14 Things You Should NEVER Do in France (by a Local)!
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- I'm French, and these are the things you should NOT do in France! Here is the advice I give all my friends who come to France for the first time. You should absolutely watch this before you go as I'll be giving you a lot of local tips on how to approach your trip to France, have a good time and approach our culture!
This video will include many examples from my favorites places in France, but obviously there are many more so you should drop yours in the comments!
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Lucile is basically like my survival guide to France 🤣
awww you're doing so well though!!
@LucileHR I would like to have you as a guide for the best experience in France ❤.
I'd rather have a guide, it makes the vacation more personal.
Introvert over here 🙋🏻♀️ Going to a restaurant/any public place and not being disturbed by anyone sounds like a DREAM come true 😍 Heading to France ASAP!
I am travelling to France next week for the first time and your videos have helped me prepare a lot! Thank you for all the tips! I have read also that Paris has simplified the metro in 2025 by eliminating the different zones within the main city. :)
Bonjour from Manila, Philippines 🇵🇭 I've avoided pickpockets on my recent visit to Paris listening to the advice of my friend living in Lyon and go around the city safely, I'll be back in July. Merci beaucoup.
I plan on spending a few months in France, good info as usual❤
Oh that's so nice! Have so much fun!!
What could be mentioned about places outside of Paris is how much cheaper it is. Hotels and restaurants are at least half or less the price compared to Paris. And there is always a place available in restaurants. Often the wine is included in with the lunch 😍👍
Can’t wait to travel to Paris this year ❤️❤️
Yay! When are you coming? Are you going to check out other parts of France?
@@LucileHR Mid to late May. Unfortunately I won’t get to see the rest of France. I’ll definitely come back though because there’s so much to see in every region. Thanks for the videos ❤️
That's a perfect time to come, have so much fun :)
Great advice! I love to travel but seeing the sights is a small part. Experiencing the people, their culture, their lifestyle and of course, their food is so important.
I try to learn some of the language and I liked how you said people will be happy to let you practice. Feli From Germany says the same thing on her channel too.
One thing I always budget for is to hire a good local guide with excellent references who will take me to where the locals go and doesn't shill for certain businesses but gives you an authentic visit with people.
Experiences are more meaningful than ticking off a bucket list!
Been watching your videos like crazy because I'm going to visit Paris (and various parts of France) in May! Thanks for the advice!
Oooh have a fun trip!!
When I travel to Paris to visit relatives, I prefer April-May. Best weather. And I would also recommend the region of Troyes. It has a medieval vibe, like Strasbourg for example. Speaking of medieval, Saint-Émilion is spectacular.
Thanks for the video, Lucile, and also for reminding people that servers appreciate respect and politeness and won't hesitate to call out customers for their rudeness. In North American, we are so entitled that we forget that things are different in other parts of the World.
My last visit to France was to Arles, it was so beautiful and full of character. I loved every moment of it. 💕
Great video! As someone who has been many times to France, I can confirm what you say.
What many people underestimate is the huge number of tourists in Paris. And if someone doesn't want to visit Paris, every other person is happy to not have to deal with another complainer and bad behaved foreigner who is too lazy to even remember a single word in French 😘
I'm learning french to study there next year. I feel like a year's not going to be enough to learn the language 😅 btw Lille looks beautiful in the picture.
I want to go back in spring!!! Starting in Toulouse, but by Montpellier Lyon Estrasburg and Paris.... stopping here and there... Dream big....
Wonderful cities Lyon and Montpellier, this year I 'll go to Paris. 😊 hope to have best first expérience , not sure if it's too crowded or touristy
I’ll be there at the end of June! Paris Saint malo and Brittany for my friends wedding!
Your tips are always so specific, and well explained and as a result, so helpful. I’ve avoided more than a couple missteps due to your guidance. And this time, your comment about why when I’m speaking in French, the native speaker switches to English. I don’t feel quite so bad now. Thanks!
Merci Lucile!!! My wife and I are set to return to Paris (just ourselves this time) in May for a belated anniversary trip and to join some close friends for a university graduation. Most of our time will be spent in Paris to do a few things well each day instead of cramming our days with too much activity. We intend on visiting Strausbourg towards the end of the trip as well. I'm brushing up my French as I haven't spoken it in years, and we're very excited!!! We really enjoy your content and hope to visit a few of the places you suggested : )
A key point about visiting foreign country is never assume that world revolve around you.
Contrary to popular belief, your visit is not a focal point for the locals, other than tourist industry.
Simply, they have their daily life to live and to deal with, last thing they have time for is a foreigners with rude behavior and "voicing" their distaste.
Just be respectful of people wherever you visit. And who knows, you may get some kind gestures here and there. But don't expect it as common, though.
And on final note: I did have a very pleasant time at Paris in past travels. I will travel to France again, and will visit other cities as you suggested. 🙂
Merci beaucoup
Vielen Dank
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I agree with you :)
Bonjour Lucile! My husband and I visited Paris at the beginning of September. You had recommended that we eat at CADUCÉE in Batignole. Unfortunately, we underestimated the walking time from Palais Garnier to Batignole and didn't make our reservation time. We did, however, had some tasty food at Cuisine Batignolles on Place Charles Fillion. I had a gallete and my husband had a crepe. We think we saw Bobby jogging. We enjoyed our time in Paris (for the most part- my husband had to undergo emergency surgery on our last day...but anyways) but we did discover that Paris isn't quite for us. We're eager to explore other regions of France, particularly in the south.
Our next travel is in 9 days. We're taking a cruise from L.A. to Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, and Mazatlan. Knock wood...no medical emergencies on this trip.
Oh god yes, the "customer is king thing". There's one country that stands out ( sometime loudly) I find in France after 5 visits to Paris & many regional places. About to make trip 6 in April, my French is OK enough to get by which of course helps but as my 93 year mother always said it costs nothing to be polite. Great comments on the respecting culture in this one. I'll never get why people thing another country should function likes there own. It's a country of incredible places and nature, big & small. And yes the trains are fabulous.
I miss France. I enjoyed a week in Paris, but I’ll be taking the train everywhere next time I go!
I never experienced ANYONE in France acting snobbish or treating me with disrespect. I found them to be very friendly and helpful. They probably forgot to greet lol. Bonjour. 😁
south of France is awesome 😊and all those little beautiful villages ❤
I went to Paris last year and loved it there. I’m returning in May to see places I missed. I plan on going to Giverny and Auver-Sur-Oi for Monet and Van Gogh sites. I hope to visit other cities like Toulouse, Lyon or Marseille. I love seeing the historic buildings and art museums.
Oh I absolutely love Giverny and I hope you make it to Toulouse, my hometown :)
@ do you have any favorite museums, art exhibits, parks, or restaurants to suggest in Toulouse?
Yes I like the Musée des Abattoirs, la fondation Bemberg, and I like walking along the river, it's so beautiful!
@ Fantastic. Thank you very much! I really enjoy your videos; they helped tremendously when I planned my trip last year.
If get to go to France and Paris I would pay for a trip itinerary curated by Lucile lol. Excellent information as always!
Thank you so much for your kind words Dominique :)
I honestly believe those who got disrespected. They're speaking of what they felt and feeling never lies.
New subscriber here. Your videos are very helpful in understanding French culture and differences from America. Merci!
Thank you so much, I appreciate you!
Thank you! I love your channel.
Another brilliant video, Lucile !
When I lived in the US, I lost count of how many people told me "I've always wanted to visit Paris, but I've heard that the French hate Americans and are rude to them, so I probably will never go"
I always thought: oh well, more croissants left for us :D
La Cite du Vin in Bordeaux is simply amazing. Plan at least three or four hours there. Or more! If you love wine, this is a “must see” museum.
Yay! I’ll be back in France this summer for a language study. I’m looking at Besançon, but now I’m thinking about exploring somewhere near in the south, where I haven’t spent much time…..so many options!
Oh so fun! I don’t know Besançon too well but I like that you’re going to a smaller French city, that’s how you get an authentic experience!
@@LucileHRI walked the Via Francigena last year - from Canterbury to Rome - so I walked across much of northern France. I love Paris, but it was exciting to explore tiny villages and other regions. Besançon is such a great small city, and I feel very comfortable there. So much to see!
I went to South of France before I went to Paris . I had a blast in both areas . I’ll be back again this coming October 2025 . I earned it , I deserved it and I saved it . Cheers et bises ! Claudia . Austin Texas
So exciting! I hope you have a great trip :)
@@LucileHRmerci , merci
We had a home near Limoux for 10 years. We always took the train to Paris, but we traveled the road less traveled and discovered so many wonderful things. We ate the foods of the region and enjoyed conversations with locals. My French is spoken with a Virginia,USA accent😊. Nobody cares. I went to Utah Beach and was given a Certificate of appreciation for my fathers service there in WWII. I am always respected to everyone. It works for me.
LOVED the photo of the Kouign Amann. My favorite French treat.
I swear this pastry is at least 50% butter, it's so good!
Another thing about train travel that I've noticed in my trips to France is that the train station is often located right in the old (historical) part of town, which is just where a tourist wants to be anyhow. When you step off the train, YOU'RE THERE! Examples: Colmar's gare was 3 blocks from the (Rick Steves recommended) Hotel Rapp, in the Vielle Ville. Or in Beaulieu-sur-Mer (location of Michael Caine's villa in Dirty Rotten Scoundels), the station was just a couple of blocks from my hotel and half a dozen others.
Yes! I love that, it’s so convenient!!
Good manners don’t go out of style. They make life better for everyone. Cheers thanks
In Paris lived Lucile, so sweet and so fair,
With a twinkle in her eye and a flair for her hair.
She met LivingBobby, an American so bold,
Their love story, a tale to be told.
Lucile taught Bobby the French way of life,
How to say "Bonjour" and avoid any strife.
But Bobby, oh Bobby, with his American charm,
Would sometimes cause chaos, but never any harm.
"Don't wear sneakers to dinner," Lucile would plea,
But Bobby just laughed, "They're comfy, you see!"
He'd mix up his French, say "Merci beaucoup,"
And Lucile would giggle, "Oh, what will I do?"
They'd stroll through the streets, hand in hand,
A quirky couple, the talk of the land.
With love and laughter, they made quite a pair,
Lucile and Bobby, a duo so rare.
So here's to Lucile and her American beau,
A love story that continues to grow.
In the city of lights, their hearts intertwined,
A sweet French girl and her boyfriend, so kind
❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤍!!!!!!!
Haha love these!!
That was epic, so well done !!!
I would say for renting a car, you really just have to do some research because you also can’t assume there is a train station there. We are going to Provence, Loire, and Normandy and while many places like Bayeaux, Amboise, or Avignon have stations, others like Cote du Rhône, Villandry, or D-Day beaches do not. Perhaps you could manage with minibus but we will have a baby and need to rent a car. Would much prefer just trains! So relaxing compared to highways
Awesome video, Lucile! I am a new subscriber but have seen some of your videos (like the video about things not to do in Paris and American foods that are banned in France). They are all very helpful 😊.
I would love to visit France again. I have had short trips to Marseille and Paris before and would love to visit both cities and more (and hope to learn some more French before visiting too). I loved my visits and hope to visit France again in the near future 😊. Your tips here are all great. Keep up the awesome work. Have a great day!
Thank you so much for your nice comment, I’m happy you enjoyed the videos and your time in France :)
@@LucileHR You're very welcome, Lucile! I appreciate your videos and plan to implement the tips you shared, especially staying at an area where the locals are at (and not spending as much time in the tourist areas) :).
Another thing that visitors don't know but residents do about French customs is that there are some daily practices which are technically against the law but are "tolerated"(toleré).
Many thanks for all your comments which I find extremely helpful and practical . I wonder whether you could devote one of your future videos to different areas of France ( including villages perhaps ) less popular with tourists and very worth visiting to experience the real beauty of French scenery and cultural richness.
I’ve planned a family trip to Paris in June driving from Frankfurt , although we plan to just park the car and travel with local transportation. Hopefully it’s not going to be a problem. 🤞🏼
Yes, that's a perfect idea! Park the car somewhere and use the metro :) Have a great trip!
Unless you need to transport something and really need the car otherwise the price of parking, tolls and petrol will by far exceed train ticket(s) and take a lot longer.
Great advice! I love France 😊
Thank you for watching my video :)
Merci Lucile très apprécié la vidéo j’adore tes vidéos tu est super sympathique
Merci :)
Concerning zones for metro tickets in Paris: do they still exist? According to the RATP (Paris public transportation) site, since 1 Jan, there's a single price for the entire Paris region (except exceptions, of course -- can't make it too simple).
how did u and bobby meet? yall are my favourite couple rn
Great video! Je vais visiter la France cette année et nous allons justement à Paris et en Cote d'azur! :) On y va en train, j'ai vraiment hate!
If I ever get enough money to travel I'm definitely going to France. I was only in Paris for a few days once, but I found people very nice. One girl saw me struggling with my luggage and helped me out of nowhere! That's nicer than the US, typically. Also, we didn't know much French and the wait staff were all patient and calm while we figured things out. That's above and beyond any expectation I had for politeness. It's awkward in the US how wait staff feels they need to be constantly smiling, over the top, and at your table all the time to get a good tip. I feel terrible for wait staff here and I tip well regardless.
Lucile, you are certainly not shy about your home country "It can take a lifetime to discover Paris, but it's still just a very small part of the country" it made me smile. :D I am Hungarian and all I can suggest to tourists is to spend a couple of days in the capial and at Lake Balaton, the rest of my country is just boring as hell haha. I have never watched Emily in Paris, not even intended to, maybe... because... I am a man...?
Thanksfully as I saw people in France liked me, I don't know why but me and my fellow Hungarian friend were actually almost treated like superstars in a nightclub in Lille. They liked to talk about our prime minister Mr Orbán. :D
I would never start a conversation there without saying Bonjour and slowly asking if they speak English. I actually had to tell off my english friend/co-worker (I live and work in England) a couple of times for not doing the same whenever we went to any of the European countries together.
Great tips! In general be polite and don't mess with the French bureaucracy, it is their super power. Rules are rules, they will not be changed for you...
I’ll be there at the end of June! Paris Saint malo and Brittany for my friends wedding! Staying at a hotel based on your reccomendations!!
Oh so exciting, this seems like a perfect itinerary! And happy my recommendations helped :)
Will be in Paris this Spring break with the kids and they have no idea it’s a secret only for a week.
Thank you so much for your posting!
I want to eat "bouillabaisse" if I have an opportunity to visit France, Marseille✈(I like seafood🐟🦐🐙🦑）
Thank you so much for watching, I appreciate it! Oh this makes me want to eat bouillabaisse again, I haven't eaten it in a while!
Paris est un ville magnifique, j'aimerais visite, surtout le crêpes, l'arte et la cuisines. Merci Beaucoup et J'aime ta vidéos, Lucile!
Merci beaucoup pour ton commentaire !
Thank you.
I’ve been to France four times now and will be back in April. I’ve always found the French to be absolutely lovely with only an occasional exception. There is a beautiful warmth and charm about the etiquette there - if you can get your head around this it goes a long way. Helps that I speak enough French to get around of course, I do not deny that. I also think it helps that people in my own city (Sydney, Australia) can also be quite reserved until you get to know them. For us, it’s also polite to hold back a bit in public places. I think this is partly why I feel so at home in France. J’ai hâte d’y retourner! ❤🇫🇷
I'm laughing at the "occasional exception" considering my latest ride on a New York subway. Once you've seen a man "yanking his doodle" it can't be unseen! 😳
@@stevecagle2317Oh jeez! No nothing like that. Literally one Zara worker who was comically rude to literally everyone and hated life and one local boulangerie worker who decided to loudly correct my pronunciation of “framboise”!
la grève! So true about it being a national past-time. As a visitor you just need to go with it and expect the unexpected. Also, ferme-we Americans have a hard time understanding that the rest of the world is not like the U.S. Businesses, museums, etc. have certain times or days when they are closed. I remember taking my father to the beaches in Normandy. No matter how many times I explained that lunch is served from noon to 2, he just could not get it and would want to sit down for a bite mid-afternoon. I think a big mistake Americans make is, as you said, not starting with a simple greeting but also not asking parlez-vous anglais?
The best thing about the French is they hardly mix their language with items of other languages and before they talk to you in English they like to hear: Bonjour, pardon parlez vous anglais? As a German I like how they keep their language.
Outstanding Video As Usual 🇫🇷 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 France Is Awesome 👌 Old World Charm😊 Modern Amenities 😊Thanks Lucille 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 😊
Thank you so much :)
I love watching your videos of Paris, France 🇫🇷 Lucile. If your advice can help me out, it can do the same for others who've never been to Paris before.
Thank you so much!! :)
In America they think the customer is king. In France they also think the customer is king but it's 1793.
Bonjour Lucille! J'adore ton contenu! Quelque chose qui m'étonne des gens en France qui parlent en anglais : comment se fait-il que vous adoptez des accents anglais d'Amérique du Nord (États-Unis, Canada) plutôt que des accents anglais d'Europe (Royaume-Uni, Irlande)? C'est étrange, non?
-Un Montréalais qui adore la France
It’s rude to yell at service providers in America, too. “The customer is always right” is a bit outdated. Of course, people still try this, but it’s not polite or acceptable in the US to intentionally treat anyone like dirt.
To me the whole point of traveling is to experience people and places that are different from home. The challenge is figuring out what to do when you don't know what to do. Sometimes I get it wrong. Then it's my job to figure it out. If I am in France, it is my job to find a way to communicate. I don't expect the people I meet to speak English. As an intensely shy person I find it very difficult to speak anything other than English. I'm sure my pronunciation is way off. Still, I think is fairer to ask a French person to understand mispronounce French than to understand my version of English.
when yall gonna make a video on Chicago sites or Life in Chicago?
Hey 👋 👋 Lucille, it's jamie it's been a while! I hope you're really doing great 👍 and thank 😊 you for the video 📹 is was also curious: What did you think of the French postcard Bobby sent you ! We're you excited and blown away ! With exciment ! Not much as changed in my life ! Just right now, I'm taking it day by day ! And thinking 🤔 about sara! And praying 🙏 and talking to her helps, and I'm pretty sure she is listening to me ! Well, I hope you have a great rest of the week and weekend! My thoughts and love ❤️ are always there for you, Lucille. Love ❤️ you soooooo much, buddy, always ! Jamie 😊 ❤❤❤❤
Thanks for the Honest information. I am from California and will NO longer be purchasing products from France or French foods.
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Love Scotland!!
In Paris we were seated next to smokers after asking not to be. Our hotel room had off-gassing paint. In Marseille we laughed our heads off watching people step in dog poo. In Aix En Provence we had onion tart so delicious we went back five times in a week. Much better than Italy.
Why aren't the high speed trains, le Train a Grand Vitesse (TGV) called what they are? Also the low cost TGV called the OUIGO?
il n'y a plus de zone pour le metro parisien depuis le 1er janvier 25, pour toute l'ile de france ainsi que paris, le tarif est de 2.50
Merci pour la correction!!
Its really sad that most of the world doesn't know that "France" is just a bunch of different ex-countries all forced into one trenchcoat. (Just like Italy, Spain, Germany, UK..)
Haha love this! Yes, I love our different cultures :D
I'm an American and I personally hate the "the customer is always right" thing. I have seen so many people be so unbelievably rude to waitstaff or retail employees, and it always makes me so upset. So the idea of Americans saying that people in France don't "respect them" seems totally crazy and backwards, because I would say that in the US, customers are often entitled and don't respect the people who are providing them with a service!
I also find it backwards when tourists get upset about people not speaking English. You are literally a guest in their country, so why would you assume they would speak your language? I am always just so grateful when other people do speak English with me. I also always try to at least learn how to say "thank you" in the native language of the country I'm visiting, to show my appreciation and respect for being a guest in their country.
Well yes , I'm Australian and my French is OK , I usually start by saying I've just arrived from Australia eliminating their thought I might be American ( or British)
The customer may be right is more appropriate.
lol, To quote Shannon from Mallrats, "The customer is always an asshole!"
I'm taking the train from Toulouse to Paris then Gare du nord to London. Then back again after a week later
Is that possible on 1 day? Any tips?
I thought they got rid of the Metro zones with the new ticket prices?
Un petit mot sur "Bonjour": Si je ne me trompe pas, jamais le dire une seconde fois à la a même personne dans la même journée. Cela pourrait être perçu un peu bête ou bizarre. Par contre, on peut toujours dire "Rebonjour." | Au sujet des transports publics dans Paris et Île de France, à partir de ce mois, il y aura des changements importants dans la tarification. "Si je ne me trompe pas." Cela dit, muchas gracias por tus videos -usando el tú como en España.
What’s the best city to go to France Versailles, Bordeaux, Lyon?
Very tough question to answer :) I'm partial to Toulouse since I grew up there, but I'd say it depends on what you enjoy doing!
The Beatles forever ♾️
Sadly, Walmart has spoiled the American consumer. The popularization of "the customer is always right" has led us to be rather entitled.
i've only been to disneyland paris haha
Haha I love Disneyland Paris!!
Basic tip to US citizens "be polite" people are human x)
5:30 Actually, my reservation about France is the language barrier. I don't speak French and don't see myself wanting to be in the situation to use another language where I am at a disadvantage.
Totally understand! But don’t worry about it, especially in Paris, there are a lot of expats/visitors so people are used to it! Even my local baker speaks a bit of English!
Where is the problem? Do you mock every foreigner who speaks bad English? If so, you maybe just expect them to behave like you. If not, which I assume, you simply talk to them clearly, slowly and friendly,… well then I can assure you that most french people will treat you exactly like you do. I learned the language because I like to go there quite often. So, I‘m no native speaker, but it never was „a disadvantage“. And even my son, who does not speak French, had no problems to communicate with French people after a friendly „Bonjour! Je ne parle pas français, est-ce que vous parlez anglais?“ - if you show that your have a (language) weakness but are willing to put in some effort and learn some phrases, they will be less likely to have problems admitting that their English might be flawed.
The way I see it… if you don‘t want to be in a disadvantage because of your language… well, then indeed, it‘s probably better to stay at home instead of making others speak English and put them in a disadvantageous position.
It’s sad but venture it out . People are friendly .
C’est bien beau de recommended le train mais c’est super ableist. Tu devrais donner un disclaimer que les trains en France ne sont PAS accessibles aux fauteuils roulant et handicapés en générale… en théorie oui, en pratique pas d’accès donc pas de voiture ok mais quand les taxis et les trains te laisse tomber tu fait quoi! Tu devrais en parler plus dans tes vidéos.
atleast i been to france. but i dont know the culture and language but its ok. no one gave me a hard time...
Hi Lucile! Love your videos. I agree with most of what you stated, except for the pickpocket advice--and mostly it stems from my experience on the metro in Paris. Sadly, the metro stations are often populated with thieves--a good percentage of them are Roma--just being truthful--and to this day, I will not travel on the metro with my luggage on arrival or departure day because they do target people with luggage, or people looking at the map, or people reading tourist books. I was at a non-tourist station and about to board a train; people were queuing up to get on the train after someone in front of the queue pushed the button to open the door. As I boarded the train, a guy in front me froze and stopped moving forward, blocking me from entering the train. In the interim, a guy in back of me--an older man with a scarf around his arm attempted to pick pocket me. I keep my wallet in my front pocket, so he was a bit disappointed when he went for my backside. I said, "Pardon" to the man blocking me in front, and the guy moved forward entering the train. Then the old guy in the rear attempted to go for my front pocket, which I noticed and started yelling after entering the train. The old guy then dropped some keys as a distraction to try to get me to help "pick up the keys" so he could make a third attempt to pick pocket. Thankfully, I didn't comply and both guys ran off the train before it departed and the doors closed. This was clearly an orchestrated attempt to rip off a tourist, and I think it's still a problem at least in the metro areas--a little more than people want to admit. Like you, I don't believe it happens all the time and to everyone, but I think it is a little more prevalent in Paris and maybe not policed enough.
One more thing: If you search on youtube, a lot of these pickpocket thieves in Paris are pretty easy to spot if you know what to look for.
16:30 is the nederlandse xd
I have enjoyed travelling in France and shocker, I have never visited Paris. Driving was no problem. I already knew how to drive manual. And had already driven in other European countries. I think one of the reasons I have had little trouble in France is because I speak French as well. Not totally bilingual, but when immersed in French I can carry a polite conversation.
Funny story. When a group of us military guys were in Caen we were lined up outside a restaurant waiting for a table. All of us were English Canadians so we were speaking English. Some young lads behind started talking trash about us thinking we were Americans. So I focussed my attention on them and switch my brain over to French. Then I turned smiled and asked them in French if they could recommend a good bar for drinks after dinner. They looked like a group of deer caught in headlights. I quickly let them off the hook and told them we were Canadians.
Conclusion :: you can go anywhere of Europe.(T&C applied)
*U have to be rich.
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Pretty girl! I click! (Pretty smart too)!
Lucile,have you been in France's empty belt ? Is it really so uninhabitated ?
Conclusion: you can go to anywhere.(TnC applied)
*U need money
Paris is a village comparing to Salamanca )
I guess that's why they don't tip in France if the servers are rude!
At the 6:04 mark is what I like about France. They dont put up with that Karen/Ken nonsense. Also in France and Europe. You will not see people wearing pajama everywhere in public.
Is there still a bedbug issue there??? Serious question. I like France ❤
France....NAH better places to go