“To know Paris is to know a great deal.”~ Henry Miller.
If only I had learnt some Paris travel tips before my first visit to France.
As a young girl, I always dreamt of visiting Paris someday. The allure of her elegant architecture lining cobbled streets; the kilometres of masterpieces held within the Louvre to satisfy my soul; strolling along the banks of the Seine with its Eiffel Tower backdrop at sundown to warm my heart; the rich history to be uncovered around every corner to pique my curiosity.
But what didn’t feature in my dreams were pickpockets, rude locals and insane crowds. This is the reality when visiting Paris for the first time… Or is it? I can assure you it doesn’t have to be just by knowing some Paris tips and the best month to visit Paris to help you not look like a tourist.
If you’re a fan of the hit TV show Emily in Paris you’re likely familiar with a few faux pas visitors make in France. On arriving in the French capital, Emily unknowingly does several stereotypical touristy things straight off the bat, causing locals to turn their nose up at her. And while the show is comedic fiction, there is some truth to this! Don’t be like Emily, s’il vous plaît.
I’ve often been mistaken as a local by fellow tourists in Paris, and have therefore dedicated this entire website to helping you learn how to not look like a tourist anywhere. I’m a firm believer that people who think Paris is overrated just haven’t done it The Invisible Tourist Way I’m about to reveal below. So if you’re hoping to blend in in Paris to avoid potential issues and to make the most of your experience, read on for more!
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