Paris: Mistakes 1st Time Visitors to Paris Make

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I almost entirely agree with your list My one disagreement, as an American yet someone who loves and works with trains, is that I'd recommend splurging for a cab or Uber at least once, if not a few times for your longer commutes I love the Paris Metro and you should definitely take it - but there's something about being able to look out your window and see the liveliness of the streets, the shops, restaurants and unique buildings you might not see again, and peeks down random streets that simply appear spectacular Line 6 of the Metro does have some pretty fantastic views of it's own, though! Enjoyed the video overall
Comment from : CHP

We are doing our research for our visit at the end of october, so thanks a lot for your quality tips!
Comment from : Elisabeth

OkAy¿?
Comment from : teemi4

I avoided all mistakes pointed out in this videoexcept for one! I tried to see everything in just a week! I estimate that I was walking about 12 klm per day (every day) for a full week just to have the chance to see "everything"and still I didn't even scratch the surface of the city!brNext year I will be visiting Paris again for the second timebut now I intend to be much more relaxed and just enjoy this glorious city without specific plans
Comment from : Tjololo t

First mistake is thinking paris is clean😂
Comment from : Samy Sevraj

I just got back from trip to Paris yesterday and you are absolutely right about these tips As far as public transportation and getting around it is VERY easy to use there are maps all over the place and the ticket machines are in english also not to mention that Paris is very walkable also When I got to Paris I didn't really have anything planned out I kind of just figured it out as time went on and like he said the best thing to do is just take your time and enjoy the city Its amazing!
Comment from : Kelvin Cuellar

Don't wear athleisure if you want to blend in
Comment from : Olya Gubareva

I love the t shirt, it's fitting as it's the flag of the one time kings of France
Comment from : Wendy slew-erdene

What are your top recommendations for restaurants with a family?brI have a 7, 10 and 13 year old
Comment from : Brandee Hash

THANK YOU
Comment from : CRQDEA66

I have to say breakfasts at the hotels are great if you are lazy I won't have to hunt for food first thing in the morning and often it's all you can eat, making the new to pay for a substantial lunch less later
Comment from : PinkPotatoes

If i go to the bakeries and Don't speak too much french is that all right?
Comment from : rob ord

And try the French cuisine I live in France now and every summer we get American tourists who stick to eating burgers, pizzas, steakbrWhat a loss Jump in, try something unusual, go to a small restaurant with no, or a limited, lunchtime choicepot luck You may be surprised
Comment from : Eleven : Eleven

In France generally have the plat du jour for lunch Use the RoutiersbrYou can have a 4 course meal with wine and coffee for €15 You'd struggle to shop and cook that for yourself
Comment from : Eleven : Eleven

Left EU roi Bon russians quay
Comment from : Anh Nguyen Hong

I go for 3 days trip to Paris, those Idiot french ask me to speak in French and look at us like a shit!! country won't become beautiful just landscpe or attractions, peoople heart should be attrative! I never visit again France!
Comment from : JK

Too much waffle Get to the points
Comment from : H - M

hi y’all! I’m going to study abroad in Paris in July and not gonna lie I’m a bit terrified I know some French but not enough Any advice or affirmations)
Comment from : Nole Squad

I disagree about hotel breakfastif the room is priced competitively and breakfast buffet is included I always take it Especially because foreign hotel breakfast buffets are healthy eating, unlike the garbage served in American hotels
Comment from : Joseph Papsidero

I walked aroun a not so touristy spot, sat at cafe, people watched for an hour It was the most mindful I’ve been in awhile I’ve made up in my mind I will be returning
Comment from : Jessica T

Although it is easy to move around via metro I'd still recommend on finding a Hotel in a decent place After all Paris is the most dangerous of the major touristic cities in Europe
Comment from : Guilherme Ribeiro Michelino

I agree - take the Metro, folks! If you want to experience the real Paris, this is the way to do it It is fast, efficient, economical, and super easy to use (well okay, some stations are easier to navigate than others, but the system itself is very user friendly) The only issue I have with the Metro for first time visitors is that you miss a lot of the city while you're underground so sometimes, depending on the route, the bus might be a better choice just because you can see some sights while you're riding But Ubers and taxis are not necessary in Paris for the most part
Comment from : lisalu910

Seems with so many comments of robberies,pick pockets Paris aint safe ? Is this true now
Comment from : Varun Seth

So true! Slow travel Relax, enjoy 💙
Comment from : VagaBonny

Noooo, a flamengo jersey?!?!?! C’mon, I’ll get you and the boys proper Vasco jerseys the next time you come to Rio
Comment from : Rafael Rocha

The biggest mistake is going to France to start with
Comment from : Robert Van Tassell

Book a private room at a hostel (think budget hotel room) Much cheaper than a hotel and they usually have full breakfasts for cheap
Comment from : B Carter

Great advise, thank you
Comment from : Mr Inzeo

Should I hire a personal tour guide?
Comment from : Caged

Boooooring
Comment from : stevieboy110

Metro is not easy to use The bigger hubs like Gare du Nord are complete endless clusterfucks Nearly got my phone stolen in the subway (the one time I did not use Uber) Honestly the best thing to do is to skip this grossly overrated city entirely and enjoy the beautiful French countryside
Comment from : Tally-Ho Media

I see something called a Paris city card Is it recommended as a good deal or a purchase mistake?
Comment from : Mike Filimon

My wife was pickpocketed by a group of teenagers age between 10-13 yrs old They came in as a group and pushed everybody in while 2 of them went around to stop us from moving in They left after 1 stop and even showed me where's they threw her wallet after the door closed They got away with €700 A lesson learned, be careful of these teenagers and also do not stand near the door They only go for tourist The worst part was, the other people in the train saw it but just ignored as if they were part of it
Comment from : faizal ibrahim

Thank you so much! Great points! We're going there in August Any other suggestions?
Comment from : The Troublemakerz Band

I loved the bus in Paris In London the bus is useless, so you HAVE to take the underground But in Paris, when we visited, we hated the metro and tried the bus Fantastic It was on time, it took us where we wanted and we could see the sights going there
Comment from : mffmoniz

Mistake number one : thinking about finding an affordable hotel !
Comment from : davide piva

Big mistake - not speaking, or, at least, not battempting/b to speak French The French get very sniffy about foreigners who won't even try Even if it's just perfunctory greetings or basic ordering, 's'il vous plait', 'merci', etc Make the effort - goes a long way
Comment from : ytnsanw

I spent an hour on YouTube learning how to use the Metro and it was a great decision Took it everywhere, stayed in a cheaper area Even rode the RER to Disneyland Paris for $7
Comment from : Satan

It’s all fine and dandy until the transportation workers go on strike
Comment from : Bob Strempie

We went to the Eiffel Tower yesterday I'd just seen your video and after a few minutes warned my girlfriend about people asking 'do you speak English' Too Late ! Within minutes of leaving the taxi she had her pocket picked by someone asking exactly that Thankfully only 30 EU
Comment from : Marc James

I always enjoy your videos!! No nonsense and great info
Comment from : Ahlive Tuhsidamaro

Thank you
Comment from : Jerr Serrano

Any advice as to what private stay website is best for Paris - VRBO, Air BNB, or is there a specifically French one that is better? Looking for a 3-day stay in September 2023 brbrAlso - any advice on a place one might store luggage for 2 days while we travel to Normandy from Paris? We will be traveling with a roller carry-on and under-the-seat backpacks We would love to store the rollers in Paris and only take the backpack instead of lugging it all on the train to Normandy We would ask the hotel we are staying in, but we are going from one hotel when we arrive to a different hotel (or VRBO)after we return from Normandy Thoughts? Just take it all to Normandy and deal with it? We will be renting a car in Normandy so it won't be too bad, but thought it might be good to ask
Comment from : Nino Knows

Peace Not piece Rest in peace
Comment from : Mark Hoffman

Great tips, thank you😊 How accessible is the city for wheelchair users? I am going to Paris in the summer and I want to take a cruise on the Seine Are those boats accessible for wheelchair users?! 😊
Comment from : Suzana Knezevic

Goodness me I’m worn out listening to you Great tips, but slow down
Comment from : Stuart R

Thank you!
Comment from : Tamme Johnson

These are great suggestions The biggest mistake we made was buying the Paris Pass!
Comment from : Imigraniada

Will be celebrating our 31st anniversary there in June Thank you for the great tips!
Comment from : Pamela Jones

#1 mistake: Visting Paris
Comment from : Harley Fillus

My favorite experience was staying in one of the older apartments with exposed beam ceilings and original wood floors It was a 4th floor walkup with a tremendous view One mistake I did make was taking the metro to watch the fireworks on the 14th and dealing with huge crowds and poor views
Comment from : carabela125

I am going to Paris for the first time this July I already booked myself an Airbnb that was very reasonable I'm trying to learn some French before I go
Comment from : Ren Feral

Take the Metro or book a car from CDG airport My fluent French speaking world traveling niece got in a cab & at a traffic light, they were in a Smash and grab Lost her passports, etc she did fight them off for her purse so they had ID left But she & her friend were quite shaken, disappointed that Paris has become more like Latin America
Comment from : Cat GratefulGirl

Thanks for your tips Mr Wolters, this summer I am intending to tour Europe via Eurostar from London onwards Thanks for your honest advise Love and respect
Comment from : Abdul Baloch

Why is there a circle in the picture of the steps next to the Seine? It is not mentioned
Comment from : ztrnch

Eat at Subway
Comment from : Fransli Buckle

Hi, is there a airbnb or vrbo u would recommend for paris?
Comment from : Cassie Nguyen

I won't eat at a restaurant which has its menu printed in more than 2 languages
Comment from : Marc Cheban

Thanks! I’m maybe going in May like a real tourist… do you have any suburb recommendations to look for accommodation? Like I want to see the the Pompidou centre, and really like architecture so hoping to see a lot of stuff just walking around
Comment from : A - cat

What a wonderful video! Thank you as it will be my first time
Comment from : Ro7068

Love your tips Im going soon thank you 👍
Comment from : J Ray

I'm going next month for first timeI found your video just in time!! (I did reserve a hotel for 2 days, so I can check out if I like it SO I'm not stuck there for 2 wks :) )
Comment from : CARMEN LAMAIZON

Hi Wolters World! Thank you very much for this video May I know which artist in what place was your child having a portrate done? I will look for it when I return to Paris in October
Comment from : Nico Piedra

Great to ride Metro- unless you are in a wheelchair It is not wheelchair accessible G7 taxis are one of our only options
Comment from : Corey March

Hi I’m going to Paris in March, can I take the Metro by using my credit card, or do I need to purchase tickets?brI’ll only be there 8 daysbrI want to stay at an AIR BNBbrNear Sacre Cour brMontmartre is a place I wanted to venture into as well as the other beautiful places brMerci!!!brBeth
Comment from : Beth Kramer

Paris has changed a lot in the last 20 years Overtouristed, dirty and overpriced There‘s a visible decline
Comment from : Lausi Meyer

Been to Paris 6 times, I am a believer in outside tourism Saw the Eiffel tower, I always go see the Arc De Triumph, but never go up either Saw the Louvre , never inside I can understand people that want to go inside, but you save so much time not doing so Standing at the base of the Arc De Triumph is an amazing feeling, being on top of it while I am sure is an experience, just not worth the time and money to me, rather go find another open 600 year old church Places you can get skip the line passes, sure, like the Catacombs and Pantheon, well worth it
Comment from : no thank you

Hi Sir! With two teenager kids and making a pit stop at Paris on way to Asia with two check ins and carry on each what is your recommendation to stay for a limited physical mobility person for a family of fourwell connected safenear gare de lyon or not
Comment from : Ankiita Tandon Bhatia

I’m going in a few months and decided to look up tips As soon as I saw your video I knew it would be a good one! Great tips, thank you!
Comment from : Digimatic life

Thank you for sharing this video… Best regards!
Comment from : PELANCONG LANSIA

Yes, yes, yes to lunch specials (plat de jour)!!!!
Comment from : Mary Lee

1st mistake - Going to Paris
Comment from : Redemptor Firebrand

compared to lourdes? paris is a dump carcasssone is terriffic touristy also
Comment from : 1990pommie

Amazing video, and I live here !! Love the way you explain everything! Cheers!
Comment from : Alexander Cadena

Please talk about which area to stay that is safe for danio Thank you!
Comment from : Euni Pucci

Going to Paris in May 2023, should I buy event tickets in advance if so where?
Comment from : Sonni Black

Biggest Mistake: wearing casual clothes It's paris, people dress nice You should too - put on a butten down shirt, avoid sneakers, maybe opt for converse or leather boots Skip the athletic clothing You will stand out as an obvious american Also- don't be loud Parisian people are quite, don't be that one annoying american speaking super loudly in english You will make yourselves look silly Aussi - apprendre un petit peu de français Savoir comment commander les plats en restaurant Parlant en francais est tres agréable, et les gens locaux apprécieront
Comment from : Charlie Brodkin

Do you recommend an air b&b as a single mom with my daughter Will it still be ok?
Comment from : Htn Mama17

Great tips ; is there a neighborhood and hotel you’d recommend that is certainly located? I would appreciate your feedback
Comment from : B Barr

Cheers 👌🤩
Comment from : Misi epa

Excellent tips in the video and in the comments First time I visited was 2005 I didn't have a lot of time, but please sit and let the city come to you One can properly research hotels, sites, and restaurants with technology Go offseason if possible and always hit places early Finally, dont forget pics with free sunrises and sunsets!
Comment from : Vinson Family Collectibles

The biggest mistake I see tourists making in Paris (which is completely normal if you don't live here), is to ask for "Baguette" instead of "Baguette Tradition", or even just a "Tradition" A normal baguette equals supermarket bread, whereas a baguette "tradition" is regulated by the state with a very specific way of preparing, and costs basically the same
Comment from : Antisthenes

Yep, went for a few days with absolutely no itinerary other than seeing a modern dance, and definitely bnot/b spending any time at the Eiffel or the Louvre It was great to just wander around and discover places on my own
Comment from : Irina Hynes

Thanks for pointing the facts out 🙏👍
Comment from : Carol and Dereks travel log

Great Video Thank you for posting
Comment from : Sonny

Boulangerie was my favourite French word when i was in Paris
Comment from : GoldenStance

I'm going for a week in December by myself I don't speak French I'm thinking about hiring a guide for a day or to have lunch a couple times or something I'm going to spend at least 2 days at the louvre to refresh my perspective First international trip since 2008 Any thoughts? Thanks Mediator Lawrence
Comment from : mediatorYou