True story: many years ago my wife and I were eating at one of the Paris restaurants recommended by his guide book. There was an older couple next to us with Rick Steeves guide book in hand. I joked to my wife that the place must make a healthy living from Steeve's customers and that Rick had probably never set foot in the place. literally 2 minutes later in walks Rick and his entourage.
There's a plethora of more 'hip' travel videos out there on UA-cam full of 20-something year olds that get more views and likes. But I always come back to Rick Steves. There's a certain quality of humility and wonder that I love about him.
A depth of knowledge given with great camera work to support it. I have to laugh remembering my first time in Paris and the guide who marched us quickly through the Louvre. She didn’t really care for les Americans.
Gail Owens Yes but some of these shows are really old and this episode is from 14 almost 15 years ago.. some parts of Paris have changed a lot since then and some of the Subways have become dangerous because of robberies and near abductions. There's other stuff going on there with people from countries that really hate the West
Paris, France 🇫🇷 is such a beautiful and historical place to visit. We had such a blast touring this grand city and will certainly return when it's safe to travel.
Wife and I went to Scotland, Sep 2014, for the Ryder Cup and watch the US get spanded by the Euro team. After 2 weeks there, we flew fro EDI to Paris and stayed at Cote Montmartre for a week. Most marvelous week of my life. We walked for hours, railed to Auvers sur Oise to see Van Gogh's and brother Theo's graves, railed to Rouen to spend day, visited Musee d'Orsay, d'Orangerie, le Louvre, etc. Wonderful!!
It's a very different Paris now........ It turns out my wife and I (plus a 14 month old son and ~ 4yr old daughter) were fortunate to have taken our 10 day trip of a lifetime to Paris when we did (mid May 1999). It was perfect! No rain, warm, no mosquitoes and it was the Paris of glory and charm one dreams of. We were so lucky. Rick Steves videos were our gift from the gods. We also studied the many guide books. We rented an apartment in the 11th Arrondissement, shopped in neighborhood stores, had jambonne and fromage (inexpensive) on the streets, enjoyed cafe's on the avenues and hidden outdoor restaurants and on and on. We saw much of what was presented in this video. We has one scary experience as we were preparing to get some real French pastry from an local urban patisserie. We were standing in line trying to absorb the culinary nirvana of choices flooding our eyes and brains when..... It was the "Soup Nazi" scene right out of Seinfeld! No asking of questions! State what you want and step to the register! Apparently this was a very popular place with a long line of Parisians wanting their goodies. We were lucky to get out of there alive escaping the dreaded "no croissants for you"! We loved that Paris!!!
Ah yes how dare Paris evolve into something else than the fantasy Americans desire huh? France is a country like any other, not a living paint for tourists to enjoy.
@Piatequila Not comparable sorry as Paris is the freaking capital of France and a busy busy city host of 6 million employees and countless of Fortune 500 companies. It's funny to me how New York's reputation of being fast, loud and brash has been accepted by everyone yet everybody complain about Paris.Double standards much? The truth is that foreigners have an incredibly dated and idealized vision of what France is today
I'm from the United States and I love watching videos like this, it's so amazing and so fascinating to me. I'm studying French right now and I've studied a lot of France, French culture and so much more. Such a breathtakingly beautiful city and country.
I had to watch this after hearing about the horrific fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral. I know Rick Steves would have one of the best, if not the best videos about Notre Dame.
We went on a Best of Europe Rick Steves tour starting in Paris with our amazing guides Martin and Roy. They taught us how to be a good, respectful, smart and kind tourist which made the trip the most amazingly fun and brilliant one ever! We all loved Paris very much; kind, friendly people, great food, art and music. On one later trip around Notre Dame we saw 5 great music groups in 2 hours. It was magic and Rick and our guides opened the doors for us. We've been back 3 times. THANK YOU!
It isn't possible to better Paris but Rick just did it . It's not just the buildings and boulevards and gardens which make Paris what it is , it's simply the air .Paris breathes a different type atmosphere ,one which is high on culture and chic style , imitated but not surpassed .It leaves you wistful as if wondering if you could take it along with you .
Yeah and then there are the homeless sleeping on the streets , garbage piled up 6 feet high , dirty smelly of urine streets well hidden from tourists....so that you don't see the Real Paris....smh
Staring at those architectural masterpieces makes me drool. I was imagining how great those people who made those landmarks standing still up to these days. Truly fascinating. All the details are speaking art. I guess there's not much to do from the people back then because there was no internet and all they do is create wondeful art pieces, paintings, and all of these spectacular architectures. Lovely!❤️🥰🤩
For those who "travel" thru these videos, seeing in person unmatched. I've seen so many pix of the Versailles Hall if the Mirrors, but when I turned around the corner into it, I fell a shock of an overdose of culture !!! No virtual tour would give you that sense. You hv to visit to understand !!!!!
Beautiful video for a beautiful city :) My husband and I just returned from a short stay in Paris and it's such a gorgeous city. Walking through the stunning parks, the view at night over the Seine, the flower markets and of course the Eiffel Tower, so many breathtaking sights. It really is one the most romantic places on earth 🌺🌼🗼🌼🌺 💙❤️
I always took Paris for granted cuz I would always watch Rick Steves growing up, I thought I would get to see the Notre Dame anytime I wanted. Oh boy was I wrong
I'm planning a trip there next year, can't wait! This must have been made a long time ago, I don't see any cell phones, people are reading their papers in the cafe's, I love that and hope not much has changed
Of course, one must always be aware of one’s surroundings, men and women alike, but I’ve travelled to Europe especially London, Paris as well, many times over the past 20 years. I would never let threats of terror stop me from going where I wanted to go. Within reason, obviously. I’ll be back in London and Paris next month and cannot wait.
When I was 11 yrs of age I loved to watch travel show named Intimate Escapes hosted by a beautiful girl .... Now when I m 30 yrs of age I love watching this show... Sir Rick I really love Ur show... God bless Ur team. Love from Manthan Yagnik, India
Thank you so much rick steve for this vlog.i love to go to paris and experience its beauty but i can't right now.i enjoyed every bit you showed about this beautiful and historical country.
Paris a great place to stay in with friends.long time sinceI went to town after uni in. Leeds.French friend we went to all main gallery’s great to view, enjoyed Paris watersides and cafes.must not be missed.loved. Visiting Paris too much to see on a weeks tour.Myst revisit,
Awesome presentation, like all the others. Thanks Rick! Thoroughly enjoyed. :) Paris has always been my favourite city. Was there only once, so just reliving those moments again through this video and others, made my day!
I only recently discovered Rick Steves' videos and am enjoying them very much, so I feel a bit churlish in pointing out that it was not Louis XIV who said "apres nous, le deluge;" it was Madame du Pompador, mistress of Louis XV, who made this accurate prediction about the soon to arrive revolution.
A very informative video. I am in love with this wonderful city. I've been three times and I've gotten to know the main sites quite well. I plan to show a good friend of mine around Paris later this year. I've been planning to take he for years.
Rick , Have you ever been in Paris on July 14 for the Fireworks at the Eiffel tower .??? Every year on the 14 of July there is a Spectacular Fireworks at the Eiffel tower . WOW. !!
The hisyorical story of Eiffle Tower is very interesting and beyond description and can't be ovetstated Attraction of popularity of Eifflu Tower are off the charts
lp4ju You will not be disappointed. I hope you are not going with a tour. It is MUCH more enjoyable to use the Metro and go it in an independent way. It takes all of about 5 minutes to figure out how the subway system works and after that you will 'own' the streets of Paris!
KINGARTHUR3341 Take the SNCF train from Gare St Lazare directly to Bayeux with one stop in Caan. Confusingly, there are two St Lazare terminals. One is a Paris Metro stop/station and the other is the station that will have trains to Bayeux. This terminal/Gare is the equivalent of a regional train station, for lack of better words. The Metro in Paris is easy to use. To purchase tickets from a kiosk, you will need a chip and pin credit card. The magnetic stripe cards still in use in the US will be of little or no help. I actually applied for a Navigo card online. That is the card that Parisians use to access the buses, tramways and Metro. On our last trip I loaded it with trips using a chip and pin card. I learned the hard way in previous trips to Paris. The card is certainly not required but, the chip and pin credit card is.
The greatest part of Rick's travel shows is that they aren't just about travel. They touch on history, art, architecture and religion.
Sociological treats!
I think that's what traveling is all about really.
Food aswell!
Without culture what is travel?
hi
True story: many years ago my wife and I were eating at one of the Paris restaurants recommended by his guide book. There was an older couple next to us with Rick Steeves guide book in hand. I joked to my wife that the place must make a healthy living from Steeve's customers and that Rick had probably never set foot in the place. literally 2 minutes later in walks Rick and his entourage.
That is so cool! He's a really nice guy; funny, humble and smart.
Ella Currier yep
That was cool...lol
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I don't have money to travel, but I've seen major cities of Europe, just because of you, thanks Rick, again.
There's a plethora of more 'hip' travel videos out there on UA-cam full of 20-something year olds that get more views and likes. But I always come back to Rick Steves. There's a certain quality of humility and wonder that I love about him.
Same here!! They just make me feel so much happier/feel like I actually learned about the essence of the place rather than see its best parts
A depth of knowledge given with great camera work to support it.
I have to laugh remembering my first time in Paris and the guide who marched us quickly through the Louvre.
She didn’t really care for les Americans.
Same here, I trusted Steve since the first video I saw. The "influencers" umm pass Thanks.
whenever i'm sad rick steves' videos always cheer me up
Watching and enjoying on A rainy day
I really like Rick Steves' videos. I can travel when I don't have the money to travel! High quality and keeps your interest!
Gail Owens
Yes but some of these shows are really old and this episode is from 14 almost 15 years ago.. some parts of Paris have changed a lot since then and some of the Subways have become dangerous because of robberies and near abductions. There's other stuff going on there with people from countries that really hate the West
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Finally found a best professional and very useful video about Paris before traveling.
Much respect from Denmark to France. Love your people and food 🇫🇷🇩🇰
This may have been created 15 years ago but this remains a must-see for those who adore Paris.
I wish he would remake some of his episodes, but leave these ones as well, of course! :-)
Paris, France 🇫🇷 is such a beautiful and historical place to visit. We had such a blast touring this grand city and will certainly return when it's safe to travel.
Wife and I went to Scotland, Sep 2014, for the Ryder Cup and watch the US get spanded by the Euro team. After 2 weeks there, we flew fro EDI to Paris and stayed at Cote Montmartre for a week. Most marvelous week of my life. We walked for hours, railed to Auvers sur Oise to see Van Gogh's and brother Theo's graves, railed to Rouen to spend day, visited Musee d'Orsay, d'Orangerie, le Louvre, etc. Wonderful!!
Raise your hand if you watched this show for one of your language classes. I did for high school French, and it was arguably the best part
I hope you didn't learn Steve's accent!
It's a very different Paris now........
It turns out my wife and I (plus a 14 month old son and ~ 4yr old daughter) were fortunate to have taken our 10 day trip of a lifetime to Paris when we did (mid May 1999).
It was perfect! No rain, warm, no mosquitoes and it was the Paris of glory and charm one dreams of. We were so lucky.
Rick Steves videos were our gift from the gods. We also studied the many guide books.
We rented an apartment in the 11th Arrondissement, shopped in neighborhood stores, had jambonne and fromage (inexpensive) on the streets, enjoyed cafe's on the avenues and hidden outdoor restaurants and on and on.
We saw much of what was presented in this video.
We has one scary experience as we were preparing to get some real French pastry from an local urban patisserie. We were standing in line trying to absorb the culinary nirvana of choices flooding our eyes and brains when..... It was the "Soup Nazi" scene right out of Seinfeld! No asking of questions! State what you want and step to the register!
Apparently this was a very popular place with a long line of Parisians wanting their goodies. We were lucky to get out of there alive escaping the dreaded "no croissants for you"!
We loved that Paris!!!
Ah yes how dare Paris evolve into something else than the fantasy Americans desire huh?
France is a country like any other, not a living paint for tourists to enjoy.
@Piatequila Not comparable sorry as Paris is the freaking capital of France and a busy busy city host of 6 million employees and countless of Fortune 500 companies. It's funny to me how New York's reputation of being fast, loud and brash has been accepted by everyone yet everybody complain about Paris.Double standards much?
The truth is that foreigners have an incredibly dated and idealized vision of what France is today
@@charles1413Exactly. It's busy. What do you expect? You have to buy advanced tickets for everything but that's the same for everywhere
I'm from the United States and I love watching videos like this, it's so amazing and so fascinating to me. I'm studying French right now and I've studied a lot of France, French culture and so much more. Such a breathtakingly beautiful city and country.
I had to watch this after hearing about the horrific fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral. I know Rick Steves would have one of the best, if not the best videos about Notre Dame.
It was pretty devastating but hopefully it will be back soon
I do love Paris from the bottom of ma heart
Your language is beautiful, the scene is beautiful, the background music is beautiful. You combine everything precisely.
I remember watching these in my high school French class, a fonder time!
We went on a Best of Europe Rick Steves tour starting in Paris with our amazing guides Martin and Roy. They taught us how to be a good, respectful, smart and kind tourist which made the trip the most amazingly fun and brilliant one ever! We all loved Paris very much; kind, friendly people, great food, art and music. On one later trip around Notre Dame we saw 5 great music groups in 2 hours. It was magic and Rick and our guides opened the doors for us. We've been back 3 times. THANK YOU!
Great Work by Rick Steves. Europe is full of Majestic Scenery and wonderful History. I love Europe. Especially France.
No matter how many times you visit Paris, you enjoy it more the next time. Most beautiful city in the world.
It isn't possible to better Paris but Rick just did it . It's not just the buildings and boulevards and gardens which make Paris what it is , it's simply the air .Paris breathes a different type atmosphere ,one which is high on culture and chic style , imitated but not surpassed .It leaves you wistful as if wondering if you could take it along with you .
Yeah and then there are the homeless sleeping on the streets , garbage piled up 6 feet high , dirty smelly of urine streets well hidden from tourists....so that you don't see the Real Paris....smh
I been to France and it's amazing... Love from Greece!
used this for a french test and im feeling pretty confident about it. thank you mr rick steve's europe
My husband and I travelled to Paris last week for 6 days to celebrate his 37th Birthday and absolutely loved it to the max! 🥰 🇫🇷🥐 xx
i love the sounds of cafe and bistros during the daytime
I really want to visit France - the nation of love.
I recommend it. I had a great time when I went.
I just spent two months in Paris and loved to remember everything I saw through your video. Thanks
l love Paris. Been there twice and would be happy to go again and see all the sights I missed before.
Staring at those architectural masterpieces makes me drool. I was imagining how great those people who made those landmarks standing still up to these days. Truly fascinating. All the details are speaking art. I guess there's not much to do from the people back then because there was no internet and all they do is create wondeful art pieces, paintings, and all of these spectacular architectures. Lovely!❤️🥰🤩
Paris indeed steals your heart! 😘
And everything else if you don't watch your wallet/purse.
Love the way you describe Paris I can't wait to be there!!!!
the best traveller is Rick. A great story teller
For those who "travel" thru these videos, seeing in person unmatched. I've seen so many pix of the Versailles Hall if the Mirrors, but when I turned around the corner into it, I fell a shock of an overdose of culture !!! No virtual tour would give you that sense. You hv to visit to understand !!!!!
Beautiful video for a beautiful city :) My husband and I just returned from a short stay in Paris and it's such a gorgeous city. Walking through the stunning parks, the view at night over the Seine, the flower markets and of course the Eiffel Tower, so many breathtaking sights. It really is one the most romantic places on earth 🌺🌼🗼🌼🌺 💙❤️
Rick Steves is awesome ☺
My family members loved Paris, I hope to travel there myself like they did in 1995..
I always took Paris for granted cuz I would always watch Rick Steves growing up, I thought I would get to see the Notre Dame anytime I wanted. Oh boy was I wrong
Kkòo0jlo was the
I love these videos and enjoy them
Thank for Rick
Thanks for sharing your videos Europe has so beautiful countries in the 2019 we visited Paris we taken a lots of pictures
Thanks to your sharing, I felt almost as if I was there while watching the video. I've been to Paris three times and I've missed it very much.
As always Steve, you are the best! Thank for taking me traveling.
Beautiful Paris.
Notre dame cathedral, when I see it before and when I see it now!
I just wanna cry!
Thank you Steve ! For the short cut travel to Paris through your video.
Paris is such an awesome city
stunning ,, elegance city paris
DEFINITIVELY a go back city! Simply WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Paris love cathedral art museum walks.great days1980s and beyond 90sOrsay museums Great trip thank Rick for the tour 2021.
Nobody was on their phones. So sweet time of human life
I'm planning a trip there next year, can't wait! This must have been made a long time ago, I don't see any cell phones, people are reading their papers in the cafe's, I love that and hope not much has changed
Unfortunatly this video is 15 years old... however the café ambiance is still very present! Hope you enjoy your trip there :)
What a festive display of shopping 🛍 in Paris.
Saw the crazy news about the fire at Notre Dame - they have rebuilt before and I'm sure they will again.
Of course! To me, born in Paris, Notre Dame is the symbol of Paris, not the Eiffel Tower.
His video always make me smiling 😊. Thanks Steve!
Paresian life is so lazy and relaxed. A good relief for me. Cannot wait.
I joke that I have two states of being: 1) being in Paris; and 2) longing to be in Paris.
+BitterlyAmused Instead of joking, just go live there for real!!
expensive. most people who work in paris don't live there. i often hear that about expensive cities.
+BitterlyAmused Same here and I'm not joking! :)
J'ai deux amours, mon pays et Paris!
guy mcdonald gov. Northman’s.
I love the opening where he's just talking and he's so high up!
Of course, one must always be aware of one’s surroundings, men and women alike, but I’ve travelled to Europe especially London, Paris as well, many times over the past 20 years. I would never let threats of terror stop me from going where I wanted to go. Within reason, obviously. I’ll be back in London and Paris next month and cannot wait.
I was dreaming to go there since childhood
I hope you get to go one day =)
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Thanks for posting these. I definitely want to see Europe.
Viva Rick Steves!
Notre-Dame a high symbol of alchemy in particular on the Portal of the Last Judgement you briefly describe in this video. Magic Paris !
Rick Steves, good guy
I like Rick Steve videos it's great documentaries it's more like art history
Beautiful city Paris
I love watching your videos. You have the best job in the world ❤️
For me, Paris is the sweet heart of the world.
Paris city and Eiffil tower everything amoxing
thanks so much for this video it really helped my French work that was due tomorrow.
Great video footage, really enjoyed watching it!! 👍
Wonderful
Your every travel video we love it
All the best 👍
Muy hermoso gracias por compartir ,las grandezas de Dios y poder conocer pueblos a los cuales ,nunca llegaríamos a conocer si no atravez de ud.
"Paris might just steal your heart", I think it already has.
Same here! Hope to visit again soon.
Until you saw some Subway stations that looks like a Nazi bunker and the homeless around the Eiffel tower C:
ages ago. since notre dame fire, im in pain for her citizens
I went to paris 10 years ago when I was in 5th grade. I loved it. I'm 21 now. I wish to go back and visit it again
We've just filmed a long walk through Paris and this was really helpful to us in the planning so thanks very much Rick.
When I was 11 yrs of age I loved to watch travel show named Intimate Escapes hosted by a beautiful girl .... Now when I m 30 yrs of age I love watching this show... Sir Rick I really love Ur show... God bless Ur team. Love from Manthan Yagnik, India
Thank you so much rick steve for this vlog.i love to go to paris and experience its beauty but i can't right now.i enjoyed every bit you showed about this beautiful and historical country.
Paris a great place to stay in with friends.long time sinceI went to town after uni in. Leeds.French friend we went to all main gallery’s great to view, enjoyed Paris watersides and cafes.must not be missed.loved. Visiting Paris too much to see on a weeks tour.Myst revisit,
J'adore Paris!
moi aussi
Awesome presentation, like all the others. Thanks Rick! Thoroughly enjoyed. :) Paris has always been my favourite city. Was there only once, so just reliving those moments again through this video and others, made my day!
I only recently discovered Rick Steves' videos and am enjoying them very much, so I feel a bit churlish in pointing out that it was not Louis XIV who said "apres nous, le deluge;" it was Madame du Pompador, mistress of Louis XV, who made this accurate prediction about the soon to arrive revolution.
A very informative video. I am in love with this wonderful city. I've been three times and I've gotten to know the main sites quite well. I plan to show a good friend of mine around Paris later this year. I've been planning to take he for years.
hi rick youre a good man...and kind
Rick , Have you ever been in Paris on July 14 for the Fireworks at the Eiffel tower .??? Every year on the 14 of July there is a Spectacular Fireworks at the Eiffel tower . WOW. !!
I honestly didn't like Paris until I actually went there. And then I fell in love with it
Alli Hahn: You did not like some city that you did not know, WEIRD!
I love Rick Steves' Europe!!!!!!
Paris realmente é espetacular!!!!
This was very well done. From one who has been to Paris. Great all around. Greetings from New Orleans, La.
I'm from New Orleans also, I've been thinking of London/Paris vacation for awhile now.
+Jason Armand no one asked bud.
I am a tour bus driver/guide in New Orleans. So I appreciate Rick Steves.
If you are from New Orleans, think about visiting Orléans ;p
Bylam tam to bardzo majestatyczne miejsce pelne tajemnic .
another day, another free tour
The hisyorical story of Eiffle Tower is very interesting and beyond description and can't be ovetstated
Attraction of popularity of Eifflu Tower are off the charts
Superb episode!
God I wish this was my job😭 love Rick!
I liked your video so much...I wish to go there one day. :)
Rick added the must see history and the demise of France.
That's most touristy place in world for you
I'll be visiting this summer in August and I'm so excited
lp4ju You will not be disappointed. I hope you are not going with a tour. It is MUCH more enjoyable to use the Metro and go it in an independent way. It takes all of about 5 minutes to figure out how the subway system works and after that you will 'own' the streets of Paris!
Ali Frazier metro? whats the best way to get around and whats the best way to get to cities like bayeux in normandy?
lp4ju lucky you!
KINGARTHUR3341 Take the SNCF train from Gare St Lazare directly to Bayeux with one stop in Caan. Confusingly, there are two St Lazare terminals. One is a Paris Metro stop/station and the other is the station that will have trains to Bayeux. This terminal/Gare is the equivalent of a regional train station, for lack of better words. The Metro in Paris is easy to use. To purchase tickets from a kiosk, you will need a chip and pin credit card. The magnetic stripe cards still in use in the US will be of little or no help. I actually applied for a Navigo card online. That is the card that Parisians use to access the buses, tramways and Metro. On our last trip I loaded it with trips using a chip and pin card. I learned the hard way in previous trips to Paris. The card is certainly not required but, the chip and pin credit card is.
dude thanks alot. let me subscribe to you lol
I love Paris. We took a bus their for our honeymoon. McDonald's had a coed bathroom. I made my husband go with me. Lol
If I fell in the river Seine, I would be -- in-Seine!
@Adam O yay
me too, I could just stay there all day.
hahaha love the pun
@@JaredTSM Thank you for your very important comment!!
Thanks for the reminder I Must return!