Important Things You MUST Know Before Visiting Paris (ft. Not Even French) | Paris Travel Guide
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- Planning to visit Paris soon? If so, Rosie from the channel Not Even French, who has lived in Paris for many years now, is the guest in the video, telling you the most important things to know for your first trip to London. You'll learn which French words you MUST know, why you should skip the Eiffel Tower (but what viewpoints you should go to instead), and more smart Paris tips for your visit.
Over on the Not Even French channel, Rosie and I talk about the differences between living in London vs. Paris. Watch it here: • LONDON VS PARIS | Diff...
As mentioned in the video (some are affiliate links):
Don’t climb the Eiffel tower, get a great view of it instead:
Chic/expensive restaurant with amazing view on the Eiffel Tower: www.lesombres-restaurant.com/
Cool rooftop bar/casual restaurant with amazing 360 views of Paris: leperchoir.tv/en/ - 14 Rue Crespin du Gast 75011 Paris
And many more suggestions: www.thelocal.fr/20180802/wher...
Cool things to do in Paris:
Atelier des Lumières: www.atelier-lumieres.com/en/e...
Women of Paris tours: www.womenofparis.fr/
Have a drink on the river side at Rosa Bonheur: rosabonheur.fr/rosa-seine
Paris Food Tours (like Hip Eats and Back Streets): shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=118399...
**This video was filmed before the Notre Dame caught fire, which is why I mentioned it in the video. So sad to have temporarily lost this amazing monument. While we wait for it to be restored, I highly suggest visiting Saint Chapelle instead.
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Free London 101 Guide for first-time London visitors: goo.gl/Eh3HP3
Your first 3 days in London, completely planned for you: loveandlondon.com/3-day-london...
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Im French and I confirm that all the tips are really useful. I will add two tips: one be careful of pickpockets and two go to parc de bagatelle. For me is the most beautiful and romantic park of Paris
As a Frenchie who's been living in Paris for 15 years, I couldn't agree more with everything you've said. I would just add Paris is small enough people should consider moving around the city walking, as much as possible. I feel so strongly about this I think I'll start organising walking tours soon. But yeah, love your advice and I'm sure you'll make lots of happy people with this video.
but we kind of fat at home watching TV people
Walking a lot in a day might put us in the hospital for the next 3 days HAHA
Too true, daughter and I walked everywhere when we travelled together. Lots of exercise seeing the marvelous sights and eating the wonderful food guilt free. 🇦🇺🇫🇷
You are so right about the kindness of Parisans!! I arrived home from Paris a few days ago and have told everyone that I've never fallen in love with a city or people like I did with Paris!! I agree completely on your key phrases and I don't speak any other French but received nothing but assistance and help from every single person. On top of that, the crowds parted like the red sea for my 75 year old mother with her cane and a few times when she got off balance busy commuters went out of their way to steady her or help her into the metro. A few extraordinary gentlemen even carried her suitcase up the stairs for me as I had a good sized backpack on. I cried at Versailles, we'r stayed on the Metro for extra stops to view, and we've already booked a return trip in October!!! "The French are rude" could not be less true!!!
Lovely! Thanks for watching Lisa
Great tips.
What I have learnt is the French are much more FORMAL than Anglo Saxons. If you understand that one fact all will be good. When saying hello do add Monsieur, Madame.
And always say hello to shop owners or attendants when you enter and au revoir, when you leave.
And learn the French for your arrondissemente, so deuxieme is the 2nd for example. And also some people will refer to them as quarters.
It’s the best city in the world if you love gastronomy, history and most of all wine.
The view at the Arc de Triompe was impressive! & I just kind of instinctively knew that learning a few French words would be appreciated. It actually made my experience one I still Day dream of 3 years later! Can’t wait to go back next year ❤️
Took my children to Disneyland Paris and yes the French are the loveliest people if you make a little effort on their language. My children all four of them greeted locals in French and tried to speak and learn from anyone who would humour them. I sensed it was grately appreciated and as an Irish person l can see why they prefer their language to he honoured first.
Great vid 👍❤️
Hello Rosie, thank you for this awesome guide, you are really covering all the questions travelers have on their mind before going to a place. I love it 👍
Great tips! I just got back from my first trip to Paris...my daughter teaches there so having a France speaker was very helpful. You're right, Bonjour is the magic word. She took us to the Parc des Buttes Chaumont...I liked it better than Montmartre which seemed the most touristy of any place we visited. The parks on Ile de la Cite are great...people out and about late into the night, and Pont Alexandre III. Also, the view from Centre Pompidou is great, and free to take the escalator to the top, and no lines or waiting. Also, there aren't many public restrooms, and some places will charge you 1-3 eruros... guys, keep your wallet n your front pocket and hold phones and bags tight if you're standing near the door of the metro...we saw a grab and dash on the train to CDG airport. It is a magically town. Study up on Haussmann and the rebuilding of Paris and you'll appreciate the buildings that much more.
Sounds like a great trip!
Awwww this video is so helpful!!! I am going to Paris with my friends next month, less than 2 weeks. Really can’t wait for it! Thanks for all the tips 🥰🥰😍😍
I found the French very nice and helpful. I generally always say excuse me or hello to people before I start to speak to them anyway but in my nervousness I asked voulez vous parlez anglaise:;) and it stuck in my head so said it every time. But you know what people still answered yes or no or just a little. Lol. I'm embarressed now. Re scamming and pickpocketing. I was going through a turnstile on the metro when I felt a tug on my bag. I assumed it was just the swueesing through that caused it but when a man came after me and handed me back my purse( cash wallet) I was stunned. It had obviously been taken out and had not fallen out , so fast! And stunned that it was returned to me. I believe it was the man who returned it to me. I only had a bank card in there, no cash but still. I would have been stuck with no access to money if my purse wasn't returned. ( it was not used)I was also stopped by the petition people " do you speak english". I actually signed my name lol. But when I saw the amount of money people were putting down as donated, I knew it was a scam . I took my empty purse out and showed her. With a shrug of my shoulders she was gone. Lol. Moral is don 't bring cash, bring two bank cards but leave one in a safe place back at the accommodation. Fantastic time , will go again. Loved it.
Excellent information! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge as I'll be using it next month in November when I visit Paris for the first time.
watching this cause I am thinking about going to Paris for my 16th birthday
I'll probably go to paris on my 18th birthday
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I’ll be flying to Paris in a few weeks, and saw this video it’s Very informative, thank you! ❤️✨
Just came back yesterday the people of Paris were very kind and helpful the city and people were just lovely xxx
Absolutely!
"you can unlock all the wonderful kindness and politeness that is present all througout Paris". HA HA HA. Thank you rosie. You made my day
I LOVE that you and Rosie teamed up!! Both of you have channels that I ADORE!!
Aw thank you SO much!!
My wife, two VERY young children and I visited Paris in mid-May 1999 on our seven day trip of lifetime (followed by seven days in the Loire River Valley).
We rented an apartment in the 11 arrondissement. We were well researched (my wife minored in French in college).
We used buses, subways, the Batobus and LOTS of walking (all while pushing a double stroller loaded with diapers, jackets, camera bags (no photo capable phone those days) etc.
We saw EVERYTHING!
Unfortunately, during that week the museum workers were on strike. So the Muse'e d'Orsay, Sainte Chapelle, Louvre among others were closed. The Pompidou was closed for renovation. Just our luck! Probably the only time we would be in Paris.
The did open the Louvre on the Thursday of that week, so guess where every one on their trip of a lifetime went?
We were well researched so instead of waiting hours in line to get our ticket at the I.M.Pei Pyramid in the courtyard, we took the underground subway entrance and walked right in, no waiting.
You name it, we saw it including Notre Dame. All on bright sunny days........who knew what was to come (also no homeless/ political issues to deal with back then)?
It truly was a trip of a lifetime! Thanks Paris
Great tips. Heading for the first time in Paris in November. I will definitely practice my French phrases:)
In 1998 we went to the roof of Galeries LaFayette - great views! And also going to Sacre Coeur (take a picnic!) gave us a wonderful panoramic view of the city (plus wandering around Monmartre's winding cobblestone streets was invigorating ). I love Paris!
Wrongway Conway I went to all the places you mentioned while I was completely lost. Speaking no French with just my google map. Best time ever
Great tips, very valuable! Please keep posting more!
I'm heading there in 2 weeks, great info...thanks!
👍I agree with the section on knowing some French Keywords. That is soo important. And this will directly affect how people treat you for sure. ✌️
This video inspired me to book a trip to Paris. Going for a week in October for my birthday
Monique J amazing! I’m going there September 22- October 1. I’m so excited!
Such a lovely video 💜 thank you
What a cool cool video I just enjoy your channel so much and so nice for you to talk about Pairs and gav info to help .... your channel is one of my favorite
Hi Interesting! Thanks for the vlog and information about Paris.
Amazing video! Thank you.
Yeah, you really need to say bonjour, merci excusez moi etc... la politesse is very important.. great tips!
enjoyed your presentation..thanks..merci..
Omg this is super helpful! I’m going to Paris at the end of the month.
Glad it helped Ashleigh!! Thanks for watching.
Great tips Rosie!
I could discover this channel through you.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you...wonderful tips for my up coming trip to Paris.
Have a great time!
This was a really great video. Thanks so much!
Greetings from the Arc de Triomphe. Definitely a good call for a great view of Paris.
Fantastic information, Merci.
Another informative video, thank you!
Thanks Christina!
You always make the best videos!
Always great topics😁🙏🏼
Thank you!!
you definitely got it right with the golden words
A really complete report! Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Very useful information Rossy thanks a lot luv u
As someone who recently visited Paris for the first time, these tips are spot-on. We always used the basic French she recommended - it helped.
The river boats were wonderful, especially before dusk when various shadows hit all the buildings.
My daughter and I spent 5 weeks in Europe in the fall and one full week of that was in Paris. So sad I didn't know these tips before I went but every cloud has a silver lining and mine is that I must visit Paris again. Such a beautiful city. We didn't have any trouble but mostly did touristy things so would love to see more of the "real" Paris. Hope your trip was equally lovely.
Lovely! Thanks for watching Brian
That's great Deborah!
deborahdoesscrap A neat non-touristy item is the Père Lachaise Cemetery. Many famous people are buried there, and oddly enough very peaceful, although a little hilly. Nice cafe just outside the entrance for a break when you’re done. I think we spent 1-1.5 hrs there.
Great tips! Thank you!
Cool my family and I are gonna visit Paris soon next month, thanks I'm just learning what is it like over there online
view from the Eiffel Tower - best in my life!
Lovely way to teach us. Thanks a lot 😘
Thanks for watching Carlos!
Thank you soooo much for these sensible and helpful tips. I am planning a trip to Paris for two years from now, and it has great personal meaning to me to do so. However, I have been very uneasy as I have heard negative comments about the unfriendliness of Parisians. You have put my mind at ease.
I can completely assure you Parisians are generally very kind, especially if as she says in the video, you speak just a tiny bit of French 😉
I used to live in Paris and my shock about crossing the street was in New Zealand, where I had the impression motorists would simply continue driving towards me instead of stopping as I was used to.
Wonderful! Thanks
Thanks Jess! I gave her a follow!
Phenomenal video! Subbing to both. So helpful.
Thanks!
Thank you very much, it would be very helpful
Eeeekkk we saw the photo and said...It is Rosie! We love her channel
This episode is the best!!! 🏆
Thanks, hope be there as soon as possible))))
I just visited it…I love Paris…can’t wait to go back
Nice!
Thanks Rosie
This is incredibly helpful. ☺️🎉
Glad to hear it!
Thank you for the wonderful tips .You have made my mind up to visit Paris on my trip latter this year
Glad you found it helpful Chris
Thank you for such an informative guide . Merci beaucoup. Vous êtes très gentille.
Thanks for watching Monica!
Thank u so muchhh
You awesome. It is helpful.
I found that Paris metro system is an awesome and safe public transportation. I really enjoyed it when I visited Paris in Summer of 2018. The distance between metro stops were short and I was able to go to the tourist's spot easily. Sometimes I had to walk a bit from the metro stop to where I wanted to visit. But it was a pleasing and streets were attractive to watch while I was walking. Bus system was also great to use and buses arrived almost as scheduled. It was very impressive compared to the public transportation system in the US. The only comparably awesome public system in the world was those of Seoul, South Korea. South Korean metros system has one more advantage: WiFi. It was available almost everywhere. Japanese public transportation system seemed well developed. However, it was very horrible for foreigners to use easily.
Nice and straight forward
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for excellent video
Thanks
Thank you for this video it is very helpful. I will visit Paris tomorrow and I am so excited!
Have a great time! Be sure to watch our 48 hour guide to Paris: czcams.com/video/yPu0c_6d2cI/video.html
@@loveandlondon Oh thank you, I will for my other visits to Paris 💕
It's such a cute coincidence that I follow both of you!
Thanks Jess
Thanks for watching Anthony!
Paris is god damn gorgeous. Would like to visit some day
Thank you for the video! I am enjoying your videos as I plan my trip (to London and Paris - and maybe The Netherlands). I'm glad she discussed trying to learn a few French phrases and the way to pronounce things. Most of us probably already know the basics, but I will be shy to attempt it. It's nice to know they may feel the same with English. Not only am I American, but I am southern! Sigh... I will try my best! :)
Bonjour 😁et merci pour les informations ! Could you please tell some ideas about what to do and don't do on New years Eve in Paris ? I will be there with my eleven year old kid and we don't like the idea of Disney Land...
unrelatedly, Jess have you eaten at the Toucan pub on 19 Carlisle street London?
Thanks! 💙Going in feb , but I’m looking for wholesale custom designing Materials. Such as T-shirt and leggings?
Love the language
Thank u
I am already here tha u for your information
Personally, I strongly recommend Montparnasse tower observation deck. Sunset from the top of the Montparnasse tower gives really great view and fantastic photographic opportunity. We can take a photo of Eiffel tower in a sunset background. More importantly, it is not crowded compared to Eiffel tower and Arc de Triomphe.
Can you do a video on advice or tips for students on study abroad from the US
In the autumn semester
Already have one :)
Just relax and everything will be fine.
Thanks for this in the middle of planning my visit there so it was helpful thank you again . Also if your going to a place learn some basic language. So ...
Merci pour cela au milieu de la planification de ma visite là-bas, donc c'était utile, merci encore. Aussi, si vous allez dans un endroit, apprenez une langue de base .
Ny is so nice place
Who’s going to Paris at the end of October??
Tay Johnson 🙋🏻♀️
Amber Macarthy oh nice when ? And u have a Instagram?
Tay Johnson me as well!
Baby V it’s my first time going and I was wondering if you wanna meet up or something
Hello. Could you please make a video on shopping in Paris. Thank you
Check Rosie's channel, I think she might already have that !
@@loveandlondon Sure, I'll do that. Thank you:)
How do I find the links that you mentioned in your video?
I want to rent a vacation house in Paris . In what area do you recommend I rent. Near the attractions and airport?
wow desolé best word
(coming from a Parisian) please avoid Les Ombres restaurant. I was invited there for a business dinner and it was a huge disappointment. They serve better food at my office canteen 😌 for food with a view try the Terras'Hotel near Montmartre instead
As Paris is a small town, do you propose to use bycicle? There is a lot of it you can rent for 1 or 2 € per 30 minutes, and if it don’t rain, it could be pleasant. .?
yep actually the mayor is making a lot of roadworks to increase the pedestrian and cyclist areas .
You can cross the city and go far away by following the Seine river
Do you have a fb page
Who’s going to Paris in May ?? Do they have open museums on Monday and Tuesday ?
I was in paris 45 days ago and it was amazing. But I did get the petition scam the first day I was there. Also, I have never been touched (arm grabbed) so much before going to Paris, especially in the area around Moulin Rouge. This threw me off as in Canada we just don't touch.
neither do we in Paris, think again... cheeky
Who's arm grabbing and why in earth? I never saw or experienced that. It sound really comical.
Thanks to Alexandre Edmond Becquerel from France who discovered so[ar power.....YES.
10:04 I don't speak French, but planning my one day trip to Paris from London. I have seen many videos on youtube suggesting same stories and telling bad experiences they had in Paris by street gangs. To be honest, after watching all those videos all I am planning is, going to Paris for 1 day by train from London, go on guided tour, take photos before 6 famous Paris monuments and come back. I was so much excited to visit Paris before, wanted to spend a week there, but after doing research, I would say No Thank You. I would rather stay safe than sorry. I am more concerned about my safety than excited for things I always wanted to see in Paris from years.
Paris is just as safe as any other city you'd visit, even near where you live. You keep getting those videos suggested on CZcams because you keep watching them! Those are isolated incidents and quite often videos that are meant to incite fear in order to get views. Millions of people visit Paris every year, many doing things completely on their own, with no problem. I also wouldn't recommend a day trip to Paris, it's way too far and there's so much to do in London. Save it for another trip when you can devote a few days.
@@loveandlondon Thank you for insights.
Still have to wait until May 2020 but I am a researcher :)
Great!
Me too! I’m going Jan 2020 but can not wait!
I'm going June 2020 and I'm researching also!
Hi do you recommend renting a car to get around Paris?
Definitely not! The metro and taxis are very easy.
Can fly drone !??? In Paris
Love the Aussie accent
She's Kiwi :)
She has lost a bit of her Kiwi accent. Just a few words came through . Only found you this week. Checked quite a few of your posts. So good to see during our Sydney lockdown. I should have been in London now. Always next year.
What is the most romantic park in Paris?
Who's going in April? 💥
Tailwinds may !!
April 15th to be precise!
See y'all there!
Tailwinds april 14th😂
Meeeee!!!’
Hi, could you do a show on what it's like bringing a pet to London? How long is the isolation period? What does it cost? Can you visit your pet in that time?
I don't have a pet, sorry!
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As a man... whats a jumper?
Jumper is the word for men's pieces too. It means sweater.
J’apprends le français parce que j’avais france