Hope you enjoy the tips! Helpful links: → Find Hotels: bit.ly/3uK6kEm → Book Paris Activities: bit.ly/42Q2cxV Hotel With Eiffel Tower View: bit.ly/3BlQNu7 Book Hotels: bit.ly/3uK6kEm TOUR TICKETS FOR TOP ATTRACTIONS: Get Paris Tickets in Advance: bit.ly/42Q2cxV Lourve Tickets: bit.ly/3M43WwC Versailles Tickets: bit.ly/3WgELvP What to Pack for Paris Trench Coat: amzlink.to/az0pHNL0NXKnQ Travel Umbrella: amzlink.to/az0maZWDIhuKt Comfortable Walking Shoes: amzlink.to/az0gcBlHLTppL More Travel Essentials: amzlink.to/az06LdfnlJq6w READ MORE ON THE BLOG: Paris Things to Do: danaberez.com/things-to-do-in-paris/ Best Restaurants in Paris (Coming Soon) : Hotels with Eiffel Tower Views: danaberez.com/paris-hotels-with-eiffel-tower-view/ Photo Spots of the Eiffel Tower: danaberez.com/eiffel-tower-photo-spots/
Stay not only near a metro station but also see where the lines go. I picked a place where there were at most one transfer needed to get to every attraction I wanted to visit
I had the best Italian food ever in Paris. We were in a small bistro on the outside edge of the Eiffel tower. Delicious! You do you. You are fantastic to watch.
Hi Dana! I’m a new subscriber to your channel. I truly enjoy your content whether it’s fashion tips and travel advice and outfits tips in your travels. Best wishes, from Chicago
Arrondissemont 16th looks very close too even though it is a higher number. I was in 18th, 3 weeks ago but I am actually going to the 16th in just over a week. The 18th where we stayed the airbnb was nice enough but area seemed a bit rough. It was cheap. I think the one I am going to next will be best.
Hi Dana, I am obsessed with this series and so jealous that you are there for a month - WOW! I think you hit on just about every question I had. I am surprised that you mentioned the Eiffel Tower was more residential, I will have to give that a second look when we book our travels! Merci mon amie 🇫🇷!!
Really great video about taking a trip to Paris, Dana! Lots of helpful advice and tips. Thank you for putting this together. I think it is so great that you both are spending a month in that lovely city.
Thank you!!!! I love this video!!! Can't wait to view the others as you post them out. I have been watching as soon as they come out. Love that you are in Paris for a month! How did you do that? Would love to do that myself.
As soon as I saw your hotel in the 7th I knew it was Hotel Muguet which you linked 🩷 We stayed there in September, unfortunately for only 3 days because we continued traveling south and into Italy. I can’t recommend this little hotel enough! The rooms are beautifully decorated and although on the small side, it was plenty of room for us and our things. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. We needed an iron so they actually took us down to a utility room where we were able to use an industrial style steam iron. We upgraded to a room with a view of the Eiffel Tower (it almost looked like the one you show in this video) and it was everything we wanted. The metro is a short walk away as well as Rue Cler. I would love to try a different arrondissement next time but I’d love to stay at Hotel Muguet again 😉 Thanks for this video. I just love your videos and Paris 🩷
Would you recommend a Paris City Pass? I'll be visiting this coming April and want to know if the city pass is worth it to see a lot of different attractions.
I stayed in the 8th off the Champs Elysee. The hotel staff at the Warwick was great. They went out of their way to help you. What do you think of Champs Elysee for shopping ?I’m from Chicago and the Champs Elysee is better then Michigan Ave. I totally love Paris.
Great tips...ome thing that i leaned is about the shopping. Didnt know that you had to shop 3 consecutive days in a row. Just so im sure, it would be a minimum of $100 euros wach day correct ? Just want yo make sure because ill be going in September. Thanks Dana 😊
Yes! I just learned this also. It is 100 euros per retailer within the 3 consecutive days. You can also shop with the same retailer at two different stores/locations and counts towards the 100 euros. I think they allow shoppers to visit multiple stores of the same retailer (ie two different Zara or Louise Vuitton stores) in case of inventory issues for the items you are trying to secure.
Question: did you find bedbugs on the metro and/ or your hotel or accommodation? I have been reading that since people are traveling more after Covid they are all over Paris….
I go to Paris every year since 2016 and Ive never heard of shopping 3 days in a row to get tax (VAT) back. Must stores just require a minimum amount spent.
Don‘t you have to pay customs when you return to the US? We Germans are only allowed to shop for 430€ and have to pay taxes when we shop more… it’s crazy…
I think the 3 day shopping rule is not correct. That may be the time frame needed to validate the receipts with your passport at a mall-type environment like Galeries Lafayette. For instance, if you are traveling in other EU countries you don't submit your VAT paperwork until you leave the EU. You have until the end of the third month following your purchase to leave the EU with the goods. It would hardly be possible to make all of your purchases only in a 3-day window. I know I read something once that sounded like that but don't see any mention of it on any official sites.
@@DanaBerez Thanks. I'm still not sure how this is interpreted. In theory you could buy more than €100 in many 3 day periods not that you just have one 3 day window in your entire month's visit to France. The wording is not clear in my opinion.
@@DanaBerez I read another post on the 3 days and it refers to the 3 days allowing you to accumulate purchases over €100 at one store or multiple stores of the same brand. So that seems to tie to the reference in the link you provided. That doesn't mean you can only shop for 3 consecutive days of your stay. That makes alot more sense to me.
@@patriciateague8677 I really, really appreciate your comment. However, I advise EVERYONE to do your OWN research. This is NOT a Paris and/or EU VAT Refund-specific tutorial or video. Have a blessed day!
@@hal7469 Just because you didn't get sick doesn't mean it's safe as far as heavy metals and other substrates goes. No one would get sick drinking tap water in first world countries, it's just that you wouldn't want to consume the things that might be in the water. Paris water is known for heavy calcium and rust content, and if you ever washed your hair once you'd know that the water is damaging to your hair. You'd have fried hair after a few washes. I don't know if I'd ever drink the water just to save a few bucks.
Hope you enjoy the tips! Helpful links:
→ Find Hotels: bit.ly/3uK6kEm
→ Book Paris Activities: bit.ly/42Q2cxV
Hotel With Eiffel Tower View: bit.ly/3BlQNu7
Book Hotels: bit.ly/3uK6kEm
TOUR TICKETS FOR TOP ATTRACTIONS:
Get Paris Tickets in Advance: bit.ly/42Q2cxV
Lourve Tickets: bit.ly/3M43WwC
Versailles Tickets: bit.ly/3WgELvP
What to Pack for Paris
Trench Coat: amzlink.to/az0pHNL0NXKnQ
Travel Umbrella: amzlink.to/az0maZWDIhuKt
Comfortable Walking Shoes: amzlink.to/az0gcBlHLTppL
More Travel Essentials: amzlink.to/az06LdfnlJq6w
READ MORE ON THE BLOG:
Paris Things to Do: danaberez.com/things-to-do-in-paris/
Best Restaurants in Paris (Coming Soon) :
Hotels with Eiffel Tower Views: danaberez.com/paris-hotels-with-eiffel-tower-view/
Photo Spots of the Eiffel Tower: danaberez.com/eiffel-tower-photo-spots/
As soon as I saw this video pop up on this channel, I had to see it! I truly enjoy Dana's videos. Love her!!
Yay! Thank you!
I lived there for 2 years. I love Paris! I was however, shocked by how crowded the streets are, now that the whole world is traveling!
This is the video everyone should see while planning your trip to Paris. Dana is very helpful on so many levels. Save this one! ❣️
Great informative video! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful! I’m scared shirtless right now! You have definitely helped!
Glad I could help!
Stay not only near a metro station but also see where the lines go. I picked a place where there were at most one transfer needed to get to every attraction I wanted to visit
I had the best Italian food ever in Paris. We were in a small bistro on the outside edge of the Eiffel tower. Delicious! You do you. You are fantastic to watch.
Amazing! So comprehensive ❤
Thank you! 😊
This was so helpful! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Dana! I’m a new subscriber to your channel. I truly enjoy your content whether it’s fashion tips and travel advice and outfits tips in your travels. Best wishes, from
Chicago
Thanks you I really appreciate it! Glad to have you
Wonderful tips! I can't wait to visit. Loved your vlogs. All the food!!! :)
Yay! Thank you!
Wow!! Thanks for sharing your experiences and great tips. Paris is my dream trip 🥰🥰💕 love your videos
My pleasure!!
Great comprehensive video. Thank you!
Thank you for the video it’s very informative.
Glad it was helpful!
@@DanaBerez I watched your Italy trip videos before we went to Italy and now your Paris videos before Paris trip. 😊❤️ very helpful !
Arrondissemont 16th looks very close too even though it is a higher number. I was in 18th, 3 weeks ago but I am actually going to the 16th in just over a week. The 18th where we stayed the airbnb was nice enough but area seemed a bit rough. It was cheap. I think the one I am going to next will be best.
thanks for all your ideas dana this great help for our next paris trip easy to use thanks
Hi Dana, I am obsessed with this series and so jealous that you are there for a month - WOW! I think you hit on just about every question I had. I am surprised that you mentioned the Eiffel Tower was more residential, I will
have to give that a second look when we book our travels! Merci mon amie 🇫🇷!!
Really great video about taking a trip to Paris, Dana! Lots of helpful advice and tips. Thank you for putting this together. I think it is so great that you both are spending a month in that lovely city.
great video and tips bonjour!
Such a good video! You've given me so many good tips for my upcoming trip.
Your videos are so helpful! How were you able to find a one-month rental without a mobility lease?
thanks for the info👍👍👍
Love this video...super appreciate the information share :)
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent tips!!! Can you please make a list of best stores for shopping in Paris 😊
Wow!! Excellent info thank you so much!! Going in Sept and want to score some shopping. Your info was really helpful!!
Thank u Dana! Is such a wonderful video really helpful u both take care and yes I want more videos from there thank u much 🙏💕
The links is very helpful!! Thanks girl!!!
Love the Eiffel Tower!
Thank you!!!! I love this video!!! Can't wait to view the others as you post them out. I have been watching as soon as they come out. Love that you are in Paris for a month! How did you do that? Would love to do that myself.
Great video and informative. You mentioned using google does it work abroad when you are out and about?
As soon as I saw your hotel in the 7th I knew it was Hotel Muguet which you linked 🩷 We stayed there in September, unfortunately for only 3 days because we continued traveling south and into Italy. I can’t recommend this little hotel enough! The rooms are beautifully decorated and although on the small side, it was plenty of room for us and our things. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. We needed an iron so they actually took us down to a utility room where we were able to use an industrial style steam iron. We upgraded to a room with a view of the Eiffel Tower (it almost looked like the one you show in this video) and it was everything we wanted. The metro is a short walk away as well as Rue Cler. I would love to try a different arrondissement next time but I’d love to stay at Hotel Muguet again 😉 Thanks for this video. I just love your videos and Paris 🩷
Thank you for commenting and sharing your experience at Hotel Muguet.
Great tips and infos 😊 keep it up
Great tips, super useful. Thank you.
Another amazing vlog!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great tips, thank you.
Do you know the least tourist traveled month for Paris? Thank you for this video lots of great tips!
Great information ❤
Glad it was helpful!
Don’t rule out bus travel, it’s a great way to see neighbourhoods. 42 and 69 are particularly good for sightseeing.
Would you recommend a Paris City Pass? I'll be visiting this coming April and want to know if the city pass is worth it to see a lot of different attractions.
I stayed in the 8th off the Champs Elysee. The hotel staff at the Warwick was great. They went out of their way to help you. What do you think of Champs Elysee for shopping ?I’m from Chicago and the Champs Elysee is better then Michigan Ave. I totally love Paris.
Oh wow! I'm in Chicago too and going to Paris from 5/9-5/12. And I'll be staying in Hotel Eden Opera in the 8th as well.
Do you need to make reservations for cafes that you would want to sit outside on the terrace?
Hello Dana thank you for the beautiful video 🩷🥂🎉
Don’t feel bad for eating Italian! You can always count on the Italians in any country to make a great meal, we always seek them out😉
Woohoo!!! 🙌🏼 ❤😊
Great tips...ome thing that i leaned is about the shopping. Didnt know that you had to shop 3 consecutive days in a row. Just so im sure, it would be a minimum of $100 euros wach day correct ? Just want yo make sure because ill be going in September. Thanks Dana 😊
Yes! I just learned this also. It is 100 euros per retailer within the 3 consecutive days.
You can also shop with the same retailer at two different stores/locations and counts towards the 100 euros.
I think they allow shoppers to visit multiple stores of the same retailer (ie two different Zara or Louise Vuitton stores) in case of inventory issues for the items you are trying to secure.
Have you done Disneyland? Is that a day trip from staying downtown?
Does the store refund the items immediately? I’m reading that you get your refund upon exiting the country, like at the airport.
Question: did you find bedbugs on the metro and/ or your hotel or accommodation? I have been reading that since people are traveling more after Covid they are all over
Paris….
Ok….16:18. What’s the name of that beautiful restaurant?
Le Train Bleu
Good luck !. 🙏✌️ !.
Plz address the bes bug issue. Any tips to keep the little buggers away.
how do you refund the tax if you are not flying out from france (italy for example) thanks
I go to Paris every year since 2016 and Ive never heard of shopping 3 days in a row to get tax (VAT) back. Must stores just require a minimum amount spent.
You must spend the minimum (more than 100 euros) on qualifying purchases within 3 consecutive days to qualify for the VAT refund.
great tips!
Necklace?
Don‘t you have to pay customs when you return to the US? We Germans are only allowed to shop for 430€ and have to pay taxes when we shop more… it’s crazy…
I think the 3 day shopping rule is not correct. That may be the time frame needed to validate the receipts with your passport at a mall-type environment like Galeries Lafayette. For instance, if you are traveling in other EU countries you don't submit your VAT paperwork until you leave the EU. You have until the end of the third month following your purchase to leave the EU with the goods. It would hardly be possible to make all of your purchases only in a 3-day window. I know I read something once that sounded like that but don't see any mention of it on any official sites.
Thank you for your comment. The information shared is referencing the official website: www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/services/tax-refund
@@DanaBerez Thanks. I'm still not sure how this is interpreted. In theory you could buy more than €100 in many 3 day periods not that you just have one 3 day window in your entire month's visit to France. The wording is not clear in my opinion.
@@DanaBerez I read another post on the 3 days and it refers to the 3 days allowing you to accumulate purchases over €100 at one store or multiple stores of the same brand. So that seems to tie to the reference in the link you provided. That doesn't mean you can only shop for 3 consecutive days of your stay. That makes alot more sense to me.
@@patriciateague8677 I really, really appreciate your comment. However, I advise EVERYONE to do your OWN research. This is NOT a Paris and/or EU VAT Refund-specific tutorial or video. Have a blessed day!
@@DanaBerez So right. I appreciate all you do to guide us.
Oh I definitely wouldn't drink the tap water in Paris.
Thanks for sharing!
@@hal7469 Just because you didn't get sick doesn't mean it's safe as far as heavy metals and other substrates goes. No one would get sick drinking tap water in first world countries, it's just that you wouldn't want to consume the things that might be in the water. Paris water is known for heavy calcium and rust content, and if you ever washed your hair once you'd know that the water is damaging to your hair. You'd have fried hair after a few washes. I don't know if I'd ever drink the water just to save a few bucks.
Enjoyed the video content, but hate the editing. It’s like you never take a breath.
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.
Great tips, thank you.
Anytime!
Very helpful tips. Thank you much!!!
You are so welcome!
Very helpful, thank you
Glad it was helpful!