Big Tip. Visit Paris in the winter. No one is there. The Louvre Museum is practically empty. The weather is great, only a little bit cold. And if you get lucky like I did once, it might snow. It might sound corney, but Paris is very, very beautiful in the snow. Winter visit. The Christmas decorations are great, in particular, the window decorations at the big department stores. And last, every one of all ages look great in winter clothes; few people look great in a thong. But even fewer look great wearing a fanny pack, cargo shorts, and a Hard Rock Cafe T-shirt. Black winter clothes and a scarf are classic.
Great tips. We stay near Porte d'Orléans in the 14th. The hotel is great and very reasonable. Porte d'Orléans is a bus hub so most times of day we can be at any of the tourist areas with 20 minutes to a half hour. If you are not in a hurry, bus is a great way to see the city as you go to your destination, something you don't get on the Metro.
Good advice. Having been to Paris 5 to 6 times (on the way to my condo in the Villefrance-sur-mer) , I can add a few things. You almost never need taxi; the metro gets you everywhere with a bit of walking. Try to book small hotel away from famous ites; they are usually overpriced. Eat in small bistros for wonderful French cuisine. Always go to a good boulangerie for breakfast. And watch out for pick pockets
I absolutely love walking in Paris! My general rule is, if less than 40 min. uphill, or an hour on more level ground, I walk. I've stayed in the 11e more than once, and walked to Montmartre, the Louvre, Pompidou, Notre Dame...Notre Dame's about my limit though. Longer trips I take the metro. One of the best things is you learn a lot about neighborhoods you'd otherwise just pass through. Little shops, des boulangeries, even small museums you would never have known about go on your "coming back tomorrow" list.
Big Tip. The Metro is not mobility friendly. Lots of stairs. The RER system is accessibly by escalator or elevator at all stations. Also, you can take the RER from CDG as an express. The last station at CDG is Terminal One; the next station in Paris is Gare du Nord. This skips several local stations, which is great.
Hot and cold food at the outdoor markets are excellent and very reasonable! Bastille is one of my favorites! YT Les Frenchies went there recently as well.
Thank you for the delightful video. The past two Novembers, I have found great deals from Chicago to Paris and found a VERY inexpensive Airbnb in Le Banlieu both times. You have many good tips, and the next one I will do for next time is to buy Le Metro tickets on a Navigo card. I am wary of the sidewalk cafes and still have not tried one, but I love the street food such as crepes and kebabs. In Clichy, I stumbled on a place called "Flunch" last year and have had the same marinated beef pie (forgot the name of it) with their scrumptious salad bar all three times. Next time, my trip will be for months instead of just a couple of weeks.
@@rhdrhd3255the police makes sure that tourists are not effected any kind of unpleasant reality As long as you stay where you are supposed to you will be fine
I have just found your channel and am subscribing! As I have visited Paris several times (and hope to again) I can associate with these things you point out. Some of which I wish I had known then. I really appreciate you pointing out about the water. I, too, cannot stand all of the one use plastic bottles that are part of the environmental problems. I do not use them but I was not sure about the water quality in the free fountains. I did use RER , bus, and metro and stayed in the Latin Quarter. I did a lot of walking but a lot of it when I was lost. As a last resort when lost I did use a taxi. Again, most useful tips are all in your video. merci beaucoup.
We were in Paris a few years ago and we were so disappointed with the food. Then we started to venture around smaller neighborhood streets and the difference was night and day.
Really depends on where in Paris you are eating and shopping. Tourism is true in any city, and over priced. Gems and amazing places are found locally. Speaking from Paris experience.
I have been in Paris a a few times. It's impossible to find a good restaurant. Michelin stars mean less inside France than outside. There are many great bakeries and food shops. Buy ingredients yourself and make a fantastic sandwich. Bread, cheese and ham with a glass of red wine is my favourite. I once visited friends in Paris. They took me to an Italian restaurant. It was OK but not exciting. Many years ago I stopped visiting museums if they are not free. The Metro in Paris is brilliant. I cannot say enough good things about it.
I have been to Paris several times and your list is great! I am returning next year to visit Notre Dame. Can you recommend a good tour of the cathedral? Maybe I need to buy a ticket to enter in advance? I would like to learn from an expert on the cathedral.
You should have mentioned whilst buying the weekly/monthly pass, people need to make sure it's the beginning of the week/month otherwise they are screwed 😂
@@LoveandParis_ yeah true but for a week, if they take the pass. Always at the beginning of the week. I made a huge mistake with the pass when I first came here, I bought the weekly pass in the middle of the week and I had to wait till next week to use it 😂
You must book a free time slot in advance via the Palace of Versailles' online ticket office: en.chateauversailles.fr/plan-your-visit/conditions-free-admission#free-admission
I think the same free passes exist for the Musée d’Orsay. The museum/monument passes that you pay for save you a lot of €€€ if you’re planning on seeing a lot of them. They also save you time since you’re not in line to buy tickets.
Many Métro stations don't have a lift, so you'd be taking the stroller down plenty of stairs if you choose that travel option. Some streets/tourist destinations are also quite busy, but there will always be room for a stroller, so if you think it will be easier - definitely take one :)
Google Maps will tell ya, and a Digital Map will come with our Paris Itinerary, launching next week! You can get on the waitlist for it here: loveandparis.co/paris-itineraries-waitlist/
Big Tip. Visit Paris in the winter. No one is there. The Louvre Museum is practically empty. The weather is great, only a little bit cold. And if you get lucky like I did once, it might snow. It might sound corney, but Paris is very, very beautiful in the snow. Winter visit. The Christmas decorations are great, in particular, the window decorations at the big department stores. And last, every one of all ages look great in winter clothes; few people look great in a thong. But even fewer look great wearing a fanny pack, cargo shorts, and a Hard Rock Cafe T-shirt. Black winter clothes and a scarf are classic.
We go every January. Love it.
November is pretty good, too especially for airfare from O'Hare directly to CDG.
Only ever visit in Winter for this reason.
We are going to Paris this January!
Just got home from Paris, not sure I’d say the Louvre was empty, but it wasn’t terrible.
Great tips. We stay near Porte d'Orléans in the 14th. The hotel is great and very reasonable. Porte d'Orléans is a bus hub so most times of day we can be at any of the tourist areas with 20 minutes to a half hour. If you are not in a hurry, bus is a great way to see the city as you go to your destination, something you don't get on the Metro.
Lovely accent. I need to spend a whole summer in Paris to learn everything.
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You're very bubbly & informative... Thanks
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Good advice. Having been to Paris 5 to 6 times (on the way to my condo in the Villefrance-sur-mer) , I can add a few things. You almost never need taxi; the metro gets you everywhere with a bit of walking. Try to book small hotel away from famous ites; they are usually overpriced. Eat in small bistros for wonderful French cuisine. Always go to a good boulangerie for breakfast.
And watch out for pick pockets
I absolutely love walking in Paris! My general rule is, if less than 40 min. uphill, or an hour on more level ground, I walk. I've stayed in the 11e more than once, and walked to Montmartre, the Louvre, Pompidou, Notre Dame...Notre Dame's about my limit though. Longer trips I take the metro. One of the best things is you learn a lot about neighborhoods you'd otherwise just pass through. Little shops, des boulangeries, even small museums you would never have known about go on your "coming back tomorrow" list.
Nice! :)
Great video, and great energy!!! I look forward to seeing, and experiencing Paris!!! Thank you!!!
No worries at all! The countdown is on 💙
One of the best videos for Paris visitors I've seen -- and over the. years, i've seen a lot of them.
So glad to hear it, thank you!
The Petit Palais is so worth a look, loved on my trip through Paris. And yes, use the Metro, it is what it is there for.
100%, we loooove the petit palais!
Thanks for this helpful video 😊. I am planning to visit Paris next year 🎉
You're welcome!
Big Tip. The Metro is not mobility friendly. Lots of stairs. The RER system is accessibly by escalator or elevator at all stations. Also, you can take the RER from CDG as an express. The last station at CDG is Terminal One; the next station in Paris is Gare du Nord. This skips several local stations, which is great.
RER trains are generally very nice, especially the ones on RER D.
The host is so cute and she gave amazing tips about the city… 😂
Hahaha we looooove her 😉
Omg yes she’s so pretty
She is fabulous! I’m loving her vocabulary lessons.
Your expressions while talking are Great, love the deep accent. Excellent trip advise, Merci".
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Hot and cold food at the outdoor markets are excellent and very reasonable! Bastille is one of my favorites! YT Les Frenchies went there recently as well.
Well done. Lots of good info
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Thank you for the delightful video. The past two Novembers, I have found great deals from Chicago to Paris and found a VERY inexpensive Airbnb in Le Banlieu both times. You have many good tips, and the next one I will do for next time is to buy Le Metro tickets on a Navigo card. I am wary of the sidewalk cafes and still have not tried one, but I love the street food such as crepes and kebabs. In Clichy, I stumbled on a place called "Flunch" last year and have had the same marinated beef pie (forgot the name of it) with their scrumptious salad bar all three times. Next time, my trip will be for months instead of just a couple of weeks.
Awesome, thanks so much for watching!
I have visited Paris e35 yo 40 times over the years and I compliment you on your videos
Thanks! We're glad you're enjoying them!
Your voice is amazing ❤
thanks for all the tips. really useful video!
You're so welcome, thanks for watching!
Never heard of this Great advice about affordable restaurants before
I'm surprised by how much nuw things I learned thanks to this video
@@rhdrhd3255the police makes sure that tourists are not effected any kind of unpleasant reality
As long as you stay where you are supposed to you will be fine
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Thank you for a great video. Super helpful tips!
You are so welcome!
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Merci!
Great video, Lynn!
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Thanks, great info!
No worries! Glad it was helpful :)
I have just found your channel and am subscribing! As I have visited Paris several times (and hope to again) I can associate with these things you point out. Some of which I wish I had known then. I really appreciate you pointing out about the water. I, too, cannot stand all of the one use plastic bottles that are part of the environmental problems. I do not use them but I was not sure about the water quality in the free fountains. I did use RER , bus, and metro and stayed in the Latin Quarter. I did a lot of walking but a lot of it when I was lost. As a last resort when lost I did use a taxi. Again, most useful tips are all in your video. merci beaucoup.
glad to have you join us! And don't worry, we are here to give you all the tips for your future trips 😎
Love your vids!
Aw thanks so much for watching! We're happy to have you here.
We were in Paris a few years ago and we were so disappointed with the food. Then we started to venture around smaller neighborhood streets and the difference was night and day.
wow, glad you ended up finding some great places!
Thank you
Thanks for watching!
tres util. Merci!
Merci!!
This was so helpful!! ☻
We're so glad!
We went in March 2024. It was great
Nice!
Really depends on where in Paris you are eating and shopping. Tourism is true in any city, and over priced. Gems and amazing places are found locally. Speaking from Paris experience.
Hope you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!
Thank you!
No worries!
I have been in Paris a a few times. It's impossible to find a good restaurant. Michelin stars mean less inside France than outside. There are many great bakeries and food shops. Buy ingredients yourself and make a fantastic sandwich. Bread, cheese and ham with a glass of red wine is my favourite. I once visited friends in Paris. They took me to an Italian restaurant. It was OK but not exciting. Many years ago I stopped visiting museums if they are not free. The Metro in Paris is brilliant. I cannot say enough good things about it.
Oh we disagree about restaurants! But thanks for watching anyways :)
that's an amazing coat
I'm from North Toronto
More videos with Lynn!!
Your wish is our command 😜
I have been to Paris several times and your list is great! I am returning next year to visit Notre Dame. Can you recommend a good tour of the cathedral? Maybe I need to buy a ticket to enter in advance? I would like to learn from an expert on the cathedral.
@@solangelauthier2381 I am interested in a private tour to understand what work was done and where from an expert.
Yes, have a look at this one! gyg.me/JswL8kbb
Ah you're standing in front of the Pantheon. I actually saw you while recording but didn't wanna bother you while you were working haha 😅
You should have mentioned whilst buying the weekly/monthly pass, people need to make sure it's the beginning of the week/month otherwise they are screwed 😂
Haha no way!
We don't usually recommend that, and tourists are rarely in Paris for a month ;)
@@LoveandParis_ yeah true but for a week, if they take the pass. Always at the beginning of the week. I made a huge mistake with the pass when I first came here, I bought the weekly pass in the middle of the week and I had to wait till next week to use it 😂
How do you get free ticket to Versailles for the first Sunday
You must book a free time slot in advance via the Palace of Versailles' online ticket office: en.chateauversailles.fr/plan-your-visit/conditions-free-admission#free-admission
Every 1st sunday is free for everyone.
I think the same free passes exist for the Musée d’Orsay.
The museum/monument passes that you pay for save you a lot of €€€ if you’re planning on seeing a lot of them. They also save you time since you’re not in line to buy tickets.
good video
Thanks for watching!
My family is visiting Paris in Dec with 3 toddlers. Will bring a stroller as obviously they will get tired walking. Pros and cons of bringing one?
Many Métro stations don't have a lift, so you'd be taking the stroller down plenty of stairs if you choose that travel option. Some streets/tourist destinations are also quite busy, but there will always be room for a stroller, so if you think it will be easier - definitely take one :)
@LoveandParis_ Merci!
@@solangelauthier2381 it's their trip DLP so obviously we need to go hahaha. My eldest boy is interested and been enjoying so far. Thanks anyway!
She is sooo COOL ☺️😊
We agree ;)
I live in the biloute LOL
Ok
Dont eat if they basketwork chairs out front a rule for most European cities.
10:44 Safe? I consider all of France safe. Unlike the USA, there are no guns.
In 2025 you need a separat bus ticket, I believe.
32 EUROS PER TICKET --- Disney laughs.
No address! So, you want people to guess where the cafés, bakeries are!
Google Maps will tell ya, and a Digital Map will come with our Paris Itinerary, launching next week! You can get on the waitlist for it here: loveandparis.co/paris-itineraries-waitlist/
very helpful :p also she’s cute can we talk abt it
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Great video. Thank you
Thanks for watching Judith!