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
Danis Tour’s team is incredible! They helped us customize our itinerary and even arranged a surprise birthday cake during our Seine cruise. A memory for a lifetime!
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
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!!
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.
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 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!
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 !!!!!
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!❤️🥰🤩
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
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'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.
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.
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
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,
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.
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
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. !!
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!
Paris je Kralj svih gradova sveta.Njegova lepota je neokrnjena vremenom.Pariz leti kroz vreme i neprestano obogacuje svoju lepotu.Pariz je najlepsi grad,zbog svojih Trgova, svojih prelepih palata i zbog svojih zena.Francuskinje su simbol zenstvenosti,koja opija sve muskarce,koji su imali srecu,da makar jedan espresso,popiju,sa pravom Francuskom devojkom!!
+Shirley Heath I ve been there many times, in August, many many tourists so if you go to Versaille for example, buy your entry ticket on internet Versaille website, if not you may have at least one to two hours waiting line. Same for the Louvre museum. And know that France all museums day off is the Tuesday.
+Shirley Heath Try to eat sometimes in "real" restaurants and not the tourist places that are along every touristic places. For example you have the " Fouquet " on the champ elysee just in front of Louis vitton huge store. That's where many politians,actors, artists eat. And if one day you want to eat Chinese, the best restaurant is "Diep" very close to champ elysee :) Hope you enjoy your trip as i enjoy mine.
Love chinese food. I will try Diep for sure. I looked it up already :-) Staying near Métro Saint Germain. I hope public transport is easy :-) I make notes of everything I wanna do there. Thanks again dear.
+Shirley Heath ig you mean saint germain des pres, its a very nice area. The owner of a loire castle which has the world largest collection of tomato trees variety more than 600 kind, have a store in st germain few minutes away from the subway stations, its Worth visiting there, the second floor of the store is always surprising. Its call le prince jardinier. If you have few minutes, its worthy.
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
I don't have money to travel, but I've seen major cities of Europe, just because of you, thanks Rick, again.
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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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.
And IF you ever want to see Indian tourism, Harish Bali vlogs are the ones to go for.. similar quality.. almost tom hanks like.
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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whenever i'm sad rick steves' videos always cheer me up
Watching and enjoying on A rainy day
Finally found a best professional and very useful video about Paris before traveling.
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! :-)
Danis Tour’s team is incredible! They helped us customize our itinerary and even arranged a surprise birthday cake during our Seine cruise. A memory for a lifetime!
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 do love Paris from the bottom of ma heart
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.
Much respect from Denmark to France. Love your people and food 🇫🇷🇩🇰
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!!
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.
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!
I really want to visit France - the nation of love.
I recommend it. I had a great time when I went.
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 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
No matter how many times you visit Paris, you enjoy it more the next time. Most beautiful city in the world.
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!
Your language is beautiful, the scene is beautiful, the background music is beautiful. You combine everything precisely.
Great Work by Rick Steves. Europe is full of Majestic Scenery and wonderful History. I love Europe. Especially France.
I been to France and it's amazing... Love from Greece!
I just spent two months in Paris and loved to remember everything I saw through your video. Thanks
i love the sounds of cafe and bistros during the daytime
the best traveller is Rick. A great story teller
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
used this for a french test and im feeling pretty confident about it. thank you mr rick steve's europe
I remember watching these in my high school French class, a fonder time!
Paris indeed steals your heart! 😘
And everything else if you don't watch your wallet/purse.
Paris is such an awesome city
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 !!!!!
Rick Steves is awesome ☺
Love the way you describe Paris I can't wait to be there!!!!
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!❤️🥰🤩
My family members loved Paris, I hope to travel there myself like they did in 1995..
Thanks for sharing your videos Europe has so beautiful countries in the 2019 we visited Paris we taken a lots of pictures
Viva Rick Steves!
l love Paris. Been there twice and would be happy to go again and see all the sights I missed before.
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
Beautiful Paris.
As always Steve, you are the best! Thank for taking me traveling.
Nobody was on their phones. So sweet time of human life
Paresian life is so lazy and relaxed. A good relief for me. Cannot wait.
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 love these videos and enjoy them
Thank for Rick
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.
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 :)
Beautiful city Paris
Thank you Steve ! For the short cut travel to Paris through your video.
stunning ,, elegance city paris
I was dreaming to go there since childhood
I hope you get to go one day =)
@@baileyanderson244 thankfully
For me, Paris is the sweet heart of the world.
Notre dame cathedral, when I see it before and when I see it now!
I just wanna cry!
Paris city and Eiffil tower everything amoxing
DEFINITIVELY a go back city! Simply WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rick Steves, good guy
What a festive display of shopping 🛍 in Paris.
Paris love cathedral art museum walks.great days1980s and beyond 90sOrsay museums Great trip thank Rick for the tour 2021.
J'adore Paris!
moi aussi
Notre-Dame a high symbol of alchemy in particular on the Portal of the Last Judgement you briefly describe in this video. Magic Paris !
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 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.
His video always make me smiling 😊. Thanks Steve!
thanks so much for this video it really helped my French work that was due tomorrow.
I love watching your videos. You have the best job in the world ❤️
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.
I love the opening where he's just talking and he's so high up!
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.
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
Paris realmente é espetacular!!!!
Thanks for posting these. I definitely want to see Europe.
Wonderful
Your every travel video we love it
All the best 👍
"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 love Rick Steves' Europe!!!!!!
I like Rick Steve videos it's great documentaries it's more like art history
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,
Great video footage, really enjoyed watching it!! 👍
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.
another day, another free tour
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
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.
Superb episode!
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
God I wish this was my job😭 love Rick!
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
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. !!
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!
hi rick youre a good man...and kind
Bylam tam to bardzo majestatyczne miejsce pelne tajemnic .
We've just filmed a long walk through Paris and this was really helpful to us in the planning so thanks very much Rick.
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!!
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Paris je Kralj svih gradova sveta.Njegova lepota je neokrnjena vremenom.Pariz leti
kroz vreme i neprestano obogacuje svoju lepotu.Pariz je najlepsi grad,zbog svojih Trgova,
svojih prelepih palata i zbog svojih zena.Francuskinje su simbol zenstvenosti,koja opija
sve muskarce,koji su imali srecu,da makar jedan espresso,popiju,sa pravom Francuskom
devojkom!!
Great video! Will be in Paris august this year. Can't wait!!
+Shirley Heath I ve been there many times, in August, many many tourists so if you go to Versaille for example, buy your entry ticket on internet Versaille website, if not you may have at least one to two hours waiting line. Same for the Louvre museum. And know that France all museums day off is the Tuesday.
Li ming Thanks alot for the advice!!. My first visit. I expect so much from Paris
+Shirley Heath Try to eat sometimes in "real" restaurants and not the tourist places that are along every touristic places. For example you have the " Fouquet " on the champ elysee just in front of Louis vitton huge store. That's where many politians,actors, artists eat. And if one day you want to eat Chinese, the best restaurant is "Diep" very close to champ elysee :) Hope you enjoy your trip as i enjoy mine.
Love chinese food. I will try Diep for sure. I looked it up already :-) Staying near Métro Saint Germain. I hope public transport is easy :-) I make notes of everything I wanna do there. Thanks again dear.
+Shirley Heath ig you mean saint germain des pres, its a very nice area. The owner of a loire castle which has the world largest collection of tomato trees variety more than 600 kind, have a store in st germain few minutes away from the subway stations, its Worth visiting there, the second floor of the store is always surprising. Its call le prince jardinier. If you have few minutes, its worthy.
I liked your video so much...I wish to go there one day. :)
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!
Forever in love with France and Spain! :)
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