Sometimes you’ll see people playing “gambling” game in the streets near touristic places. Do not stop to look or at least beware of pickpockets and do not try it’s a scam. •If you ever need to refill a bottle, there’s drinkable water in most parcs.
If you are going to a new country, learning a local language of that country would certainly help; have your phone with you to search the place with maps, although it doesn’t work at some places.
Hey. An important tip. Your bank card will always give you the best conversion rate so when you're buying something in Paris, and they give you an option to pay in euros or dollers, ALWAYS pick euros. Your bank will convert it and give you the best rate.
Loved this video! We had heard that during the transaction, if you say "yes, change Euro to USD" they can sneak in fees because they change the conversion rate to a higher rate...so it looks like a good deal, but you're not really in control of what conversion rate they give you. It's all super confusing but I think that's what I read!
I'm planning a trip to Paris & this was super helpful ! This also isn't the first time I heard about the scammers trying to get you to sign something !
Super helpful tips, especially the pick pocketers! Thanks, girl!! 👍🏼 The French language doesn't have AM/PM, so that's why they use military time. One of the few things that stuck from French class haha!
Yes, they have am and pm but just don't call it that. "Du matin = morning; de l'après-midi = in the afternoon; du soir = in the evening. 24 hour time is used for trains, museums, sometimes for restaurants and for official business. Most people don't use it otherwise.
You are so beautiful, I love how you jumped right into the details. Other you-tubers, take minutes before they get to the actual information. You were very informative. You have beautiful teeth, your beauty, your awesome! Thank you for all your help. FYI: try and give us prices of breakfast, etc, etc. to your future travels. Have a wonderful day ~
hey! great tips! my favorite "don't be afraid to try the food! my husband and I decided to go to this tiny restaurant I had fish with zucchini gratin and my husband had the duck and omg! it was delicious!! next time I'm there ill try the escargot.
Over a year after you have posted this, but these tips are very helpful. My daughter I will be going to Paris (2nd trip but much longer than previous) in December 2017. Thanks again!
Ceelle2 That is so awesome!!! I'm so glad that you're finding this helpful a year later. I hope you and you're daughter enjoy your trip this second time around!!!
Thanks so much for your great and informative videos about Paris! They bring back classic memories of my first ever solo weekend in the city. And you're absolutely right about the Paris Museum Pass and access to public transportation, especially on the RER. Using them and learning the language make you appreciate the Parisians' way of life that much more and those experiences therein transform you into a TRAVELER, not a tourist:)
I was wondering about the wall outlets like to charge your phone and stuff. Are they different? Do you need to buy an adapter? I'm going in April for my bday!!
Nice video. I personally like Military or 24 hr time. There is no room for confusion with it. I agree with everything you said except for the Paris Pass. It may work for some though. The French language is very hard for me other than the basics. I do try though even though it is with an American accent.
Hi Sierra!! Thank you for watching! Yes, I do have one more tip that I forgot to add when I was making this video. Make sure you always keep some change on you because you have to pay to use the public restrooms. It's a real bummer. LOL! I hope you have a great trip!
Tips for Pairs. If your European and under 25 years of age take note that many of the Paris attractions will be free for you. If American, be mindful of the coins you receive in change. In my transatlantic experience many Americans, used to their pocket change not being worth a great deal. When paying for things in Europe do look at your pocket change before pulling out another note. Coinage goes up to €1 so you might have that bus fare or price of a drink in coins. Again for Americans, don't throw those coins, or worse still €5 notes away tipping every body. A tip of about 10% is fine in a restaurant [again check those coins before throwing down a note] but I wouldn't tip anyone else as they will not be expecting it. Before considering taking a cab anywhere ask google how much it thinks the fare should be. European taxi drivers are often rip off merchants who hike up their fares for unsuspecting tourists. Think what you're going to be doing before buying the Paris Pass. It's not the great value it seems. It may be cheaper to simply buy a day pass for zone 1-2 and pay at the door for the attractions you're planning to visit. Again ask Google to tell you how to get from A to B when criss crossing Paris. it will tell you straight away [Paris has good free wifi] what route to take and even give you directions to walk. And finally, if your French isn't great, download a translator app. The French are as 21st century as the rest of the world and will know what you're doing when you speak English into your phone and then play them what you've just said in French [translations are usually very accurate these days but even then they'll understand if it isn't perfect grammar] If they don't speak English they'll usually make out like it's a chore for them to speak into your phone so you can translate it to English but that's just Galic temperament, their not being rude.
Also, where did you stayed? I am going in May for our honeymoon and it is our first time in France. I am a little nervous or scared about the transportation from the airport to the hotel. We didn't buy the taxi ticket or transport pass from airport to hotel. Do you recommend it? We will be staying at one of the hotels close to Eiffel tower. So what do you recommend? Buy trans pass in advance (online) or use bus?
+Ed Duarte (iWorship) Hi Ed! First, congratulations on your wedding! I can only recommend what I know, I haven't heard of the taxi ticket or transpass. For transportation to and from the airport we used Super Shuttle. You have to pay for the shuttle online. SuperShuttle is very reliable as far as I'm concerned. I did have some issues leaving Paris due to the taxi strike. So, I had to catch the train to the airport when I was leaving. My mother and stepfather left later than me and used the shuttle to get back to the airport, they said it's very reliable. If you are interested, just google Super Shuttle and it'll take you there. Yes, you should definitely carry cash. Especially if you see something you may want to buy from a street vendor. You don't want those people to have your credit card info. I was there for 4 days I had about 200 euros worth of cash on me and the rest was on a credit card. The street tour we took came as an option in the Paris Pass that I talked about. So, it was already paid for. My guess is they take cash and credit. However, your hotel should have information on walking tours when you get there. We stayed in two hotels. The first hotel was in Porte De Clichy, the Holiday Inn, I believe. The name escapes me. Then we stayed at the Paris Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel. Keep in mind, hotel rooms are very small in Paris. So, a deluxe room or something with a fancy name will not be as big as you think it is. I will say though, the rooms in the Marriot were sized like a hotel room in America. I would've much preferred to stay there the entire trip. I hope answered your questions. If you have anymore questions just ask away. Don't be nervous. I know the language barrier can be intimidating but the people are alot nicer than you would think. I hope you and your wife enjoy your trip!!
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! Especially if you get tired of walking from one attraction to another. It's a fun relaxing way to see the city and you can always get off when you want visit a site. It's only $36 dollars and you can buy for more than one day. Discounts on groupon or online. I wished I did this instead of getting the whole Paris Pass package.
I’m from Paris welcome 🙏 it’s beautiful city to visiting and i know French people they are not friendly but you can always meet beautiful peoples so welcome to are coco Channel 💃🏽💃🏽💄
thanks for the video. there is something I need to know which is tips. how much tips should I pay foe example to the bell man in the hotel or in a restaurant or to the hoouse keepinf. also when and when not to pay. thanks dear 😊
Hi George! Thank you for watching! I've found that in Paris tipping is to up to your discretion. We tipped everyone when we were there and we never received any backlash because of it.
In France service is included, so no tipping would be ok, people still get paid normally. But of course if you feel super generous, go ahead :) I'd say at a restaurant you can tip a few euros if everything was really great, but it's not mandatory. At bars I have never seen it done. Usually for taxi you pay up to the superior digit (meaning if your ride was 14.20, you'll pay 15). As for bell boys and so on, I have no idea since I live here and haven't been to a hotel.
Tip from a seasoned European city breaker of decades experience. Whatever you do, do NOT buy a Paris Pass, or indeed any such city pass. Unless you intend to take about ten metro/bus journeys a day and visit about eight attractions a day you will not get value from it. Most city breakers on average only use public transport 3-5 times a day and visit no more than 4-5 attractions a day. if you take the time to price this up you will find that a day travel pass and paying at the gate for what you visit will work out cheaper. The Paris Pass, indeed most city passes are a trap that most inexperienced city breakers fall for. I too was once guilty until I started actually looking at the costs of what I would have spent without it. Also Remember if you're an EU citizen under the age of 25, most Paris attractions are free anyway!
I am visiting Paris very soon, and was looking at ways to save money. Most people said that Paris Pass is the best way to save money, and I did the math and didn't think it was a good option for me. But not even the paris visite pass (transportation)? Can you share more tips about traveling to Paris?
Work out what you want to do before you visit. Then put each location on a Google map. Plan out when you will visit each location and do it in an order that keeps travel minimal. Pick out your big popular things {Tower etc} and do them first thing in the morning, plan lunch somewhere nearby [why sit in an expensive cafe when you can go to a supermarket and buy a sandwich a drink and a piece of fruit. then sit down and enjoy lunch wherever you want while watching the world go by] In the afternoon visit whatever other planned attraction is closest to where you went in the morning. [If the queue will keep you waiting more than two hours, forget it until the following morning - No attraction anywhere in the world is worth standing in a line doing nothing for that long] Plan the travel in advance on Google and see how much it will cost? Are there cheaper discount options? If you speak the language buy your tickets from the manned offices rather than the auto booths when possible. If there are discount fares the staff will give them to you, the auto booths won't. In the evenings pick an attraction, bar, club, restaurant and try to stick within walking distance for the rest of the evening. Check the various locations you're visiting. weigh up the pros of buying queue jumper passes [which are more expensive but save time] against staying in the queue [cheaper but how much of your visit are you prepared to waste in queue?] What are the most popular attractions you're going to visit? get there early and visit their website before visiting. They may have packages and deals when booking in advance or in conjunction with other attractions. You've got the first act right. City Passes are a trap many people fall into. You often end up paying more for a book of discounts you can't possibly recoup on because you either can't or don't want to visit most of the attractions offered.
Great tips, thanks so much. I've been looking at the websites of major attractions such as the Eiffel tower, the louvre museum, etc and checking out options to buy tickets online and save time. I will be staying in Montmarte so will have to plan ahead for everyday. I will def. keep your suggestions in mind. Thanks again.
P.S. Love your writing/talking style :)
Agree! They are so expensive and not worth it.
Ulster Groundhopper I just got back and since I went in august, it was worth it just to skip the insane lines!
I'm leaving for Paris in an hour and I'm NOT prepared, so thank you !!!
For military time there’s a simple trick. After 12 noon subtract 12 from the time and it’ll give you the none military time.
13:00
-12:00
1:00
I'm 25 years and speak some French and going to Paris for the first time this summer (July). Thank you so much for making this video! Tu es trop mignon! Merci encore!
It's feminine so: Tu es trop mignonne.
I’m going to Paris for my birthday!! So excited. Thanks for the tips!!
I'm 17 and I'm going to Paris alone. Hopefully I'll be fine :)
Chesa Djanelle when you're going? I am going on December 3 rd😀
Ovoi Djanelle Today then lol. :o
lol
I'll be making my trip alone too! This upcoming August, so exited!
i want to go in September alone too for my 21st birthday
I’ve been there before, but my wife hasn’t, so I’m taking her there for our anniversary this year.
(But shhh, it’s a surprise!) ... LOL!
Greaaat tips. Thank you! I'm in Paris right now!
Designer_ arianefonseca bro I need help can we meet inbox
A few more tips. If you see a WC (restroom)... use it because they are not always available. Just use it. If the Metro Train is full turn your back to the doorway and step up pushing people back with your butt. This works and is not as aggressive as pushing in with your arms. My last tip is to always ask to see something in a store so you do not get your hand slapped for touching something. Make friends with the clerk and you will have a better experience. Oh and eat as many croissants as you can because they are amazing. Oh and if you miss the last Train... you are walking to your hotel... Taxis are horrible and expensive. Just plan on walking. You are going to walk and walk and walk in Paris.
Ryan Huntington 😂😂😂I love this comment even though i'm a year late🙏❤️
This is the first time someone explained that Paris is on a 24 hour clock/military time. Thanks!!
I'm in Paris last month and it was awesome!
What month did you go?
Other useful Paris Métro RER lines are Métro line 1 west of Bastille, Metro line 6 between Charles De Gaulle/Étoile to Montpernasse, RER line A from LA Défense to Marne la Value/Parc Disneyland and RER B from Luxomburg to Charles De Gaulle Airport.
Hi Tom! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Alex Tribble Sierra Alexandria Tribble OMG.......😲😲😲 it's amazing who you can find on TH-cam Lol, hope all is well with you kid just saying Hi.
Mario?!?! OMG! I was just thinking about you the other day. Hope all is well!!
I am planning to travel to France in April 2022. I really enjoyed this video. Thank you so much. I liked all the tips as well.
Thank you so much for these helpful tips! I really enjoyed your video! :)
THANK YOU FOR SHARING, I'M PLANNING TO GO TO PARIS ON MY BIRTHDAY THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR TIPS, I APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH TAKE CARE YOUR SELF.
I'm only 24 seconds in and can't help it. I love your smile, it's so warm and lovely. Subbed for the smile, will stay for the content ❤❤❤❤
Traveling to Paris for the first time next year and this is so helpful. Working on learning some French lol. Thank you for sharing ❤
Planning to go to Paris next year! Thanks for the tips!
Some other “tip” :
•learn how to ask for directions and how to understand the answer. Most french people don’t speak English at all but if you’re really lost ask directions from teens or young adults as they would be more likely to be able to communicate.
•Don’t buy anything from the distributor it’s way too overpriced.
•in trains, you will see foldable seat. It’s common sense to get up of those when the train is becoming crowded.
•always have a cloth with some perfume on it, stations often smell like piss. And hand sanitizer for obvious reasons
•Sometimes you’ll see people playing “gambling” game in the streets near touristic places. Do not stop to look or at least beware of pickpockets and do not try it’s a scam.
•If you ever need to refill a bottle, there’s drinkable water in most parcs.
Super helpful! Loving your style girl, thanks for the video!!
I lived in Paris for a year and have visited there a thousand times while living in the Loire Valley and still I learned some useful tips. Merci 😊 💜
If you are going to a new country, learning a local language of that country would certainly help; have your phone with you to search the place with maps, although it doesn’t work at some places.
Sooo pretty. You look like Chrisette Michelle. I'm going to Paris this summer by myself.
Yes!!!!!
Me too but within two weeks I am so excited 😆
Me too, on Monday! First and most to attend Mylène Farmers concert on Tuesday the 18th of June.
Do you already know what you want to see ?
Hey. An important tip. Your bank card will always give you the best conversion rate so when you're buying something in Paris, and they give you an option to pay in euros or dollers, ALWAYS pick euros.
Your bank will convert it and give you the best rate.
Thanks Alex. Good information with a pleasant delivery style We hope to have a good trip soon thanks to people like you helping out.
Loved this video! We had heard that during the transaction, if you say "yes, change Euro to USD" they can sneak in fees because they change the conversion rate to a higher rate...so it looks like a good deal, but you're not really in control of what conversion rate they give you.
It's all super confusing but I think that's what I read!
thank you so much! this video is so helpful! i’m going to paris in a month in a half and this videos has taught me so much. thank you💗
I'm planning a trip to Paris & this was super helpful ! This also isn't the first time I heard about the scammers trying to get you to sign something !
Did you finally visit Paris ?
very helpful! I am going next month and I am super excited!!
Are you there right now ?
Walking Tours sound perfect for me. And thanks for the military time info...I will be sure to switch my watch to this. Merci!
Super helpful tips, especially the pick pocketers! Thanks, girl!! 👍🏼 The French language doesn't have AM/PM, so that's why they use military time. One of the few things that stuck from French class haha!
Yes, they have am and pm but just don't call it that. "Du matin = morning; de l'après-midi = in the afternoon; du soir = in the evening. 24 hour time is used for trains, museums, sometimes for restaurants and for official business. Most people don't use it otherwise.
Love the tips ! Super excited can't wait to go!!
You are so beautiful, I love how you jumped right into the details. Other you-tubers, take minutes before they get to the actual information. You were very informative. You have beautiful teeth, your beauty, your awesome! Thank you for all your help.
FYI: try and give us prices of breakfast, etc, etc. to your future travels. Have a wonderful day ~
DO NOT GET THE PARIS PASS!!! Get the Museum Pass and pay for your transport separately!
hey! great tips! my favorite "don't be afraid to try the food! my husband and I decided to go to this tiny restaurant I had fish with zucchini gratin and my husband had the duck and omg! it was delicious!! next time I'm there ill try the escargot.
Thanks for posting this useful video.
This is so helpful! I'm going for the very first time this November. Thank you so much!
I'm glad you find it helpful. Thank you for watching!
Over a year after you have posted this, but these tips are very helpful. My daughter I will be going to Paris (2nd trip but much longer than previous) in December 2017. Thanks again!
Ceelle2 That is so awesome!!! I'm so glad that you're finding this helpful a year later. I hope you and you're daughter enjoy your trip this second time around!!!
Thanks planning a Paris trip for this fall can't wait to go!
I'm going to paris a week on monday!I'm super excited 😆
Thanks so much for your great and informative videos about Paris! They bring back classic memories of my first ever solo weekend in the city. And you're absolutely right about the Paris Museum Pass and access to public transportation, especially on the RER. Using them and learning the language make you appreciate the Parisians' way of life that much more and those experiences therein transform you into a TRAVELER, not a tourist:)
LOVED this video!
You killed it, girl! :D
A tip: you can watch series on flixzone. I've been using them for watching a lot of movies recently.
@Cody Jeffrey Yup, been watching on Flixzone} for since december myself =)
You're definitely my favorite as far as tips - thank you - we learned a lot from you! Going in May~
Great presentation. Thank you, Alex for all the valuable information. Looking forward to my trip.
All of your tips were extremely helpful. Thank you!
you delivered so sweetly 😊
I was wondering about the wall outlets like to charge your phone and stuff. Are they different? Do you need to buy an adapter? I'm going in April for my bday!!
Crystalina get a converter
I'm french and yes sure, you have to buy an adapter :)
Crystalina I am going in may for mine b-day
We are going in April, too! We are so excited! 💕-Amirah
My mom and I are going April 2019. This video was excellent and very helpful. Thanks so much!
absolutely love it!!
I'm going to Paris in 3 weeks! This was so helpful. Thanks so much! :)
$200 for em 2 days pass ?!! ain't no body got no time fo datt
Lmao 😂😂😂😂😂😂😭😂😂😭😩
So helpful!! Thanks for the tips!!
Great tips I can't wait to plan my trip to Paris
Nice video. I personally like Military or 24 hr time. There is no room for confusion with it. I agree with everything you said except for the Paris Pass. It may work for some though. The French language is very hard for me other than the basics. I do try though even though it is with an American accent.
Super helpful!! Thanks a lot
You're welcome!! Thank you for watching!
Helpful tips. Thank you.
I'm going on a plane to Paris soon! ✈
Lovely video!! Thank you for making this 😌 its incredibly helpful.
this video is too cool, thank you so much for sharing! any more travel videos coming up soon?
Thank you for watching! Actually, yes!! I have a few more travel videos coming in the near future.
ok awesome, can't wait!
Thank you for sharing !! Going in November can't wait
So helpful! Thank you girl!
Thanks for this video, great tips. Had a similar experience with the fist bumping in Colombia, South America
Going to Paris next week. Thanks for the tips!
This was very informative. Do you have a recommendation for an area to rent an apartment?
This is so helpful !!
Thanks girl :) you helped me a lot ❤️
Thank you for everythingggg
Interesting video! Food: try self-service cafeterias. They have good food and reasonable prices.
Great Video.... Helpful Tips... Thanks for posting.
This had me laughing the whole time. Such a cute video!
Love your tips. This gives me an insight what to watch for. Y
This was very helpful amazing vid babe
Thank you for sharing your trip tips.
Thanks, best Paris Tips video I have seen
This was very helpful. Thanks!
OMG this was Amazing!
Thanks for watching Charles! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
This was so helpful THANK YOU
Great video! I'm going to Paris next month and I'm pretty excited. Do you have any more tips and recommendations that might be helpful?
Hi Sierra!! Thank you for watching! Yes, I do have one more tip that I forgot to add when I was making this video. Make sure you always keep some change on you because you have to pay to use the public restrooms. It's a real bummer. LOL! I hope you have a great trip!
Tips for Pairs. If your European and under 25 years of age take note that many of the Paris attractions will be free for you. If American, be mindful of the coins you receive in change. In my transatlantic experience many Americans, used to their pocket change not being worth a great deal. When paying for things in Europe do look at your pocket change before pulling out another note. Coinage goes up to €1 so you might have that bus fare or price of a drink in coins. Again for Americans, don't throw those coins, or worse still €5 notes away tipping every body. A tip of about 10% is fine in a restaurant [again check those coins before throwing down a note] but I wouldn't tip anyone else as they will not be expecting it. Before considering taking a cab anywhere ask google how much it thinks the fare should be. European taxi drivers are often rip off merchants who hike up their fares for unsuspecting tourists. Think what you're going to be doing before buying the Paris Pass. It's not the great value it seems. It may be cheaper to simply buy a day pass for zone 1-2 and pay at the door for the attractions you're planning to visit. Again ask Google to tell you how to get from A to B when criss crossing Paris. it will tell you straight away [Paris has good free wifi] what route to take and even give you directions to walk. And finally, if your French isn't great, download a translator app. The French are as 21st century as the rest of the world and will know what you're doing when you speak English into your phone and then play them what you've just said in French [translations are usually very accurate these days but even then they'll understand if it isn't perfect grammar] If they don't speak English they'll usually make out like it's a chore for them to speak into your phone so you can translate it to English but that's just Galic temperament, their not being rude.
Steve Thanks for your helpful input!
Thanks Steve for the wonderful advice!
Going in a week , really helpful !
hey alex thank you for sharing such important information.
Love it, so helpful thank you!
Excellent video!
Thank you very helpful! Xx
thank you alex you are awesome!
this is really helpful thank you i will be there in 6months for my bday
love the vibe! appreciate for sharing! x
Valuable tips!!!..Thanks for sharing it. :)
LOL girl im in the middle of this video and I thought this video was from 2019 then I heard the word SPRINT and I had to check the date. Great tips :)
I loved your tips :) get back on here and make some more videos :)
Pickpockets young groups are often located between Opera and Concorde metro stations. These fist scams are also located in Montmartre.
Also, where did you stayed? I am going in May for our honeymoon and it is our first time in France. I am a little nervous or scared about the transportation from the airport to the hotel. We didn't buy the taxi ticket or transport pass from airport to hotel. Do you recommend it? We will be staying at one of the hotels close to Eiffel tower. So what do you recommend? Buy trans pass in advance (online) or use bus?
+Ed Duarte (iWorship) Hi Ed! First, congratulations on your wedding! I can only recommend what I know, I haven't heard of the taxi ticket or transpass. For transportation to and from the airport we used Super Shuttle. You have to pay for the shuttle online. SuperShuttle is very reliable as far as I'm concerned. I did have some issues leaving Paris due to the taxi strike. So, I had to catch the train to the airport when I was leaving. My mother and stepfather left later than me and used the shuttle to get back to the airport, they said it's very reliable. If you are interested, just google Super Shuttle and it'll take you there. Yes, you should definitely carry cash. Especially if you see something you may want to buy from a street vendor. You don't want those people to have your credit card info. I was there for 4 days I had about 200 euros worth of cash on me and the rest was on a credit card. The street tour we took came as an option in the Paris Pass that I talked about. So, it was already paid for. My guess is they take cash and credit. However, your hotel should have information on walking tours when you get there. We stayed in two hotels. The first hotel was in Porte De Clichy, the Holiday Inn, I believe. The name escapes me. Then we stayed at the Paris Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel. Keep in mind, hotel rooms are very small in Paris. So, a deluxe room or something with a fancy name will not be as big as you think it is. I will say though, the rooms in the Marriot were sized like a hotel room in America. I would've much preferred to stay there the entire trip. I hope answered your questions. If you have anymore questions just ask away. Don't be nervous. I know the language barrier can be intimidating but the people are alot nicer than you would think. I hope you and your wife enjoy your trip!!
Hi, do you recommend hop on hop off tours In Paris?
Trish Bautista no
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! Especially if you get tired of walking from one attraction to another. It's a fun relaxing way to see the city and you can always get off when you want visit a site. It's only $36 dollars and you can buy for more than one day. Discounts on groupon or online. I wished I did this instead of getting the whole Paris Pass package.
Claudio Bear & Co. Why?
Noooo.. You will have to look for bus stops to hop on. And it's one way bus... Waste of time
Great advice. Thank you.
Thanks, that was useful! Im going to Paris soon with my family, too :)
I really enjoyed this! Good info! Thank you so much!!
Does the Paris Pass include the Eiffel towers tickets ?
Thank you so much for making this video. I'll be going to Paris, France for the first time this Summer so this video was very helpful :)
Hope you enjoyed your stay ?
I’m from Paris welcome 🙏 it’s beautiful city to visiting and i know French people they are not friendly but you can always meet beautiful peoples so welcome to are coco Channel 💃🏽💃🏽💄
Great vid. Love finding other small TH-camrs! We're going in August so this video and your tips will come in handy :)
You're so funny! Thanks for the tips!!
Thank you for watching!
Going to Paris on Sept 18th from London for the day!
thanks for the video. there is something I need to know which is tips. how much tips should I pay foe example to the bell man in the hotel or in a restaurant or to the hoouse keepinf. also when and when not to pay. thanks dear 😊
Hi George! Thank you for watching! I've found that in Paris tipping is to up to your discretion. We tipped everyone when we were there and we never received any backlash because of it.
Hi Alex. Just returned from Paris. You were right regarding tipping, but Paris is beautiful 😊 thanks dear 😊😊
George Marcos actually you don't have to tip in France or in Europe in restaurant or bar.
In France service is included, so no tipping would be ok, people still get paid normally. But of course if you feel super generous, go ahead :) I'd say at a restaurant you can tip a few euros if everything was really great, but it's not mandatory. At bars I have never seen it done. Usually for taxi you pay up to the superior digit (meaning if your ride was 14.20, you'll pay 15). As for bell boys and so on, I have no idea since I live here and haven't been to a hotel.